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SULLIVAN, (née Cosgrave) Renee (late of Baldoyle and Morriscastle Strand, Co. Wexford and formerly of Terenure) - 8th February 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Cara Care Centre, Santry surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Very sadly missed by her loving children Nessa, Paul and Ann, sons-in-law Thomas and John, daughter-in-law Suzie, her adored grandchildren Aislinn, Niamh, Katie, Jack, Sarah and Sam and great-grandson Tadhg, sisters Marie and Angela, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, this afternoon (12th February), from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Baldoyle tomorrow morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. The Funeral mass will be streamed live on Tuesday at 10am. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock (01) 8462620. May she Rest in Peace.

KELLEHER, Patrick (Paddy) Christopher (Walnut Rise, Griffith Avenue and formerly of Pallasgreen, Limerick and late of Fry Cadbury and EBS, Artane) – February 5, 2024. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his siblings Esther, Jimmy and John. Predeceased by his brother Michael and sisters Maura and Rose. Beloved uncle to Cathy, David, James, Rosie, Roddy and the late Ann and much loved by his grandnieces and grandnephews. Loved and missed by Natalie, friends and extended family. A truly remarkable person. May he rest in peace. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Wednesday (February 14) from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (February 15) at 10am in Corpus Christi Church, Homefarm Road. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery.

CAHIR, Brid, Terenure, Dublin, Clare and Limerick. Peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff at Marlay Nursing Home on February 9, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Nancy and Michael, brother Brendan, nephew Joe and niece Josephine. Treasured and much loved sister of Marie (Cregan), Frank and James. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, her life long friend and neighbour Kate Hickey, a wide circle of loyal friends and kind neighbours in the Laurels. May she rest in peace. Reposing at J.P. Wards, Centauri House, Sandyford Village, Dublin D18 C8P7 today Monday (February 12) from 6pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at Terenure College Chapel, Terenure, Dublin tomorrow Tuesday (February 13) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Clarehill Cemetery, Clarecastle, Co. Clare, arriving at 4pm. Brid’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/terenurecollegechpl

SWEENEY, née Thornbury, Highfield, Drogheda, Co. Louth and formerly of Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. February 8, 2024. Peacefully at Sunhill Nursing Home, Termonfeckin, surrounded by her loving family. Ann, predeceased by her husband Kieran, sadly missed by their children Antoinette, Frank, Michael, Bernard, Mairéad and Pádraig, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her fourteen grandchildren, sisters Joan and Mairéad, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Funeral Mass today (Monday) at 11am in Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, Drogheda with burial afterwards in Clonmellon Cemetery arriving at approximately 1:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Unicef Gaza crisis fund.

GILLETT, Jim. Suddenly called Home on February 6, 2024, following an illness in the USA. Formerly of Dublin and Texas. Cherished husband of Jean and much loved father and grandfather. Founder and Director of Ireland Outreach missionary organisation. His work for the Lord in Ireland, Nigeria, Malaysia, Australia and around the world will be remembered with deep gratitude. Funeral services in Texas, USA. "With Christ which is far better."

GILLESPIE, Dr Raymond, MRIA, Drumcondra, Dublin, and formerly Belfast. Historian, Maynooth University, on February 8, 2024 in the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Annie Gillespie, Belfast. Deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend, Bernadette Cunningham, his sisters-in-law, Mary Cunningham (Galway) and Teresa Cotter (Ennistymon), his brother-in-law Pat Cunningham (Corofin), relatives, colleagues and many good friends. Prayer Service on Monday (February 12) in St Colman’s Church, Corofin, Co. Galway, H54 X768 at 11.30am prior to burial in Kilmoylan Cemetery, Co. Galway. Family flowers only please.

MERRIMAN, James (Dundrum and formerly of Crumlin Road and Player Wills, South Circular Road) - 5th February 2024. Sadly missed by Valerie, Karl, Olga and Shay. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. A Private Family Funeral has taken place in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. "The deities expressed relief at suffering's end, and hope you have a safe onward journey" (8)

BROPHY, (née Coughlan) Sadie (Sarah) Summerville Avenue, Waterford. Sadie died peacefully at Elmhurst Nursing Home, Glasnevin surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Alfie, much loved mother of Peter, Gráinne, Martin and Paul. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Seamus, daughter-in-law Kaitlin, grandchildren Robyn, Dara, Lucy, Nelle, Harry, Pearse and Oona, her sister Teresa (Power), nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, wonderful neighbours and the exceptional staff at Elmhurst Nursing Home. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Arriving to St. Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford for reception at 6 pm on Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:30 am in St. Joseph and St. Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford. Mass will be live streamed at 10:25 am. No flowers please. Mass and donation Links on Rip.ie House Private Please.