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RYAN, Anne (née Sadlier) (Fisherman's Wharf, Bowling Green, Galway) - 7 May 2024 (peacefully) at University Hospital Galway surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brothers Richard and Jim. Beloved wife of Pat and much loved mother of Paraic. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her husband and son, daughter-in-law Gillian, her adored grandson John, brothers Michael, John and Frank, the extended Ryan and Sadlier family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91 V1K8), Galway today (Thursday) from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Anne on arrival at the Franciscan Abbey Church, St. Francis Street. tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30 a.m. Following Mass, Anne will be laid to rest in the new cemetery, Bohermore, Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in memory of Anne to Cancer Care West. May her gentle soul, rest in peace

COUGHLAN, Anne (née McCarthy) (Marino and Sybil Hill) - Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nursing staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill, on May 7th 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, parents Mary and Jeremiah, sisters Mary, Bernie, Elizabeth and Kathleen, brothers John, Tom and Frank. Sadly missed by her sister Joan, brothers Jerry and Eugene. sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her many friends and her neighbours in Marino. Funeral Mass on Saturday (May 11th) at 11am the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Burial thereafter in Fingal Cemetery where Anne will be reunited with her beloved husband Paddy . May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

BERGIN, Colin (Mount Merrion and late of Rathgar) - 5th May 2024, unexpectedly. Beloved son of David and the late Ceara and dearly loved brother of Ronan, Daniel, Leonie and Richie. Very sadly missed by his loving family, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. A Funeral Service, in celebration of Colin’s life, will take place on Friday morning (10th May) at 10am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation. The funeral service can be viewed live at www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the DSPCA www.dspca.ie/donate.

BROOKS, (Mary) Sr. Mary Columban. Died peacefully in the care of her Community the Little Sisters of the Poor on 6th May 2024, in Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny. Predeceased by her parents James and Anne, her brothers John, James, Francis. Sadly missed by her Community, her nieces, nephews and grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Removal to the chapel of Sacred Heart Residence today (Thursday) 9th May at 5pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) 10th May, 2024, at 11a.m, followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

O'CONNELL, (née Canavan) May 7th 2024 (Foxrock D18 and late of Derry) - (Peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of the Blackrock Clinic, Joan, beloved wife of the late Sean, loving mother of Shane, Breiffne, Bronagh, Colm and Clodagh. Sadly missed by her devoted children, daughters-in-law Tracy and Beth, sons-in-law Graham and Gavin, her 11 adored grandchildren, brother Micheál, sister Patricia, extended family, neighbours and friends. Remembering also her late siblings Ivor, Colm, Maeve and Carmel. Reposing (Friday) May 10th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Saturday May 11th to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Church, Foxrock, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at Foxrock Church Webcam followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. “I remembered her head bent towards my head… Never closer the whole rest of our lives.” Seamus Heaney

WEISS, Matthew 26th December 1943 - 4th May 2024 (Ashford, Co Wicklow) - Beloved husband of Susan Webb and father of Kenny, Orion, Mira, Sean, Harel and Donovan. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, extended family and friends. Funeral service tomorrow (Thursday) at 1.30pm in Nun’s Cross Church, Killiskey, Ashford, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

REDDEN, Hilary (South Circular Road, Limerick) - May 6th 2024 peacefully at St. Paul's Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Mary. Dearly loved father of Stephen, Mark, Dave, Clodagh and Emily. Sadly missed by his loving and adored grandchildren Holly, Katy and Elliot, extended family and friends. Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge Street tomorrow (Thursday) for Funeral Service at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Hilary’s funeral service will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmarys

PRENDERGAST, (Ravenhill, Tivoli Estate, Cork) - on May 5th 2024. David, husband of Mairin, father of John, Kevin (deceased), Catherine, Jane (deceased), Frank and Amy. Meeting for Worship to celebrate his life at Friends Meeting House (Quakers) on tomorrow (Thursday) at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery, Cork.

GRIFFIN, Maria (The Orchard, Castletroy, Limerick, formerly of Lower Gerald Griffin Street and late of Duty Free, Shannon) - Peacefully, in the exceptional care of 8C, Renal Ward, University Hospital Limerick, on 6th May 2024. Only beloved daughter of the late Joe and Ettie, (Funeral Directors) and predeceased by her eldest brother Johnny. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Dr. Michael, Joey and Gerard, sisters-in-law Sally, Joan, Celine and Liz, her adoring nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and her many close friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Griffin's Funeral Home, John's Gate on (Wednesday), 8th May, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving at St. John's Cathedral on Thursday, 9th May, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery

GOODWIN, Abigail Ellen (Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath, Laois) - After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the death has occurred of Abbie on Friday 3rd May 2024, daughter of the late Richard Chambers and Jane Austin of Rushin, Mountrath. Loved and beloved wife and sweetheart of the late Billy Goodwin. Reunited once again after nearly 18 years. Beloved mother of Jennifer, Jonathan and Lynn, mother-in-law to Anne and proud Nana to Daniel, Adam, Katie and Abigail. And not forgotten her best friend and companion, her cat Lucy. Reposing Cunninghams Funeral Home Dunboyne (A86X443) on Wednesday from 5pm untill 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11am in St.Marys Church, Clonsilla (D15 T0HE). Interment in St. Peters Churchgrounds Mountrath Co.Laois (R32 EN81) at 2.30pm(approx). Family flowers only. Donations to Christian Aid and cat charities of your choice in her memory.