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BUCKLEY, Conn Patrick (Rathfarnham, Dublin) – September 5, 2023, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, beloved husband of the late Sheila and loving father of Conn. Sadly missed by his son, daughter-in-law Pamela, grandchildren Rachel, Matthew and Laura, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Sunday (September 10) from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (September 11) at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham. Family flowers only please.

MCSWEENEY, OFM Cap. Fr Eustace (Capuchin Friary, Raheny and late of Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Cork) peacefully (aged 91 years) September 7, 2023 in the wonderful care of his colleagues and friends in St Francis Hospice Raheny. Predeceased by his parents Denis and Teresa, his brothers Morgan, Fr Gerard OFM Cap, Con, Jerry, sister Margaret and beloved niece Teresa. Deeply regretted by his Capuchin Confrères, sisters-in-law Margaret and Nora, nieces and nephews Denis, Teresa, Fr James, Gerard and Kathryn, grandnephews and grandnieces Rachael, Ronan, Daniel, Aoife, Peter, Ella and Rían and his many friends both at home and abroad. Reposing in the Chapel of the Capuchin Friary, Raheny (D05T9E4) today (Friday) from 3pm to 7pm. Evening Prayer with the Friars will be livestreamed at 7pm on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream. Funeral Mass in the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7 tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am (livestreamed as above) followed by burial in the Capuchin Cemetery, Rochestown, Cork (arriving at 4pm approx.). Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

BARRY, Barbara Jane (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - September 6, 2023. Peacefully, at home. Beloved mother to Finn, daughter to Peggy and sister to Frances, Carole, Kevin, Roger, Edith, Olga, Desmond and Scott. She will be sadly missed by her son, mother, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1pm. The family wish to express their gratitude for the care and kindness shown to Barbara by the staff at The Blackrock Clinic, Blackrock Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Blackrock Hospice or The Irish Cancer Society.

SKELTON, Walter (late of Glasnevin) - September 5, 2023, at the Mater Hospital. Pre-deceased by his wife Joy and daughter Pamela, he will be deeply regretted by his sons David, Trevor and Andrew, his daughters-in-law Eilis, Maree and Jayne, son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Joe, Tom, Emma, Paul, Gaby, Sam, Nadia and Georgina, great-grandchildren Fia, Tristan, Lola, Florence, Ada, Jude, Jacob, Louis and Eva, his brother Dick, extended members of the family, especially Nicky, Charlotte, Dave, Ciara, Kim, David and Peter, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this (Friday) afternoon. Removal to St. Canice's Church of Ireland, Finglas, tomorrow morning (Saturday), arriving for 11.30am Service, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Parkinsons Association of Ireland.

GAHAN, Helen (Roche) (Royal Terrace Dunlaoire, formerly Ranelagh and Graiguenamanagh), September 5, 2023 passed away peacefully under the loving care of Aclare Nursing Home, Tivoli Terrace South. Beloved wife of Bernard Roche, sister of Paddy and the late Jimmy (Kilkenny). Will be sorely missed by Aisling and Michael, Enda and Paula, sisters-in-law Gerardine, Margaret and Claire and dear nephews Conor, Brian, Shane, Dara, Barry, Jamie and Kevin, extended family and friends. Removal today (Friday) from Quinn's of Glasthule Funeral Home to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. House strictly private, no flowers please, donations if desired to Father Peter McVerry Trust.

BRADSHAW O'NEILL, Laura (Shankill and formerly Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) August 29, 2023, aged 36 years. Peacefully, at her home, in her mother's arms, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne. Loving wife of Graeme, cherished and adored daughter of Julie and the late Billy and devoted sister of William. Sadly missed by her husband, Mum, brother, sister-in-law Karolina, godson and nephews Matthew and Dylan, godmother Mary, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. The family would also like to thank the many wonderful medical staff in Crumlin, The Mater, and Blackrock Hospice, that took such amazing care of Laura over the past 36 years. Funeral has taken place privately. 'Your wings were ready but our hearts were not'

KEOGH, Dermot (Glasheen Road, Cork and Dublin; Professor Emeritus (History), UCC): On September 6, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Ann, cherished father to Eoin, Niall, Aoife and Clare, father-in-law to Caroline, Liz, Marco and Barry and adored grandfather of Abi, Luke, David, Aisling, Darragh, Clodagh, Anna Amy, Emanuele and Olan. Dermot will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers and sisters, dear and loyal friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Sullivans Funeral Home, Turners Cross, Cork (T12 DV27) tomorrow (Friday) from 3pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, The Lough, Cork (T12 KT3K) followed by burial in St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road, Cork (T12 YF21). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Marymount Hospice. House private please.

RYAN, (nee Heffernan) Phyllis (Whitehall Road West and formerly of Arbour Hill) – On September 5, 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of Barbara, Lorcan, Ronan and Eimear. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Kathleen, grandchildren Clodagh, Eoghan, Colm, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Phyllis rest in peace. Reposing in the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on today (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in St. Agnes’s Church, Crumlin Village, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery arriving at approximately 12pm. To view Phyllis’s Funeral Mass see link on RIP.ie. Enquiries to Brian McElroy Funeral Directors, Crumlin Village, Tel: 01 455 9101

PRIESTMAN, (née Horne) Joan, (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Lahinch, Co. Clare) (September 5, 2023); peacefully in the tender care of Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerry, stepdaughters Hilary Konig and Wendy Porter, her dearest brother Junius, sister-in-law Patricia Horne and cousin Dr. Patricia Horne. Very sadly missed by her Priestman family, Norman and Averil, Dave and Gwen, Brian and partner Ger, Mary, son-in-law Ernie, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be a great loss to the Horne family, particularly her treasured cousin Margaret, her extended relatives and wide circle of friends, especially those from the Hockey and Golfing communities. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Thursday) from 5pm–7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Main St., Dundrum, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery.