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DUNNING, Brian Patrick, Clane, Co. Kildare and formerly of Stonybatter, Dublin, February 10th 2022, suddenly at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and May.Beloved husband of Fiona and loving father of Gordon, Jack and Julian. Dearest brother of Patrick, (Portland, Oregon), He will be sadly missed by the Dunning and Gough families, father-in-law Des Marron and all the sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law of the Marron and Dunning families. Brian will be deeply mourned by all his relatives and treasured friends of the music world here and abroad. Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane tomorrow Wednesday from 4-8pm. Removal on Thursday morning from his residence at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Clane for 11am funeral service, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. The funeral service can be viewed on Thursday at 11am by going to www.claneparish.com/webcam/ Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. Please adhere to HSE and Government guidelines at all times. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Ltd. Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

NORRIS, Johnny (Balally, Dublin 16) - Thursday February 10, 2022 at home in Wedgewood, Dublin 16. Sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Nuala, Patrick, Mike, Peter, Kathleen and Andrew, his sisters-in-law Val, Clare, Shelagh, and Michele, brother-in-law Michael, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock tomorrow (Wednesday 16th) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal on Thursday 17th to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium (The Garden Chapel). Those of you who are unable to attend may view Johnny's Mass on the following link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/. May he Rest in Peace

O'DOHERTY, Monsignor Donal (Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry and former Parish Priest, Holy Cross Church, Dundrum). Died peacefully, February 14, 2022, in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Orwell Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his sisters Maeve and Una, his brother Brian, his brother-in-law Gene, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, classmates and fellow-clergy, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, parishioners, friends and colleagues. Requiescat in pace. Remembering also at this time the following deceased; his parents, Séamus and Susan, his brother Canon Micheál, his sister Maura and brothers-in-law Matt and Roy. Monsignor Donal’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 10.30 o’c at Holy Cross Church, Dundrum followed by a private cremation. Ceol na nAingeal go gloisfidh sé agus leaba i measc na Naomh go raigh aige. The Mass can be viewed at the following link; www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ No flowers please.

McLOUGHLIN, Michael (Mossie) (Dublin 8); February 12, 2022, passed away peacefully in St. James’s Hospital after a long struggle with cancer and was cared for lovingly at home during his illness as was his wish. Will be deeply missed by his loving wife/constant companion Catherine. Karl McGrath was of great solace to him during his illness. Catherine would like to thank her own immediate family for all the love and support during this time and appreciated the thoughtfulness of her neighbours during a difficult period. Deepest sympathy to his own family and to the few contemporary stalwarts who are still chugging along. Reposing at home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday (February 17) at 10.00am in Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please, thank you.

SWORDS, Patricia Rosemary (née Dodd) (Sandycove, Co. Dublin). February 13, 2022. (peacefully) in the kind care of the Glengara Park Nursing Home and surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Peter Swords. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Ann, Patricia and Margaret, sons Michael, Desmond, Peter and Paul, her 15 grandchildren and her 5 great-grandchildren, her sister Elizabeth, sons-in-law Daniel and Martin, daughters-in-law Rebecca, Wendy, Catherine and Rose, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her own home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Requiem Mass and immediately afterwards to Ballyduff Cemetery, Camolin, Co. Wexford. No flowers please donations if desired to the Red Cross and ASH Animal Rescue. The Mass may be viewed on the following link churchservices.tv/glasthule

FOLEY, (née Fennessy) Patricia (Donnybrook, Dublin) February 11, 2022 in her 100th year peacefully at home. Predeceased by her eldest daughter Geraldine (Cox) and infant Bernadette. Beloved wife of the late Maurice and much-loved mother of Maurice, Anna Maria and Adrienne. She will be sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Susan, Moss, Rebecca, John, Loughlinn, Patrick, Nicola, Niamh, Oliver, Rossa and Hannah and her 21 great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 10.50 am for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am, followed by burial at New Abbey Cemetery, Kilcullen arriving at approximately 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice.

GRAY, Peter (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – February 13, 2022, peacefully, at home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Susan, devoted dad of Stephen, Nickey and the late Carol, and adored Grandpa Pete of his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and relatives, brothers Dennis and Alan, sailing friends, neighbours and Ulster Bank colleagues. A Funeral Service will take place in St Paul’s Church, Glenageary on Thursday at 10.30am. Donations in lieu of flowers, to the Irish Cancer Society. “Peter, may you sail on forever in our hearts.”

HEENEY, Dan (Cabinteely, Co. Dublin and formerly of Crossflow Air Conditioning) – February 13, 2022, peacefully, husband of the late Caroline, beloved partner of Eileen, much loved brother of Kathleen and Marie, wonderful father of Paul, Stephen and Rachel, loving grandfather of Hannah, Jack, Daniel, Ella and Izzy, fondly remembered by Jenny, Stephen and Paula and by all his extended family and friends. A private family Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am in Colliers Funeral Home, Bray. The service may be viewed online at churchservices.tv/colliersbray. Your absence has gone through me, like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its colour. - W. S. Merwin

MALLON, Kevin (Bramley Heath, Castleknock, Dublin 15) Died peacefully at home on February 12, 2022 surrounded by his family, after a short illness, bravely borne. Very sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Kilian, daughter Megan, son-in-law Lee, daughter-in-law Utsavi, sisters Geraldine Murphy and Patricia Brady (New York), brother Martin, (parents Anthony (Tony) and Rosella Mallon, predeceased), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and wide circle of friends. Reposing at home on today (Tuesday) from 4.00pm until 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to St. Mochta's Church, Luttrellstown Road, Dublin 15, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am and thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium arriving at 12.20pm. Requiem Mass can be viewed at : https://churchmedia.tv/st-mochtas-church-dublin-15 Committal at Dardistown can be viewed at : www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-​webstr​eaming.html No flowers please, thank you. Donations to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown https://www.sfh.ie/donate or the Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate/donate Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

MULCAHY, Ann (née McCoy) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) February 13, 2022 – (peacefully) in her sleep, at home, following a long illness. Beloved wife of Brian and loving mother of Caroline, Darragh, Gareth, David, John, Jennifer and Rachel. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, grandchildren Jack, Caoimhe, Aoibhín, Tara, Kate, Olivia, Daniel and Dara, sister Breeda and extended family and friends. Thank you to all the consultants, doctors and nurses at St. James’ Hospital for their exceptional care. Reposing at her residence today (Tuesday) from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. Funeral Mass at 10.00am tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Church of the Assumption of the BVM, Dalkey, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey/ “May she Rest in Peace”