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DAWSON, (Formerly both Foxfield, Raheny and Skerries) - 27th January 2024 (peacefully) surrounded by his family in the care of all the wonderful staff in Newpark Care Centre, Seamus (James), predeceased by his loving wife Mary, devoted father of Mary Hollingsworth, Anne Troy, Rosemary Sammon, Tim, Sonniva Doyle, Peter, Jane Kendall, Isolde Harris and James J; Sadly missed by his children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Removal (Tuesday) January 30th to St John the Evangelist Church, Greendale Road, Foxfield, arriving for 5.00pm. Funeral Wednesday after 10.00am requiem Mass, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

GRAVES, George (Bantry) - On January 27th, 2024 after a short illness, died peacefully with his family by his side at his home Ballylickey House, Bantry, beloved husband of the late Christiane, father-in-law of the late Don Leavy. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Philippa and Gigi and son Paco, son-in-law Axel, daughter-in-law Imelda, grandchildren Patrick, his wife Devika, Laragh, her husband Romain, Alistair, his wife Gwen, Oliver, his wife Maude, Alexander and his wife Amanda, Christopher, his wife Alex, Elliott, Benjamin, and Julian, great-grandchildren William, Theo, Robin, Charlotte, Asta and Lavinia, and all his very special carers, and all who worked alongside him at Ballylickey House. Reposing at his home in Ballylickey Cottage on today (Monday) from 2pm-5pm. Funeral Service on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2pm in St. Brendans Church, The Square, Bantry. Livestream link available on Rip.ie. Burial after in The Abbey Cemetery, Bantry. At peace.

BONER, Michael (Mick) (Late of Dublin and retired of Guinness’s) - January 20, 2024. Passed unexpectedly in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Whitworth Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Lily, loving father of Jean, Margaret and Paula and beloved brother of Margaret and the late Noel. Sadly missed by his family, cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws Peter and Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A private funeral service has taken place. “Rest in peace”

PHELAN, John (Manor Estate, Terenure and late of Ballygeehan Castle, Ballacolla, Co Laois) January 25, 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the I.C.U Unit in Tallaght University Hospital. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Liz (Feely) and cherished dad of Una and Louise. Sadly missed by his adored grandson Freddie, sons-in-law Ron and Ronan, his brother Bill, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Anne and Sr Louise. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road today (Monday) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 12pm, followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family Flowers only please.

HARPER S.J., Conor, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Milltown Park, and formerly of Belvedere College, Clongowes Wood College, and the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook) – January 25, 2024, in the wonderful care of Cherryfield Lodge. Beloved son of the late Matthew and Josephine. Predeceased by his sister Marian. Much loved and deeply missed by his sisters Joan, Toni, Judy and Aine, brother Neil, sister-in-law Eleanor, brother-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his Jesuit confrères and a large circle of loyal friends. Reposing at Cherryfield Lodge, Milltown Park from 3pm on today (Monday), with prayers at 4pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am, which may be viewed on https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial at Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare. Family flowers only please.

STANLEY, John (Sean) (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Woodford, Co. Galway and founder of Shannon Homes) - January 26, 2024, peacefully, after a short illness, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in his ninety ninth year. Beloved husband of Laurie and the late Ethel and much loved father of Sheila, Colm, John, Jim, Thomas, Emily and Eileen. Pre-deceased by his brothers Liam, Noel, Fr. Pat and Fr. Jim and by his sister Eileen. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Dick, Joe, Fr. Cathal and Sam, sisters Mary, Pearl and Sr. Teresa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends. R.I.P. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock this (Monday) afternoon arriving for Requiem Mass at 1.00pm followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Little Flower, Penny Dinners, Meath Street, Dublin. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

GALBRAITH, Alison (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) January 19, 2024, suddenly, at home. Beloved sister of Ann, Helen and her late brother George. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and her wider family. Private Cremation. Service of Thanksgiving at 2.30pm on Tuesday January 30 in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, if desired, to Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church or donations to Wesley College Bursary Fund. At Rest

LALLY, Sr. Alberta, O.P., Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill, Galway, on January 25, 2024, in her ninety-ninth year: peacefully, in the tender care of the Dominican Sisters and Staff, Santa Sabina House, Cabra, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her parents, Tomás and Margaret, her siblings Eithne, Attracta, Tomás and Micheál. Sadly missed by her sisters, Francie (Stoke-on-Trent), Peggy (Sr. Frances O.P.), Dominica, her sister-in-law June, her brothers-in-law Roger and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended Lally and Kelly families, her Dominican Sisters, retired colleagues, former students and very many faithful friends. Reposing at Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill, Galway, H91 Y1RT on Sunday, January 28, from 4pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday, January 29 in St. Mary’s Dominican Church, Claddagh, Galway, followed by burial in Rahoon Cemetery, H91 XW62. Solas síoraí na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal dílis

DOOLEY, (née Murphy), (late of Newtownmoyaghey, Kilcock, Co. Meath) - January 25, 2024. Peacefully after a short illness in the care of the staff of Woodlands Unit, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Ena predeceased by her beloved husband John, deeply regretted by her loving children Ray, Jacqui and Beatrice, sons-in-law Max and Richard, daughter-in-law Orla, grandchildren Conor, Rían, Aoife and Senan, cousins, neighbours and friends. Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church Street, Kilcock, W23XC90 on tomorrow (Sunday) from 3pm-6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am in The Little Chapel, Kilcock. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s cemetery Kilcock. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam díliís.

KIRBY, (Nee Walsh) (Late of "Glenlara" St Michael Street, Tipperary Town) - January 25th 2024, Maura, in the wonderful care of St. Anthony's Nursing Home, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick. Pre- deceased by her husband Joe, adored grandson Karl, sister Kitty, brothers John, Joe and Eddie. Maura will be sadly missed by her son Michael, daughters Karina and Emma, brother Willie, niece Clare and her son Jack, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Darina, grandchildren Shane, Suzy, Katie, Lucy and Sophie, great-grandchildren Lara and Milo, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Whelan's Funeral Home, Bansha Road Tipperary Town, this (Friday) evening January 26th 2024 from 5-30pm - 7pm. Mass for Maura will take place in St. Michael's Church, Tipperary on Saturday January 27th 2024 at 12 noon and burial afterwards in St. Michael cemetery Tipperary. Mass may be viewed on www.stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie