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TREANOR, His Excellency Archbishop Noël DD Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, Bishop Emeritus of Down and Connor Died Sunday 11th August 2024. Archbishop Noël’s remains will depart Dublin Airport on Saturday the 17th August at approximately 12.45pm to travel via M1, N2, R213 and N12 through Tyholland. Rejoining the N2 at Coolshannagh, passing Corracrin and onward to Ballgawley roundabout joining the M1 to Belfast. Reposing Sunday 18th August for family ONLY. Please respect the family’s wishes at this difficult time. Thank you. Archbishop Noël’s remains will arrive at St Peter’s Cathedral on Sunday 18th August for the liturgy of reception at 6.00pm. live streaming via www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral. On Monday 19th August St Peter’s Cathedral will remain open until 8pm for people to pay their respects to Archbishop Noël. Requiem Mass will take place in St Peter’s Cathedral on Tuesday 20th August at 12.00 noon, live streaming via www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral, followed by the interment in the Chapel of the Resurrection of the Cathedral. Predeceased by his father John and mother Molly. Deeply regretted by his brother John (Margaret) and sister Mary (Jim) nephew John Thomas and nieces Lisa, Rachael, Catharine, Erin and Rhíannon, extended family and friends, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Down and Connor, Clergy and Religious of the Diocese of Down & Connor and the Diocese of Clogher. St Malachy and St MacNissi, St Macartan and St Columbanus, pray for him.

McMAHON, C.S.Sp. Rev Michael (Kimmage Manor and late of Clonliffe Road, Dublin) - Died Tuesday, 13th August 2024. Missionary in Ireland and, for five decades, Kenya, son of the late Eileen (née Breen) and Michael McMahon. Pre-deceased by his brother John, sisters-in-law Maura (O’Driscoll) and Agnes (Miller), and brother in-law Gerard (O’Byrne). Deeply regretted by his sisters Ann (O’Byrne) and Eileen (O’Hanlon), his brothers Frank, Brian and Kevin, sisters-in-law Agnes (Carr), Philomena (Cremin) and Marianne (Garvey), brother-in-law Ray (O’Hanlon), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, friends and fellow Spiritans. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44) at 11am on Saturday 17th August followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road- 014925959

SMYTH, Rev. Dr. Derek (Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Clontarf, Dublin 3) – August 13, 2024, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his family and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Catherine (Kitty) Smyth. Greatly missed by his sister Patricia, brothers Eamonn and Philip, sisters-in-law Mary and Sarah, niece Kate and her husband Barry, together with their children Zoe and Freddie, nephews Conor and Matthew, close friends, Archbishop Dermot Farrell and fellow priests. Our lives will never be the same without him. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Friday) from 4.00pm until removal at 6.40pm, walking to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for Reception of Remains at 7.00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday (Aug.17) at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation ceremony. Family flowers only please. May he rest in peace

MURRIN, Henry, Merrion, Dublin 4 and Adoon, Cloone, Co. Leitrim, formerly of Bruckless, Co. Donegal. August 13th, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at St. John’s Nursing Home, Merrion Road. Beloved husband of the late Marcella, adored father of Helena and Celine, brother of Fr. Raymond, and the late Marie O’Connell. Sadly missed by his treasured grandchildren Matthew, Ed and Beth, sons-in-law Sean Gilhooly and Mark Forbes, niece, cousins, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, Unit 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover) today Thursday, 15th August, from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow Friday, 16th August, at 10am, in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 NX33. Following the Funeral Mass, Henry will be brought to St. Mary’s Church, Cloone, Co. Leitrim, N41 V009, for prayers at approx. 3pm and laid to rest with Marcella in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the following link: https://merrionroadchurch.ie/live-webcam/. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland: www.alzheimer.ie. “May he rest in peace”

McGLADE, Paul, 8th August 2024, founder of Thérapie Clinics, Pygmalion and formerly Champion Sports, passed away after a short illness at the age of 69. He will be missed terribly by his beloved children, Paul, Phillip, Katie and William, their mother Rita, his brother Johnny, sister Sharon, his 6 grandchildren and his many friends and family across the world. Paul will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Friday 16th August from 7.30 pm – 9.30pm. His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, 17th August, at 10.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook D4, followed by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross at 1.00pm. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Enjoy the gift of today.

FINNEGAN, Kathleen (Kay) (née Gilligan) (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – August 12, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Gerald, Yvonne, Hazel and Charlotte, adored Nana Kay of Joe, Ally, Charlotte, Rosamund and William, much loved sister of Marie Armstrong and the late Anne Lawless and Angela Conway. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Alma, sons-in-law Barney, Paul and Eoin, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Trinity Cancer Research. May she rest in peace

BREDIN, Hugh Terence Died 12th August 2024, peacefully at home, cared for by his beloved wife Isabel. Loving father to Susannah, James, Lurach, Michael and Anne; grandfather to Lily, Calum, Eva, Flora and Hugh; and great grandfather to James and Belle-a-Rose. As a teacher of philosophy, he had an interest in many philosophical ideas, and was a true Irish scholar. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Brigid’s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, on Friday 16th August 2024, at 9.30am. Commital at Roselawn Crematorium on Monday 19th August, at 11.20am Calling hours at the family home from the afternoon to the evening of Thursday 15th August. Enquiries to O’Kanes Funeral Directors, 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX (02890 243129) Truly missed by all family and friends. Requiescat in pace.

O'GRADY, C.S.Sp. Rev. Vincent (Kimmage Manor and late of Terenure) - Died Monday, 12th August 2024. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya, Rome, Switzerland and Tanzania, son of the late Emily (née Hopkins) and Michael O’Grady of Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin. Predeceased by his brothers John, Michael and Gabriel. Deeply regretted by his sister Bernadette (Sr. Angela SJC), his niece Jenifer, nephews David and Paul, grandniece, grandnephews, extended family, friends and fellow Spiritan Confrères. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor, Whitehall Road, Dublin (D12 WP44) at 11am on Thursday (15th August) followed by burial in Dardistown cemetery.

O'CONNOR, Michael (Donnybrook, Dublin) 11th August 2024, peacefully, at home. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Conor, Brian, Kevin, Philip, and the late David. Very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister Joyce, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Thursday evening (15th August) to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning (16th August) at 11am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private.