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SHAW, (née Walker), Ethel, (Glasnevin, Dublin, formerly of Blackrock, Dublin and Portarlington, Co. Laois) on 21st November 2022, aged 97 years, (peacefully) at home. A lady of many words, kind-hearted and warm, with a great sense of humour. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Dearly loved and very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Tony (wife Martina), Helena (who cared for Ethel and Jim at home), Jimmy, Brenda (husband John Beausang) and Graham (partner Andrea Schwemmer). Devoted grandmother of Luke, Joe, Rebecca and Finnen. Also missed by her brother-in-law Liam, sisters-in-law Ann, Eileen and Ida, extended family, carers, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass this (Friday) morning at 10am at the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin (near Botanic Gardens), followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 11.30am approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at – https://www.glasnevinparish.ie/ and the cremation service at – https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery . For those who wish to send a message of condolence or Mass card, please send them by postal service to Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Directors at 1 St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09N5TK or send by e-mail at info@rommassey.ie and they will then be forwarded onto the relatives. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Dogs Trust, Ashbourne Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 or at https://www.dogstrust.ie/donation/. “Ní bheith a leithéid arís”

à DOMHNAILL, Dr. Padraig (Rathfarnham, Dublin) – November 23, 2022, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. Beloved husband of the late Mary. He will be sadly missed by his children Máire, Paddy, Eithne, Michael, Seán, Fr. Ruairí and Cillian, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, his wider family and friends. Funeral Mass today (Friday) in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, arriving for 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Rest in Peace

FLANAGAN, Donal, (Tinahely, Co. Wicklow) November 21, 2022. Peacefully at his home in Tinahely, aged 93 yrs. Beloved husband of Eileen. Formerly Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Pontifical University, Maynooth, journalist and sub-editor Irish Press, producer RTE Radio 1 and later Assistant Controller. Survived by his wife Eileen, nieces Rachel, Kiwana, Aisling and Natalie, nephews Desmond and Graham, his many cousins and extended family. Sadly missed by all his former colleagues, friends and the wider community in Tinahely in which he played an active role for many years. Supported with great love and kindness by his carer Olive, his cousin Anne McAteer, District Nurses Jackie and Anne, his GP Dr. Perry and the Wicklow Palliative Care Team, and the fellow members and volunteers with the local Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Reposing at his home today (Friday) from 2.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from his home tomorrow (Saturday) to St Kevin's Church, Killaveney arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed on www.kilaveneyparish.ie/. May he Rest in Peace

CORBETT, Rita (née Pitcher) (Rathgar, Dublin) November 23, 2022 (peacefully) at Blackrock Clinic, beloved wife of the late Derrick, she will be sadly missed by her daughters Margaret and Catherine, grandchildren Saoirse and Zoe, son-in-law Tony, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all the extended family and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Sunday (November 27) between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning (November 28) at 10.00am in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Special thanks to all the team at Bluebird for their exceptional kindness and support to both mum and dad over the last six years. Rest in Peace.

FITZHARRIS, Sr. Mazzarello, November 21,, 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of the Staff and Sisters of Catherine McAuley House, Beaumont, Dublin 9. (Formerly of Redmoor, Duncormick, Co. Wexford). Predeceased by her brothers Jimmy, Michael and John, and her sisters May (Moran), Eileen (Hogan) and Sr. Josephine. Sadly missed by her Mercy Community, her sisters Vera (Collins), Annie (Cleary), Rosie (Cleary), her brother Willie, her nieces, especially Therese, nephews, her extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Lanigans Funeral Home, Beaumont Road, this (Friday) morning from 10.00am, to arrive at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, Beaumont, for Requiem Mass at 11.00am., followed by burial in the Community Cemetery, Inchicore. Requiem Mass available on the parish website: www.beaumontparish.ie/webcam or via phone at 01-847 7740, option 6. May she Rest in Peace

CASSIDY, Michael (Clontarf and Donnybrook Dublin) November 19, 2022, (peacefully) in his 97th year at St Vincent’s University Hospital, beloved husband of Maura and the late Mary; greatly missed by his son Michael and daughter Lorna, grandsons Emmet and Owen. Pre-deceased by his brothers Liam and Edward. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary (Walsh) and Pauline (McDevitt) daughter-in-law Karin, nieces, nephews, relatives, the Kenny family, and a wide circle of friends. Removal this (Friday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11.00am which may also be viewed on the Parish webcam https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Rest in Peace

O'KELLY, Morgan (Musician and Journalist of Castle Street, Wicklow Town and Chapel Lane, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow) - November 21, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Much loved by his children Michael, Hannah, Kate and Aidan, and by Claire, his sister Sheila and and her family, extended family and friends. Reposing in the family home at Chapel Lane, Glenealy (eircode A67 VR94) today (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. A Humanist Service to celebrate Morgan's life will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 4.00pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, followed by cremation. Morgan's family would like to invite his friends and neighbours to join them for refreshments in the Bridge Tavern, Wicklow Town after the service on Thursday at 6.30pm.