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FENNESSY, Ignatius Fr. OFM (late of Dún Mhuire, Seafield Rd., Killiney, Co Dublin and formerly of Waterford). Franciscan Archivist and Librarian. Died 6th August 2024 in his 99th year, in the care of Beechfield Nursing Home, Shankill, Co Dublin. Survived by his twin sister, Mary. Predeceased by his brothers, Fredrick, John, Fr Richard OFM, Frankie and Tony; his sisters, Sr Elizabeth, and Terrie. Regretted by his many nephews and nieces. Reposing at Dun Mhuire on Wednesday 7th August from 4-7p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday 8th August at Franciscan Church, Merchants’ Quay, Dublin at 10.30 a.m. followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Welcome Sister Death.

HONE, (née D’Arcy) Dr. Rosemary, retired Consultant Microbiologist, Mater and James Connolly Memorial Hospitals. August 1, 2024. Unexpectedly at home. Beloved wife of the late David (past President of The Royal Hibernian Academy) and loving mother of Stephen, David and Juliet. Predeceased by her sisters Judith and Clare and nephew Jacob. She will be very sadly missed by her loving children, daughters-in-law Andra Bobart-Hone and Julie Hone, son-in-law James Kenny, grandchildren Olivia, Clara, Alice, Harry and the twins Stevie and Jamie, sister Margaretta D’Arcy, her nephews Sean Thompson, and his wife Mary, Michael Pollitt, and Finn, Naoise and Adam Arden, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours, especially Paddy and Ellen Sides. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), on Sunday afternoon, August 11, from 3 pm to 5 pm. A Funeral Service to celebrate Rosemary’s life will take place at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, D6W HY98, on Wednesday, August 14, at 2:30 pm. For those unable to attend, the Service may be viewed live at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ “May she rest in peace”

GULLY, Richard (Goatstown, Dublin 14, formerly Lennox Place, Dublin 8 and late of the Commissioners of Irish Lights) August 5th, 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Newtownpark House Nursing Home, Blackrock. Sadly missed by his daughter Sarah, son Graham and their mother Marion, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Sita and his beloved grandchildren, Arabelle, Archie, Indie, Theo and Sienna, extended family and friends. At Rest. Funeral Service at 10am on Friday morning, August 9th in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Chapel, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown.

MURPHY, Desmond SC & KC : 6th August 2024 peacefully at the Foyle Hospice, Derry, beloved son of the late Frank and Lena, loving brother of Helen and greatly missed by his 3 dogs – Bono, Zoe and Goldie. His remains will be reposing in his home, 3 Mount Pleasant, Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8NW, from 5 pm on Tuesday. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30 am for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in Derry City cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Rainbow Rehoming Centre, 4G Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, BT47 3AF. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

QUINN, (Firgrove Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork) - On August 4th 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Bon Secours Hospital, Catherine (née Ward), loving wife of Paddy and adored mother of Denise, Brian and David, caring sister of Bridget, beloved daughter of the late Denis and Maureen. Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Thursday (August 8th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Friday (August 9th) in the Church of the Real Presence Curraheen Road. Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. House private, please. "May she rest in peace"

MANSFIELD, Basil (Dartmouth Sq. Dublin 6) - August 3rd 2024, peacefully, in the presence of his family in Leeson Park Nursing Home, Dublin 6. Beloved husband of Maureen, cherished father of Simon, Nick, Andrew and Sarah and dear brother of Barbara. Predeceased by his siblings Berry, Canice, Margaret, Leo and Rosalie. Basil will be deeply missed by his wife and family, sister, son-in-law,grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends and neighbours from Ballina, Co. Mayo, Rochestown in Cork, and Dublin. Reposing at Sean Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98 today (Monday) August 5th from 3.30 to 5.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am on tomorrow (Tuesday) August 6th in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery.

McNAMARA, (Árd-na-Gaoithe, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, formerly of Shantalla Place, Galway) - 2 August, 2024. Deeply loved and mourned by his wife Rita, sons and daughters David, Shane, Emer and Maeve and their partners Mary, Shirley and Neil. Very sadly missed by his much-loved grandsons Josh, Jake, James, Zach, Noah and Lucas and granddaughters Lily, Ellie-Mae and Leah. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Francie and his wife Mary Pillion, nieces Fiona, Yvonne and Emma, nephews Ian and Gerard, relatives and friends. Reposing at St. Pio’s Room within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road today (Monday) 5 August from 5.30 p.m. Removal into the Church at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Gerry tomorrow (Tuesday) 6 August at 12.30 p.m. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. No flowers, please. Rest in Peace

O'NEILL, Irene (née Cullen) (of Heathervue, Greystones, formerly Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) - August 3rd 2024 peacefully surrounded by her adored family, while in the exceptional care of all the staff at Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore. Predeceased by her sister Phyllis MacFerran, brother Gerald Cullen and niece Sylvia Molloy. Remembered with love by her family, husband John, son Gordon, daughter Karen, sisters Pippins Parkinson, Jennifer Cullen and Sylvia Molloy, brother John Cullen, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law David, cherished grandchildren Alice, Kealin, Maebh, Daniel and Lucy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Reposing at her home on (Monday) evening August 5th from 6pm until 8pm. Ceremony to celebrate Irene’s life at 2pm (Tuesday) August 6th in The Bellevue Suite, Horse and Hound, Delgany (A63 DY20), followed by refreshments. Cremation will follow privately. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Irene to Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore, http://www.wicklowhospice.ie Irene’s family wish to thank all the staff at The Wicklow Hospice, St. Luke’s 1 Ward and ICU at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, for all their professional care and support shown to Irene and her family while she was in their care. May she Rest in Peace Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. 01 281 0360.

CAMPBELL, Frances (Flossy) (Leas Cross, Swords and late of Talbot St., Dublin) – August 2, 2024, peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, in her 87th year. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Brigid (Bert) and loving sister to Carmel, Paddy, Mary and the late Michael. Sadly missed by her family, beloved sisters-in-law Veronica and Clare, brothers-in-law Gerry and Gerard, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home on Monday (August 5th) from 2pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (August 6th) at 10am in St. Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown, followed by burial at Ballyboughal Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Concern.

McDERMOTT, O.P. Sr. Hilda (Patsy) (Dominican Convent, Cabra Dublin and Santa Sabina House, Cabra) - 2nd August 2024, peacefully in the care of the community and staff of Santa Sabina House, Cabra. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, cousins, Dominican sisters, past pupils, and friends. Predeceased by her father John, mother Delia, her sisters Nora, Baby (Dell), Kathleen, Mary and Eileen and her brothers Paddy, Mikey, Charlie, Willie and Luke. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Dominican Convent, Cabra St. Mary’s (D07AF8P) Tuesday 6th August from 3.30pm to 5.30pm (with Prayers at 5.00pm). Removal to Dominican Chapel, Cabra, for Requiem Mass on Wednesday 7th August at 11.30am, followed by burial at St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton The Mass may be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/cabradominican Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis