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LARKIN, James (Jimmy) (Artane and formerly of Coolock) - January 7th, 2024, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth (Betty), sister-in-law Noreen, nephews Brian and Ronan, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Brendan's Church, Coolock, arriving for 11 a.m. Mass, followed by funeral to St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, to St. Francis Hospice.

CLAFFEY, Brian (Forramoyle East, Barna and formerly Portumna, Co. Galway) - 7 January, 2024. Deeply mourned by his daughters Hilary, Yvonne and Isolda, brother Gene, sister Hilary, cousin Gary, sons-in-law and adored grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Yvonne. Reposing at the ‘Cillín’ within the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna on (Wednesday) 10 January from 5.30pm with Removal at 7.00pm to the Church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Brian on (Thursday) 11 January at 12 noon and following Mass he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. House private by request. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

GILLEN, William (Billy) 7th January 2024. (Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, formerly of Drumcondra) - Beloved husband of the late Vera, and much-loved dad to Órla, Éanna, and Gráinne. Billy will be forever loved and dearly missed by his son and daughters, son-in-law Christian, his adored grandchildren Áine, Ronan, and Aidan, brother Tom, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at home this evening (Tuesday 9th January) from 5pm – 7pm. Removal from his residence tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, arriving for 12.30 pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. To view William’s Requiem Mass please click on: https://churchmedia.tv/ballyroan-parish-church-rathfarnham . Donations if desired to DEBRA Ireland or Morning Star Hostel. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue Village, 01-4907601. Ar dhéis de go raibh a anam dilís

HUGHES, (née McBride) Maura (late of Sutton, Dublin) - Passed away peacefully, 6th January 2024, after a short illness met with courage. Predeceased by her sister Eileen. Beloved wife of Frank and much-loved mum of Joan and Áine. Will be very sadly missed by her husband and daughters, sons-in-law Stephen and Michael, grandchildren Andrew, Jennifer, Jack and Ben, sister Brigid, sister-in-law Deirdre, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her home on (Wednesday) evening, 10th January, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock (01) 8462620. May she Rest in Peace

CONVERY, Liam Pádraig (Clonskeagh, Dublin) - 6th January 2024, peacefully, in the excellent care of Gascoigne House Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Hazel and much loved father of Máire, Aileen, Karen and Sheila. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law Rory and Tony, grandchildren Murrough, Calum, Joe, Odhran, Aoibh, and Shona, brother Frank, sister Síle, sister-in-law Janet, brother-in-law Brian, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his sisters Máire and Nora. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on (Tuesday) evening (9th January) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (10th January) to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed at www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam). Burial afterwards in Deansgrange Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'CONNOR, Eddie, loving husband to Hildegarde and fun-filled father to Lesley and Robert, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the tender care of the I.C.U. staff at St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin, on January 6, 2024. He is deeply missed by his son-in-law Stewart and daughter-in-law Polly, brother Des, sisters Mary and Anne, his five grandchildren Oisín, Scout, Sadie, Robyn and Max, his many friends and colleagues. House strictly private. Memorial service Thursday, January 11 at 2.30pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium, The Victorian Chapel, Harold's Cross, Dublin. For those who cannot attend you can view the service live @ https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service

BURNE, Walter (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) - January 6th 2024. Peacefully in his 98th year, with his family by his side in the kind care of the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved husband of Janet and loving dad to Kevan and Linda. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, extended family and friends. At Rest. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am in St. Brigid’s Parish Church, St. Brigid’s Church Road, Stillorgan, A94 HK82 followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please, only prayers.

McMENAMIN, Liam (Trim, Co. Meath, formerly of Kilross, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal) - 6th January 2024, peacefully at the Blackrock Clinic, Co. Dublin surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Anne and much-loved father of Glenda, Karina (Tobin), Barbara (White) and Rhona (Doyle). Liam will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Des, John and Eamon, his adored grandchildren Bernard, Olivia, Farrah, Vincent and Louis, brother Tommy, sister-in-law Tina, brothers-in-law Jim, Brendan and John, nephew John, niece Ruth, relatives and friends. Reposing at the family residence (The Leftbank, Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath C15 A580) this evening from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, in St. Patrick's Church, Trim, Co. Meath, with burial afterwards to St. Loman’s Cemetery, Trim. Family flowers only, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

BRENNAN, James Herbert (Herbie) Author. (Tullow, Co. Carlow) - 1st January 2024 after a long illness. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jacquie, daughters Aynia and Sian and his many friends. A private funeral has taken place at Woodbrook Woodland Burial Ground ‘Into the Mystic’