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COLLINS, O.P. Fr. Laurence Seosamh, (St. Dominic’s Presbytery, Tallaght, Dublin) - January 22, 2024 at Tallaght Hospital. Deeply regretted by his Dominican Brothers, Sisters and laity, sister Sinéad, brother Patrick, sister-in-law Nan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends, parishioners and household of St. Dominic’s. Pre-deceased by his sister Máire Colleran and brothers Peadar and Eamonn. May he rest in peace. Reposing in St. Dominic’s Church Oratory, Tallaght on tomorrow (Wednesday) (January 24) from 2:30pm with removal to St. Dominic’s Church at 5:30pm. Funeral on Thursday (January 25) after 12:00 noon Mass to Dominican Community Cemetery at St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Tallaght Village – 01 451 6701

BRETT, Tom (Waterford Road, Kilkenny) - January 21 2024 (peacefully) at St Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Sean and his sister Mary. Sadly missed by his wife Grace, children Thomas, Alan and Gráinne, brothers Billy, Paddy, Hugh and David, grandchildren Conor, Cathal, Sean, Caoimhe, Isaac and Maria, daughter-in-law Carmel, son-in-law Ken and Kate, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends especially Claire. R.I. P. Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) from 4.30o'c today (Tuesday) with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6.30o'c, followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12o'c, followed by interment in Foulkstown Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to the Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.

SWEENY, (Ballinteer, Dublin and late of Mardyke St. Athlone) - January 20, 2024, at St. James’ Hospital, Brian, pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Emer. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel, sons Conor and Alan, brothers Bill and Oliver, daughter-in-law Kyra, grandchildren Jack and Kaylin, the Quinn family, cousins, relatives and friends. Brian will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, today (Tuesday, January 23), from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by a cremation service at 12pm in the Garden Chapel, Mt. Jerome. House Private. Family flowers only, please, donations to the Irish Cancer Society. For webcam and donations please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000. May he Rest in Peace

FULLAM, Anne (nee Ashton) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) - January 19, 2024. Peacefully at St. Michael's hospital under the excellent care of her medical team, the nursing, caring and hospitality staff. Her husband Pat, close friend Patricia and Chaplin Avril were by her side. Beloved wife of Pat and sister to the late Doreen and Joan. Sadly missed by her husband, brother-in-law Jim, sisters-in-law Rosemary, Geraldine and Jennifer, brothers-in-law Michael, Fergus, David, Paul, Kenneth and Mark, niece Aisling, nephew Garreth, cousins, extended family including Felicity, Tom and Kevin, and friends especially Betty, Martina and Marion. At Rest. Anne will be reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2.30pm to 4.00pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94XK28). Funeral Service on Thursday 25th of January at 11am in St. Paul's Church, Glenageary (A96T9C7) followed thereafter by burial at St. Patrick's Churchyard, Enniskerry. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Capuchin Day Centre.

KENNY, Dr. Nigel (formerly of Knightstown House, Navan and more recently The Royal Hospital, Donnybrook) - born 20th March 1953, Nigel died peacefully, surrounded by close family, on Saturday 20th January, 2024, in the wonderful care of the Royal Hospital staff, after a long illness borne with the greatest courage and dignity. Beloved son of the late David Lundie Kenny and Constance Kenny. Deeply mourned by his wife Heather, cherished and devoted sons Giles and Mark, daughters-in-law Fionnghuala and Nathalie and granddaughter Cara. Much loved brother of Brian, Trevor, Stephen, Elizabeth and Caroline. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday (Jan.25) from 2-4pm. Funeral Service on Friday (Jan.26) at 11.00am, in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Royal Hospital Donnybrook, https://friendsofrhd.ie/donations/1369/ “The day thou gavest Lord is ended”

KEARNS, George (Castleknock, Dublin, formerly of Co Roscommon and former Captain of Howth Golf Club) - 20 January 2024. Peacefully and surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mary and cherished father of Robert and Alan, daughters-in-law Chloe and Regan and grandchild Finn. Very sadly missed by his brothers Willie and Michael and the extended Kearns and Madigan families, friends and neighbours. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Wednesday arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

ROWE, Christopher (Christy) (Cabra West and formerly of Markievicz House and The Irish Times) – 19th of January, 2024, peacefully after a short illness in the wonderful care of the staff of Our Lady’s Ward in the Mater Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Previously having been devotedly cared for in Highfield Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Breda. Sadly missed by his son Tony and his partner Mary, son Garrett and daughter-in-law Paula, sisters Sheila, Carmel and Joan, brother Paddy, extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 88a New Cabra Road, Dublin 7, tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4 pm to 5.30 pm. Removal to Most Precious Blood, Cabra West, tomorrow (Tuesday) evening to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Wednesday at 11.30 am with cremation thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery for service at 1.30 pm. To view Christy’s removal and funeral masses, please see the link below https://www.churchservices.tv/cabrawest Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals Cabra on 018389774

O'BRIEN, Myles Antony (Artist) (formerly of Dublin and London) - Artistic Director of Carnaby Street. Renowned watercolourist, sadly passed away on January 19th 2024. Beloved husband of Michael and loving brother to Noreen. Will be deeply missed by extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on (Monday) evening (January 22nd) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. A celebration of Myles’s life will take place at 2.30pm on (Tuesday) afternoon (January 23rd) in Glasnevin Crematorium.

RYNHART, Justine, Shancurragh, Coosan, Athlone. January 19, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her family at home. Predeceased by her brothers Ivor and Julian and sister Denise. Sadly missed by her loving husband Alan, sons Jeremy, Andrew, Kelvin, and Dylan, daughters-in-law, Jackie, Pavani, Teresa, and Sue, her adored grandchildren, brothers Darby and Mervyn, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May She Rest In Peace. A service to celebrate Justine’s life will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday in Newlands Cross Crematorium. No flowers please donations if desired to IMNDA.