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WHYTE, Captain Jim, Master Mariner, Clarina, Co. Limerick and formerly of Monkstown, Co. Cork. Retired Harbour Master Shannon, Foynes Port Company and formerly of Irish Shipping. August 25th 2025 peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kate. Dearly loved father of Aidan and Richard. Sadly missed by Aidan’s partner Steph, twin brother Joe, sister Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street (tomorrow) Thursday (28th August) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Friday (29th August) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by cremation service at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 5pm. Jim’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre or the RNLI.

BRISLANE, Bryan A. dear husband of Betty (Wilton) for 70 years. Cherished father of Kieron, Pamela, Darrell, Galen and Nichola. Loving brother of the late Derek. Proud grandfather of Geoff, Melanie, Jessica, Alex, Andrea, Dayna, Aysha, Jordan, Jake, Riley, Steven, Andrew, Zoë and David, and great-grandfather to George, Tadhg, Maeve, Mia, Hanna and Madeleine. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by Sandra, Arlene, Kerry, Charles and Trevor, as well as by his many friends, especially those in the choral music community across the country. Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick for Funeral Service on Friday 29th August at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private. No flowers, please – donations, if desired, to the R.N.L.I. “When I heard the church bells ring, I thought I heard the voice of God.”

HAMILTON, Thomas (Tommy) (Greystones and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) – August 24, 2025. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Mildred, adored children Shay, Lynn, Ruth and Tom, cherished grandchildren, extended family and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Thursday) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (August 29) at 10.00am in Holy Rosary Church, La Touche Road, Greystones, followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Samaritans Ireland. May he Rest in Peace.

NELIGAN, (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - August 18, 2025. Peacefully in the kind care of all the staff in the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. David, beloved husband of Maura, loving father of Myles, Kate, James and the late Ruth (RIP 1972). Sadly missed by his children, grandchildren Amy, Evie, Michael, Grace, Rory and Anna, extended family and friends. Removal Saturday, August 30th, to St. Paul’s Church, Glenageary arriving for 10am Funeral Service which can be viewed on https://youtube.com/live/YnUyUpR31oI?feature=share. Following the Service refreshments will be served in the family home followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for 3:15pm in the Victorian Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Friends of The Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. May he rest in peace

BRENNAN, (née Deignan), Noeleen (late of Kells and Oldcastle, Meath and former Principal, St. Kevin’s National School, Sallynoggin) on August 20th, 2025, suddenly, amongst friends. Much loved wife of Frank (Francis) and dearest mother of Deirbhile, Niall (Traic) and Conor. Predeceased by her sister, Eithne and brother, Gerry. Cherished sister of June, Andra and Robert (Bob). Adored grandmother of Eoghan, Caoimhe, Cara, Ailbhe, Connie, Neansaí and Séimí. A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be forever loved and missed by Frank, her children, grandchildren, siblings, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule, tomorrow, Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning (28th August) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Requiescat in Pace

BATTELLE, James (Jim), Rathfarnham Dublin 14 – August 23, 2025 (peacefully in his 91st year) at Tallaght University Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Pauline and much-loved father of Brian, Paul, Mark and Emer. Predeceased by his siblings Canon Paddy and Laurie. He will be very sadly missed by his family, sister Eileen, daughters-in law Christine, Sanna and Ide, son-in-law David, his treasured grandchildren Seamus, Grainne, Charles, Harry, Darragh, Emilie, Hugh, Tim, Louis, Elissia, Eve and Aisling, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook, Rathfarnham Wednesday 27th August 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 28th August in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham at 12 noon followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

FLETT, Alan John (Delgany, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) – August 23, 2025, predeceased by his beloved wife Phyl. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children Sarah, Jamie and Andrew, grandchildren Robyn, Benjamin, Tom and Zeby, extended family and friends. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry at 11.00am.

BELL, Thomas G.M. (Tom), of Castletroy Limerick and late of Paul and Vincent. After a long illness, died peacefully at home on August 24th 2025, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Lois and much loved father of Amanda and Malcolm. Tom will be deeply missed by his son-in-law Patrick, daughter-in-law Clare, grandchildren Elizabeth, Grace, Tom, and John, his great-grandson Alexander, and a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Ann Richmond and Sybil Poynton. Reposing in Thompson’s Funeral Home (tomorrow) Tuesday 26th August 6.30-8pm, removal to Mount Jerome, Dublin for cremation service on Wednesday 27th at 2.30pm. House private. Family flowers only; donations in lieu to Limerick Animal Rescue and Milford Care.

COLVIN, -William (Bill) - (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - Peacefully died at home on Sunday, 24th August 2025, after a short illness. Cared for and surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Doreen, devoted father to Deborah, Ingrid, and Liam, and cherished father-in-law to Laura and Caroline. Treasured grandfather to Hannah and Ben. Dear brother to Elizabeth, Dougie and Ronnie, brother-in-law to Eddie, Margaret and Joan. Bill will be fondly remembered for his steadfast faith, warmth, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family. A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in Drogheda Presbyterian Church, Colp East, Drogheda (A92 PN84) on Wednesday (August 27) at 10.30 am. All welcome. Cremation will take place in Dardistown Crematorium at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu to Kambui, Children's Home for Children with Disabilities in Kenya through Drogheda Presbyterian Church and the RNLI. His anchor held in the storms of life.

IGOE, Elsie Igoe, Annagh, Ballykeeran, Athlone and formerly of Ilex House, Mespil, Sussex Road, Dublin 4. Late of Co Dublin V.E.C (Dundrum), 23rd August 2025, in her 101st year. Remembered with love and gratitude by Mary, Bríd. Willie, Padraig, Eddie and Joe and their families Reposing at Flynns Funeral Home, Moate on Tuesday (26th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Corpus Christi Church, Mount Temple on Wednesday (27th) to arrive at 12 noon for Funeral Prayers and Mass. Burial afterwards in Cornamagh Cemetery, Athlone