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Haughton, (née Townend), Barbara,(Willow Grove, Delgany and formerly of Monkstown, Dublin). July 24, 2025. Peacefully under the attentive care of Kilcoole Nursing Home. Special thanks to Claire, Kasia, Angela, and the exceptional nursing team. Sadly missed by Romi, Shane, her grandchildren Lauren, Ethan and Annabel, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her true north Ian (2019), sister Kay McIntee/Baker (O’Malley), and brother Terry O’Malley. At her request her body has been donated to medical science. A memorial will be held at a future date. “Reunited with those she loved”

HARVEY, Neil (Cabinteely, Dublin 18) passed peacefully surrounded by family on 24th July 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff at the Beacon Hospital. Neil will be deeply missed by his loving wife Orla, son Hugh, daughter Gemma, his mother Valerie, brothers David, Brian and Gerry, sisters-in-law Siobhan and Maridel, Gemma’s partner Alan, brothers-in-law Mark, John and Ross, his nine wonderful nephews, as well as his many dear friends, near and far, and others whose lives he touched. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, 29th July) at 11.00am in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by Cremation at Newlands Cross. Family flowers only please.

O'TUAMA, (née Whelan) Winifred, late of The Four Ferns, The Mageough and Merton Road Rathmines, Dublin, 25th July 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her family, at The Four Ferns Nursing Home Foxrock. Dearly loved mother of Cliona, Barry, Fergus, Brian and Barbara. Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Fearghus, and her siblings John, Cora, Gay and Ann. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren Brian, Andrew, David, Kevin, Gray and Rachel, her daughter-in-law Maeve, sons-in-law Kevin and Dave, her brother Hugh (Liverpool), extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Tuesday morning (29th July) to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue arriving at 10.50 am for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross. Family flowers only please.

DONNELLY, Captain E. Kevin Master Mariner, MIIMM, FNI, FCILT, Retired Harbour Master: Limerick/Shannon Estuary. Limerick City and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow. At the great age of 95, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the patient and gentle care of the staff of Ennis hospital on Wednesday 23rd July. Devoted husband of the late Mary (neé McDonnell). Lovingly remembered by his children; Eamon, Brian, Níall, Barry, Ailbhe, Orla, and Shane. Their spouses Christina, Protima, Laurence, Laura, and Frederikke. Grandchildren Aisling, Sorcha, Barry, Kealan, Fionn, Lulu, Frida, and Patrick, and great-grandchildren Mary and Paddy. Fondly remembered by his nephews, sister-in-law Rhoda and brother-in-law Johnny, extended family, friends, neighbours, and carers. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’ Connell Avenue (today) Monday 28th July for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery. Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here: https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/ No flowers please, donations in lieu to the RNLI, https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate House private.

FALLON, Sr. Mary, (Religious Sisters of Charity, Ard Mhuire, Dublin) July 24th, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra. Predeceased by her parents Gertrude and James, her brothers Tony, Dick and Gerard, her sister-in-law Pat and her nephew David. Deeply regretted by her sister Catherine, her community in Ard Mhuire, the Sisters of the Congregation, the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home, sisters-in-law Joyce and Sheila, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place (Today), Monday 28th July at 1.00pm 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 Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr Kimmage Road-014925959.

LAYDEN, Anita, Rose Lodge, Church Road, Athy, Co. Kildare (formerly Galway and Arigna) has passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice and surrounded by her adoring family. She is survived by her heartbroken wife Elizabeth Kirwan, sisters Mia and Sheila, brother Michael, brothers-in-law Aidan Gleeson & Stephen McLoughlin, niece Eva and nephews Ewan, Finn and Cormac. Predeceased by her parents Miceál and Mary Layden of Arigna, Co. Roscommon. Anita will repose at her home at Rose Lodge, Church Road, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14DX09 tomorrow Sunday the 27th of July, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 28th of July in St. Michael’s Parish Church , Athy at 2pm, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Anita requested that people wear celebratory clothing. Cremation on Tuesday the 29th of July at 12:30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family Flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh or Eist-Cancer Support Centre Carlow.

McPOLAND - The death has occurred of John (formerly of Naas and Belfast), on July 19, 2025. John, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, with his family present, while in the care of the staff at Watford General Hospital. John remains forever in the hearts of his loving wife Jules, son James, brothers and sisters Brenda, Tony, Paddy and Maureen and his late Mum and Dad, Kathleen and Barney. Our John will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Ben, Amy, Izzy, Georgia, Adam and Tilly, his in-laws Aldagh, Phoebe, Aidan and Tim and extended family and friends. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the care, compassion and dignity shown to John by the staff at Watford General Hospital and also for the care received from the team at the Royal Free Hospital since his transplant in 2019, which added years to his life. Johns Funeral will take place in Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, Bedmond Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LL at 3pm on Monday September 1, 2025. A Celebration of Life will also be held in Dublin on Friday October 17, 2025. Donations, if desired, to Royal Free Hospital, a charity very close to John.

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LYNSKEY, (Booterstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilmaine, Co. Mayo), (suddenly), at home, Mary, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Bridie. Pre-deceased by her sister-in-law Teresa; Sadly missed by her loving brothers and sister Vincent, Eileen, John (Jack) and Terry, brother-in-law Tony, sister-in-law Deirdre, niece Áine, nephew Tomás, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal on Monday to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue arriving for 11 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards (assisted by Flanagan Funeral Directors Kilmaine Ph: 087 2648110) to Kimaine Cemetery, Co. Mayo arriving at approximately 3:30 o’c. Family flowers only please. Enquires to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors, Walkinstown Road Ph: 01 455 5121. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown “May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace”

GALLOGHLY, Noeleen (née Kennedy) (Stepaside, Co. Dublin) – July 20, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. Beloved wife and best friend of James, married almost 58 years, together over 60 years Devoted and much loved mother of Lorraine and Sandra, mother-in-law of Angus and Adam, loving Granny of James and sister of Des and the late Thomas, Ernie, John, Vivian and Mervyn. She will be sadly missed by her family, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Sunday (July 27) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. A Celebration of Noeleen’s Life will take place on Monday (July 28) at 2.00pm in the funeral home, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. As per her wishes, donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.

QUINN, (née O'Mahony) Evelyn - (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballyea, Ennis, Co. Clare) July 22, 2025. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Sean and mother of the late Donnacha. Evelyn will be very sadly missed by her children Deirdre, Diarmuid, Orla and Ronan, daughter-in-law Cindy, sons-in-law Seamus and Peter, grandchildren Nicola, Claire, Aisling, Shawn, Serene, Leila, Aoife, Fionn and Oisín, great-grandchildren Harry, Jack, Billie May, Steed and Quinn, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Evelyn will repose tomorrow evening (Friday July 25) at her residence from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (July 26) at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock followed thereafter by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam