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KELLY - Beatrice Maeve (Kilkenny and late of the Heritage Council), on September 26, 2026, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of Niall McManus and loving mother of Alice. Deeply regretted by her husband and daughter, her parents Margaret and Patrick Kelly, brothers Ed and James, extended family and many friends. Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday evening (September 29) from 8pm to 9pm. Funeral Service at St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny on Wednesday morning (September 30) at 11 am followed by Cremation Service at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin.

STAFFORD - Sr. Ann C.J. (The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York, England and formerly of Rickardstown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare) - September 24, 2026 (suddenly) at Naas Hospital. Deeply regretted by her C.J. Community, her sisters Mary and Sue, brothers Eddie, John and Tom, much loved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Sunday from 4pm until 6pm with prayers at 5.30pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Dominican College Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass. Mass can be viewed on https://dominicansnewbridge.ie/

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in the church.

May she rest in peace.

DODD - (née St. Leger) (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, formerly Seapoint, Blackrock, Co. Dublin)

September 24, 2026, peacefully, in the kind care of all the staff at Lesson Park Nursing Home, Rose Marie, beloved wife of the late Brendan.

Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 29th, at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/donnybrook followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

May she Rest in Peace.

SHEILS - Bernard, Derry and formerly of Dublin, died September 22, 2026, peacefully at Edenballymore Lodge, Derry, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bridin and loving father of Áine, Eoghan, Deirdre and Sinéad. Sorely missed by family, relatives, and friends. Funeral at 10am Requiem Mass on Tuesday (September 29) at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry. Private cremation later. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Hospice of your choice.

Rest In Peace

PALMER - Brendan, Ferrybank, Wexford. 24th September, 2026. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at home. Beloved husband of Michele, much loved father of Hannah and Mark and cherished brother of Bernadette and Pat and the late Michael. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife, children, brother and sister, sisters-in-law Sinead, Joanne and Gaye, brothers-in-law Connor and Brendan, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Brendan will repose at Macken's Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford, Y35HP29 on Saturday, 26th September, from 3.00 pm until 6.00 pm. Removal on Sunday, 27th September, to St. Ibar's Church, Castlebridge, for Funeral Mass at 2.00 pm. A private cremation shall take place afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Brendan, to Palliative Care, Wexford.

May he Rest in Peace

CLARKE - Bríd (née Thornhill), (Belmont House Nursing Home and KCR, Dublin. Formerly of HSE and former Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission), September 21, 2026. Peacefully, after a long illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home and Blackrock Hospice palliative care team. Beloved of both brother, Don, and sister-in-law, Maura. Loving aunt to Kate and Claire. Sadly missed by their husbands Ed and Tom, grandnephews, grandniece, and her extended family and friends. A celebration of Bríd’s life will take place on Saturday (October 3) at 10am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Focus Ireland.

DOYLE - Leon (Benison Lodge, Milltown, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath) The death has occurred of Leon on Tuesday, Sept. 22, unexpectedly, following an accident. Predeceased by his grandparents Petria and Finbarr Coyle, Danny Doyle and his uncle Donal Doyle. Sadly missed by his parents Helen, Ronald and Catherine; grandmother Olive Doyle; siblings Ava, Jamie, William, Alex and Emma; first cousins Kaia, Hannah and many more; aunts Lynda, Emelia, Monika and Olivia; uncles Robert, David and Alan; his soulmate Jada and close relatives and friends. Leon will be forever loved and so dearly missed. Reposing at his home, Benison Lodge, Milltown, Castlepollard (N91 C2Y6) with an open house until 7pm on Today (Friday). Arriving at St Michael's Church (Church of Ireland), the Square, Castlepollard on tomorrow (Saturday) for funeral service at 1.30pm, followed by cremation ceremony at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please.

May he rest in peace.

FLYNN - Sheila (St. Joseph's, Shankill, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Marsham Court, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) 23rd September 2026. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Joseph's Centre, Shankill. Predeceased by her parents John and Sara, sister Helen and brother Morgan. Sadly missed by her sisters Marie and Désirée and brother Randal, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, extended family, friends and former colleagues in AIB. May she rest in peace. Reposing at the Chapel of Rest at St. Joseph's Centre, Crinken Lane, Shankill, D18 TY00 on Friday evening (September 25th) from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (September 26th) at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Laurence O'Toole, Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, followed by a private cremation (family only). All enquiries to Fanagans, Dundrum 01 2984143.

McCLURE - Leslie (Les), Ballsbridge, Dublin and late of Belfast, passed away (suddenly) on the 22nd of September 2026.

Beloved husband of Mary (Newe). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, his brother Alan, nephew Gareth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing today (Friday) afternoon in Fanagans Carnegie Funeral Directors, Monkstown, (A94XK28) from 3.30pm until 5.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning to St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park.

FLYNN - Dr. Maureen (Director of Nursing ONMSD, HSE, late of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) - September 22, 2026, suddenly but peacefully. Beloved daughter of Rosaleen and the late Jim, adored sister of Theresa, Patricia, Dettie, Jennie and Barbara; lovingly remembered by her brothers-in-law Brian, Noel and Gavin, cherished aunt of Matthew, Ruairí, Anna, Helen, Maeve, Darragh, Armel, Louis, Beth, Rosaleen and Rowan; she will be sadly missed by her godchildren, extended family and by her wide circle of friends. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Friday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Little Bray.

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