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O'NEILL, Micheal (Blackrock, Dublin) 3rd February 2025, peacefully, in the care of Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Dympna and much loved father of Helen, Michael, Hugh, and David. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Conor, daughters-in-law Joy, Phoebe, and Susan, grandchildren Isabelle, Alexandra, Philippa, Erin, Megan, Michael, Sebastian, Jodie, Michael Jr, and Matthew, sister Josephine, brothers Seán and Eamonn, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, carers Meldrick and Connie, and friends. Predeceased by his sister Sr. Breda. Rest in Peace. A private cremation will take place. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

WHITE, Roger (Terenure) February 1st 2025 (peacefully) in his sleep, surrounded by his family, in the care of Saint James's Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Maud and father of Derek and Gordon, brother of the late Nigel and the late Dick, brother-in-law of Florence (Browne) and Aileen (White). He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Catherine and Julianne, grandchildren Sarah, Louis, Nathan, Donagh and Anna, and all his extended family and friends. Funeral Service Friday (February 7) at 11 am in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, followed by cremation at 1 pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the RNLI.

KENNEDY, Michael, (Upper Rosses, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo and Dublin) - suddenly on February 4, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and son-in-law Cornelius Carr. Dearly loved father of Philip, Eileen (Carr) and Margaret (Deegan) and father-in-law of Humphrey. Proud grandfather of Nora, Michael, Cormac, John, Laura, James and Molly. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Seán (Madge RIP), Philip (Mairéad) and Paddy (Bernice), sisters Anna (John RIP) and Eileen (Gianni), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace. . Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) tomorrow (Thursday), February 6th from 5.30pm. Removal at 7.00pm to St. Columba’s Church, Rosses Point arriving at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11.00am on Friday February 7th in Saint Columba’s Church, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, followed by burial in Rathcormac Cemetery. Funeral Mass livesteamed at; www,studiorove.ie/mkennedy Family flowers only please. Family home private. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.feehilys.ie, on RIP.ie or by traditional manner.

McGARRY, (née Prendergast), Mary (May). Ballinacurra Gardens, and formerly of Keane St., Kilalee, Limerick. Peacefully, at home, on 3rd February 2025, in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Margaret, siblings Frank, Helen, Cyril Ralph, Vincent, half-sister Maura and half-brother Jackie. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. May will be deeply missed by her devoted family, husband Joe, children Emer, Maeve, Hugh, Dearbhla, Aoileann and Cliodhna, by her 17 adored grandchildren, daughter-in-law Isabella, sons-in-law, Kevin, Conor, Maurice, Mark and Hemal, sister Annette, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Thursday, 6th February from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. John’s Cathedral, on Friday, 7th February for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. House Private Please.

McKENNA, (née Starrs), Shirley (Rita) (Milltown, Dublin and late of Ottawa, Canada) 2nd February 2025, peacefully, in the care of St. Vincent's University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gearóid and her sisters Catherine, Jean, Audrey and Elizabeth Starrs. Much loved mother of Michael, Kieran, Caragh, Siobhán, and the late Conor. She will be greatly missed by her large extended family and friends in Ireland, Canada and Australia, including sons-in law and daughters-in-law, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandson. Rest in Peace. Removal from Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday morning (6th February 2025) to the Church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome at 12pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Simon Communities of Ireland.

GOVERNEY, Hugh (Ballsbridge, Dublin and late of Carlow) 3rd February 2025 in the loving care of all the staff at Blackrock Hospital. Beloved husband of Christine and adored father of Hugh Daniel and Edwina. Predeceased by his brother Michael. He will be deeply missed by his family, his brother David, daughter-in-law Brigid and Conor, his cherished grandchildren Sigrid and Milo, sisters-in-law Elizabeth and Geraldine, brother-in-law Niel, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Directors 19 The Crescent, Monkstown today (Wednesday) evening from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 1.00 pm followed by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome.

O'SHAUGHNESSY C.S.Sp., Rev. Seán, Kimmage Manor and late of Kinsale, Co. Cork. Peacefully on Friday 31st January 2025 in his 95th year. Missionary in Ireland and Kenya. Son of the late Mary Teresa (née Ducey) and John O'Shaughnessy. Predeceased by his brothers Vincent and Kevin, his sister Patricia (Manahan), brother-in-law Tony Manahan, sister-in-law Marion (Shanley), nephew Tony (Connolly) and nieces Adrienne (Rellis) and Eleanor (O’Shaughnessy). Deeply regretted and missed by his sister Teresa (Connolly), his brothers Justin and Michael, his brother-in-law Terry (Connolly), sisters-in-law Clare (Lynch), Brenda (Williams) and Mary (O’Brien), nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, friends and Spiritan confrères. Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44) at 11am on Thursday 6th February. Burial at 4.00pm (approx.) in the cemetery of the Spiritan community attached to Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.

HANAHOE, Mary (née Swann), Ballsbridge, Dublin (formerly of Ardfert, Co. Kerry). Died peacefully on February 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her husband Tony, children Marcus and his partner Cait, Ruth and her husband Paddy and Luke and his partner Fiona, siblings Aine, Rupert, Roisin, Rhiannon, her dear friend Anne, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing at home on Wednesday 5th February (private). Funeral mass on Thursday the 6th of February to Church of Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 3.00pm, followed by a private cremation on Friday in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown 01 268 8828 May she Rest in Peace.

MEARLEY, Bert (Patrick Albert) – Foxrock, Dublin and formerly of Ballagh, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford. Peacefully on 1st February 2025 in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock, surrounded by his loving family. Bert will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Patricia, cherished daughters Louise and Rowena, loving sister Ann, sisters-in-law Catherine (McDermott) and Bernadette (Boylan), as well as his extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and wonderful neighbours. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14X348) on Wednesday 5th February from 4pm – 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning (6th February) to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving at 9:45am followed by Requiem Mass at 10am. Cremation thereafter at Mount Jerome, Victorian Chapel at 12:15 pm. Bert’s ashes will be interred later in the year in Saints Island Longford, following Mass in Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtoncashel, Longford. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to National Council for the Blind or Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. Bert’s warmth, kindness, and presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.