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O'NEILL, Eibhlín (Rathmines, Dublin and formerly of Nenagh Co. Tipperary and Smithboro Co. Monaghan) March 7, 2023 (peacefully) at St. James’s Hospital. Very sadly missed by her partner Dick Burke, her sisters Nuala, Síle and Geraldine, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street today (Thursday) from 2.00pm. until 4.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00am. in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. The Mass may be viewed on www.rathgarparish.ie and the Committal on www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

GAUNT, Graham (Churchtown Park, Beaufort, and formerly Caragh Lodge, Killorglin, Co. Kerry) - Died peacefully on 6th March 2023, beloved husband of Mary (nee Curtin) and dearest father of Samantha and David. Sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Charlotte, James and Jake, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, brothers-in-law John, Bryan and David, nephew Simon, niece Sally, relatives and many friends. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving on Friday (10th March) at 11.30am at 10 Bridge Street, Killorglin (former Church of Ireland). Private cremation will follow. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Rosemary Centre, Balloonagh, Tralee, or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

WHELEHAN, Helen, (Howth Co. Dublin and formerly of Limerick and Mullingar,) March 7, 2023 (peacefully) after a short illness. Predeceased by her brother Tom (TP) and sister Hilda Tierney. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers, Harry and Dick, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning (March 9) at 11.30am in Church of the Assumption, Howth, followed by Funeral to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Helen’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Parish webcam. House Private Rest in Peace.

SHEEHY, Jack (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Dromcollogher Co Limerick) March 6, 2023, in his 92nd year, sadly missed by his beloved wife Eileen, dearly loved father of Eileen (Burke), much loved grandfather of John, James and the late Jessica, son-in-law Pappy also missed by his brothers, sisters, and his brothers and sisters-in-law, his nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtownpark, Blackrock tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Jack’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue at 10.00 am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. For those of you who are unable to attend Jack’s funeral mass you may watch it live by clicking on the following link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin. May he Rest in Peace.

MOORE, Eileen (Malahide, Dublin), March 5, 2023, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in Hamilton Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by her sisters Áine and Nuala, brothers William, Diarmuid and Cormac. Very sadly missed by her sister Deirdre (Nolan), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Her family would like to thank the carers from Fingal Home Care and Kareplan. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Thursday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Friday morning, (March 10), for 10.30am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the North Dublin Cat Rescue. May she Rest in Peace.

DUNNE, Brian (Mount Merrion and formerly of Dundrum) - March 5, 2023, peacefully, in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Beloved husband of the late Lucy (née Danaher) and much loved father of Anna and Sarah. Very sadly missed by his loving daughters, parents Seamus and Anne, brother Frank, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and colleagues. Predeceased by his brother Anthony. Rest in Peace. Removal this (Wednesday) evening to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10.00am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who are unable attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam. Donations in Brian’s memory, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock www.olh.ie. House private.

KENNEDY, James (Shay) (Rathfarnham, Dublin) March 5, 2023 peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved husband of Pat and loving father of John, Declan, Mary and Paul. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Ciara, Anne and Sorcha, grandchildren Sara, Hannah, Ellie, John, Emma-Jane, Adam, Aisling, Julie-Anne, Emma and Harry, his sisters Anne and Teresa (pre-deceased by sisters Bríd, Margaret and Maura and brother John) , extended family and his wide circle of friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Rathfarnham this Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. For those who wish to follow the Mass online, please go to the link: rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/ “May his gentle soul Rest in Peace”

CLEARY, Michael, (late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare) March 5, 2023, peacefully, after a short illness, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Betty, sons Eoin, Ciaran and Fergal, grandchildren Sarah, Shane, Grace, Addison, Molly, Rosie and Liam, daughters-in-law Michelle, Susan and Nikki, his brother Sean and his wife Ann, nieces and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Removal this (Wednesday) morning to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for 10.30am Mass, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only please, for donation and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000. May he Rest in Peace

McHUGH, Brianne (née O’Connor), (Bryanstown Village, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth). Peacefully March 4, 2023, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin, surrounded by her loving family. Brianne, sadly missed by her loving husband Reggie, daughter Michèle, sons Des, Mark and Conor, son-in-law Matt, daughters-in-law Karin, Orlaith and Marie, grandchildren Anna, Ben, Daisy, Lucas, Jacques, Elodie, Éilis and Darragh, sister Pat (Cowley), brothers John and Myles, extended family and wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass this (Wednesday) morning at 11.00 o’clock in St Mary’s Church, James Street, Drogheda, which can be viewed live on www.stmarysdrogheda.ie, Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Gary Kelly Cancer Centre or to the Irish Cancer Society May Brianne Rest in Peace.

MAHON, Patrick Nicholas Sunday, March 5, 2023 (Dun Mhuire, Leinster Walk, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare) (Pat Mahon) formerly of JJ Mahon & Sons, Claregate Street, Kildare Town. Peacefully in the care of the staff of Craddock House Nursing Home Naas. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean, his sister Gertrude and brother Nicholas, his sisters-in-law Mairead and Maeve and his brother-in-law Jim. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Peter and David, daughters-in-law Vivienne and Emma, Pat’s grandchildren Betha, JJ, Josh, Alyson and Harry. His brothers Fr John Mahon C.S.Sp, Michael and Kevin, sisters-in-law Josephine, Patricia, Ann and Cora, his brothers-in-laws Tom and Brian. Sadly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews and all hisrelatives, his neighbours and a wide circle of much loved and adored friends. A special mention to Ruth Hall and Mary Finn who for many years were a big part of our family’s life and who cared for him at home and in recent times the wonderful staff of Homecare Solutions, especially Litho, Laura and Mark, who all looked after him so well in the last few years of his life. A special mention to Professor George Mellotte of TUH for the amazing care he gave to Pat for the last 14 years and the amazing staff of the Dialysis Unit in Tallaght Hospital who cared and minded him so well. Your kindness and support will be forever remembered. Funeral tthis (Wednesday) morning at 11.00am where his requiem Mass will be in St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town and afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Kildare Town where he will join his much loved and adored wife Jean (RIP). May Pat Rest in Peace