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SKEFFINGTON O.P., Sr. Sheila (Santa Sabina House, Dominican Convent, Cabra Dublin and Castlefin, Co Donegal) January 21, 2025 (peacefully) in the care of the community and staff of Santa Sabina House, Navan Road. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Nuala and Joan, nephews, Michael John & Ian, Dominican sisters, relatives, and friends, predeceased by her father John, mother Elizabeth and brother Michael. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Dominican Convent Cabra, St. Mary’s, tomorrow Friday (January 24, 2025) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm with evening Prayer at 5:15p.m. Removal to Dominican Chapel, Cabra, for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10:30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/cabradominican Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

DOUGLAS, Norman Adrian (Ballynerrin House, Marlton Road, Wicklow, Co Wicklow) - January 20, 2025. Norman passed away peacefully on in the care of Our Lady's Ward, St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Frances and loving father of Sandra, Jennifer, and Alan. Father-in-law to Alistair and Lynda. Adored Grandfather of Chloe and Alex. Brother of Joyce, Stella and George. Greatly missed by all family members, neighbours, and friends. Resting at McCrea's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) Friday evening (January 24) from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Family, neighbours, and friend's welcome. Removal from McCrea's Funeral Home on Saturday morning (January 25) for Funeral Service in Wicklow Parish Church, Church Hill, Wicklow (A67 CY92) arriving at 11.00am, followed by burial in Nuns Cross Churchyard, Killiskey, Ashford, Co Wicklow (A67 WP83).

DORGAN, (Brian Dillon Park, Cork, formerly of Navan, County Meath), On January 20th, 2025, peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital, Carol, predeceased by her sisters Patricia and Eleanor. Deeply regretted by her brothers Dermot (Brisbane), Paul (Salt Lake City) and Jim, aunt Elizabeth, sister-in-law Mary, nephews and niece, extended family, friends and the Community of the Little Sisters of the Assumption. Reposing at the Mayfield Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; on Thursday (January 23rd) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Friday (January 24th) in St. Joseph’s Church, Mayfield which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stjosephsoyr Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Red Cross. "May she rest in peace."

SMYTH, James William (Willie) (Clontarf, Dublin, proprietor of J. W. Smyth Raheny and Portmarnock) – January 18, 2025, suddenly but peacefully at home, in the presence of his loving wife Mary, cherished father of David, Brendan and Emer. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Aoife, grandchildren Níamh, Maeve, Rónán, Fina, Conor, Orla and Cormac, brother-in-law James Fahey (USA), nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by his brother Donal and niece Jackie. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 23) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral on Friday (Jan. 24) to St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards in the Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. May he Rest in Peace

PORTER, PORTER, George Alexander, “Glengesh”, Ballincar, Sligo – 21st January 2025. Peacefully at his daughter’s home, surrounded by love. Devoted husband of the late Yvonne, and much loved father of Robert, Elaine, Sandra and their families. Will be fondly remembered by the wider family circle and friends. As per his expressed wishes a private funeral service will take place at Calry Church, The Mall, Sligo for family and close friends on Friday (January 24) at 1.30pm followed by burial at Drumcliffe Churchyard. Family homes private please. Family Flowers Only. Donations in lieu if desired for “St Conall’s Parish Church, Ardara” or “Calry Parish Church” via online at www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or by cheque payable to Douglas Donations Account c/o 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8HP. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

CREEDON, Mary J. (née Davison) (Formerly of Fargo, North Dakota U.S.A, late of Templeogue and K.C.R Dublin) 20th January 2025. Peacefully in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Cornelius (Con) and her darling son Bobby (Diddles). Beloved mother of Laura (Andrews), Con and Martin, mother-in law to Pam, Mary and Margaret. Dear grandmother to Emma, Hannah, Hollie, Rachel, Alice, Kate, Matthew, Cillian and Jack, great grandmother to Willow, Aria, Juliette, Milo and Noah. Sadly missed by her loving family, also her nieces, nephews, many Creedon and McGlade cousins in both Kerry and Northern Ireland. Mary’s family would like to express their thanks to the staff and matron of Dunlavin Nursing Home, who looked after Mary so well, over the past few years. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on today (Wednesday) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on tomorrow (Thursday) to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery.

MULCAHY, Roderic (Sandymount, Dublin 4) 20th January 2025, peacefully at the Blackrock Hospice. He will be very sadly missed by his loving daughters Shirley and Jillian, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Millie, Hugo, Charlie and Alex, his sister Emer, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Removal tomorrow Thursday morning, to St. Mary's Church, Star of the Sea, Sandymount arriving at 9.30am for 10am Funeral Mass. A private family cremation will take place following the mass. No flowers by request, donation's if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Rest In Peace

DEVIR, Ronald (Foxrock, Dublin) on 19th January 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved husband of Maureen, his wife for 62 years. Predeceased by his brother Charles. Deeply missed by his sisters Theresa and Kathleen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Ronald’s Funeral Mass will take place at 9.45 am at the Church of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock on Thursday morning 23rd January followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

O'RIORDAN, (St. Lukes Cross, Cork); On January 19th, 2025, peacefully, at Orwell Private, Rathgar, TIMOTHY J. (Dental Surgeon), beloved husband of Margaret (née Dillon-Leetch), and loving father of John, Timothy, Stephen, Damien, Simon and Cathy and dear brother of the late Breda (Cronin). Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughters-in-law Emi, Olive, Jane, Lorna and Sarah, Cathy’s partner Michel, grandchildren Seán, Joshua, Katie, Timmy, Ali, Grace, Sam, Ben, Adam, Emma, Chloe, Elijah, Evan and Amy, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Stephen’s home in Rathfarmham, Dublin on Tuesday evening (January 21st) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (January 23rd) in The Holy Family Church, Military Hill, Cork. Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery, Cork. No flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland "May he rest in peace"