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DOWNING, Nodlaig (née Creedon) (Ardilea, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 and formerly of Lahinch, Co. Clare) 26th December 2024 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife and best friend of Donal (Doney). Much loved by her brother Denis, sisters-in-law Neasa Creedon and Eileen O’Donnabháin, her cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and many friends, especially Kay Flynn. Predeceased by her brother John, brothers-in-law Seán Downing and Donncha O’Donnabháin and sisters-in-law Rosaleen McGann and Esther Downing. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, today (Monday) from 6.00 pm. until 7.00 pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.00 am. in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ Codlaidh Sámh i nGrásta Dé

McDonald, Brendan, Moonveagh, Togher, Drogheda, Co Louth. 28th December 2024. Peacefully at his home in the wonderful care of his loving family and carers, aged 87 years. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, brother Paddy and son Tucker. Beloved husband to Bernie and much-loved father of Brian, Henry, Johnny, Andy and Louis. Brendan, will be missed greatly by his wife, sons, brother Raymond, sisters-in-law Marie and Therese, daughters-in-law Sheila, Anne, Gráinne, Bernie and Denise, his much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Brendan Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will take place today Monday (December 30th) at 11am in Church of St Colmcille, Togher (A92 K8KK) which can be viewed live. Private Resomation service will take place on Tuesday December 31st. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Drogheda Hospice Home Care

KELLY, (née Thackaberry) Theresa (Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin 8) December 27, 2024. Peacefully at St. James’s Hospital following an illness. Beloved wife of Michael and loving sister of Mary, Eamonn and Francis. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 1- 3 Dolphin’s Barn, D08 N2X7 this (Monday) evening, December 30, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday), December 31, at 12:30pm in the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Dolphin’s Barn, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/dolphinsbarn. “May she rest in peace”

AHERNE, Peter (Portobello and formerly Kilmacud). December 26th peacefully after a short illness in the wonderful care of the Doctors and Nurses of the ICU in St Jame’s Hospital. Adored brother of Anne, Geraldine and Brian. Greatly missed by his nieces and nephews Zoe, Kim, Garry, Jonathan and Karen, all his cousins and many friends. Peter will lie in repose in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Shanganagh cemetery May he Rest in peace

CRISPIE, Sr. Teresa Gabriel (Eileen), Religious Sisters of Charity, - 26th December 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents, Mary and Thomas, her brothers, George, James and Seán and her sister, Mary. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, Sisters of the Congregation, sister-in-law Evelyn, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing on Thursday (January 2) from 2pm to 4pm in Corrigan & Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street DO2 DF22. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday (January 3) at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook. The Mass may be viewed live from this link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-sandymount

Crowley, Donal, 21st of December 2024. (Portmarnock and formerly of Coolock). (Suddenly). Beloved husband of Niamh and devoted father of Caoilfhionn and Odhran. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his brothers, Cormac and John and his sister, Niamh, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing in Stafford's Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday, 1st January from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to St. Anne’s Church, Portmarnock on Thursday morning for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery.

CLOONEY, (née Carter), Arlene, Rose Cottage, Oylegate, Co. Wexford – December 24, 2024 peacefully in Castle Gardens Nursing Home. Sadly missed by her loving husband Kevin, her children Suzanne, Sally and Mark, nephews and nieces Amy, Adam, Alan and Mark, cousins, relatives and friends. Arlene’s funeral will take place privately. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Focus Ireland. At Rest

COTTER, Aida, 23rd December 2024, (Clontarf), (peacefully), in the loving care of Raheny House Nursing Home, Howth Road. Predeceased by her sisters Kay, Marie, Joan and Vera. Aida will be very sadly missed by her sister Angela, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Aida’s Funeral Mass will take place Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 10am in The Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Donnycarney followed by Burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery Sutton. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark 01-8556374. "May Aida’s gentle soul rest in peace."