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HORAN, Ó hOdhráin Micheál, (Rúnaí Uachtarán na hÉireann tráth), Horan Michael, Dublin, formerly Partry, Co. Mayo, formerly Secretary to the President of Ireland. Michael passed away on 20th December 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife, Marie, his sons Micheál and Dara, daughters Bríd, Deirdre (Harte), Aedín (Dillon), daughters-in-law, Eleanor and Gina, sons-in-law Gary and Mike, much loved only granddaughter, Libby, grandsons, Conor, Seán, David, Cian, Dylan, Mark, Michael, Kevin and Carl, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Removal today (24th December) to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock for reception of remains at 9.45am with Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Leaba i measc naomh na hÉireann go raibh aige.

BYRNE, (née O’Keeffe), Florence (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) December 20th 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by those she loved most in the world, at Blackrock Clinic. Loved and cherished wife of the late Dermot and wonderful Mum to Orla, David and Carole Ann. She will be deeply missed by her children, sons-in-law Tom and Howard, daughter-in-law Kim, her adored and adoring grandchildren Ellie, Emma, George and Charlie, nieces, nephews, extended family, many good friends and her carers. Florence's Funeral took place yesterday. Her cremation committal will take place privately today - Christmas Eve. May she rest in peace

KELLY, Breda (Née Hennessy) – (Kellys Resort Hotel, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford), December 21, 2024, beloved wife of the late Billy Kelly and loving mother of Mary, Anne, Bill, Vonny, John Paul and the late Liz and Kate; sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law Mark, Barry, Niall, Peter and Tiago, daughter-in-law Isabelle, her loving sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and the much loved team of Kellys Resort Hotel. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid’s Church Rosslare Strand on Tuesday at 9am. You are welcome to join in the celebration of Breda’s funeral Mass on (www.facebook.com/frjames) Cremation will take place privately. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Focus Ireland (https://mydonation.focusireland.ie/donate/~my-donation) or Windmill Therapeutic Unit Wexford. (https://www.windmilltherapeutic.com/fundraising/) House private please. In typical Breda fashion her wish was to minimise disruption to everyone’s Christmas and requested a private Funeral Mass for family and colleagues.

QUINN, (née McNamara) Deirdre. Dundrum, Dublin (formerly of Corbally House, Quin, Co Clare, Blackhill House, Abbeyleix and Killenard, Portarlington, Co Laois) Dec 21st 2024. Peacefully in her ninety-second year at home. Beloved wife of the late Jack Quinn and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, Co. Laois (R32 X5XV) on Monday evening 23rd Dec from 5pm with Removal at 6:50pm arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Reception prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass in St Michael's Church on Tuesday morning 24th Dec at 10am followed by burial in St John's Cemetery, Killenard, Portarlington. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired To Laois Hospice.

DOOLAN, Patricia (née O’Kane) (Termonfeckin, Co Louth and formerly of Douglas, Co Cork). December 20th 2024 Peacefully, in the wonderful care of her loving family and her carers in her 90th year. Daughter of the late Hugh and Elizabeth. Predeceased by her brother Michael, she will also be greatly missed by her sister Mary (McCarthy). Beloved wife of Matt, much loved mother of Mark, Lisa, Eavan, Hugh, and Lelia. Patricia will be forever loved and sadly missed by her family, her grandchildren Craig, Aaron, Bláthnaid, Lelia, Hugh, Matthew, Stephen, Evan, Jessica, Daniel, Calum, Max and Ally, daughters-in-law Laura and Sara Jane, sons-in-law John, Barrie and David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and so many friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass today Monday (Dec 23rd) at 2pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin (A92 W665) Cremation service will take place tomorrow Tuesday (Dec 24th) in Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin (D11 XA32) at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to a charity of your choice. House private please.

O'BRIEN, Herman (Dalkey, Co. Dublin; formerly of Camus, Connemara, Co. Galway); 18th December 2024, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Olive, and much adored father to Keith, Herman and Niamh. Herman will be very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Niamh and Tara, son-in-law Nick, grandchildren: Aisling, Muireann, Aoife, Íde, Hayley, Ronan, Erin and Cecile; brother Gerard, sister Helena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Remembering also his late sister Gemma. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass this morning (Monday 23) at 11:30am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey which may be viewed on the following link, https://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey/embed, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

JOHNSON, John J. (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Cloghane, Brandon, Co. Kerry and retired member of An Garda Síochána) December 19th., 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Liz) (née Moore), dearly loved father of Julie and Eddie and dearest GonGon of Ted and JJ. Predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Jimmy, his nephew Colm and his sister-in-law Bridget. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandsons, brothers Tom, Moss, Richard and Juddy, son-in-law Fred, sisters-in-law Margaret and Ger, Mary, Anne, Rita and Róisín, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Removal this (Monday December 23rd) morning to St. Brendan’s Church, Cloghane arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am followed by burial in St. Brendan's Cemetery, Dingle. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis.

RUTLEDGE, (née Raleigh) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin, formerly of Mullingar) – December 18th, 2024 (peacefully), in the excellent care of all the staff of both the Mater Hospital and Curam Care Nursing Home, Navan Road, in her 97th year, Evelyn, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Pat), loving mother of Robert, David, Pearse, James, Susan and Patrick; very sadly missed by her children, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchild, her sisters-in-law Mona and Sr. Una, extended family and friends. Reposing Sunday in Quinn's of Glasthule from 2pm to 4pm. Removal Monday to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Walshestown Cemetery, Mullingar. "Requiescat in pace"