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SHANKEY, Elizabeth (Betty) (née Morris) (Bray Co Wicklow) peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital January 8, 2023. Sadly missed by her sisters Ann White and Sheelagh McHugh, her nieces and nephews including the nieces of her late husband Matthew, who predeceased her in 2002, and the staff and friends in Atlanta Nursing Home Bray. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am in St. Fergal's Church Ballywaltrim followed by interment in Springfiled Cemetery. Killarney Road, Bray. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

O'FLYNN/Uí FHLOINN, Mary (née Cuddihy) (Dundrum and formerly of Freshford, Co. Kilkenny) – January 9, 2023 (peacefully) just after her 81st birthday, surrounded by her loving family at Belmont House Nursing Home. Much loved wife of Tom, beloved mother of Fiona, Dara and Deirdre, devoted Granny Mary to Eve, Jack, Finn, Rían, Frank, Orla, Maeve and Oscar, and dear mother-in-law to Andrew, Karen and Jason. Sadly missed by her brothers Dick, Tom, John Joe and Joseph, sisters Peggy, Caith, Nora, Bernadette and Teresa, brothers and sisters-in-law, and her wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her brother Pat. Reposing at home from 4.00pm to 9.00pm this (Thursday) evening. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning ) at 10.30am in Holy Cross Church, Dundrum, and afterwards to Bohernabreena Cemetery for burial. For those unable to attend, the the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to move4parkinsons.com, who brought dancing and song into Mum’s life despite her illness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

COLGAN, Emily (née Minchin) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Josephine Avenue, Dublin 7) – January 8, 2023, peacefully, in her 97th year, surrounded by her family, in the wonderful care of St. John’s House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Gerry, treasured mum of Brian, Jacqueline (Pierce), Jean (Coleman) and Louise, mother-in-law of David, Barbara and Barry, cherished Nana of Rachel, Lainey, Laura, Emma, Sarah, Brian and Tanya and great-grand mum of Conor. Emily will be forever missed by her family, nieces, nephews and friends. A light has gone out in our lives, but we are comforted in the knowledge that she is reunited with her beloved Gerry. Funeral Service to celebrate Emily’s life will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am, in St. Patrick’s Church, Church Road, Greystones, followed by interment in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Stewarts Foundation or St. John’s House Nursing Home. May she rest in peace

KELLY, (née Murray) (Ballygar, Co. Galway) - January 9th, 2023, peacefully, in the excellent care of the team at Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, Nancy (Anne) predeceased by her husband Michael, her sons Micheál and Pius and grandsons Ruairi and Stephen. Dearly loved mother of Gerard, Mary, Raymond and Joanne. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Eilish (Boston), nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.. Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Ballygar this (Wednesday) evening from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal from her son Raymond’s residence, Ballygar tomorrow (Thursday) morning for Funeral Mass at 12 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar with internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/ballygar.

GILLIGAN, (Dodder Road, Rathfarnham and late of Notre Dame des Missions School) – January 10, 2023, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at home, Marian, beloved sister of Padraic. Pre-deceased by her father Paddy, mother Monica and brother Séan; Sadly missed by her loving brother, uncle Paul, aunt Dorothy, sisters-in-law Anne and Rita, nephew Colm, nieces Shauna, Claire, Clíodhna, Gráinne, Méabh, Orla and Eimear, relatives, neighbours, carers and many many friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Thursday) from 5 o’c to 8 o’c. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving for 10 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Deansgrange Cemetery. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Ph: 01 455 5121. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham “Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis”

TOLAND, (née Joyce) Monica (Clonlara, near Limerick, originally from Leenane, Co. Galway) - Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Milford Care Centre, on 9th January 2023. Sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband Colm, her dearest children Eimear, Ann, Brian, Liam and Niall, sons-in-law Didier and Hugh, daughters-in-law Niamh and Gráinne and Niamh, her 15 adored grandchildren, sisters Cha, Rena, Mary and Breda, brothers Arthur and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by her sister Amelia. Rest in Peace Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday, 11th January, from 6pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Senan’s Church, Clonlara for Requiem Mass on Thursday, 12th January at 12 noon. This will be streamed live. Burial afterwards in Doonass Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. Messages of condolence can be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

CLIFFORD, Liam (Cabinteely and formerly Hillsbrook, Dublin) January 9, 2023. Peacefully, in the arms of his loving wife and best friend Aisling (Comerford) and adored daughter Laoise. Brother to Tom, Eamonn, Colm and the late Finbarr. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday (January 12) at 10.00am in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely. House private. May he Rest in Peace.

KENNY, James (Jimmy) (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and formerly Portarlington, Co. Laois) January 9, 2023. Peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marion and loving father of Philip, Julie (Neale) and Lynn (Meagher). Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law Paul and Oisín, daughter-in-law Carolanne, his beloved grandchildren Andrew, Isabel, Rachel, Reuben, Joshua and Oscar, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral Service at 12.00 noon on Thursday, January 12, in St. Brigid’s Church, Stillorgan followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations online to the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie At Rest.