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BURKE, Joseph (Joe) (Greenfields Road, Newcastle, Galway and formerly Corofin, Co. Galway) October 30, 2022 - Unexpectedly at University Hospital, Galway. Dearly beloved husband of the late Teresa and much-loved father of Kevin and Martina. Deeply mourned by his son and daughter, daughter-in-law Catherine, grandson Hugo and granddaughter Ailbhe. Pre-deceased by his siblings Maura, Pete and Jarlath. Sadly missed by his dear brother Tommie, his sisters Eileen and Carmel, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, the extended Burke and Cleary families as well as previous work colleagues, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Thursday, 3 November from 5.30 p,m. with Removal at 7 p.m. to Cathedral. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Joe on Friday, November 4, at 12 noon. Funeral after Mass to the New Cemetery, Bohermore. Livestream link for Mass: https://www.galwaycathedral.ie/webcam and on the Cathedral Facebook page. House private and family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Croi. May his gentle soul rest in peace

MURRAY, OSB, Fr. Placid (Michael) (Glenstal Abbey) October 31, 2022, peacefully at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport; sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, and family; and his monastic brethren at Glenstal Abbey; and a wide circle of friends, and former colleagues. Reposing in the Monastery from 3.30 pm until 5.00 pm today (Wednesday) followed by removal to the Abbey Church. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.30 am, followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery.

O'CONNELL, Fr Martin (St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, Kiniska, Claregalway, Co. Galway, Nigeria and South Africa), on October 30, 2022, peacefully in the Care Unit of St Patrick’s, Kiltegan. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary. Sadly missed by his brothers Pat, Jimmy, John, Michael and Tom, his sisters Mary, Brid, Kathleen and Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families and his Society family. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick’s Kiltegan. Burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

O'RAGHALLAIGH (O'REILLY), (Hettyfield Downs, Beaumont, Cork and late of Ballina, Co. Mayo) - On October 30th, 2022, unexpectedly, at Cork University Hospital, LIAM Óg, (late and long serving of Bank of Ireland), predeceased by his parents Liam and Nora and by his brother Fionán.Wonderful, dearly loved husband of Mary Gibbons (Kilkenny), adored and indefatigable dad of Méabh, Eoghan, Mary-Kate, Ann, Isobel and Emily and their partners Katie, Tim and Dominic. Thespian, storyteller, single malt connoisseur, star of stage and screen. Deeply mourned by his heartbroken wife and family and sadly missed by his sister Leonora, brothers Ultan, Pat and Rory, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; on tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (November 3rd) in St. Josephs SMA Church, Blackrock which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/smablackrock. Funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Family flowers only, please. www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

MULLIGAN, John Benjamin (Ben) October 28, 2022. Sadly missed by his much loved children Hannah Quinn Mulligan and Eugene Mulligan, his loving family Mum Angela, sisters and brothers Maryjayne, Sam, Suzie, Rachel and Jonathan, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and Murieann Joy and his many, many friends. Funeral on Friday (November 4th) at 10am in St.Joseph’s Church, Glasthule. The mass may be viewed live with the following link; https://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule# No flowers, please, donations instead to Vincent de Paul https://www.svp.ie/get-involved/donate/single-donation.aspx " May he joyously sail the seven seas in eternal peace with his much loved Dad John".

WALSH, (née Lawlor) Ida (Bridget) (Kilmore West, Dublin 5) - 31st October 2022, (peacefully) in the loving care of the Mater Hospital, beloved wife of the late Gregory and loving mother of the late Linda. Sadly missed by her loving children; Karen, Greg and Lorraine, sons-in-law David and Seán, daughter-in-law Terri, grandchildren David, Aoife, Emma, Kevin and Dylan, brother Mick, sister Pauline, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock on Thursday morning (3rd November) in St. Joseph’s Church, Berkeley Road, D07 TD29. Funeral thereafter to Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu please to the Mater Foundation.

McMANUS, Fr Gregory (Greg) (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, Keadue, Co Roscommon, Kenya and Grenada) - October 30th, 2022, in Naas General Hospital, pre-deceased by his parents John and Delia, his brother Manus and brother-in-law Gabriel Layden; sadly missed by his brothers, Raymond and Ultan, his sister Mena, his sisters-in-law Anne, Pauline and Patricia, his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and by his Society family. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 2nd November, at 12 Noon in St. Patrick’s Kiltegan. Burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

SHARKEY, Aidan (Sandymount, Dublin, late of the Assay Office Dublin and co-founder and former Chairman of The Asthma Society of Ireland) - 23rd October 2022 (peacefully surrounded by his family) after a long illness, in the loving care of Dorota Olkowska, Adrian Woods and the wonderful team at Ashbury Nursing Home. We would also like to thank Liam Tidy who took such wonderful care of Aidan during his last months at home. Beloved husband of the late Carmel, treasured father of Susan and Mary Claire, fondly remembered by his grandchildren Serge, Sebastien, Lilli, Layla and Eva, son-in-law Yves, loved sister-in-law Pam, brother-in-law Vincent and the late Leo, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. A private Funeral Service took place last week in accordance with Aidan’s wishes. Donations if desired, to Blackrock Hospice, Sweetman’s Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (www.olh.ie).