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FINNEGAN, (née Gaynor) Colleen (Margaret), Dalkey, Co Dublin, in her 95th year on January 27, 2025, very peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Daniel, adored and cherished mother of Donal, Neil, CathyAnne, Michelle, Peter, Alan, and the late Paul. She is sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Maria, Ana and Jane, sons-in-law Howard and Shane, her loving grandchildren Richard, Killian, Katie, Dan, Peter, Maria, Mark, Aoibhín, Isobel, Seán, Tess, Tom and Sally, great-grandson Navy, her nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Kathleen, extended family and many friends in the Licensed Vintners trade. Remembering also her late brother Sean. Removal today Friday (January 31) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservice.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

CARNEGIE, Dermot (Killiney & late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - Director of J.W. Carnegie & Co. Ltd. - 29th January 2025. Peacefully, at The Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of the late Iris, brother of the late Sylvia (Pile) and loving Dad to Jill, Victoria and Diana. Very sadly missed by his daughters, sons-in-law Keith, Eric & Mark, grandchildren Ellen, Jenny, Alanna, Leah, Ava, Sam, Ari & Oliver, sisters Joy and Pamela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends in business and motorsport. Reposing on Friday evening (31st January) from 5pm – 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, The Crescent, Monkstown, Co. Dublin (A94XK28). Funeral Service at 11.30am on Saturday (1st February) in Kilternan Parish Church, Dublin (D18 F9X0). Family Flowers Only. Online donations to Irish Motorsport Benevolent Fund or Irish Kidney Association. Cremation Private. At Rest

WINSTANLEY, Brendan Noel (late of Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4) Brendan, passed peacefully away on 27 January, 2025, at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home, Wicklow, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty”, dearly loved Dad of Lynn and adored Grandad of Pippa. Sadly missed by son-in-law Clive, sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Marine Terrace, Greystones, (A63PK81) Co. Wicklow this Monday (3 February) from 3.00pm-5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning (4 February) at 10.00am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, Dublin 4, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

ALEXANDER, (née Sheeran) (Clontarf, Dublin 3.) on 28th January, 2025 (peacefully) at home; Bernice, beloved wife of the late Bob and loving mother of Sharon, John and Keith. Sadly missed by her very loving sisters Margaret and Rose, brothers Gerry and Kierney, daughters-in-law Ger and Maggie, son-in-law Peter, grandchildren St. John, Rachel, Alex, Ryan, Seán, Finn, Cian, Ciarán, Manus, Éabha, Donncha and Siún, great-granddaughters Vale and Noah, extended family, relatives, good neighbours and carers, especially Stefi and Teresa. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her residence tomorrow (Thursday) evening (30th January) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount, on Friday morning (31st January) for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

O'CONNOR, Joyce, (née Territt) Dublin, Roscommon and Dunmore East, Co. Waterford on January 26th. Peacefully, but unexpectedly, in the exceptional care of Leopardstown Care Home, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late James, predeceased by her sister Flo (Policky) and brother Gerry. Joy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children Liz (Mulvey), James, Jane, Simon, Monica (Hodgins), and Jade, her sister Olive (Veale) and brother-in-law Michael. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren, her cherished great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her daughter, Liz’s home on Wednesday (29th January) from 4-6pm. Removal on Thursday morning (30th January) to Holy Cross Church, Main Street Dundrum for Requiem Mass at 12pm. A short funeral Service for Joy will be held at 11.30am on Friday 31st January in the Holy Cross Church, Killea, Dunmore East Co Waterford, X91 E761 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery at 12pm. Rest in Peace

GUILFORD, Dorothy (neé Macnamara) (Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) – January 25, 2025. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday) at 2.30pm in Calary Church, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

FORDE - Colum 1937 - 2025

Passage Road, Waterford City, Waterford / Crossmolina, Mayo

Peacefully, in the care of the dedicated staff at Kilbarry Residential Care Centre. Dearly beloved husband of the late Theresa, much loved and devoted father of Helen, Anne and David, and sons-in-law Lee, Mikko and Lee, and adored grandfather of Anya, Luca and Niilo. Deeply mourned by his family, his sisters Jo and Brenda, sisters-in-law, Eilís, Phil and Anne, and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Theresa and their infant daughter Yvonne, Colum's parents May and Patrick Joseph, and his brothers Sean and Anthony.

Colum is fondly remembered and greatly missed by the family, his sisters, extended family and very dear friends, at home and abroad, from very many circles.

Reception service Wednesday January 29, at 7:00pm in St. Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford. Requiem Mass on Thursday January 30, at 10.30am, funeral afterwards to St Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Parkinson's Ireland.

When we all cross that stream,

with its rolling tide, we shall meet someday

MULLIGAN, Sister Cáit, Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin, Dublin, New Zealand and Australia, died peacefully 25th January 2025, in the loving care of the staff of Marian House, Glasnevin. Predeceased by her sister, Marie. Deeply regretted by her brother Peadar, her sister-in-law Kathleen, her nieces and nephews, extended family, all Holy Faith Sisters, staff and residents in Marian House, former students and parishioners in New Zealand, Australia and Ireland, where she lived and ministered for many years. Reposing in Marian House on Wednesday, 29th January at 4:30p.m. Removal to convent chapel at 6:00p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday, 30th. January at 11:30 a.m. followed by burial in the convent cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to view on http://www.holyfaithsisters.org

MURPHY, (née Berry) Maureen. On January 27, 2025 (Templescoby, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford), peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Kerlogue Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Elaine, Barry, Enda, Catriona and Áine. Loving sister of Paddy, Margaret, Eileen, Teresa, Frances, Jim, Phil and the late Jack. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Cliodhna, Ciara, Fiachra, Ronan, Conn, Emmet, Irene, Doireann, Laoise, Aisling, Hugh, Fionn and Sadhbh, sons-in-law Niall and Mike, daughters-in-law Celene and Pamela, nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours, extended family and friends. Reposing at Macken’s Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford Y35HP29 today (Tuesday) from 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm. Removal shall take place on tomorrow (Wednesday) to the Church of the Assumption and St. Laurence O’ Toole, Rathangan for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon followed by burial afterwards in Rathangan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. May She Rest in Peace