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DEMPSEY, Snr. Morgan (Cullionbeg, Mullingar) - May 22, 2024, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the excellent care of the nurses and staff at St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin; pre-deceased by his beloved mother Florrie, his father Sam and his sister Yvonne. Much loved husband and father, Morgan will be sadly missed by his wife Pat and children Enda, Morgan Jnr., Jean and Wesley, adored grandchildren and great-granddaughter, brothers Arthur and Cliff, sisters Harriet, Eirene and Shelley, daughters-in-law Orla and Laura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Morgan rest in peace. A celebration of Morgan's life will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan today (Saturday) May 25, at 12.00 o'c. followed by cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie House strictly private, please.

O'CONGHAILE, (CONNEELY) Michéal Joseph (Rath Garbh, Baile Atha Cliath, roimhe Inis Oirr, Co na Gaillimhe) - 21ú Bealtaine 2024. D'éag sé go tobann tar éis tinneas gearr faoi chúram iontach dochtúirí, altraí agus foireann Ospidéal San Séamas. Fear céile ionúin Mháire agus Daid Chiarán, Dhonnacha, Ánna & Niall. Dadó Chiara, Chaoimhe, Conor, Kate, Michael, Ellie, Mae & Úna. Beidh cuimhne buan ar Mhicheál ag an chlann grámhar, clann a chlainne. Iníonacha cleamhnais Helen & Eimear, a chliamhain Michael, a dheirfiúracha Treasa, Noirín, Áine & Rita. A dheartháireacha Ruairi & Padraic. Tórramh ag Teach Sochraide Fanagan’s, Bothair Chimín íochtaracht, tráthnóna Déardaoin (23ú Bealtaine) 16.00-18.00. Aifreann na sochraide a Séipéal Mount Argus, Crois Araild Dé hAoine (24ú Bealtaine) 11.30. 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam'

WELDON, (née Barry) Gail (Redcross, Co. Wicklow and formerly Firhouse, Dublin) - 21st May 2024, peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jimmy and loving mother of John, Alec, Denis, Garret, Joan and Matthew. Sadly missed by her family, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on (Thursday) 23rd May from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Barndarrig, followed by burial in Barndarrig Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Cancer Support.

WARD, Bernard peacefully in the company of his loving family while in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at St. James’s Hospital. Forever loved and missed by his wife Margaret and their children Simon, Evelyn, Helene and Rachael, sons-in-law Brian and Paul, his treasured grandchildren Hannah, Jake, Isaak, Thea, Oisin and Oscar, brother Gerry, sister Evelyn, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends. Formerly of British Airways and of the Gate Theatre. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Service will take place in the Church of St. Bartholomew, Clyde Road, on Friday 24th May at 10am, followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Dublin 6W. At Bernard's request, wear bright colours. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Merchant’s Quay Ireland https://mqi.ie/ House private. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night.

GROARKE, John Vincent (late of Rathfarnham) - Passed away after a short illness in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Our Lady's Hospice, Harolds Cross on the 19th of May 2024. Beloved husband of Anne and Dad of Patrick, Peter, Paul, Aoife, Anne and John Jnr. John will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his adored grandchildren, his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his sisters Mary, Noreen and Patricia, his sister- in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends especially at Grange Golf Club. May he rest in peace. For full funeral details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Peter Massey Funerals 01 2932828

O'REILLY, Anthony John Francis (Tony) - Peacefully on 18th May 2024 at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, under the great care of all the medical and nursing staff. Pre-deceased by his first wife Susan and second wife Chryss. He will be sadly missed by his children Susan, Cameron, Justine, Gavin, Caroline and Tony, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his twenty-three grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook tomorrow (Wednesday) evening arriving at 5.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11.00 am. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to the Ireland Funds (https://irelandfunds.org)

MAHONY, Cian (of Killickabawn, Delgany, Co. Wicklow and Derek Burton 4 x 4.) - May 19th 2024, peacefully at St.Vincent’s Private Hospital with his loving wife by his side after an illness which he fought with tremendous courage. Remembered with love by his adored family, wife Karen (née O’Neill) children Millie, Henry and George, his dad Tony, his late mother Ellen (Lala), sister Emma, parents-in-law Joan O’Neill and Jack Murphy, Aidan and Alicia O’Neill, nieces and nephews Sarah, Kevin, Hannah and Finn, sister-in-law Irene, brother-in-law Paul, his many wonderful colleagues and wide circle of friends. Reposing at his home on (Wednesday) evening (May 22nd 2024) from 4pm until 8pm (parking available at the rear of Cian’s home with a one-way system in place). Funeral Mass to celebrate Cian’s life on Thursday morning (May 23rd 2024) at 11.30am in St. Patrick’s Church Kilquade, after which Cian will be laid to rest with Henry in Priest Newtown Cemetery Kilquade. Please wear colourful odd socks in Cian’s memory, as this is what Cian would want. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff of both the Cara and Hazel wards in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. No flowers please, donations to Greystones Cancer Support https://www.greystonescancersupport.com/ Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. 01 2810360. May he Rest in Peace