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BRADY, Eamon (Clontarf, Dublin 3 and formerly of Milltown, Co. Cavan) – December 10, 2022, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff of Nazareth House Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Peggie) and son-in-law Kevin Mallon. Loving father of Alan, Patricia, John, Ray and Catherine. He will be sadly missed by his children and their spouses Ray, Leonie, Joan and Alastair, grandchildren Emma, Kilian, Laura, Colin, Owen, Lisa, Kate, Megan, Mark, Joanne and David, great-grandchildren Lily, Sophie and Daniel, sister Chris (Murphy), extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Lying in repose at The Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 this (Tuesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.30am in St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. For those that would like to join in Eamon's Funeral Mass, but who cannot attend the Church, they may do so via the Dollymount Parish website. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Eamon, can be made to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. All enquiries to Kirwans Funeral Directors, Fairview Strand on 01-8334444. 'May his gentle soul Rest in Peace'

BARNES, (Dalkey, Co Dublin) December 11, 2022 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of both St Vincent’s Hospital and Newtownpark House, Nursing Home. Roger, beloved husband and best friend of Ger, loving father of Rachel, David, Suzanne, Alison and Emma. Sadly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law Matt, Peter and Dave, daughter-in-law Lynne, adored “Pa” to his 8 grandchildren Kate, Thomas, Ciaran, Mèabh, Mirren, Alfie, Sophie and Adam, his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing today (Tuesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

McEVOY, Paddy, (West End, Ballyjamesduff Road, Virginia), unexpectedly but peacefully at his home, December 11, 2022. Predeceased by his brother and sisters Rose, Aileen, Sue, Sean and Maureen and his niece Geraldine Duggan. Much loved husband of Philo and much loved father of Donal, John, Padhraig, Una, Mark and Enda. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, his sons and daughter, his daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) this (Tuesday) evening from 5.00 o'clock until 8.00 o'clock. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning arriving in St. Patrick's Church, Lurgan for 11.00 o'clock Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. Rest in Peace

O'REILLY (Reilly), Farrell John (late of Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killeshandra, Co. Cavan) - December 9, 2022 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of the late Pat. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Averil, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home today (Tuesday) evening from 5.00 o'c. to 8.00 o'c. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to St. Colmcille's Church, Swords arriving for 10.00 o'c. Mass followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium. Rest in Peace

FLOOD, Sr. Mary (Dominica), Holy Faith Sisters, died peacefully in the Mater Hospital December 11, 2022. Late of Kilbeg, Kells and Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin. Predeceased by her parents: James and May, her sisters: Margaret Stafford, Helen Ronane, Ann Nangle, brother, Pat, nephew Gerard, and brothers-in-law. Deeply regretted by her sister Cecelia Duffy, her nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues, friends and Holy Faith Sisters. Reposing in the Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin today (Tuesday) from 4.15pm. Removal to Convent Chapel at 5.45pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.30am followed by burial in the Convent cemetery. Mass may be viewed on www.holyfaithsisters.org

SMYTH, (Straide, Foxford, Co. Mayo and formerly Columban Missionary in Korea) December 10, 2022 peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, Fr. John; Pre-deceased by his parents Brigid and Thomas, brothers Joe, Michael and T.J. and sister Teresa, Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart. (Sisters of Charity). Sadly missed by his brothers Fr. Patrick and Fr. Malachy (Columban Missionaries in Korea), sisters-in-law May, Bea-Anne and Nancy; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, Columban Missionary Colleagues, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Fr John will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, today (Tuesday) from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and at Templemore Lodge, Straide (F26 T623) from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Straide, arriving for Concelebrated Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon, followed by Interment in the Church grounds. Fr. John’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors Requiescat in Pace.

O'SULLIVAN, Brendan (Ballinruddery, Woodford, Listowel, Co. Kerry and formerly Dartmouth Square, Dublin) (Retired E.S.B.) - Died peacefully, on 10th December 2022, beloved husband of Del, much loved father of Siobhán, Fiona, Neil and Eimear and dear brother of Ann and the late Barry. Sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Masso and Evie, son-in-law Claudio, daughter-in-law Jane Anne, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, many friends and his devoted dog Ben. Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel on (Tuesday), 13th December, from 4.30 to 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Wednesday at 1:15pm where the Requiem Mass for Brendan will be celebrated at 1:30 pm (streamed on www.listowelparish.com). Interment afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Listowel. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K. or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel. Rest in Peace.

GERRARD, (née Wright) Bridget (Breda) (Lusk, Co. Dublin) - Peacefully in her 90th year at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Joe, parents and siblings Jenny, Kathleen, Marie, Michael and Baby Ann. Sadly missed by her daughters Paula, Bridget and Aileen, sons Niall, Donal and Ciarán, sons-in-law Declan and Mark, daughter-in-law Jo, alongside adored grandchildren Danni, Leah, Conor, Eóin, Ciarán, Shannon, Roisín and Mark, sisters Margaret and Phil, sisters-in-law Alice and Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, Godchildren, relatives and loving friends. R.I.P. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5 o'c. to 7 o'c. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. MacCullin's Church, Lusk arriving for 12 o'c. Mass, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

MULLAN, James (Guernsey and Sligo) - Suddenly, at his home in Guernsey, on 5th December 2022. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Elizabeth (Girlie). Deeply regretted by his siblings Brian, Mary (McLaughlin), Hugh, Liz, Arthur and George, his partner Helen O’Connor, relatives and wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace. A funeral service will take place in Sligo at a later date. You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home website.

O'DRISCOLL, Diarmuid (Danesfield, Riverside, Crosstown, Wexford and formerly Kildare Town and Galway) - Beloved husband of the late Frankie. Dear father of Peter, Diarmuid, Rosemary, Fergal, Mary-Louise, Conor and the late Susan, Roderick and great-grandson Reggie, brother of the late Kieran, Carmel, Ario and John. Sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren worldwide, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dearest friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to Diarmuid’s home care team and more recently all the staff at Kerlogue Nursing Home. Reposing at Macken's Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford today (Monday) 12th December from 4.00 to 6.00 pm. Removal on (Tuesday) morning, 13th December to St. Ibar’s Church, Castlebridge for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown. May he Rest in Peace