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WALSH, Catherine (Kathleen) (late of Tuam, Co. Galway and Dublin) (Retired N.T.) - January 3rd 2024, peacefully in the tender care of all the staff at Earlsbrook Nursing Home, Bray. Predeceased by her sister Mary (Laverty) and brother Tom. Very sadly missed by her sisters Margaret (Rita), Pauline, Eileen, Denise and Anne, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney, today (Monday), from 3pm to 5pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clontarf, arriving for 10am Mass. Burial afterwards in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only please. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

MacARDLE, Paul (Solicitor) Thistle Cottage, Mountpleasant, Dundalk. Peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Deirdre, in the care of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, following an illness courageously fought. December 22, 2023. Paul, son of the late James and Carmel, devoted husband and best friend of Deirdre née Rice and brother of Jim (Dublin), John (Dublin), and the late Frank. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, brothers, sisters-in-law, godchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass took place privately on St. Stephen’s Day in St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale. Followed by Private Cremation. Months Mind Mass is on Sunday, January 28 at 11am in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dundalk. A marvellous Man. May he rest in peace.

CUMMINGS, Patrick (Paddy) (formerly Clontarf, Dublin and Crosstown, Wexford). Peacefully at home with his loving family. Much loved father of Paul, Timothy, Bobby and Susannah. Adored grandfather of Patrick, Ciana, Sarah, Alannah, David, Rían, Olivia, Sam, Ada, Arthur and Essie. Brother of Fr Dan (Dun Laoghaire) and Ger - Gerard (Blackrock). Sadly predeceased by his wife Winifred (1976), his wife Ina-Ita (2018) and his brother Fr Jim (San Francisco) and Paul (Nairobi). Greatly missed by his daughters-in-law Mairead and Nicola, son-in-law David, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Reposing in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street, Wexford on Sunday, January 7 from 3pm to 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, January 8, at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Ibar's Cemetery, Crosstown. Inis vitae sed non amoris.

O'BRIEN, Noel, (Lyrath, Kilkenny and formerly of Kilree, Bennettsbridge) on January 4, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Edel (née Corcoran) and the late Margaret (née Grace). Much loved father of Susan, Enda, Róisín, Martin and Noelie. Noel will be sadly missed by his wife and family, brothers Philly, Gerry, Patsy, Seanie and Nicky, sister Kathleen (Gaffney), sons-in-law Gary and Jeremy, daughters-in-law Marie and Emma, grandchildren Fynn, Ayda, Jack, Hazel, Evie, Liam, Jude, Hugh and Annabel, mother-in-law Rosie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and his many business colleagues. Noel is predeceased by his brother Jimmy, sister Joanie and his nephew Conor. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) tomorrow Sunday (January 7) from 4pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House strictly private please.

McARDLE, Professor Patrick (Taylor’s Hill and formerly of Ardilaun Road, Newcastle, Galway and Drogheda, Co. Louth) - January 2, 2024, Patrick (Pat) died at home, unexpectedly and peacefully in the care of his family. Beloved husband of Aideen. Pat was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative, friend, teacher and mentor. Deeply mourned by his wife and children; Orla and her husband Ronan, Eoin and his wife Aoife, Aideen Óg and her partner Noel, grandchildren Brendan, Patrick and Ethan, siblings Jim, Paul, Tom, Peter, Breege, Margaret, Mary and Jackie, their families, the McInerney family, and friends. Mourned too by colleagues and students at the University of Galway, where as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry he found great joy in teaching and research. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) today (Friday) January 5 from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Removal from his home tomorrow (Saturday) to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, H91 YA30 in advance of a Requiem Mass therein at 11 a.m. Following Mass Pat will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

MORAN, Sr Clodagh (Religious Sisters of Charity) - January 4th, 2024 (Providence St Mary’s Merrion, Dublin). Predeceased by her parents Tosi Moran and Maureen O’Dwyer, her sisters Niamh and Brenda and nephew David. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Aideen Walsh (nee Moran) , nieces and nephews Lochlan, Caoife, Killian, Orna, Katie, Jarlath, Rory, Ultan and Donna, brother-in-law Alan, extended family, her community in Providence, Merrion and the Congregation of the Religious of Charity and her many friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2pm on Monday 8th January in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by burial in the community cemetery. May she rest in peace

FAGAN, Paddy (Patrick) 4th January 2024 (Templeogue and Former Office Manager of 50 years in Conway Shipping Limited) - Passed peacefully in the kind care of the staff of Naas General Hospital. Beloved husband of Dorothy and much loved dad of Joseph, Mary, Colette and Patrick (Paddy). Paddy will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Carmel and Dolores, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family in Ireland and South Africa, neighbours and friends. May Paddy rest in peace. Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village tomorrow (Saturday) (6th January) from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (8th January) at 11am in Church of St. Jude the Apostle, Willington, Templeogue and afterwards for cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, arriving at 1pm. Family flowers only, please.

MEHIGAN, Kevin (Clontarf, Dublin, and late of Clerys) - January 2nd, 2024 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, in his 96th year. Predeceased by brothers, Pearse and Donal, sisters Enda, Mairead and Berna. Sadly missed by his loving nieces Anne, Mary, Aideen, Liz, Brenda and Doreen and nephew Dave, extended family, relatives friends and neighbours. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Hardwicke Ward at Beaumont Hospital for their kindness and compassion to Kevin while in their care. Requiem Mass on Monday morning (January 8th) in St. Brigid’s Church, Killester, at 10am, followed by Funeral to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. For live-streaming, please visit the Killester Parish website. Family flowers only, please. May he Rest in Peace”

FRAWLEY, Dr. James P. (Jim) (Foxrock and formerly of Bohermore, Ballysimon, County Limerick) (late of An Foras Taluntais /Teagasc) - 2nd January 2024 suddenly, yet peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Maureen and cherished father of Órla and Úna. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Jonathan and David, his adored grandchildren Katie, Harry, Chloé, Henry and Rémi, brothers Mike, Pat, Tom and Séan, sisters Nora, Mary, Breda and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his residence on Sunday (7th January) between 4pm and 7pm. House at all other times strictly private. Funeral Mass on Monday morning (8th January) at 10am at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed thereafter by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass may be viewed on the link below:- https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock Family flowers only, online donations if desired to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on the link below:- https://www.svp.ie/donate/