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McLOUGHLIN - Mai (neé Finn) (late of Dalkey, Co. Dublin, and formerly Gorey, Co. Wexford) – August 3, 2026, peacefully, in her 94th year, in the loving care of St. Joseph’s Centre, Shankill. Dearly loved wife of the late Vincent McLoughlin. Deeply missed by her children John, Lesley (Moore), Peter and David, son-in-law Ian, daughters-in-law Virginia, Mary and Jo, her grandchildren Alastair, Eleanor, Vicky, Robert, Clare, Dermot and Brian, and great-grandchildren Manus, Angie, Liam, and Gloria, relatives and friends. A private family funeral will take place, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

MILLIKEN - Brenda Mary Edith (née McMechan) (Shankill, Dublin 18, formerly of Down, Dublin, Wicklow, Mayo) – July 29, 2026, peacefully, in her 96th year, in the kind and compassionate care of the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of the late James Copeland Milliken, loving mother of Philip, Siobhan and James and grandmother of Andrew. She will be sadly missed by Deirdre, Janet, Vannesha, extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place privately at her request. A Memorial Service will take place on Monday 17th of August at 12:00 pm in Killiskey Parish Church, Nun’s Cross, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the RNLI.

HOLMES - Kathleen (Kay), Killiney, Co. Dublin. August 4, 2026, peacefully, with her family at her side in the tender care of all the staff at St. Vincent's Hospital/Caritas. Kay, beloved wife of the late Brendan, loving mother of Ciara, Clodagh and Barry. Sadly missed by her devoted children, sons-in-law Barry and Paul, daughter-in-law Tracy, her treasured grandchildren Robert, Ellen, Sarah, Holly, Genevieve, Tom and Nicholas and brother-in-law Richard. Predeceased by her beloved sister Bridín and brother Paddy (Keane). Kay will also be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, her wide circle of neighbours and friends including Carraig Ladies Club. May she rest in peace. Reposing in Fanagans Quinns Funeral Home of Glasthule on Friday 7th August from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning 8th August, to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

FARRELL - Brian, Glenageary Co Dublin. 3rd August. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the staff of Ashford House Nursing Home. Beloved husband and best friend of Maeve, adored Dad of Colm, Eimear and Declan, devoted grandad of Hannah, Sophie and Emma. Loving father-in-law of Kate, and cherished brother of Maura, Patricia, Brid, Nick and the late Joe. Brian will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, in-laws, nieces and nephews and his many friends. Brian’s family wishes to thank all who cared for him in St Vincent’s University Hospital and in Ashford House Nursing Home. Mass at 10am, Friday 7th August, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, followed by a private committal at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made in Brian’s name to Move 4 Parkinson’s (move4parkinsons.com).

CONAGHAN - Michael (Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, late of Calhame, Donegal, formerly of Inchicore College and former Labour T.D and Lord Mayor of Dublin 2004-2005), August 4th, 2026 peacefully at Cherry Orchard Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his brothers Patsy and Bernard. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, loving wife Marian, daughters Heidi and Eve, adored grandchildren Sam and Ben, sisters Mary, Patricia, Angela and Susanna, sons-in-law Chris and Nollaig, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his residence tomorrow Friday (August 7th) from 4pm until 7pm. A Funeral Service to remember Michael’s life will take place on Saturday (August 8th) at the Ballyfermot Civic Community Centre at 11am and afterwards to Goldenbridge Cemetery. Marian and family would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of the Beech Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital for the exceptional care given to Michael throughout his stay.

CAHILL - Jodi (Joseph) - Late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny - On 4th August 2026, peacefully at St. Vincent's University Hospital.

Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Hardiman and adored father of Anna. Jodi will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, cousin Peggy, extended family, neighbours, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A Celebration of Jodi's Life will take place in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, on Friday, 7th August, at 2.30 p.m. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed online. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peter Faul and family, for their professionalism, kindness and unwavering medical support throughout Jodi's life and Dr. John and Conor Murphy of Blackrock Medical Practice. They also extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Brendan Doyle and the staff of the Bon Secours Cardiology Department for their exceptional care and compassion. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Directors, Blackrock, on (01) 280 4454.

O bhás go Críoch, ní Críoch ach ath fhás.

WILLIAMS - David Henry – (Rathfarnham, Dublin 16), 2nd August 2026. After a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Joanna, Martin and Simon. He will be deeply missed by his wife, sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Maria, Silvia and Gerard, grandchildren Sam, Lucy, Alfie, Frankie and Jude, brother Trevor, brother-in-law Roger, sisters-in-law Joyce, Mave and Cathy, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday morning (8th August) at 11am in Whitechurch Parish Church (D16 YN27) followed thereafter by cremation committal prayers in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98). Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.

With Christ, which is far better.

O'DONOVAN O.P. - Sr. Joan (4th August 2026), (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff of Santa Sabina nursing home, Cabra, and late of Dominican Convent, 204 Griffith Avenue. Predeceased by her parents, sister Mary and brother Fr. Raymond (Dick) O.P. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Tom, sister-in-law Vera, niece Bridget and nephew Francis, her many friends, and her Dominican community.Funeral Mass will take place today Thursday 6th August at 1.00 p.m. in the Dominican Convent Church, Cabra, (D07Y2E7) and may be viewed by following the linkhttps://

www.churchservices.tv/cabradominican followed by burial in the community cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

FRICKER - Brenda (Late of the Liberties, D.8 and formerly of Dundrum, D.16) peacefully on 16th July, 2026, in the wonderful care of the Staff in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross.

Predeceased by her husband Barry, Mother Bina, Father Desmond and sister Grainne. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her niece Billie, nephew Chimo, brother-in-law Axel, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, her best friend Liz, neighbours and a wide circle of friends around the world and in Ireland. Funeral Service in St Catherine's Church, Meath Street on Thursday, 6th August at 11am followed by private Burial. All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

MURRAY - Maura (née Quigley) (Foxrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Culdaff, Co. Donegal) – August 3rd, 2026 Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her adored husband Frank and loving mother of Padraic, Mary, Frank, Fiona and Ronan. Much loved Nana of Karl & Rachel, Kate & Ronan, Niamh, Ciaran, Frank, Niall, Conor & Tom, Lucy, Barry, Sam, Amelia & Alec, and Hugo & Lara. Also, precious Great Nana to Eloise, James, Elise, Arthur, Grace, Aoife, Peggy May and David. Greatly missed by her brother Desmond, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Massey Bros, Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, Thursday, August 6th, between 5pm to 7pm. Maura’s Funeral will take place on Friday, August 7th, in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock at 11.30am, followed by interment at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Blackrock Hospice. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock at (01) 280 4454.

May She Rest in Peace.