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KENNY, Niall (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) January 24, 2023 (peacefully) in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Niall, beloved husband of Jennifer, dear father of Robert and Declan and a devoted grandfather of Adam, Leah, Saul, Oren, Dallan and Tamsyn. Sadly missed by loving family, sister Emer, daughters-in-law Susan and Saoirse, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Lucan tomorrow (Friday) evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal to St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Leixlip Village on Saturday morning (January 28) arriving for Service at 11.00am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to the St. Mary's Church restoration fund on the day.

BURLEIGH, – Hazel Irene, (née Armstrong) (Woodbrook Park, Templeogue), January 24th 2023, (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved wife of Stephen, much loved mother of Graham, adored grandmother of Scott and Megan, mother-in-law of Nicola. Loved and remembered always by her family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. "Peace, perfect peace."

O'DONNELL, (Manor Cunningham, Co. Donegal and Lucan, Glenageary, Co. Dublin) January 23, 2023. Peacefully, after a long illness, he was surrounded by his devoted family, in the kind and loving care of the wonderful staff at Our Lady's Hospice, Wicklow. Beloved and cherished by his wife, Valerie and son, Eoin, he will be profoundly missed. Also lovingly remembered by his son, Brian, his daughters Mary and Nuala, his granddaughter, Petra; his brothers Eugene and Aidan, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law, sisters-in-aw and brothers-in law. Also fondly remembered by former colleagues at the Department of Agriculture and by a wide circle of relatives, friends and neighbours.In accordance with Brendan's wishes, his body has been donated to medical science. Consequently there will be no funeral. An occasion to celebrate Brendan's life will be held in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co Dublin at 2.00pm on Saturday, January, 28. If desired, donations can be made to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Mors Locuta, Omnia Finta

WRIGHT, (née Edge) Maeve Therese (Rathfarnham, Dublin) – January 24, 2023, peacefully, in the gentle care of the incredible staff of the sixth floor of the Beacon Hospital. Surrounded by her loving family. Adoring wife of the recently deceased Gerry Wright. Maeve will be deeply missed by her heartbroken children, Orla, Aisling, Caoimhe and Gus, her beloved brothers and sisters, grandchildren Conor, Ross, John, Tadhg and Ella Bea, all of her wonderful nieces and nephews, son-in-law John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, Nuala, Rita and Sheila and all of her other dear friends and neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham tomorrow (Friday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown at 10.00 am on Saturday (January 28), followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

GRANT, David will be sadly missed by his wife Peg, children, Sally, Patrick, Andrew, Elizabeth and Laura, grandchildren, Cathy, Min, Alastair, Abbie, Genevieve, Jessica, Callum and Christopher, great-grandchildren Emma and Jaimie, extended family and friends. In accordance with his wishes. No service will be held as he is donating his remains to The Medical Research Unit at University College Cork.

EUSTACE, James G. (Jim) (Strawberry Beds, Dublin 20) January 23, 2023, Peacefully. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Hilary and Marie Therese. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, his six grandchildren, sisters Cora and Rosaleen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village this (Thursday) evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal to St. Mochta’s Church, Porterstown tomorrow (Friday) morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Depaul.

MALLET, Dick (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly Guinness Brewery) – January 23, 2023, peacefully, in his 95th year, in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of the late Daphne, much loved father of June and Peter, father-in-law of Mark and Sophie and adored Grandad of Jessica, Abigail, Scott and Kim; he will be greatly missed by all his family, his special furry friend Minnie and by his friends from Avoca Hockey, R.H.S.I. and Carrickmines Golf Club. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary, followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

KEANE, Richard (Dick) aged 75 (Glenageary, Co. Dublin, formerly of Wexford) died at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family January 22. 2023. Beloved husband to Carina, much loved father of Deborah, Michelle, Richard and Adam, and devoted grandfather to Kit, Liam, Tilly Rose, Sonny and Elsiebeth. Sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Kevin, sons’ partners Fiona and Míde, brothers Liam, David, Anthony, Sean Paul, sister Joyce, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Maura. Reposing today (Thursday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for 10.00am Funeral Service which can be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by Cremation. Donations if desired to the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland.

O'CONNELL, Joan (late of Copeland Avenue. Clontarf and Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) January 21, 2023 in the exceptional care of the staff at the Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Helena, dear sister of Michael and Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving family, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass this (Thursday) morning at 10.00am in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Marino followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Focus Ireland. Livestreaming of Joan’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Parish Webcam. Rest in Peace.

McKIM, Alan, (formerly of Rathmines/Ranelagh and Brooks Thomas, Dublin); died January 19, 2023 (peacefully after a short illness), at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Charlotte. Alan was most recently Chairman of the Dublin Conservative Club and through his involvement in this and various other associations, was widely and fondly known and respected by all who knew him; he will be sadly missed. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning, arriving for 11.00 o’c Funeral Service in Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Rd, Ranelagh, followed by interment at Shanganagh Cemetery.