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BOURKE, Sister Francis Marie (Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Iona Road, Glasnevin and formerly of Waterford, Wexford, California, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and Peace in Christ, Kilkenny) December 28, 2022. Deeply mourned by her loving family, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, her brother Nicholas, his wife Mary and her nieces and nephews. Mass of the Resurrection today (Friday, December 30) in the Church of St. Columba, Iona Road at 10.30am, followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery, Kilkenny, estimated arrival time 2pm. Mass can be viewed live at ionaroadparish.ie. “Sleep in heavenly peace”

DALY, John (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, former Teacher and Vice-Principal of Belvedere College and late of Castle Golf Club and Limerick Golf Club) December 27, 2022. Peacefully in his 94th year. Sadly joined in death today by his sister Angela (County Clare). Beloved husband of Angela and loving father of Catherine, Alison, Eoin, Angela and Genevieve. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, daughter-in-law Ana, sons-in-law Frank, David and Mark, his loving grandchildren Conor, Rebecca, Patrick, Laura, Maria, Juliet and John, sister Ann, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10am on Tuesday (January 3rd) in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph. 01 2808882.

MORAN, JOHN- Limerick Rd., Ennis, Co.Clare & formerly of Limerick - December 27th. Peacefully in the Galway Clinic in the loving arms of his devoted wife Patricia & adoring daughter Gráinne. Sadly missed and much loved by his extended family & friends. May He Rest In Peace Reposing at Daly's Mortuary Chapel, Francis St., Ennis on Friday evening from 7 o'clock with removal to the Ennis Cathedral at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass on Saturday 11 o'clock followed by Cremation at 1 o'clock in Shannon Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sláinte an Chláir. John's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/ If you wish to leave condolences you can do so by email to Info@dalyfunerals.com.

DICKSON, Deirdre (née Eades) (Birr, Co. Offaly) - Died December 27th, 2022, (peacefully), at The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Bert and son David. Deirdre will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family; Jane, Wendy, Bobby, Evey, Liz and Mikey, her sister Doreen (Sweden), her sixteen adoring grandchildren, daughter-in-law Michelle, sons-in-law Raymond and John, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. She will be sadly missed by her many friends made through her work, the Church, the choir and we remember her devotion to her beloved instrument; the organ. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, on (Thursday) 29th, from 5pm-7pm. Removal from her home at 1.20pm on Friday 30th, (via Seffin), to arrive at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr, for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House strictly private. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to Cancer Research. Abide With Me

à LÃDHÃG, Féidhlim (Iar-Roinn Airgeadais) 26 Nollaig, 2022, Baile an Bhóthair, Áth Cliath, agus ní ba luaithe An Ghrafaidh, Na Gleannta, Dún na nGall – go síochánta faoi chúram iontach foireann Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Uinseann. Fear céile ionúin, athair aoibhinn agus ‘Dad-dad’ bródúil dá gharchlann. Beidh Philip, caillte go deo, i gcroíthe a bhean agus a chara is fearr, Breege, a pháistí, Eamonn, Philip, Deirdre, mac céile, Tom, iníon chéile Daniela, garpháistí, Róisín, Darragh, Mark agus Sophie, deirfiúr chéile Mary Moran, neachtanna agus nianna, garneachtanna, garnianna, clann uilig, gaolta agus cairde. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.Tórramh sa bhaile Déardaoin 29 Nollaig ó 11rn-4in le haistriú corp do 6in chuig Séipéal na Deastógála, Baile an Bhóthair. Aifreann na Marbh Dé hAoine 30 Nollaig ag 10rn agus adlacadh ina dhiaidh i Reilig Pharóiste Tigh Srathra, Tigh Srathra, Contae Ros Comáin ag 3in. Dóibh siúd nach bhfuil sé ar a gcumas freastail ar an aifreann, is féidir breathnú air ag baint úsáid as an nasc thíos:

BYRNE, Michael (Zest Creative) (late of Knocklyon) - December 24, 2022. Peacefully, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Deirdre and loving father to Holly, Conor and Alyson; he will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sisters Mary, Christine, and Jennifer, his mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Michael’s Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) in St. Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon, at 11am, followed by a cremation service in Newlands Cross at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, for donation and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01) 4061000. May He Rest in Peace

SPAIN, Stephen (Milltown, Dublin) - 27th December 2022, peacefully at home after a short illness.Very deeply regretted by his loving sister Ellen, brother Malachi (pre deceased by his sister Anne and brothers Alex and Paddy), sisters-in-law Maureen and Mary, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnephew, and his wide circle of many friends especially in Milltown Golf Club. May he rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Thursday 29th December) from 1200 until 5.30 pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday 30th December) at 11.00 o’c in Church of Ss. Columbanus and Gall, Milltown, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

FOLEY, (née Hennessy) Anne (Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Clonmult and Youghal, Co. Cork) - 25th December 2022, peacefully in the exceptional care of Siobhán, Bríd and the kind and wonderful staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas. Beloved wife of the late Seán and loving mother of Neasa, Fiona, Aogán and Deirdre. Very sadly missed by her children, her adored grandchildren Lisa, Cian, Neill, Ella, Daniel and Robbie and great grandson Theo and by her daughter-in-law Lyn and sons-in-law Denis and Joe, her sisters-in-law Betty, Siobhán and Cáit and brother-in-law Michéal and her many nieces and nephews and friends and neighbours. A special thanks to Claire and also her kind carers at Bluebird. May Anne Rest in Peace. Anne reposed at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Tuesday (27th December) from 5pm with Removal that evening at 6pm to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday (28th December) at 12pm. Private cremation afterwards. House Private please.