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HINCHY, (née Murphy), Mairéad (Churchtown, Dublin) in her hundred and third year. Peacefully, in the loving care of Simpson's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Captain Richard (Dick) Hinchy, beloved mother of Richard, Carol, Paula, and Jane (Heaney). Sadly missed by her sister Angela, daughter-in-law Marian, sons-in-law Peter, Brian, and Michael, beloved grandchildren Dara, Richard, Pearse, Eoin, Holly, Josie, Maud, Rosie, Grace and their partners, beloved great grandchildren Conn, Bébhinn, Síofra, Aobha, Griffin, and Margot. Sadly missed by her relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. May she rest in peace. Removal on Friday morning (22nd August) to the Church of The Good Shepherd, Churchtown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Friends of Simpson’s Hospital.

DELAMER, Peter (Baily, Howth) – 16th August, 2025, peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Ida and dearly loved father of Sandra, Mandy and David; sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, son-in-law Matthias, daughter-in-law Charlotte, grandchildren Douglas, Katie, Lukas, Philip, Alex, Nicky and Issy, his great-grandaughter Sophia and extended family. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand today Tuesday (August 19th) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass at 10am tomorrow Wednesday (August 20th) at the Church of the Assumption, Howth. Special thanks to all the staff at Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home for their wonderful care. Family flowers only, please. “May he Rest in Peace”

HAYES, F.R.C.P. Glasg. Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, Late Castlerock Mews, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. Formerly of Rathbranagh, Croom, Co. Limerick. Dr. Kieran Died August 16th 2025 Pre-deceased by his parents Gearóid and Mai, and sister Maire. Kieran will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his loving brothers John, Enda and Plunkett and sister Carmel, sisters-in-law Miriam and Mary, brother in law Conor nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, colleagues, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends May He Rest In Peace. Reposing this Wednesday Evening (August 20th) at the residence of his brother Plunkett, Glenwood, Croom ( Eircode – V35K339 ) from 5pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Kieran’s funeral mass will take place on Thursday August 21st at 12 Noon in St. Mary’s Church Croom with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Croom.

Ã'CEARBHAILL, Breandán (late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Elton Park, Sandycove, Co. Dublin) – August 16, 2025, peacefully, with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Nikki, loving Dad of Róisín, Clodagh and the late Clara, adoring Grandad of Orlaith, Éanna, Anna and Claire, lovingly remembered by his sons-in-law Mick and Rónan, brothers and sisters-in-law Johnny, Michael and Patsy, Simon and Georgie, Billy and Dawn, Anne, Helen, Ina and Jo nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Colm and Pádraig and sister Máire. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday (August 21) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Little Bray. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

MURRAY, (née Cott) (Glenageary, Co Dublin, late of Cork) August 16th, 2025 (peacefully) Olive, beloved wife of the late Francis (Frank); loving mother of Cara and Ronan. Sadly missed by her children, daughter-in-law Elaine, adored granddaughters Fiona and Orla, brothers Liam and Pat, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Remembering also her late son-in-law Simon, brother Gerard and sisters Bernie, Marie and Irene. Reposing Thursday (August 21st) in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Olive’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (August 22nd) at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown/Killiney and can be viewed online at https://churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

FRASER, Margaret (nee Hollway), Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Sligo and Bandon, Co. Cork, August 15, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Naas General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Eddie and much loved mother of Laura, Jean, John, Edward and Claire. Deeply missed by her loving daughters, sons, brothers Dick and Frank, sisters-in-law, son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. Removal on Tuesday to St. David’s Church of Ireland, Main Street, Naas arriving for 1 o’c Service. A private burial will take place afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of Naas Hospital. House private please. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

MORRISON, (Loreto Park, Cross Douglas Road, Cork): On August 15th, 2025, peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Marymount. Dr. GEORGE, dearly loved husband of the late Thomasina (Ena), loving father of Keith, Rory and Justin. Sadly missed by his loving sons, family, daughters-in-law Alice, Gilda and Naomi, his grandchildren Ruby, Melissa, Karolina, Juna and Cian, sister, brothers, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Monday (August 18th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (August 19th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock. Funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice. May he rest in peace.

MURPHY, John Francis, (Rathmines, Dublin. Retired Consultant Obstetrician, National Maternity Hospital); August 14th, 2025, peacefully; following wonderful care in Sligo University Hospital. Beloved husband of Anne. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Anne and his children Ronan, Fiona, Tom, Edward and Annabel, grandchildren: John, Sean, Cara, Hugh, Ruaidhrí, Francis, George and Pearl, sisters Katherine, Margaret and Carmel, daughters-in-law Fiona and Joanna, sons-in-law John and Stephen, brothers-in-law Peter, Paul and Declan and a large circle of friends and colleagues. Predeceased by his loving parents John and Carmel and his sister Germaine. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 54 Aungier St. Dublin 2, today (Monday) 18th August from 5 to 7 p.m. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, (19th August, 2025), to the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, (which can be viewed on the following link: https://rathgarparish.ie/webcam/), to the Victorian Chapel, at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The NMH Foundation.

DURACK, Sr. Eileen Mary, (Religious Sisters of Charity, Marmion House, Dublin and Portroe, Co. Tipperary) August 15th, 2025, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Eileen, her sister Máirín, her brothers Paddy and Matt, her nephew Pat and her sister-in-law Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by her community in Marmion House, the Sisters of the Congregation, the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home, her sister Lilian, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Anne, nieces Evelyn, Emer, Aideen, Mary, nephews Dermot, Brian, Colm, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road today Monday (August 18th) from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Prayers at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow Tuesday (August 19th) at 11.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook. The Mass will be live-streamed on www.donnybrookparish.ie

O'DONOGHUE, Dermot (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) August 13, 2025. Peacefully with his family in the kind care of the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Mary and loving dad to Davina, Garrett and Robbie. Predeceased by his sister Áine (July 2025), brothers Gearoid (Gerry) and Shay, nephew Eoghan, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Annette and Regina’s partner Byron. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, sons, sister Eilís, sisters-in-law Tamara, Paula, Regina, Liz and Christina; brothers-in-law Anthony and Pat. He will also be deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Marie and Denise, son-in-law Toby, adoring grandchildren Laoise, Ruby, Georgia, Charlie, Dermot and Purdy and his many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (August 20) at 11.30am in Sts. Alphonsus and Columba Church, Church Avenue, Ballybrack followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Sympathy messages for Dermot’s family can be left in the ‘Condolence’ section on RIP. No flowers please. Donations, if desired to Médecins Sans Frontières. . May He rest in peace