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McCRACKEN, Alan H. (late of Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Greystones, Co. Wicklow) – January 30, 2023. Sadly missed by his daughters Nicola, Lisa and Laura, grandchildren Jessica, Katie, Max, Marc, Turlough, Penny and Charlotte, sons-in-law Simon and Andrew, sister Joy, brother Keith, best friend and companion Audrey, extended family, and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.30pm in Monkstown Parish Church followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones.

DALTON, Una, (née Curley)- died January 28, 2023. (Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Athlone, Co. Westmeath). Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness under the wonderful care of the staff at St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny. Cherished wife of Emmet who predeceased her and dear mother of Emer, Fíona, Garry, Alva, Brian, Piers and Anne-Marie. Una is predeceased by her siblings Marie, Michael and Brigid. Very sadly missed by her children, sister Margaret, brother in law Joe, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, relatives and friends. Una will be reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass Thursday (February 2) at 11.00am at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace

McKEOWN, Robert Gerard (Gerry) (late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Malaga, Spain and Sandymount, Dublin 4) – January 28, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of Tara Care Centre, Bray. Beloved husband of Eunice (Euneen) (née Doherty), fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Alison, sadly missed by his relatives and friends in Ireland and Spain. Funeral Service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray followed by private cremation. The Service may also be viewed online at churchservices.tv/colliersbray. No flowers please. House private.

LOUGHREY, Finian, (Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo). Finan was deeply loved by his wife and best friend Mary (née Buggy). Beloved brother of Anne (Brophy), Theresa (Clarke) and Dan Loughrey. Special Godfather to Sorcha Hoey and David Buggy. Finian will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Gerard Buggy, Michael Brophy and Michael Clarke, sister-in-law Josephine Loughrey, nieces, nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours, former colleagues and many friends. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral tomorrow (Wednesday) for Funeral Mass at 1.00 o’ clock, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 3 o’ clock. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Samaritans, Ennis and Clare Branch Kilrush Road, Ennis. For those unable to attend, The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Ennis Parish Webcam.

McNALLY, John P. Peacefully in the company of his loving wife and their girls under the kindness and compassion of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. During his illness John received exceptional care from the doctors and nurses in Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his wife Mags and their daughters Amy, Sophie, Nikki and Bex, their husbands and partners Owen, Brian, Ruairi and James, grandchildren, so treasured by Papa John, Sadie, Noah, Thalia and Daisy, his sisters and brothers Gena, Karen, Dee, Richard and Drew. Extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues and his wide circle of friends. ‘In our hearts you will always stay, loved and missed everyday’. John will repose at home on Tuesday 31st January from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Wednesday 1st February at 11am, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Brain Tumour Ireland. https://braintumourireland.com/

DALY, John (Francis) (Late of Rathmines, D6) - January 27, 2023. Peacefully, with his devoted wife in the kind and tender care of the staff at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Frances and loving Dad to Cillian and Róisín. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Léan, his cherished grandchildren Kealan and Abby, sisters Geraldine and Tommy, brother Hughie, brother-in-law Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends especially those in the Dublin Fire Brigade. Funeral Mass on Thursday 2nd February at 10am in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed by the link on the Church website. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland or the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. Rest in peace

O'KEEFFE, John Declan (Professor of Civil Engineering, University College Galway) - 28 January 2023. Much loved husband of Angela, father of Úna, Síle (deceased), Dónall and Róisín, father-in-law of Daniela, grandfather of Doireann, Smaranda, Petra, Ioan and Martha and great-grandfather of Morrigan. Sadly missed by his family, his sister Deirdre, nephew Shane, nieces Cara and Clare and their families. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Wednesday 1st February from 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration of Declan’s life at 11:30 a.m. Interment afterwards in Rahoon Cemetery.

à CAOIMH, An tOllamh Déaglán (Colaiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh) - 28 Eanáir 2023. Méala mór a bhás dá bhean chéile, Aingeal, dá chlann Úna, Dónall agus Róisín, dá bhean-a-mhic Daniela, dá gharpháistí Doireann, Smaranda, Petra, Ioan agus Martha, dá iníon garpháiste Morrigan, dá dheirfiúr Deirdre, dá nia Shane agus dá neachtanna Cara agus Clare. I gcuimhne chomh maith a iníon Síle nach maireann. Beidh sé á thóramh ar an 1ú Feabhra ag 10:30 r.n. i O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, (H91V1K8) agus beidh ceiliúradh ar shaol Dhéagláin ag 11:30 r.n. Cuirfear é i Reilig Rathúin, Gaillimh ina dhiaidh. Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air