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McDERMOTT, John (Rathgar, Dublin and Ballyshannon, Co Donegal) - 30th September 2023, peacefully at home, beloved husband of Mary (Feely) and loving father of Johnny, Martha and Sarah; he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, Martha’s husband Patrick, Sarah’s partner Sam, sister Laura, sisters-in-law Martha and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. John will be reposing today (Monday) from 6pm-8pm at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) to St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold's Cross. Rest in Peace

KIERNAN, (née Lyons) Kathleen (Kay) (Rathgar, Dublin 6) – September 29, 2023, in her 99th year, peacefully, at Orwell Private, Rathgar. Predeceased by her loving husband Gerald, son Gerald Junior, daughter-in-law Hildy and son-in-law Augustin. Sadly missed by her children Geraldine, Joseph, Madeleine, Kevin, Paul, Kate, Mark and her dear friend Maureen Carroll, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on today (Monday) from 5-7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, followed by burial at Esker Cemetery, Lucan.

KEANE, Edward Casimir, September 27, 2023, Willowbank Park, Rathfarnham, peacefully in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne, cherished father of Eamonn, Patricia, Róisín, Justin, Fergus, Sheela and Ronan. Edward will be dearly missed by his children, his 10 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his sister Sheila (Smith) extended family, relatives and friends. Edward will repose in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, this (Monday) evening from 6pm – 8pm, funeral cortege will leave the family home at 9.45am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to arrive at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross. May he rest in peace

KEANEY, (née Roche), Joan (Littlepace Stud, Clonee, Dublin 15) September 29, 2023, (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Terence (Terry) and cherished mother of Michael, Esther, Terence, John, Liz, Ciarán, Joan, Mary and Joey, predeceased by her sister Dorrie (Murphy). Joan will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, twin sister Nora (Conway), brother Dick (Roche), daughters-in-law Anita, Anne, Mary O and Gail, sons-in-law Gerry, Donal, Noel and Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, a great circle of friends and her wonderful carers. May she rest in peace. Reposing at home, tomorrow (Sunday) between 4pm and 7pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Brigid’s Church of Ireland Churchyard, Castleknock. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

LAWLOR, (nee Sweeney) (Ardclough, Straffan, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) - September 28, 2023, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home, Deirdre, beloved wife of Peter Joseph (PJ) and loving mother of Gerard, Aidan, Fearghal, Bláthnaid and Peter. Pre-deceased by her brother Fonso; Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, sisters Áine and Emer, son-in-law Jerry, daughters-in-law Aideen, Áine, Gwen and Julie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Brian, Hannah, Ged, Cameron, Teddy, Emily, Killian, Cormac, Anna, Matthew and newborn Éile, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home on Monday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday to St. Anne’s Church, Ardclough arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Straffan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://livecamireland.ie/live-webcams/st-anness-church-​ard​clough/ “Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis”

BYRNE, (née O'Neill) Martina (Tina), (formerly of St. Alban’s Park, Dublin 4) - September 28, 2023, peacefully in her 104th year in the wonderful care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Residence. Predeceased by her husband Noel. She will be sadly missed by her sons Frank and Ronnie and daughter Pauline, daughter-in-law Zita and son-in-law Peter. Adored grandmother of Stephen, Anne-Marie and Andrew and their spouses Anne-Marie, Andrew and Laura, great grandchildren Conor, Maya, Simon, Anna, Sophie and Laura. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 230 Merrion Road, D04 NX33, on today (Saturday) at 10am followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. May she rest in peace

ENRIGHT, Edward (Eddie) (Ormond House, Birr and formerly of Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly) - Passed away peacefully, in his 86th year, on September 25th, 2023, in the wonderful care of Ealga Lodge, Nursing Home, Shinrone. Predeceased by his sister Marie (Poole). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Antoinette, his sons Niall and Edmond (Mundy), daughter-in-law Sarah, his adored grandchildren Eden and Belle, his brothers Tom (Birr) and Anselm (Dublin), his sister Helen (Portlaoise), brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42YF75) today (Thursday) from 5p.m. - 7.30p.m. Removal on Friday morning at 10.15a.m. to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr 10.45a.m, for Funeral Mass at 11a.m., followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House private, please. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: Facebook page: Brendan Birr

CONNELLAN, (Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Strokestown, Roscommon) - September 26, 2023 in the wonderful care of all the staff at Newtownpark House surrounded by his family, Liam, dearly loved husband of the late Marie, father of Rachel, Paul, Brendan, Liam and David, eldest brother of Rita, Seamus, Dermot, Mary and the late John. Sadly missed by his children, brothers and sisters, Rachel’s partner Maurice, daughters-in-law Beth, Alexia, Triona and Christiane, his grandchildren Laura, Sophia, Catherine, Sabiha, Anna, Liam and Cashel and by a wide circle of relatives and friends. Reposing tomorrow (Friday) in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule from 3.30pm with removal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock, arriving for 5pm. Funeral Saturday after 10am Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/foxrock to Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers, please. House private. “Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders”