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COX - Patrick Gerard, retired economist, Teagasc and an advisor to the Citizens Advice Bureau, Dundrum - Late of Farmhill Drive, Goatstown, Dublin 14 and Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home, on 28th September 2026, peacefully and in the tender care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased by his loving wife, Olive.

Patrick will be lovingly remembered by his sister Bridget (Sr. Elizabeth), his nieces Roisin, Orla, Sara and Vivienne, nephews Gerry, Ian, Paul, Mark and Alan, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 1st October at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Main Street, Dundrum, D14 K820. Burial afterwards in New Abbey Cemetery, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.

Family flowers only, please.

All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock at (01) 280 4454.

May Patrick Rest in Peace.

WALKER - (Dublin) Hazel Muriel, (née Coulter), September 28, 2026, in her 98th year. Formerly of Belmont, Monkstown Road, peacefully, in the wonderful care of St John's House on the Merrion Road, beloved wife of the late Garry, her husband of seventy years, and adored Mum of Sue, Richard, Sally, Lynn, Caroline and Mark. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Olivia and Ruth, her sons-in-law Mark and Nigel, twenty grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. A private family funeral will be held at a later date.

DOUGLAS - Eileen (née Woodcock) – September 27, 2026, at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Margaret, Aileen, Sarah, Rachel, Paul and the late James; fond grandmother of Niamh, Ailbhe, Lorcan, Eoghan, Leigh, Laura, Jack, Roisin, Maeve, and great-grandmother of Christopher, Clara, Louis and Sophie. Sadly mourned by her daughter-in-law Jen, sons-in-law, Liam, Derek, and Paul, brother Christopher Woodcock, sisters-in-law Mary Shortt and Mary Woodcock, brother-in-law Jim Coffey and by her many nieces and nephews in the wider Woodcock and Douglas families. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 1st October at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by Committal Service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please.

“May she rest in peace”

O'NEILL - Sean (Carlow, formerly Kill Abbey, Blackrock, Co. Dublin). Sean passed away (reluctantly, as he would say) on September 27, 2026, one week after his 100th birthday, in the compassionate care of the staff in Hillview Nursing Home and in the company of his family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Brede, his brothers and sisters and his sons-in-law Declan and Stephen. Sean’s fun, kind, humorous and erudite presence will be much missed by his daughters Maeve, Eileen, Áine, Antoinette and Marian, his sons-in-law Shane, Frank and Sean, his grandchildren Alice, Phoebe, Emer-Emily, Stephen, Tadg, Louis, Barry and Ellen, his great-grandchildren Kai, Richie, Aoife and Cora, his extended family, neighbours and friends. R.I.P Reposing in R. Healy and Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow R93 H308 tomorrow Wednesday (September 30) from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock. Funeral Mass taking place in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent de Paul.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

KELLY - Michael V., Maigh Dara, Quin, Co. Clare and formerly of Ennis, Co. Clare and Foxrock, Co. Dublin. Michael passed away peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow, on 26 September 2026, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Renee, sisters Patsy (O’ Donnell) and Breeda (McGlennon) and his parents Mickey and Lily. Sadly missed by his sister Frances (Kennedy), brother Norman, brothers-in-law Kyran (Kennedy) and Martin (Forde), sisters-in-law Tricia (Kelly), Sr. Mary (Forde) and Attracta (Kenneally), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. R. I. P. Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis (tomorrow) Wednesday from 6.30 o’ clock until 7.30 o’ clock. Removal thereafter to Ennis Cathedral, arriving at 8 o’ clock for funeral prayers. Funeral Mass Thursday at 11 o’ clock, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 1 o’ clock. Family flowers only please. Michael’s ashes will be interred with his beloved wife Renee in Dublin at a later date.

RYAN - Seán(Rathmines, D.6, Ryan’s Bar, Store Street, formerly of Thurles). Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the compassionate care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harolds Cross. Beloved husband of Karen, adored dad of John and Susan. Seán will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife, son and daughter, and their partners JulieAnn and Scott, his brothers Walter (Maureen), Liam (Joanie), Martin (Mary), and Paddy (Caroline), sisters Aileen (Donal), Noreen (Nigel) and Ann (Ciarán), father-in-law Liam and the Clancy Family, nieces, nephews, extended family, his many friends, neighbours, staff and customers. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 today Wednesday (September 30), from 5pm – 7pm. Removal from his residence tomorrow Thursday to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Kilternan Park Cemetery, Kilternan. House private.

Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat.

O'CONNOR - Donald Francis (Don), Slieve Daeane, Cleveragh Drive, Sligo, September 26, 2026 peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved husband of Anita (née Kelly) and dearly loved Dad of David (Róisín), Sarah (Preston) and Kane (Katy). Predeceased by his brother Daithí. Special Daideo of Cathal, Sadhbh, Senan, Conor, Mella, Brión and Ruadh. Deeply regretted by his brothers Conor, Michael, Geoffrey and Gerald, many relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm on Thursday October 1. A celebration of his life will take place at 11.00am on Friday October 2 in Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98. The celebration will be livestreamed at www.studiorove.ie/ doconnor Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery.

Family home private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice Fund c/o Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay

Condolence messages can be placed at www.feehilys.ie on rip.ie or by traditional manner.

Fear bródúil, ionric agus uasal.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

CLARKE - Imelda (Booterstown, Co. Dublin and Hibernian Insurance) September 24, 2026. Peacefully at home, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret Clarke and her brothers Dermot and Noel Clarke. She will be very sadly missed by her loving nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law and her wonderful carer Maria, and by Linda whose devoted kindness and dedication over many years greatly enriched Imelda's life, and by her extended family and friends and her very kind and caring neighbours. Reposing this Monday evening, September 28, from 5 pm to 7 pm at home. Funeral Mass tomorrow Tuesday morning, September 29, at 10 am, in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

“May she rest in peace”

CAHILL - (Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow and Glenageary, Co. Dublin) September 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his family. Gerard, beloved son of Evelyn and the late Gerry. Sadly missed by his mother, brothers Alan and John, sister-in-law Phil, nephews Victor and Henry, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Remembering also his late sister Paula. Removal today, Monday September 28 to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for a 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Myotonic Dystrophy Ireland (MD).

May he Rest in Peace

HACKETT - Marguerite (Donnybrook, Dublin 4) - September 25, 2026, - (very peacefully), in her 100th year, in the wonderful care of Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband James and her son Simon. She will be very sadly missed by her son Jonathan, daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Janet, grandchildren James (and his wife Gabrielle), Juliet, Christopher, James, Emily and Andrew; great-grandchildren Ava and Luca, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Wednesday (September 30) at 10.00am. Funeral afterwards to Glasnevin Cemetery.

May she rest in peace