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HENNESSY, Humphrey CEng CIEI (Terenure, Dublin and Ballyheada, Co. Cork) - 9th July 2022 in his 96th year. Peacefully, after a short illness in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mercer Ward of St. James’s Hospital surrounded by his family and formerly under the loving care of the staff at Orwell Private Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Bríd and his brother Dom Pól ÓhAonghusa (Mount Melleray). He will be greatly missed by his daughters Caitríona, Máirín, Réidín, Gobnait, Bébhinn, his son Seán, his sons-in-law Jean Michel, Vinnie and Keith, his grandchildren Éléonore, Lorraine, (and their husbands Florian and Adam), Ruairí, Dominic, Emmet, Aidan, Fiona and Conor, his nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 o’c which may be viewed on the parish web cam https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

McCARTHY, Sr. Carmel (formerly Fenagh, Co. Carlow, and Sisters of Mercy, 8 Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) - July 10, 2022. Pre-deceased by her parents Peadar and Kathleen, her sisters Ann O’Reilly, Clare Brennan and her brother-in-law Edmond O’Reilly. Deeply regretted by her Mercy Sisters, her sister Mary, (Lavin), brother Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen McCarthy, brothers-in-law John (Lavin), Martin (Brennan), niece Tríona, nephews Cormac, Patrick, Peter, Billy, Padraic, Peadar, Conor, Edmond and Ciaran, grandnieces, grandnephews, her extended family and a large circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home in Glasthule from 1-3pm today (Monday) July 11, 2022. Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow (Tuesday) July 12, in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, at 11.30am which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in her family cemetery, St. Patrick’s Church, Newtown, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow R21P206

à hAONGHUSA, Amhlaoibh CEng FIEI (Tír an Iúir agus Baile Shíoda, Co. Chorcaí) - Ar an 9 Iúil 2022 in aois a 96 bliain, go suaimhneach, tar éis tinneas ghearr faoi chúram iontach fhoireann Bharda Mercer in Ospidéal St. James, lena chlann ina chuideachta, agus roimhe sin faoi chúram grámhar fhoireann Theach Príobháideach Altranais Orwell. Imithe roimhe, a bhean ceile Bríd agus a dheartháir Dom Pól Ó hAonghusa (Cnoc Mellerí) Meala mór dá chuid iníonacha Caitríona, Máirín, Réidín, Gobnait, Bébhinn, a mhac Seán, a chuid cliamhaineacha Jean-Michel, Vinnie agus Keith, a gharchlann Éléonore, Lorraine (agus a bhfir chéile Florian agus Adam), Ruairí, Dominic, Emmet, Aidan, Fiona agus Conor, a chuid neachtanna, nianna, gaolta agus cairde. Suaimhneas dó. Ina luí i dTeach Sochraide Flanagan, Bóthar Íochtarach Chamaí, Dé Máirt ó 4 p.m. go dtí 6 p.m. Aistriú Dé Céadaoin chuig Seipéal Theachtaireacht an Aingil, Ráth Fearnáin, le haghaidh Aifreann na sochraide ag 10 a.m. Beidh an t-aifreann le féiceal ar cheamara gréasáin an pharóiste ar https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/. Adhlacfar é i Reilig Chnoc Venus ina dhiadh sin. Bláthanna ón gclann amháin, le bhur dtoil; síntiúis más mian libh chuig an Irish Cancer Society

CASSIDY, Dr. Ciarán (Ballyedmonduff, Stepaside, Dublin 18 and formerly of Midfield, Swinford, Co. Mayo) - 9th July, 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff at Belmont House Nursing Home. Darling husband of Gene (née O’Sullivan) and adoring father of Ciara, Rose, John (Fran), Eugene, Everina, Ciarán and Lisa. Much loved father-in-law to Scott, Stephen, Emer, Evelyn, Jonathan, Clair and John. Treasured and beloved grandfather to his 19 grandchildren - Matthew, Aidan, Aoibh, Lexi, Grace, Aisling, Clíona, Michael, Laura, Isabelle, Ella, Eoghan, Dara, Harry, Darcey, Louis, Lizzie, Jennifer and Julia Rose. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters - Phil, Fr. Peadar, John, Alice, Pat, Sr. Justin (Sadie), Marietta, Canon Michael, Monsignor Martin and Mary (Gaughan). So sadly missed by his extended family, including many nieces and nephews and also by his wide circle of friends. Reposing at his family home in Stepaside today, (Monday 11th July) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow, (Tuesday 12th July) at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybroook, followed by burial at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Glencullen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

ENNIS, (née Flanagan) Mary (Sandymount, Dublin) - 8 July, 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff at Highfield Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph (Joe) Ennis and brother Barry. Loving mother to Rachel, Des and Kiwana and a much adored grandmother to Alex. Mary will be very sadly missed by her immediate and extended family including her son-in-law Michael, Pamela (Des’s partner), Conor (Kiwana’s Partner), brother Donal, sister-in-law Eileen and by all her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (July 13) at 11am in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Sandymount, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. The Mass may be viewed on the following link, https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​san​dymount/. Family flowers only, please

COYNE, (nee McManus) Philomena (Phil) (Ardlea Road, Ennis, Co. Clare) - July 8 2022 (peacefully) at home. Beloved wife of the late John Joe. Phil will be sadly missed by her children Leo, Geraldine and David, son-in-law George, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Conor and his partner Ania, Lucy, Giuseppe and Rúairi, great-grandchildren Conor and Oisin, sisters Ina and Joan, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral today (Monday) for Funeral Mass at 10 o’c, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 12 o’c. May she Rest in Peace

TOOMEY, Liam (Terenure, Dublin and late of Dublin County Council) - 7th July 2022. Peacefully, under the wonderful care of the staff in Glenaisling Nursing Home, Celbridge. Predeceased by his parents Siobhan and Denis. Liam will be greatly missed by his sister Siobhan and brother Denis, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Marie, his nieces and nephews Jamie, Lola, Tim and Lucie, relatives, friends and former colleagues. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Tuesday afternoon (July 12th) from 3 pm to 5 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St Pius X , Templeogue for Funeral Mass at 10 oc which may be viewed through the parish web camera https://www.stpiusx.ie/st-pius-x-tv followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.

KAVANAGH, (née Knight) Kay (Sandycove, Co. Dublin) - Passed away peacefully July 8, 2022 at home with her family. Kay beloved wife of the late Ronnie, loving mother of Sunny, Rees, Geri and Don. Sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her extended family and many friends. Reposing today (Monday), in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Kay’s Funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.30 am in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Enniskerry and will be streamed on https://livestream.absentfriends.ie/KayKavanagh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

BRANIGAN, (Nee Clancy) (Merville Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) - 8th July 2022, peacefully in her 85th year surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Patricia will be sadly missed by her husband Ciaran, daughter Maeve and her husband Ronan, sons David and his wife Yvonne, Kevin and his partner Bronagh and her daughter Katie, grandchildren Tara and Fionn, brothers Peter and Charles, niece Margaret, relatives and friends. Optima Mater. Removal today (Monday 11th ) to arrive at the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud for Mass of the Resurrection at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford, arriving at 1.30pm approximately. Requiescat in pace

BURKART, Mary IBVM (Loreto Sisters, Gorey, Co. Wexford) - Peacefully, in Roundstone surrounded by family and community, after an illness borne with great fortitude. Predeceased by her brother Michael in 1963. Deeply regretted by her parents James and Helen Bridget (Bethedesa USA), her siblings Cathy, Norman, Eddie, Stephen, Greg, Teresa and Michèle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, Loreto community and friends.Funeral Mass in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 3pm today (Monday July 11), followed by burial in Abbey House Cemetery. Mass will be livestreamed on the parish webcam –https://rathfarnhamparish.ie. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society. Those attending the funeral liturgy are requested to wear a mask. May Mary’s gifted and generous soul rest in peace.