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FARRELL, Fr. William J. (Billy) (Glasthule, late of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford) - May 27th 2024, beloved son of the late Kathleen and Miko. Sadly missed by his much loved sisters Mary and Thérèse, brother James, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his colleagues within the Archdiocese of Dublin and nationwide, both past and present including his nephew Fr. Mark O’Farrell, his extended family and close friends, especially Bríd. Remembering also his late brothers Michéal and Adrian and brother-in-law William. Reposing tomorrow (Thursday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 5.30pm with removal to St. Joseph’s Church Glasthule arriving for 6pm. Requeim Mass Friday (May 31st) at 12noon which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. May he Rest in Peace.

O'DONNELL, (née Kelly) Mary. 28th May, 2024 (late of Drummartin) - Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Mourned by her children Fionnghuala, Niamh, Eimear, Feargal and Aoife; their spouses Larry, Kilian, John, Fiona and Chris, her grandchildren Oscar, Mark, Keith, Eoghan, Catriona, Aisling, Conor, John, Molly and Jack and her great-grandchildren Jamie, Abbie, Teagan, Charlie and Oliver. Also deeply regretted by her brother Tommy, sister Sr. Margaret, and sisters-in-law Hilda, Betty and Alice, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Corrigan & Sons Funeral Home, Camden Street (D02 DF22) on (Thursday) from 4 – 6pm. Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock on Friday 31st May, in St Laurence O’Toole Church, Kilmacud, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. May she Rest In Peace

GIBSON, (née Tomlin) Kay (Terenure, Dublin 6 and formerly of Harold's Cross) - May 17th, 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. Beloved wife of the late Harry and much-loved mother to John, Martin, Conor, Ciarán and Eva, adored nanny to her grandchildren. Kay will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Liz, Penny, sisters-in-law Vera and Marie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace

DOWLING, The death has occurred of Ethna Dowling (née Boden) Terenure, Dublin. Peacefully at St. Vincents University Hospital, predeceased by her beloved husband Jim, much loved mother of John and Tommy, cherished grandmother of Oscar, Lucy and Ciara and daughter-in-law Clíodhna. Ethna will be greatly missed by all her family, friends, wonderful neighbours, and former colleagues at Loreto College, Crumlin. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham today (Wednesday) (29th May) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on (Thursday) morning (30th May) to St Joseph’s Church, Terenure, arriving at 9.45 am for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Cheeverstown House.

D'ARCY, Marie (née Duane) (Percy Place, Dublin 4 and previously of Marlborough St, Derry) - 25th May 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Paul’s Ward, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved mother of David, Catherine, Martine and Moyra. Predeceased by her much loved husband Frank and her brother Michael. She will be very sadly missed by her family - her treasured grandchildren Muireann, Ciara, Sarah, Brendan, Orla, David, Jack, Rachel and Matthew, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Marie will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock on (Wednesday) 29th May 2024 from 5pm -7pm. Her funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 30th May 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, D4 at 10am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Requiescat in Pace.

KEEGAN, (Killiney, Co Dublin, late of Goggins Pub, Monkstown) - May 26th 2024, (unexpectedly) at home, Maurice, beloved son of the late Louise and Joe. Sadly missed by his children Mark and Kate and their mothers, his sisters Denise and Suzanne, nephews, nieces, extended family, former customers and a wide circle of friends. Remembering also his late brothers Mark and Philip. Reposing Thursday (May 30th) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 10am to 4pm. Removal Friday (May 31st) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace.

GOODMAN, (née Farrell) Catherine (Kay) (late of Lindsay Road, Glasnevin and Ashbourne, ex Aer Lingus) - On 26th May, 2024, at Connolly Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved wife of Frank and loving sister of Eoin and Maurya (Australia). Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, niece, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this (Tuesday) evening (28th May) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning (29th May) in the Church of St. Columba, Iona Road at 10.30am followed by Funeral to Ashbourne Cemetery (at the Church of the Immaculate Conception). For live-streaming, please visit the Iona Road Parish website.

NELSON, (Enniskillen and Dublin) - Dr. E. Charles Nelson Died suddenly on holiday, in Greece, 20 May 2024, aged 72. World renowned botanist and author formerly of Enniskillen and Dublin, residing in England. Eldest son of Robert and Heather Nelson, husband of the late Sue and brother to Alan, Jeffrey, Christine, Brian and Rosemary. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral at his request is entirely private.

SHARP, Shirley (née Bain) - 18th May, aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Much loved and proud mother of Heather, Claire and Kate, adored and inspiring grandma of Kate, Tom, Jack and Freya and cherished mother-in-law of Charles, Frank and David. Thanksgiving Service on 4th June at 1 p.m. at St Mary the Virgin, Davyhulme, Manchester. Donations, if desired, to PCC of St Mary the Virgin, Davyhulme, Manchester.

O'BOYLE, Dr. Martin (The Cove, Tramore, Co. Waterford) - Monday 27th May 2024. Former Director of Community Care, Waterford. Member of Waterford Harbour Sailing Club. Predeceased by his wife Antionette Clancy. Sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Killure Bridge Nursing Home on (Wednesday) from 6 pm to 8 pm with prayers at 7.15 pm. Private Cremation will follow at a later date. No flowers, please, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to thank Mary and all her staff and carers in Killure Bridge Nursing Home for the wonderful care and kindness that was given to their father.