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O'BRIEN, Andrew (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - October 23, 2023, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved partner of the late Paschal. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (26th October) at 14.30 in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation. Family flowers only, please.

FEEHAN, Eileen Joan (née Corrigan) (Bragganstown, Castlebellingham, Louth) - The death has occurred in the 84th year of Eileen Joan Feehan, Bragganstown, peacefully under the wonderful care of Carysfort Nursing Home and the Blackrock Hospice. She is predeceased by her dear husband Patrick Joseph Feehan. She will be dearly missed by her loving family- sons Steven and Norman, daughters Ellen and Breda, daughter-in-law Rachel, son-in-law Ashley, grandchildren Perdi, Max, Harriet and Robyn, relatives and friends. The inetrment of Eileen's cremated remains will take place on Thursday morning 26th October at 12 noon at Kilsaran Graveyard, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth. All welcome.

CASHMAN, William (Val) (Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Clare) - October 20th, 2023. Formerly of Feakle Co. Clare. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Dónal and Peadar, sister-in-law Helen Cashman. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan, sisters Carmel O'Doherty and Mona Rice, his brother Padraig, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnephew, neighbours and friends. May he Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass took place in Truagh Church, followed by burial in Truagh Cemetery on Sunday 22nd October. Messages of sympathy can be sent to Mc Mahon Funeral Directors. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

KENNY, (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly Aghagallon, Co. Antrim) - October 22, 2023 (peacefully), John, adored father of Gavin and Orla, beloved husband of the late Eileen. Very sadly missed by his son, daughter, extended family and many friends. Reposing tomorrow (Thursday) in Quinn's of Glasthule from 3.30pm with removal to St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, Co. Dublin arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (October 27th) at 10am which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/blackrock to be followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. House private. "May he rest in peace."

ARTHUR, (née Burke) Rita (Balally) - 23rd October 2023, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Belmont House Nursing Home. Beloved wife and best friend of the late John. Rita will be sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Nan, Patty and Tess nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Denis and Jim. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday evening (26th October) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (27th October) to the Church of The Ascension of the Lord, Balally, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live at www.balallyparish.ie/live/) followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Balally Parish. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

CLUNE, Joan, Colonel (Retd.) Royal Army Nursing Corp (Allendale, Limerick/Blackheath, London/Danganbrack, Quin, Co. Clare) - On October 23rd 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the kind staff at University Hospital Limerick and Milford Nursing Home; predeceased by her brother Bobby, her sisters Carrie and Ann Reidy and earlier this year by her niece Liz Canny. Sadly missed by her nieces Joan and Geraldine O'Connell, nephew Timmy, her sister-in-law Beatrice, brother-in-law Paddy Reidy, niece-in-law Úna, nephews-in-law Padraic and Aidan, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Quin Church on (Wednesday), October 25th from 6pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in Kildrum Cemetery, Quin. For those who wish to attend, but cannot, Joan's Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.quinclooneymagheraparish.ie/web-cam/ Messages of condolence can be left in the condolence section on rip.ie or by email to info@dalyfunerals.com.

McNICHOLAS, James (Jim) (Millbrook Lawns, Tallaght and formerly of Logcurragh, Swinford, Co. Mayo) - 22nd October 2023. Passed peacefully in the care of the wonderful team in the William Stokes Unit, Tallaght University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Catherine (nee Long) twenty-six years ago. Cherished father of Sinéad, Enda, Treasa and Gráinne, much loved father-in-law of Michael, Niamh, and Derek; adored grandfather of Kate, Aoibh, Jack, Aidan, Eabhan and Emma, faithful friend to Eileen Flanagan. Predeceased by his parents James and Ellen McNicholas, brothers Francis, Patrick and sister Eileen, loving brother to Walter, Tommy, Teresa, Mary and Ann, caring brother-in-law, uncle, neighbour, and friend to many, including those in Eircom (formerly P&T). May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing in the home of his son from 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday 25th October. We sincerely welcome all family, loved ones, and friends to join us. A family member will be in touch with details. Funeral Mass Thursday 26th October at 10am at St. Dominic’s Church, Tallaght, D24 T262, followed by a cremation service at Newland’s Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, D24 KICY at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please. Funeral Mass will be available to view online at https://www.churchservices.tv/stdominicstallaght. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Tallaght Village – 01 4516701

HUNT, Vincent (Vinnie) (of Clontarf, Dublin 3) - Peacefully at home on October 21st 2023. Beloved husband of the late Áine, much loved dad of Fiona and Orla, dear father-in-law to Jimmy, and adored grandad to Caoimhe, Aoife and Sadie. Very sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with Vinnie’s wishes, a private family service has taken place. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

SOMERS, (Ballykelly, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow) - October 23, 2023. Richard (Dick), peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and loving father of Angela, Brian, Eleanor and Dermot. Deeply regretted by his children, daughters-in-law Fiona and Maggie, sons-in-law Seamus and Joe, grandchildren James, Andrew, Seàn, Àine, Sarah, Joe, Mark, Harry, Èamon, Ella and Nuala, sister Maura, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Canal Harbour, Monasterevin (Eircode W34 N599) today (Wednesday) from 4pm to 8pm, with Funeral Prayers at 7pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning arriving at St. Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Evin's Cemetery.

BLACKE, (née Hutton) Frances Elizabeth (Fanny) (late of Richmond Cottages, Dublin 1) - October 23, 2023. Peacefully, in her 101st year, in the loving care of all the staff at Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved wife of the late John. She will be sadly missed by her nephews and nieces John, Hazel, Helen and Robert, their families and her friends. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, St. Brigid’s Church Road, Stillorgan, A94 HK82, followed by interment in Deans Grange Cemetery.