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GAFFNEY, (née O’Neill), Fionnuala (Stillorgan Co. Dublin) 11th July 2025 (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff at the Carysfort Nursing Home. Much loved mother of Declan and Colin. Very sadly missed by her loving family, Jennifer, granddaughter Rachel, Caroline, nieces Kate, Marney, Caroline, Elizabeth, Yvonne and Miriam, nephew Michael, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by George, her brother Tony and sister Una. Fionnuala’s Funeral has taken place. May she rest in peace

PALMER, Gerard, Dundrum, Dublin (retired consulting engineer) -16 July 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by Mary, his loving wife of 60 years. His four daughters, Siobhan, Geraldine, Vicky and Angela, his five adoring grandchildren, Maryam, Khalid, Sufiyyah, Theodore and Donovan, brother-in-law, Alan, his nephew Steve and niece Janet. Predeceased by his mother Agnes, his sister Angela and his nephew Paul. Gerard will repose in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14 X348) on Monday 21 July 2025 from 5pm – 7pm. His Funeral Mass will take place at Holy Cross Parish, Dundrum on Tuesday 22 July at 10:30am, followed by burial in Glencullen Cemetery. All inquiries to Massey Bros, Goatstown 01 268 8828. Rest in peace Gerry.

WICKHAM, Deirdre (Daid) Dundrum, Dublin 14 and formerly of Boherbue, Co. Cork, 17th July 2025 (peacefully) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband John. She will be deeply missed and remembered with much love by her children Donal, Eileen, Seán, Grainne, Eoin and Maura Clare, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her thirteen adored grandchildren, extended family in Cork and a wide circle of friends. Removal on Saturday morning (19th July) to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. House strictly private. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

TRACEY, 16th July, 2025, peacefully at his home, 43 Learmount Road, Claudy, JOHN JOSEPH A, (Joe, Architect, formerly of Hampstead Park), beloved husband of the late Marney, loving father of Paul, John, Mark, Peter, Mary and Philip, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished brother of Maureen Warnock. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Joe will be reposing at his home on Thursday 17th July from 12:00 noon. Family time please from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral leaving his home on Saturday 19th July at 9:00 a.m. to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Claudy. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for him.

GUNNE, Dorothy (Deansgrange, Co. Dublin and late of Dundalk, Co. Louth) July 15th, 2025; peacefully, in the care of Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her son Ruairi. She will be sadly missed by her husband Brion, daughter Nicola, son-in-law Conor, granddaughter Fearthainn, sisters Anne and Michelle, brothers David and Stephen, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Also remembering her ex-partner Paul White, parents Laurence and May, brothers Ian and Conor, sisters Christina and Jacinta.The family wish to acknowledge the invaluable support of all carers. May she gently rest in peace. Funeral Friday July 18th in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at https://rathgarparish.ie/webcam/, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Pieta House. The family would like to thank you for your kindness and consideration at this difficult time.

O'DONOGHUE, Sr. Mary, (Religious Sisters of Charity, Temple Street and Boherlody, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary) July 12, 2025, in the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home, High Park Estate, Drumcondra. Predeceased by her parents, Catherine and Michael, her brothers Fr. Michael, Richard and Matthew, her sisters Sr. Conception, Sr. Teresa and Margaret. Deeply regretted by her sister Sr. Kathleen, her Community in Temple Street, the Sisters of the Congregation, the staff at Beechlawn Nursing Home, her nieces Cathleen, Mary and Eileen, nephews Michael, Pat, Dan and William, grandnieces, grandnephews, great- grandnieces, great -grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, today (Wednesday, July 16) between 2.00p.m. and 4.00p.m, with prayers at 3.30p.m. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) at 11.00a.m. 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 Kirwans Funeral Directors, phone 018334444. Rest in Peace

BUTLER, Diana Anne, Lady, died on 20 June 2025. Funeral at 3pm (today) Wed 16 July at All Saints Church, Aghade, Co. Carlow. All are welcome. Celebrations of Diana’s life will also be held in London and Malta later in the year.

HARNEY, Martin – Booterstown, Dublin and formerly of Templemore, Wicklow & Carrickmacross, July 13, 2025. Peacefully after a long illness, in the wonderful care of Newtown Park Nursing Home and the Blackrock Hospice. Loving husband of Mary, devoted father of Melissa, Olyvia and Simone, grandfather of Isabelle, Eoghan, Adam and William, sons-in-law John Power and John Nolan & Melissa's' partner Alessandro, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown today (Tuesday) July 15, 2025 from 5pm – 7pm. Martin’s funeral mass will be held in The Church of the Assumption, Booterstown tomorrow (Wednesday) 16th at 11am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome (The Victorian Chapel) at 1pm. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Goatstown 01 268 8828. May Martin Rest in Peace

WALSH, (née Kearney), Ursula Therese (late of Dún Laoghaire; Tully, Jamestown, Co. Leitrim; Maynooth) – July 13, 2025. Passed away peacefully in her 87th year in the care of the staff of Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip. Widow of Richard (Dickon) and mother to Lisa, Pierce, Inez, Anna, Cormac and Virginia. Mother-in-law to Gerry, Siobhan, the late Carl, Kieron and Gunnhildur, grandmother to Luc, Killian, Shae, Lily and Milo. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock today Tuesday 15th of July from 2pm-3.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow Wednesday 16th of July at 10am, in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Blackrock, Dublin followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral home Blackrock (01) 2804454 Rest in Peace

McLAUGHLIN C.S.Sp., Rev. Brian (Kimmage Manor and late of Rathgar) Missionary in Ireland, Brazil and the Philippines. 14th July 2025. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar. Son of the late Moira (née O’Sullivan) and Niall McLaughlin. Predeceased by his sister Mary Pat (O’Sullivan) and his nephew Marc. Deeply regretted by his brothers Paul and Peter, sisters-in-law Pam and Marie Louise, brother-in-law Stephen (O’Sullivan), nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, friends and Spiritan confrères. Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44) at 11am on Thursday (17th July) and may be viewed through the parish webcamera, Burial in Dardistown cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Kimmage.