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BEIRNE, Kathleen (née Kavanagh) 18th August 2025 in her 102nd year, late of Coliemore Road, Dalkey, in the loving and gentle care of all the staff at Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary and the Community Palliative Care Services of Our Lady’s Hospice. Predeceased by her beloved husband Des, her son-in-law Robert, her sister Maura, her brothers Harry, Michael and Tom. Kathleen will always be remembered with love by her daughters Eidin and Deirdre, her sons Ronan and Niall, her daughters-in-law Sheila and Barbara, her son-in-law Ian, her grandchildren Conor, Sorcha (and Antony), Fergus (and Anne), Clíodhna (and Mark), Clare (and Timmy), Robert, Kevin, Cathy (and Ros) and Aisling, her honorary grandsons Yas and Taif and her great-grandchildren Sadhbh, Arthur, Hugh, Liam, Caelan, Éabha, Síofra and Siobhan, her sister Eileen, her cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and across the world. At Kathleen’s request her body has been donated to medical science. Mass will be offered in the Church of the Assumption B.V.M. Dalkey this Saturday 23rd August at 10.00 A.M. Mass will be streamed to the parish web-site. Remember Kathleen in your prayers, may she rest in peace.

McCOY, Jennifer (née Morrow), Roches Point, Cork and late Douglas, Cork and Roscrea. Peacefully on 19th August 2025 after a long illness. Mother of the late Scott. Sadly missed by her husband Brian, children Claire, Janet, Lesley and Gary, their partners Fran, James, Bevan, Sharon and her nine grandchildren, brothers David and Trevor, their wives, Amanda and Liz, extended McCoy and Morrow family and friends. Funeral Service at 12 noon on Friday 22nd August at St Michael and All Angels Church, Corkbeg, Whitegate P25 K593 followed by burial at circa. 2pm in St. Luke’s C of I Churchyard, Douglas, Cork T12 N832. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on https://corklivestream.com/funerals. Family flowers only.

SMYTH, David (Clontarf, Dublin), passed on 18th August 2025 died very suddenly at home in the arms of his parents. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted parents Trasa and Seamus, beloved sister Anna, brother-in-law Darren, nieces Rebecca and Isabella, nephew Zachary, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. Deeply regretted by his great friends in CASA (Caring & Sharing Association) and all his pals in the CRC (Central Remedial Clinic) May He Rest in Peace Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10.30 am in St Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. Enquiries to Jennings Funeral Directors 01 8484933

MURPHY, (Armagh and Balrothery, Ballbriggan) - August 17, 2025. After a long illness so courageously endured, peacefully in Beaumont Hospital, Gerard (Spud). RIP. Beloved and loving husband of Mary (nee Dorman) and adored father of Michael, Sarah and Lauren. Deeply mourned by his loving family. His brothers Hugh, Padraig, Martin, Phillip, Colm, his dear sister Mary, brothers- in- law, sisters- in- law, cherished nephews, nieces, god daughter and his many loyal and dear friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and brother Sean. RIP. Gerard will repose at his home on today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) from 4.30pm until 8.00pm. Removal from Gerard’s late residence “Glebe House”, Balrothery, Ballbriggan K32 W261 on Friday at 10.30am to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballbriggan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in Balrothery cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to M.S. Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

BROWNING, Stan, (Templeogue, Dublin) August 15, 2025 (unexpectedly) beloved husband of the late Rosemary, loving father of Alan and Kara and brother of the late Pamela. Very deeply regretted by his brother George, daughter-in-law Avril, son-in-law Garry, grandchildren Hannah, Tim, Rachel, Andrew and Zoë, great-grandson Jake, relatives and many friends at Old Wesley Rugby Football Club and Rathfarnham Golf Club. Funeral Service on Friday (August 22) at 11 o’c in Rathfarnham Parish Church and thence to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. “A life well lived”

MAXWELL, Lilian, (nee McCarthy), (Raheny, Dublin) - On August 17, 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Raheny Community Nursing Unit, Raheny, surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by her loving husband Donald, sadly missed by her loving sons Peter and David, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Carmel, her cherished grandchildren Clara, Anna, Sarah, Brian and Stephen, her sister Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends .Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny D05 EE97 on Tuesday 19th August from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to Our Lady Mother of Diving Grace Church, Raheny arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by cremation service in Glasnevin Crematorium at 1pm. May Lily Rest in Peace

O'SULLIVAN, Carmel (née Madden) (Loughlinstown, Dublin 18 and late of North Circular Road, Dublin 7), 18 August 2025 (peacefully after a short illness) in the excellent care of the Florence Nightingale Unit, Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her loving husband Denis. She will be sadly missed by her children Tanya and Gavin, son-in-law Mike, daughter-in-law Trish, grandchildren Andrew and Kirsty, brother James, sister Sheelagh, her extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Carmel’s Funeral Service will take place on Friday morning (22 August) at 10 am in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome followed by cremation.

BYRNE, (née Fallon) Mary (Glasnevin, Dublin 9 and late of Ballycroy, Co. Mayo) on 17th August, 2025 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Myles and loving mother of Ann-Maria, Louise, Myles and Paul, and sister of the late J.K. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Paddy, daughter-in-law Siobhán, grandchildren Lochlann and Senan, sisters-in-law Robin and Bridie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, tomorrow (Thursday) evening (21st August) from 5pm – 7pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, on Friday morning (22nd August) for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery (Garden Section). For live-streaming, please visit the Glasnevin Parish website. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis

KEARNEY, Annette (née May) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) – August 16, 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Wicklow Hospice. Beloved wife of the late John, Annette will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Emma and Liz, son-in-law Carl, her cherished grandchildren Oisín and Conor, brothers Michael and Peter and sister-in-law Hilda, cousins, and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Walking from her home on Thursday (August 21) at 9.30am to the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones arriving for a Funeral Mass at 10.00am, followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Donations in lieu of flowers to Wicklow Hospice. May she rest in peace

MURPHY, Mark (Joseph) Dalkey Park, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Peacefully at Blackrock Hospice on the 18th day of August 2025 following a long illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Frances, will be sadly missed by his wife, brothers Paul and David, his sister Anne Hennessy, in laws, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his first wife Bernadette Hall. Funeral service at 10:00am at Mount Jerome Crematorium on Wednesday 20th of August.