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HARPUR, Catherine (Kathleen), Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Crossabeg, Co. Wexford, 19th August 2024 at Newtownpark Nursing Home. Beloved daughter of the late Myles and Catherine. Predeceased by her sisters, Nancy (Gleeson) and Christine. Deeply regretted by her sister Eileen, cousins, friends and former colleagues at the ESB. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Main Street, Dundrum today (Thursday) from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) to the Church of St. Patrick, St. Brigid and St. Killian, Crossabeg, Co. Wexford for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. House private. May She Rest in Peace

KIELY, Jim, (Westport Co. Mayo, Ballycotton and Millstreet Co. Cork) 20th August 2024, passed away peacefully at home. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday 22nd August in St. Mary's Church Westport followed by burial in Murrisk Cemetery.

STRAHAN, David (Rathmines and Kilternan Dublin) 19th August 2024 (Peacefully) in the care of the staff at Loughlinstown Hospital. Sadly missed by his family. Dedicated and loving father to Laragh, Siobhan and Gail; proud grandfather to Jazmine, Evie, Suki and Deia; husband of Anne; brother of Gerard, Richard and Bryan. Rest in Peace. Removal (Friday 23rd August 2024) to the church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines to arrive for 10.00am Funeral Mass. This will be followed by a short service at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 12 noon sharp, where David’s eulogy will be delivered and celebration of his life will take place. All welcome to attend. No flowers. Donations if desired to Harold’s Cross Hospice. Both services can be viewed online at https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/ and https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

BARRETT, Sr. Frances (Holy Faith Sisters) died peacefully, 19th August, 2024, in the loving care of the staff of Marian House, Glasnevin, late of Glasnevin and The Coombe. Formerly of Ardmelode, Milltown, Co. Kerry, she is predeceased by her parents, Hanna and Anthony Barrett, her brothers and sisters, Eamon Barrett, Nora Leahy, Mairead Gleeson, Der Barrett, Ter Daly and Helen Whelan. She will be sadly and lovingly missed by her many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grand nephews, especially Kaia and Chloe whom she loved greatly, extended family members, all Holy Faith Sisters, staff and residents of Marian House. Sister Frances was the founding principal of St. Thomas More School, Canberra, Australia, and also spent years ministering in Los Angeles and Dublin. She will be remembered by past students, colleagues and parishioners. Funeral Mass on Thursday, 22nd August at 11:30a.m in the convent chapel, followed by burial in convent cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to view http:www.holyfaithsisters.org

HUGHES, John F. (Goatstown, Dublin 14) - (peacefully) 18th August 2024, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of his darling Joan and much loved father of Paul, Joannie, Mark, Tina, Helen, Trish, Hillary and Barbara. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Gay and Thérèse, sons-in-law Job, Eugene, Colin, Dave and Barry, his nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, especially those at Grange Golf Club and his former colleagues in Greencore (previously Irish Sugar). Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Main Street, Dundrum tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3.00 to 5.00 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. House private.

O'DRISCOLL, Sr. Maeve CP, (Sisters of the Cross and Passion, 22 Griffith Avenue, Marino, Dublin 9) - August 17th 2024, peacefully, at the Mater Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Alph. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Patricia, brother-in-law Joe (Phelan) nephews John and his wife Maureen and Paul and his wife Willemien, niece Sheila and her husband Aaron (Golden), grandnephews Finn and Louis, grandnieces Cait, Rosalie, Eavan and Evelien, her Cross and Passion Community and her many friends in Peru and Chile. Requiem Mass at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino on (Wednesday) 21st August 2024, at 11.30am, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. " Que en Paz Descanse"

McGLADE, Terry (née Walsh) (late of Port-na-Blagh, Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Marble Hill, Co Donegal) - 18th August 2024. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Sadly missed by her children Dermot, Anne, Barney, Afric, Nina, Mary, Catherine, John, Elizabeth, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 20th August at Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy at 12 noon, followed by burial at Doe Cemetery, Creeslough. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church. A special thank you to the entire staff at the Lakehouse, Port-na- Blagh. Family flowers only, please.

GIVEN, Fred (Bushypark, Galway, Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University Hospital, Galway) - 17 August 2024 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Kathryn, loving father of John, Mark and Elaine, adored, granddad to Hugh, Jack, Rory, Mai, Robyn, George and Eve. Predeceased by his brother Pat and sister Monica. Sadly missed by his wife and children, daughter-in-law Fi, grandchildren, the extended family, friends and former colleagues. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Tuesday 20 August, from 4.30 p.m. Removal at 6.30 p.m. to St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road (H91 YA30). Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Fred on Wednesday, 21 August at 11 a.m. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in Bushypark Cemetery, at the rear of St. James’ Church. No flowers, please, donations if preferred to NBCRI for Breast cancer research. (https://breastcancerresearch.ie/donate/) The day thou gavest Lord, is ended