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HARRIS - Dr. John W. (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) June 19, 2026, peacefully, in the care of Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. Beloved husband of Barbara, dearly loved Dad of Karen and Russell, adored Grandad of Kathy, Hannah, Peter and Andy; Lucy, Isaac, Matthew and Eli; lovingly remembered by his son-in-law David, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Monday (June 29) at 11.00am in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

The day Thou gavest,

Lord, is ended.

DOLAN - Seamus (Eastham Road, Bettystown, Meath / Drogheda, Louth and formerly of Sunday Gate, Drogheda, Co. Louth) June 19, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Blackrock Hospice. Son of the late James and Eileen, beloved husband and best friend of the late Mary, dad to Michelle, Gerard, Eileen and Joanne, grandad to James, Ellie, Matthew, Isabella, Aaron, the late Olivia, Christopher and Clara, brother of Maureen, the late Fergus and Emer, and friend of many. He is sadly missed by his daughters, son, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and his wide circle of friends. Seamus will repose at Watson Funeral Directors, Dyer Street, Drogheda (A92 W7EP), on today (Tuesday) from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Funeral Mass will be on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown (A92 PF20), followed by burial in St. Peters Cemetery, Drogheda. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Ladys Hospice & Care Services. House private please.

May he rest in peace.

McKEON - Alice died peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, with family present. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Pat and dearly beloved and sadly missed by her siblings, Mary Louise, Jacinta (Sindy), Harry and John; her nephews and nieces Fr Kevin, Gordon, Kieran (predeceased), Michael, Rory, Harry, Julie and Lucy; sisters-in-law Bernie and Vicky, extended family and friends. Reposing Tuesday, June 23rd, in Fanagans Quinns of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown, on Wednesday, June 24th, at 11am which can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady with burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery. Flowers family only, donations, if desired, to Kyrie Therapeutic Farm.

May she rest in peace

The Day Thou gavest, Lord, has ended

REDMOND - David (Crodaun Forest Park, Celbridge, formerly Newlands Park, Clondalkin), June 21st 2026, peacefully, in the care of his family and the staff of St Brigid's Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Teresa; much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis. Reposing at his home, W23 Y098, this (Tuesday) from 4pm-7pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday)to College Chapel, St Patrick's College, Maynooth for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Donaghcumper Graveyard, Celbridge. Family flowers only; donations to IMNDA or St Brigid's Hospice

MURPHY - (née Wade) Dolores (Sutton, Dublin 13) 19 June 2026. Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Joe and loving mother of Aidan, Fiona, Niall, Joanne and the late baby Paul. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, in-laws, extended family and friends. Reposing at home on Wednesday evening, 24 June, from 5 pm to 7 pm. House private outside these hours, please. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, 25 June, at 10 am in St. Fintans Church, Sutton, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

May she rest in peace

DORAN - Joan Elizabeth (née Byrne) June 18, 2026, Sutton Park and formerly of Glasnevin. Peacefully after a short illness, in the gentle care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Gregory, parents William Byrne (of Shamrock Cottages) and Alice Byrne (née OBrien, Glasnevin) and her siblings Peter, Muriel and Pat. Sadly missed by her loving children Joseph, Roslyn, Juliet and Andrew, their partners, her brother Vincent and sister-in-law Yvonne, her adored grandchildren Naoise, Brendan, Daithí (and their mother Emma), Joey, Katie, James, Christian and Bradán, her great-grandchildren Lily, Charlie, Cian and Nancy, also very sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, her exceptional carers, friends and neighbours. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all Joans wonderful carers and the nursing staff who looked after her with such kindness. No flowers please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice. Forever cherished. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Tuesday, June 23 from 3 - 5 pm. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

MURTAGH - The death has occurred of Martha Murtagh (née Healy), Dunheeda, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan and formerly of Garrafrauns, Co. Galway, peacefully and surrounded by her family at Cavan General Hospital, June 20, 2026. Predeceased by her brother Noel and her sister Anne.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan, her sons Alan and Fergal, her daughters-in-law Kathryn and Monique, her cherished grandchildren Eoin, Onna, Isabelle, Ben, Cameron, Marco and Bella, her sisters Maureen, Joan and Helene, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, June 23, at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Marthas Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live

KIRKPATRICK -

Ian Breakey (Gezer, Israel, formerly of Westbourne Road, Terenure, Dublin). Artist, chef and kibbutznik. 18th June 2026, suddenly, at home in Israel, after a long illness borne bravely and with unfailing cheerfulness. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Limor, his sister Hilary Daly, his children Avon, Peri, Liam and Siân, daughters-in-law Chen and Yuval, son-in-law Amit, brother-in-law Stephen Daly, sister-in-law Hilary Kirkpatrick, former wife Hanna, his dear nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends including former pupils of Wesley College. Pre-deceased by his brother, Robert Kirkpatrick and his parents Billy and Betty.

The funeral took place in Israel on 19th June.

RYAN - Muriel, wife of Ken, Dalkey, Co. Dublin (née Lowry) retired Artistic Director, Abbey Stained Glass Studios . Passed away peacefully, June 18th, 2026, aged 79 years and cared for with kindness and compassion in Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham, for the past two years, previously cared for at home by Aileen and Ken with the aid of HSE and Private Nurses for five years. Formerly married to Enda Wymes who died aged 38, they had three children, Marina Sloan (Wymes), Aileen Wymes and Charles Wymes. Muriel was married a second time to Ken Ryan for over forty years after Kens wife Eileen McSweeney (Inchigeela) also died aged 38, in Zimbabwe. Muriels late parents were Charles Lowry and wife Anne Rooney. Her late sister Rosaleen Lowry was cared for by The Daughters of Charity, Clonsilla for fifty years and her late brother Noel Lowry was Professor and Paediatric Surgeon in Saskatoon, Canada. Extended Lowry Families in Canada and extended Sloan / Wymes Families in Bath, UK and Aileens partner Paul Martin. Muriel will repose in Quinns of Glasthule, Monday (June 22nd) from 4pm to 6pm.

Removal Tuesday (June 23rd) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on the link below followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace

KAVANAGH - Mary (née Bourke), Taylors Hill, Galway and formerly Ahascragh, Co. Galway. In the early hours of Thursday, 18 June 2026, Mary died peacefully, surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff and her dear friend and carer Janet Franklin at St. Mary's Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her husband Des in January 2026 and their beloved son Rory in 1996. Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by her family; sons Ronan and Conal, daughters-in-law Liz and Laura and her six grandchildren Anna, Tom, Eve, Ryan, Callum and Charlie, the extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at home in Roslin, Taylors Hill, Galway tomorrow (Sunday) from 5pm.-7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary on arrival at St. Joseph's Church, Presentation Road, Galway on Monday at 11am. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest with her late husband and son in Rahoon Cemetery.

Together again,

May they rest in peace