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O'HARE, (Glenamoy, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, late of Tassagh, Keady, Co. Armagh and Glenamoy, Ballina, Co. Mayo), January 19th 2023 (peacefully) after a very short illness in his 101st year at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. Patrick J. (P.J). ex Teagasc, Oak Park, predeceased by his loving wife Máire. Beloved father of Michael (Galway), John (Roscahill, Co. Galway), Máire (Galway), Anne (Leighlinbridge), Catherine (Carlow) and David (Wrexham, Wales), adored grandfather of Niamh, Liam, Seán, Cathal, Ciarán, Georgia, Catie and Grace and great-grandfather of Teddy, daughters-in-law Una, Mags and Jo, sisters-in-law Peggy and Finula, brothers-in-law Alex and Jim, nieces and nephews relatives and friends. Reposing in Somers Funeral Home, Church Road, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 DY66) today Saturday, from 3pm. Removal his Saturday evening to St. Lazerian's Church, Leighlinbridge, arriving for evening Mass at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Sunday) at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Leighlin Day Care. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

MURRAY, The Hon. Mr. Justice John L. Murray, former Chief Justice and judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Greystones, Co.Wicklow, formerly of Limerick - January 18th, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Most beloved husband of Gabrielle (née Walsh), loving father of Catriona and Brian, adored grandfather of Samuel, Anna, Sarah, Kate, Chloe, Conor and Matthew. Sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Hugh and Eugene, son-in-law David O'Brien, daughter-in-law Leonora, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday January 23rd at 11:30am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones (which can be viewed on the following link https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/), after which he will be laid to rest in Priestnewtown Cemetery, Kilquade. May he rest in peace. House private. No flowers, by request, donations to Greystones St. Vincent de Paul conference, C/O Holy Rosary, Parish office, Greystones. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740.

HANLEY, Margaret (Rita) (née Horan) (Whitestrand Park and formerly Cross Street and Prospect Hill, Galway). January 18, 2023, Peacefully with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Malachy and much-loved mother of Sunniva, Nicholas, Orla, Declan, Éilis, Aoife and Olwyn. Sadly missed by her children, sisters Lil and Frances, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren, the extended Hanley and Horan family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, (H91V1K8) today (Friday) from 4.00pm. with Removal at 6.00pm to St. Mary’s Church, The Claddagh. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon. Funeral after Mass to the new cemetery, Bohermore. Family flowers only please. House strictly private. Livestream link for Mass on the parish webcam. May she Rest in Peace

KENNEDY, (née Kelleher) Nora (Dalkey, Co. Dublin and formerly Inchigeelagh/Ballinspittle, West Cork) January 19, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Beloved wife of the late Jack and adored mother of Sarah, John, Joe and Mary. She will be sadly missed by her children, sons-in-law Gary and Mark, daughters-in-law Marian and Marilyn, grandchildren Leon, Caoimhe, Lorna, Caragh, Oisín, Meghan, Sarah-Beth and Mary-Niamh, great-grandchildren Sam, Daniel, Zac, Luke, Tadgh and Noah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) on Sunday (January 22) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (January 23) at 10.00am in the Church of Assumption, Dalkey followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to St Vincent de Paul. May she Rest in Peace.

HESTER, Liam (Roscommon and Dublin) - January 14, 2023. Loving husband of Goretti, father of Rachel (in heaven) and brother of Maureen, Pauline, Eamon, Frank, Tony and Batty. His cremation has taken place in a private family ceremony. Go raibh dheis Dé ar a anam

FOLEY, Greg (Leopardstown, Dublin 18) January 17, 2023. With great endurance and dignity, in the world class care of the Intensive Care Unit in the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Greg is predeceased by his Dad, Derry, and brother Tony. Greg will be forever loved and sadly missed by his mother Kay, wife Julie, his adoring son Leo, sister Cathy, brothers Mark and Paul, brother-in-law Bryan, sister-in-law Cora, nephews Marcus, Simon, Gary, Greg, Danny and Peter, niece Sarah-Jane, and their partners and children. Missed too by his extended family, and amazing colleagues, friends and students at DCU past and present. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14 F3X2) this (Friday) afternoon from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. A Humanist Service, in celebration of Greg’s life will take place tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98) followed by cremation. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral service can be viewed live at www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Donations, instead of flowers, please to the Julian Benson CF Foundation www.jbcff.com

O'DOWD, (Foxrock, Dublin 18, former member of RIAI) January 18th, 2023 (suddenly but peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Ashbury Nursing Home. Naish, beloved husband of Josette, loving father of William, Deirdre and Niamh. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughter-in-law Maria, sons-in-law John and Pearse, adored grandchildren James, Hannah, Liam, Cormac and Luke, his brother Bill, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Removal Tuesday (January 24th) to St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire for 10.00am Funeral Mass followed by a private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

GUINAN, Emma (Sutton, Dublin) – January 18, 2023 (peacefully) after a courageous battle with her adoring family by her side. Sadly missed by her loving parents Gerry and Jackie, sister Suzanne, brothers David and Paul, boyfriend Ciaran, extended family, relatives and her many friends. May Emma rest in peace. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand today (Friday) from 3.00pm until 5.00pm with family in attendance. A Service of Thanksgiving for Emma will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Deerpark, Howth, (at the entrance of Deerpark Golf Course). Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Emma’s Service will be streamed live on the parish webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.

O'CONNELL, John, (S.C.R., Dublin 8 and late of Glenflesk, Co. Kerry and formerly of An Garda Síochána, Pearse St. Dublin), January 19th, 2023. Predeceased by his brother Noel. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Mary, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, former colleagues, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Removal on Monday morning (23rd January, 2023) to the Church of St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, arriving for 11.30 o’c Funeral Mass, and afterwards to Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross.