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BYRNE, Barbara (Blackrock, Co. Dublin), August 21, 2022, at Blackrock Clinic following a short illness. Daughter of the late Denis and Sheila Byrne and sister of the late Roderick Byrne. Deeply regretted by her cousins, family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing tomorrow Thursday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at Carnegie’s Funeral Home, The Crescent, Monkstown. Funeral Mass on Friday (August 26) at 10.00am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Barbara's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Church webcam.

MORIARTY, Mark (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) Suddenly, in his 39th year, on Friday evening, August 19, 2022. Sadly missed by his mother Mary Irvine, father Michael Moriarty, sisters Clare and Aoife, his extended family and many friends, particularly his workmates in Accenture. Mark will be reposing at his Mum’s home tomorrow (Thursday) from 4.00pm till 8.00pm. A Celebration of Mark’s life will take place on Friday at 3.15pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98. For those that cannot attend, the Service can be viewed online using this link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Celebratory attire only please…. definitely no black! Family flowers only please. “ Your laughter will forever bounce around our hearts”

O'CONNOR, Peacefully in his 109th year, Michael J., Killarney, Glencar and Limerick, ex Marconi Company at Sea, Merchant Navy and The Irish Aviation Authority. Predeceased by his wife Joan (McTernan), his siblings Tim, Deo, Diarmuid and Maureen, his sons-in-law Fern and Joe and his utterly adored grandson Meredith. Deeply missed by his daughters Maureen (Lulling), Avril (O'Keeffe) and Teresina (Gallagher), his sons Michael and Meredith, son-in-law Denis, daughters-in-law Ann and Lynda, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, at 10.30am, followed by burial in Aghadoe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral No flowers by request, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. He lived a full and extraordinary life, well lived and well enjoyed. "Deo Gratias"

WHELAN, Deirdre (late of Drumcondra, Dublin 9.) – August 19, 2022 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Florence and sister of the late Niall. Very deeply regretted by her niece Ciara, grandnephews Niall and Ruairí and her extended family. Requiem Mass on Friday morning (August 26) at 10.00 o’clock in Corpus Christi Church, Homefarm Road, Drumcondra, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace

WATERSTONE, (nee Aird) Edith (Edie) Mary - On 20th August in her 100th year, peacefully at home. For many years an active participant in the affairs of the Parish of Tullamore St Catherine, in support of her husband Canon Albert (Kerry) Waterstone (deceased 31st August 2020).. Sadly missed by her children Vici, John, Aidan and Mark and their families. Removal from O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour St, Tullamore on Friday evening at 7.30pm, arriving at St Catherine’s Church, Hop Hill at 7.45 pm for funeral prayers. A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 2.00pm, followed by Burial at St Catherine’s graveyard, Clonminch. A special thanks to her carers who provided excellent care and attention to Edie in the last years of her life. Rest in peace.

MOONEY, William (Bill) (late of Bray, Co Wicklow and Sandycove, Co Dublin) August 20, 2022, (peacefully) after an illness in the tender care of the team of the Wicklow Hospice. Son of the late Jimmy and Sheila. Mourned by his sisters Pauline and Wendy, nephew Oisín, brother-in-law David, close friend Janet and many friends and cousins. He will be sorely missed. Removal to Mount Jerome Crematorium tomorrow (Wednesday) for Funeral Service at 3.00pm which can be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ No flowers please. Please support Immunocompromised by wearing a mask. Donations, in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society.

O'RORKE, (née Gilsenan) Marion (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly Kells, Co. Meath) August 21, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the tender care of all the staff at Earlsbrook Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of Hugh and loving mother of Orla, Niall, Ronan and Aaron. Sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sons, daughters-in-law Kate and Monica, son-in-law Bruce, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Liam, Olivia, Oisín, Sadhbh and Farrah, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 25, at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by Burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the flowing link: https://www.churchservices.tv/monkstown Messages of Condolence may be left in the section below.

MURPHY, Pat F. (Westport and Cork, ex Bank of Ireland) (August 231, 2022) at his residence "Breffin", Newport Road, Westport, Co. Mayo. Predeceased by his brother Jack. Very sadly missed by his loving wife Gretta, sons Colin and Niall, daughters Edel and Gillian as well as nine beautiful grandchildren, sisters Helen O'Mahony, Clare Creddon, brother Michael, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in- law extended family and friends. Funeral arriving St. Mary's Church, Westport tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.30am for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Aughaval Cemetery. Family flowers only.

MacMAHON, Desmond (Sandymount) - August 20, 2022. Peacefully, at home, after a short illness borne with grace and dignity. Predeceased by his wife, Valdi. Deeply regretted by his children Kathleen, Kevin and Meg, his partner Isobel, his grandchildren Ella MacMahon, Lucy and Clara Hurley, Des and Walter MacMahon and Nicholas Foley, his daughter-in-law Mema Byrne and sons-in-law Mark Hurley and Luke Foley, and his siblings Brian, Tom, Mary and Lucy, extended family and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount at 11am tomorrow (Tuesday), 23 August, followed by cremation at 1:45pm approx. in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewd at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​san​dymount/ and the cremation prayers at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Médecins Sans Frontières at https://secure.msf.ie/multilanding.aspx?default=cc