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BARRY, (Cork and Cape Clear) - March 18, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the Bon Secours Hospital, MAUREEN (née O’Driscoll), beloved wife of John and loving mother of Jean, Rosemarie, Karen and the late baby Mary Margaret, devoted grandmother of the late Jessica. Sadly, missed by her loving husband and family, sons-in-law Colm, Darach and Dave, grandchildren Eoin, Isobel, Beth, Kate, Ollie, Annabel, Lexie, Aoibheann, Alaoise and Caoimhe, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’ Connor Ltd on tomorrow (Sunday) from 3pm to 4pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday (March 21st) in St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Blackrock Road. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cúnamh. House Private Please. “May she rest in peace” www.jerhoconnorfunerals.ie

LONERGAN, (Kilworth and Fermoy, Co. Cork) - March 10, 2022 Sheila (nee O’Brien), Cluain Dara, Fermoy, late of Ballylacken, Kilworth, passed away peacefully in her 95th year in the exceptional care of Mercy University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Tommy. Sadly missed by her daughter Eleanor, son-in-law Liam Kennedy and grandchildren Seán, Garrett and Áine, sister Sr Denise, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Visitation at Ronayne's Funeral Home, Fermoy tomorrow (Sunday) 6pm. - 7.30.pm. Reception into St. Martin's Church Kilworth Monday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Kilcrumper old cemetery.

MURRAY, It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the recent death of Selina Murray (née Sloane). Born July 16th 1930 in Belfast and departed this life on March 11th 2022. Suddenly but peacefully at Mt. Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted, most loved and cherished mother to her children James, Thomas, the late Violet, Kathy and Anne. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Jimmy and Stuart, daughter-in-law Nicola, grandchildren and friends. Selina had an incredible career, starting as a pharmacist in Belfast, working for the government in Northern Ireland in social welfare, daycare centres for the elderly and disabled a role she excelled at and was passionate about helping the vulnerable in society. Moving to the south, seen her take up a role in Trinity College were she spent many happy years working in the manuscripts department and lastly retiring from Maynooth College. Her love of books, knowledge and travel was immense and infectious. Throughout her whole life she supported many causes and charities. She leaves her family a legacy of love and incredible memories. Requiescat In Pace. As per Selina’s wishes, her funeral and burial was private with her family surrounding her. Donations can be made in memory of Selina to a charity of your choice. Personal messages for Selina's family can be left in the condolence's section on www.rip.ie. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Ltd. Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

LEONARD, Francis (Frank), (late of Sutton, Dublin 13), March 16, 2022, following an illness borne with quiet acceptance, beloved husband of Nuala and dear father of Rónán, Deborah and Fergus, cared for at home by his wife, he will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlotte, Ethan, Genevieve and River, daughter-in-law Sandra, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends from here and overseas. Removal to St. Fintan's Church, Sutton today (Saturday) for 10 o'c Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock 01 8462620. May He Rest in Peace.

HANNIFFY, Dr. Liam MB DPM FRCPsych. (Pine View, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway) – March 17, 2022; in his 93rd year, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ann, loving father of John, Ann and Dermot, father-in-law of Sandra and Emily and adoring grandfather of John Óg, Aoife, Elizabeth and Amelia. Dearest brother of Ollie and the late Amelia (Faulkner), Dr. Ignatius (Iggy), Lily (Dillon), Seán, Maureen (Sr. Kieran), Fr. Mannix S.D.B, Fr. Brendan S.M.A., Nancy (Copinger) and Dr. Patricia (Patty). He will be sadly missed by his loving family, nieces, nephews, relatives, former colleagues at St. Fintan’s Hospital, the Midland Health Board and HSE as well as a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at the chapel, St. Fintan’s Hospital, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 XEN0, on Saturday, March 19 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 EH93 on Sunday, March 20th for Requiem Mass at 12.00pm followed by burial afterwards in Creagh Cemetery.

MURPHY, (Née McGuinness) Sheila (Del Val, Bayside, Dublin and formerly of Milebush, Castlebar, Co. Mayo) - Passed away 12th March 2022 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of Bernard and devoted mother of the late Caroline; very sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Conor O’Broin , granddaughters Lauren and Florence, sister Bridget, brother Gerard, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Removal Monday 21st March 2022 to the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside, arriving for 11 am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. “May She Rest In Peace”

HODGETT, – Sybil (née Hughes), March 9, 2022, peacefully in the care of Gasgoigne House Nursing Home, Rathmines. Widow of Jim and daughter of the late Alec and Florence Hughes. Loved and remembered by family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday (March 23) at 12.00noon in The Mageough Home Chapel, Cowper Road, Rathmines, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium.

O'KEEFFE, PV (Tralee and Listowel) - Passed away peacefully on March 14th 2022 in the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee, predeceased by his wife Ann, brothers John and Jim and sisters Mary and Aileen, father of Brian, Caroline, Paul, Sharon and Aisling, brother to Ted and Joan. PV will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, on Friday (March 18th) from 6.30 to 8pm. Requiem Mass at St. John’s Church, Tralee on Saturday morning at 10 am. Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel. Rest in Peace

SMITH, Síne (Rathfarnham, Dublin) - 15th March 2022 unexpectedly after a short illness at St James Hospital, loving daughter of Tommy and Carmel, very special sister of Fiona, Orla, Niamh and Eilís, much loved by her in-laws Trevor, Barbara, Hugh and Ross, adored aunt of Cian, Leah, Aoife, Ciara, Cillian, Daniel and baby James, relatives, friends and Síne’s special friends and carers at Bright Horizons, Cheeverstown. Reposing at home today (Friday) 18th March between 4pm and 8pm. Removal Saturday to the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham for 11am Mass, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.