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O'CONNOR, Colm (Goatstown, Dublin) - 16th August 2024, peacefully at St Vincent's University Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Jo and twin brother Kieran. Colm will be deeply missed by his sister Carmel, brothers Maurice, Oliver and Ray, brother-in-law David, sisters-in-law Mary, Barbara and Kim, his thirteen nieces and nephews, his grandnieces, grandnephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle and loving soul Rest in Peace. Removal on Tuesday morning (20th August) to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

DALY, Patrick Joseph (P.J.) (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and late of the IDA) August 14, 2024. Peacefully, following a short illness, surrounded by his wife and children in the care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. He was a loving husband to Mary and beloved by his children Paul, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Alice, grandchildren Conor, John, Aidan, Peter, Kilian, Isabel, Abigail and Emma. He will be sadly missed by daughters-in-law Deirdre and Stephanie, sons-in-law Dominik and John, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, wider family, friends, neighbours and former colleagues in IDA. Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, D18 X22C. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu of flowers to Barretstown Kids Camp. Rest in peace.

KIRBY, Tom (Of Clancy Strand and Thomondgate, Limerick) - We are heartbroken to say that Tom passed on 12th August 2024. We will miss him deeply especially Rita, his beloved wife of 63 years, his five children Elizabeth, Jimmy, Ruth, Ted and Joanne his five grandchildren Jamie, Kiya, Anita, Joel and Theo. His siblings Michael and Marguerite, his sons and daughter-in-law Ray, Rebecca and Doug all mourn him, as do his nieces and nephew. Tom will repose at his residence, Northfield, Clancy Strand, Limerick (Eircode: V094 EF8V) on Wednesday, 14th August, from 6pm to 8pm. The Funeral will leave Northfield, walking up Clancy Strand, on Thursday, 15th August at 11am, to arrive at St. Munchin’s Church for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. All are welcome. Burial after, for family only, at Abington Cemetery, Murroe. Messages of sympathy may be conveyed to Griffin’s Funeral Home. Tom is soaring higher than the eagles.

TIERNEY, (Celbridge, Co. Kildare, formerly of Milltown, Dublin 6 and Knocknacarra, Co. Galway) – August 14, 2024, (peacefully), after a short illness, at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Tom, beloved husband of the late Cathy and dear father of Laura, Eleanor and Niall; Sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, sisters Nuala, Brenda and Trish, daughter-in-law Joanne, brothers-in-law, grandchildren Oisín, Conor, Evie, Finn, Holly and Alanna, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home on Monday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday to The National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 C8X7 arriving for 11:30am Service followed by a Private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121. “Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anam Dílis”

WILLIAMS, After 59 years of holding hands with the love of his life, Graham died peacefully on August 13th, 2024. He will be forever missed by his wife Bernadette. He has been the adored father of Emma, Anna and Gavin, father-in-law to Todd and Sarah, and beloved grandfather to Conor, Dylan, Freya, and Casper. Beloved too by his niece Kathy, and nephews Nigel and Michael. As the co-founder and President of the Irish Tax Institute founded in 1967, he was proud of the role he played in promoting the study and discussion of tax legislation in Ireland. He was held in high esteem by his many former colleagues and friends. The Williams family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Graham received during his final illness from the staff at The Fern Dean Nursing Home in Blackrock. His remains have been donated to Medical Science at Trinity College Dublin. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

RICE, Professor Thomas Maurice (Zurich and Dundalk) - 18th July 2024 peacefully in Zurich. Beloved husband of Helen and loving father of Peter, Susan and Margrit. Predeceased by his brother Peter. Burial has taken place in Zurich.

HANRAHAN, (née McKiernan) late Rathfarnham, Dublin, formerly of St James’s Road, Belfast and London, England. 15th August 2024, Anne (Peacefully) at home, beloved wife of Martin and sister-in-law of the recently deceased Michael. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sisters Marie and Therese, brother Joseph, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace. Anne loved scripture and teaching. She leaves a large void in many lives. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham arriving for 10 o'c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards going to Mount Jerome Crematorium Harold's, Cross, Dublin. For further information please see www.RIP.ie

BRENNAN, Derek (Templeogue, Dublin) - 13th August 2024, unexpectedly yet peacefully at Tallaght University Hospital. Derek will be forever loved and remembered by his family, his beloved wife Therese and his children Lorraine, Nora and Ken, daughter-in-law Barbara, son-in-law Trevor, Nora’s partner Sandra, his treasured grandchildren Samuel, Jake and Lorcan, sister Joyce, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially those from Terenure / CYM Cricket Club, The Bohemians Musical Society and The Lord’s Taverners Ireland. The family has requested colourful clothing to be worn to the funeral. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook, Rathfarnham today (Friday) 16th August 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) 17th August in Terenure College Chapel at 10.30 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers, only, please. Donations if desired to The Lord’s Taverners Ireland

HANKEY, Sarah (Sadie) (née Lang) (late of Cabinteely and formerly of Tullow Parish Church, Brighton Road, Foxrock and Gray Street, The Liberties, Co. Dublin) – August 13, 2024, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved Mam of Jillian, Adele, Thomas and the late David, adored Nanny of Katie, Rebecca, Lynda, Robert, Naoimh and Roisín and great-grandmother Anna, Sadie, Rose and Alfie. She will be sadly missed by her family, together with their families, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.30am in Tullow Parish Church, Brighton Road, Foxrock followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.