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O'SHEA, Margaret (née Lucey) (Terenure, Dublin and Kenmare, Co Kerry) December 4, 2022 (peacefully) at home, in the loving care of her family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Jerome and loved deeply by her sons Diarmuid, Donal and Conor, daughters-in-law Mary, Fionnuala and Alex, granddaughters Kate, Molly, Anna, Isabella and Olivia, sisters Marie (McCarthy), Liz (Walsh), brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass this (Wednesday) morning in Terenure College Chapel at 11.00am. followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 12.45pm. The Mass may be viewed on www.terenurecollegechapel and the committal on www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only.

McCARTHY, Esther (Sandymount, Dublin and Feenagh, Co. Limerick) - December 1, 2022. Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Mary McCarthy. Deeply regretted by her loving partner Barrie, sisters Helen, Mary Bresnihan, Ita McGrath and Alice Horan, brothers John, Michael and Alec, sisters-in-law Ina, Mary Ita and Louise, brothers-in-law Mick, Johnny and Tim, nieces and nephews, uncle Cathal, cousins, other relatives and wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Arriving at St. Ita's Church, Feenagh tomorrow (Wednesday) for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm, which will be available to view on www.rip.ie. Burial in the local cemetery.

TWOMEY, Eithne (née Murray) (Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Casimir Rd. Harold’s Cross) - December 1st 2022 (peacefully) in the excellent care of all the staff at Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) and loving mother of Orla and Shane. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Ger, daughter-in-law Deirdre, grandsons Alex and Jonathan, brother Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass today (Tuesday) at 11.00 am. in the Church of the Assumption Booterstown Ave. The Mass may be viewed on www.booterstownparish.ie Burial tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00 am. at St. James’s Church, Ballinameela, Co. Waterford. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

O'DONNELL, Mary (Glenageary Co Dublin and formerly Farm, Williamstown, Co. Galway) - Peacefully, 2nd December, 2022, in the excellent care of St. Vincent's Hospital, surrounded by family members. Deeply regretted by her sisters Mona, Sr. Nuala MSHR, Anne (Scott), brother Brian (Stranorlar, Co. Donegal), sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law Ed, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends. Removal (Tuesday 6th December) to St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule for Mass at 10 am and can be viewed on line at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule Burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

COLLINS, Michael (Redhouse Hill, Patrickswell, and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Late of the Railway Hotel, Parnell Street, Limerick. Former TD for West Limerick (Fianna Fail) and Cathaoirleach, Limerick County Council) - December 3rd, 2022, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre. Beloved husband of Una. Dearly loved father of Michelle, Deirdre and James. Sadly missed by his loving son-in-law Anthony (O’Dwyer), daughter-in-law Eileen (O’Dea), his 10 adored grandchildren, Dara, Eoghan, Ben, Thomas, Joe, Jed, Daniel, Grace, Harry and Beibhinn, brothers Sean, Gerard and sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Mossie. May he rest in peace. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue today (Tuesday) for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm, followed by burial in Crecora cemetery. Michaels Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.stjosephsparish.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

WALSH, Ann Elizabeth (neé Fryer), (Rathfarnham and a Graduate of Trinity College) November 28, 2022 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Peter and cherished mother of John, Linton (Deceased), Susan and Robert and much loved grandmother to Zoe, Ben, Gemma and Abigail. She will be very sadly missed by her family, step-grandchildren Grace, Raymond, Angus, Kara and Jake, daughters-in-law Jacinta, Esther, Valerie and Maura, nieces, relatives, and her wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Thursday morning at 10.30 am in Christ Church, Taney, followed by a private Cremation Service in Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Taney Parish Sustentation Fund. May her gentle Soul Rest in peace

VAUGHAN, (Banbridge) - Died 3rd December, 2022, peacefully, at Craigavon Area Hospital, William (Billy) RIP. Formerly Bridge Street. Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Michael, Bill, Pat, Eimear, Brona and the late Orla. Brother of Ann and Bernard. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. His remains will be reposing at his home 8 Ashley Gardens. House Private Please. Funeral Mass on today (Monday) at 10:30 am in St Patricks Church, Dromore Street. Burial afterwards in St Patricks Cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Peter McVerry Trust C/o Charles Digney & Sons Funeral Directors, 7 Old Kenlis Street, Banbridge.

LOUGHNEY, Brian (Sandymount, Dublin 4) December 2, 2022 Peacefully at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of his late wife Deirdre. Pre-deceased by his late parents Alex and Margaret and by his late sisters Bernadette and Josephine. Sadly missed by his children Matthew, Ali, Cliodhna, David, Aoife and John, their partners Nigel, Derek, Andy, Violetta, Martin and Daniela, Brian's partner Chantal, his sisters Martina, Helen and Anne, his brothers Kieran and Kevin, brother and sister in laws Finbarr, Finola, Billy and Florentine, grandchildren Luke, Sophie and Lochlann and countless friends. Reposing from 4 pm to 6 pm on Monday (Today) (December 5) at Fanagans Funeral Home, The Crescent, Monkstown. Funeral Mass tomorrow Tuesday (December 6) at 10 o'clock at Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount and thence to the Mt. Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Barretstown Camp.

CAIRD, Gaye (neé Langrell), (formerly of Dundrum and St. Columba’s College, Dublin) December 2, 2022 (peacefully) in her 93rd year at Newtown Park N.H. Predeceased by her beloved husband David James. Fondly remembered by her loving daughter Helen, son-in-law Jean Louis, sisters Pat and Hazel, brother Jim, sister-in-law Pat, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends in the wider St. Columba’s Community. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 11 am in the Chapel at St. Columba’s College followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Columba’s College. She had a good innings

COPPERWHITE, Patrick Christopher (late of Leopardstown, Dublin 18 and formerly of Patrickswell, Co. Limerick and St. Helen’s Street, Galway City) – December 2, 2022, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Beloved husband of the late Joan, deeply missed by his children Shirley, Diana, David and Robert, daughter-in-law Adriana, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren Alex, Annabelle, Max and Fede, sister Emily and by a wide circle of family and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Bridie and brothers Robert and Gabriel. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Monday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.00am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed online at churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Hospice Foundation. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis