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McAULIFFE, (née Nyhan) Phil (Late of Goatstown, Dublin 14) 2nd August 2025. Passed peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her family and the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife and best friend of Tom (married for 64 years), devoted mother to Brian, Emer, Fionnuala, Aoife and Deirdre, and cherished sister of Mary and the late Teddy and Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, children, daughter-in-law Eileen, sons-in-law Keith, André and Billy, sister-in-law Kathleen, grandchildren Thomas, Alex, Sinead, Henry, Theo, Naoise, Louis, Aaron, Conor, Lorcan, Jules and Emilie, extended family, relatives, neighbours and dear friends. Reposing at her home on Wednesday evening, August 6th, from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, August 7th, at 10:30am at the Holy Cross Church, Dundrum Village, followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at -https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ . “May she rest in peace”

SOROHAN, John (Patrick) late of Greygates, Mount Merrion and formerly Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim, on August 3, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family under the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. John, beloved husband of Jennie and loving father to Jean, Fiona, William and Lorraine. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sister Anna, brothers Joe, Mel and Frank, sons-in-law Oliver, Stephen and Antony, daughter-in-law Karen and cherished grandchildren Sarah, Christopher, Rachel, Kristina, Mia, Alex, Simon and David, extended family, and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock today, Wednesday 6th August from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend John’s Requiem Mass and celebration of his life at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion on Thursday August 7 at 10 a.m. Private, family cremation thereafter at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. House private please. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Directors, Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. May He Rest in Peace.

FULLER, Simon (late of Berlin and Glasnevin, Dublin, and former pupil of NDNSP and Mount Temple), 13th July 2025. Passed unexpectedly but peacefully in Berlin. Beloved partner of Marta Torres. Deeply mourned by his partner and her children Teo and Franca, parents Anne (Hanley) and Tom (Fuller), brothers Robin and Adam, nieces Helen and Úna, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. A memorial service in Dublin will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 am at Glasnevin Cemetery Chapel. Donations if desired in memory of Simon to UNRWA at https://donate.unrwa.org/int/en/general. Please note that the memorial service can be viewed online at – https://www.mcn.live/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery Forever in our hearts

O'DONOVAN, (nee Morrissey), Tralee and formerly Cashel, Co. Tipperary Olive, beloved wife of Patrick (Pádraig) and cherished mother of Eoin, following an illness borne with admirable fortitude and forbearance, passed away peacefully on 2 August 2025 in the presence of her family, in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. Olive is deeply mourned by her family, her sisters Mai and Angela, her brother John, her grandchildren Odhran, Fionán, Dara and Caoimhe, her daughters-in-law Kim and Aoife, sisters-in-law Marion and Liz, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her beloved son Donal, parents Johanna and Daniel, brothers Donal and Ned, and her sister Theresa. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag Olive uasal. Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home Tralee on Monday 4th August from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee V92 DX62. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Kerry Hospice Foundation, University Hospital Kerry. Olive’s family wish to record their profound gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit for the outstanding care given to her and the compassion shown to them. The family also acknowledges the support and assistance of HSE personnel for invaluable services rendered. Silent, beyond silence listened for. (Seamus Heaney)

KNAPP, Felicity Ann (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) – August 1, 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Liz, Pat and the staff of Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home, Greystones. Dearly loved sister of Ingrid, Carol (Cowper) and Michele. A Funeral Service in celebration of Felicity’s life will take place on Wednesday (August 6) at 2.00pm in Christ Church, Delgany followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

RONAYNE,, John (Rathfarnham and formerly Kiltimagh, Co Mayo) - August 1, 2025. Peacefully at the Marlay Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Nora and loving dad of Mark, Ian and Frank. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Anne, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham today (Monday) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial in Mt Venus Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Funeral, you may view the Mass on this link: https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please.

McGRANE, Carmel, (Late of Crumlin) and formerly of Dublin City Council and Dub Co, 29th July 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at St Vincents Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Sarah and her nephew Conor. Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving brothers Kevin and Padraig, sisters-in-law Helen and Maureen, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Carmel’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place, tomorrow, Tuesday (5th August) at 11am in Our Lady of Dolours Church, Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8, D08XP94, followed by burial to Glasnevin Cemetery. To view Carmel’s Funeral Mass please see the link here https://www.churchservices.tv/dolphinsbarn Carmel’s family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Little Sisters of the Poor Roebuck, for their exceptional care and kindness. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, Crumlin Road on 014541666

GILL, Thomas Oliver (Tom) – Drumcondra, Dublin, on July 31st 2025, at the Mater Hospital, aged 87 years, following a short illness and surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of Gina, much loved dad to Barry, Ann Marie, Paul, and Mark. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy (Doris) and Thomas F., his brother John and sister Pearl. He will be forever missed by his heartbroken family — his cherished wife Gina, adored children, daughter-in-law Pilu, son-in-law Graham, his much-loved grandchildren Sofía, Charlie, Carla, and his sisters Audrey and Caroline. He will also be fondly remembered by his extended family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday afternoon (4th August) with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning (5th August) at 10am in the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery. May Tom’s Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

MANAHAN, (née Barrett), Patricia (Goatstown, Dublin 14) 29th July 2025 (peacefully) in her 93rd year in the exceptional care of the staff in the Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael and her brother Jim. She will be deeply missed and remembered with much love and affection by her daughters Michèle and Barbara, sons Tony and Greg, her cherished grandchildren Conor, Jasmin, Amanda and Nicholas, great grandchildren Bentley and Jensen, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Removal on Thursday morning (7th August) to the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by committal prayers at 12.15pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis