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McMAHON, Marcus (1942-2025) Garrykennedy, Portroe, Co. Tipperary, passed away peacefully, after a short illness bravely fought, while surrounded by his family on 13th January 2025. Beloved husband of Janie, cherished father of Marcus, Jason and Shelly, step-father to Jamie and Anna, brother to Jane and James (predeceased), father-in-law to Marco, Karnie and Jasmine, devoted grandfather to Tova, Lara, Eden, Daniel, Freddie, Andrea and Charlie. Missed dearly by his nieces, nephews and many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home, Silver Street, Nenagh (E45 KN93) on Sunday (January 19) from 3 - 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (January 20) at St. Marys Church Portroe at 12pm.Burial afterwards in Garrykennedy Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the Portroe youtube page.  Family flowers only please. House private. As per his request he would like you to wear something colourful.

WILLOUGHBY, Sally (neé Leeson) (Windgates, Bray, Co. Wicklow) – January 15, 2025, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, dearly loved wife of the late Bobby for over 50 years, much loved sister of the late Hazel and Nance (McLindon); she will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and her wonderful home care team who worked tirelessly to keep Sally in the comfort of her own home. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Friday) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am in Christ Church, Delgany followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent’s Foundation. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

COOGAN, (née Smith), Kay (Clontarf, Dublin) - January 13, 2025 Peacefully in her 92nd year in the loving care of her family and staff at the Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerry Coogan. Deeply loved and missed by her children Declan, Brian and Suzanne, daughters-in-law Marieke and Anne, adored grandchildren Daniel, Aoibhinn and Ben, sisters-in-law Anna and Eileen, nieces, nephews, a wide circle of cherished friends and wonderful neighbours. Predeceased by her brothers Matt, Philip, Chris, Sean and Liam. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Sunday (January 19th) 3pm to 5pm. Cremation Service at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross on Monday (January 20th) at 10am. No flowers please, donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul.

CROOKS, Dr. John Anthony Irving (Tony) - born in Dublin on February 10, 1942, son of Betty and John (Dean of Armagh), died peacefully, on January 15, 2025, in the care of Dr. Patrick Hayden and the Oncology Department, Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband for 58 years of Joanna, dear father of Julie, Andrew, Rachel, Tim and Peter, brother of Michael, father-in-law of Stephen, Lisa, Levi, Viv and Helen, much loved grandfather of Nicki, Peter, Amy, Lucy, Stephen, Kate, Jamie, Charlie, Oli, Taran, Cameron, Lochlan, Morgan, Emily and Olivia, great-grandfather of Alex. Deeply regretted by his extended family and friends. A family tribute to his life will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10.00am in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Myeloma and Cryobiology Fund in the St James’s Hospital Foundation (https://supportstjames.ie/).

TALBOT, Noreen (née Spurling) (Greystones and Bray, Co. Wicklow) - January 14, 2025, peacefully, in the kind care of the staff of Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank and brothers Cyril and Neville. Noreen will be missed by her children Sandra, Jennifer and Mark and their loved ones Andy, Trevor and Sirpa, her adored grandchildren Natalie, Simon and his wife Bianka, Alex, Brian and Daniel, her brother David and by her extended family, friends and neighbours. Funeral Service on Monday 20th January, at 11.30am, in St. Patrick's Church, Church Road, Greystones, followed by private family cremation in Mount Jerome. House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the RNLI, www.rnli.org

de LACY, Anthony (Tony) (Castleknock, Dublin) passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, in the care of the Woodlands Unit, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be sadly missed by his wife Evelyn, sons Alan, Peter and Niall, grandchildren Christopher, Lily, Elliott, Kate, Olivia and Darcy, daughters-in-law Gillian, Carolyn and Niamh, siblings David, Anne, Christine and Rosemary, sister-in-law Clairin, brother-in-law Dick, Derek, extended family, friends and colleagues. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Saturday (January 18) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Monday morning (January 20) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Garristown Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Blanchardstown Hospital Society.

KENNY, (née Smyth) Colette (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) January 15th, 2024. Peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at the Blackrock Hospice. Beloved wife of late Harry (December 2024), loving and caring Mum of Louise, Ger, Karl and Joyce. Deeply missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law Eoghan and Feargal, daughter-in-law Claudina, her treasured grandchildren Ciara, Eimear, Sam, Grace, Lily, Harry, Aislinn, Cara and Marcus, great-grandchildren Kate, Cillian and Rose, brothers Paddy and Maurice, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday (18th January) in St Patrick's Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Orchard Day Centre at www.azheimer.ie. All enquiries to Fanagans (Carnegies) Funeral Directors Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882.

MacENTEE, Patrick (Rathmines) 13th January 2025, in his eighty-ninth year, in the kind care of Orwell nursing home. Senior Counsel and QC, former chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland. Predeceased by his partner Richard Reilly. Deeply regretted by his brother Michael (Vancouver), sister-in-law Mary, sister Betty (Colorado), relatives and many friends in legal, arts and cultural circles. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Aungier Street tomorrow (Friday) 17th January from 5.00 pm. until 7.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 18th January at 11.00 am. in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines, followed by burial at Latlurcan Cemetery Co. Monaghan. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/ Requiescat in Pace

O'SULLIVAN, Alex, Tennis Court Lane, Battery Road, Longford / Curraghroe, Roscommon - January 13, 2025, (peacefully) in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Máirín, parents Robert and Florence and by his sisters Kathleen and Sr. Rosemary. Alex will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family; son Robert, daughters Anne and Meabh, sister-in-law Nuala, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Ian and Colin, grandchildren Ríain, Ólann, Thomas, Joseph, Katherine, Ruairí, Shauna and Cody, brother-in-law John, nephews William and Stewart, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 11.00am in St. Mels Cathedral followed by interment in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the patient comfort fund at Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member