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GALLAGHER - Ã GALLCHÃIR, Hugh (Hugo) Aodh (Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Inch Island, Co. Donegal and retired Dept of Agriculture) - December 21st 2023, Peacefully after a short illness borne with great bravery and courage, at home, in the arms of his loving wife Mary and family. Predeceased by his loving son Tom and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Olive, Deirdre, Éadaoin, daughter-in-law Áine, sons-in-law Dan, Liam and Colm, brother John, sisters Anne, Mary, Rosaleen and Margaret, sisters-in-law Eileen, Carmel and Sheila and brothers-in-law Dave and Johnny, adoring grandchildren Aisling, Caoimhe, Niamh, Hugo, Martha, Conall, Éabha, Ciara, Tom, Harry and Darragh, Gallagher and Moriarty, relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Ní imithe uainn ach tamaill romhainn. Reposing at his residence on (Friday) from 3pm-8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 10am funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on www.rip.ie. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

SMYTH, Dr Frank (Francis)( Glenageary and formerly of Foxrock, Co. Dublin) - Passed away peacefully, at 90 years of age, on December 19th 2023. Loving husband of Joan (Quirke) and pre-deceased by Niamh. Frank will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass at 10am on tomorrow (Saturday) December 23rd 2023 in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, Co Dublin A96W6D6, followed immediately by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Enquiries to Staffords 01-8550555 May he Rest in Peace.

LYLE, Patricia (Patsy) (née O’Donnell) (Sandycove and Dalkey) – December 19, 2023, suddenly, at home. Beloved wife of the late John and mother of Jason and Sarah. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, son-in-law Simon and by her extended family and friends in Ireland and abroad. Reposing at her home today (Friday) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from there tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11.15am, walking to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by Committal Service at 1.30pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, www.cancer.ie . “May she rest in peace”

WALSH, (Dalkey, Co Dublin, late of Limerick) - December 19, 2023 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of the Beacon Hospital, Anthony (Tony) beloved husband of Phyl, loving father of Peter and Jennie. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughter-in-law Wen, son-in-law Paul, adored grandchildren Phelim, Maeve, Caden and Sheeva, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing Tuesday (December 26) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal Wednesday (December 27) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

NAISMITH, John Paterson (Pat)(Kilternan, formerly of Stepaside) - December 20, 2023, (peacefully) at The Beacon Hospital; beloved husband of Olwen, much loved father of Tara, John and Kerry, cherished grandfather of Jack, Ryan, Matthew. Evan, Ellie, Charlie and Isabelle. Loved and remembered always by his family, sister Pamela and brother Peter, sons-in-law Brian and Mark, daughter-in-law Susanne, sister-in-law Marie Therese, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (December 23) at 11am in Kilternan Parish Church, Kilternan, Dublin 18. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society

McDONAGH, Sr. Benignus, Holy Faith Sisters, died peacefully December 20, 2023, in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Late of Marian House, Glasnevin, The Coombe and Rosbercon. Predeceased by her parents, her brothers and sisters. She will be greatly missed by her sister, Sr. Margaret McDonagh (Holy Faith Sisters) her niece, Mary Lenehan, nephew-in-law John, nephew John Macken, niece-in-law Jackie, extended family, all Holy Faith Sisters, staff and residents of Marian House, past pupils of Holy Faith School, Rosbercon where she taught for many years and her many faithful friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Marian House, Glasnevin, today (Thursday), December 21, at 4:30pm followed by removal to convent chapel at 6.00p.m. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) December 22, at 11:30a.m. followed by burial in convent cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to view live on http://www.holyfaithsisters.org.

O'BRIEN, Máire (Mill Street, Galway, formerly Glasnevin and Church Street, Dublin). 18 December, 2023 in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Galway Hospice following an illness borne with great strength and good humour. Dearly beloved and loving Mother of Úna, John, Tim, Des, Deirdre and the late infant Conor, and doting grandmother of Ria. Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by her children, their partners Gerry, Kulveer, Emilia, Karlita and Jamie, all of whom she loved and who loved her very much, her beloved sisters Anne, Margaret and Eleanor and her sister-in-law Angela. Predeceased by her darling brother, Donal. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, extended family and her many friends and neighbours. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) today (Thursday) 21 December from 2pm to 3pm. Cremation will take place at Glasnevin Crematorium on tomorrow (Friday) 22 December at 1 p.m. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a contribution in Máire's memory are encouraged to consider donating to The Galway Hospice. Link: galwayhospice.ie/donate/ ‘Though she be but little she is fierce.' - William Shakespeare

O'DONOVAN, Michael, (Austin, Texas, USA; and formerly of South Avenue, Mount Merrion) 8th November 2023; suddenly, at his home in Austin. Beloved son of the late Seán and Ellen, and brother of the late Caitriona. Mike will be sadly missed by his brother Fergal, sister Marita, brother-in-law Stephen, nieces Elenor and Lucy, nephew Michael, and extended family. A Funeral service took place in Austin on the 26th November last. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

RYAN, Mary Celine, (Formerly of, Mount Merrion, Dublin), Died peacefully in Drumbear Nursing Home, Monaghan, on December 18, 2023. Dearly beloved wife of Pat Ryan (Deceased). Treasured sister of Jim Toal, sister-in-law Mary Toal , Rev Fr. Micael Toal (deceased) and John Toal (deceased). Loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Blackrock, A94X308 today (Wednesday) December 20, from 2.30pm – 4.15pm for friends and family only. Removal to The Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) December 21 at 10am in The Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. May She Rest in Peace