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O'CONNOR, (née Larkin), Sarah Anne (Nancy) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) December 14, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of all the staff at Foxrock Nursing Home, Foxrock. Much loved wife of the late Maurice and mother of the late Kierie and Donna. She will be sadly missed by her sons Marc and Ken, daughters-in-law Paula, Alma and Fiona, son-in-law Denis, grandchildren David, Adam, Simon, Darragh, Rebecca, Gavin, Robbie, Sam and Karl, her 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing tomorrow (Friday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Mass on Saturday (December 17) at 10.00am in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

RUANE, Martin (Stillorgan, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Menlough, Co. Galway) December, 13, 2022. Peacefully, after a long and happy life, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, children Mary, Margaret, John and Martina, sister Maureen, sons-in-law Noel, John and Stephen, daughter-in-law Anne, his 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and many friends. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Friday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (December 17) at 10.00am in the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-​kilmacu​d. May he Rest in Peace.

FARRELLY, John (Naples, Florida and formerly of Clones and Old Cabra Road) – December 12, 2022, loving son of the late Philip and Genevieve and brother of the late PJ, Michael, Philip Tiernach and Henry. He will be sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving wife and companion Helen, sisters Mary Carmel and Philomena, brothers Desmond and Martin, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. John’s funeral will take place in Florida. Rest in Peace

KEANE, Matthew (Max) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin), on December 12, 2022. Peacefully after a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Miriam and his siblings David, Eithne and Brian. Very sadly missed by his brother Ronan, his sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews. grand-nieces, great grand-nieces and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. May he rest in peace.

O'GRADY, Joseph, December 12, 2022 (Old Conna Village, late of Cloonacool, Co. Sligo, at the foot of the Ox Mountains, Columban Fathers Philippines and London, founder of O’Grady-Peyton International) - Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, Joe, beloved husband of Teresa and devoted father of TJ. Sadly and lovingly missed by his wife, son, brother Dermot, sisters Eleanor Fahy and Carmel Doocey, Joe will be forever remembered by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a huge circle of friends and neighbours. Remembering also his late siblings Brendan, Desmond, Fr Tom, Nancy and Maura. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 4pm to 7pm . Removal Friday (December 16) to St. Anne’s Church, Shankill, arriving for Funeral Service at 1pm which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/shankill followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

REDDY, Sabina, (née Walsh), December 13, 2022, (Kyleballyhue, Carlow) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Liam, sister Brigid and brother Michael. Much loved mother of Patrick, Billy, Mary and Sadhb, much loved grandmother of Sadhb, Ben, George, Keana, Ella, Rae, Lexi and Chris. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Kevin and John, daughters-in-law Vjola and Leah, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home (Eircode R93 V5X9) today (Wednesday). Removal from home at 2.00pm tomorrow (Thursday) to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe, Carlow for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. "May Sabina Rest In Peace"

McCONNELL, Edgar (formerly of Terenure) December 12, 2022. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan. Beloved husband of the late Doreen; he will be sadly missed by his loving children Lorraine and David, grandchildren Christopher, Kate, Jenni, and Amber, and great-grandchildren, son-in-law Allan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Friday (December 16) at 11.00am in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village and afterwards to Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

KINLAN, Robert Clayton (Clay) (Dundrum), December 11, 2022, (peacefully) at Blackrock Clinic, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Avril, much loved father of Adam and Amber; loved and remembered always by his family, daughter-in-law Ramona, brother David, sister-in-law Carol, nephew Ian, niece Rachel, the extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends, and especially his beloved dog Bobby. Predeceased by his younger brother Desmond. Our special thanks to Dr Rory O’Hanlon, Carole Garvin and the Heart Failure Team, Blackrock Clinic. Funeral Service on Saturday (December 17) at 11.00am in Kilternan Parish Church (C of I), afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

GALBRAITH, Joyce (née Delaney), (Doctor and Author), (Dublin and late of Sandymount) died December 9, 2022, peacefully in Sandymount, Dublin 4; she will be very sadly missed by her loving son Donald John, grandchildren Henry, Charles, Finlay, Genevieve and Rebecca, brother Nial, sister Miriam (Delaney), daughter-in-law Diane, sisters-in-law Dympna and Olive, niece Susan, nephew Philip, relatives, friends and neighbours. A private service for relations will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, December 15, 2022, at 2.30 in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, (https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/), followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Much loved and revered by her family, relations and many friends over her long life. May She Rest In Peace.