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O'DOLAN, Brian (LDS RCSI Kent and formerly Llanelli, Dublin and Belfast) - January 7, 2022 in the presence of his family, Mark, Stephen, Brian, Carmel and Grainne who, with their spouses and partner will all sadly miss him, as well as his loving and beloved sister Nuala (Duignan) in Foxrock, brother-in-law Vincent, 11 grandchildren, niece, nephew and cousins in Fermanagh. Predeceased by his beloved wife Annaver and granddaughter George. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1.30pm in English Martyrs R.C. Church Rochester, followed by burial beside Annaver in Strood Cemetery Rochester. Rest in Peace

GRIFFIN, Martin (Blackrock and Churchtown, Co. Dublin) December 27, 2021. Peacefully, at St. Vincent's University Hospital, following excellent long-term care from all the staff at Clonskeagh Hospital. Sadly missed by his sisters Carol (Wilson) and Teri (Kiberd), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to current restrictions and to keep everyone safe a private funeral has taken place. A gathering in memory of Martin will take place later this year.

FINUCANE, Kathleen (née McNamara) (North Circular Road, Limerick). January 19, 2022 peacefully at home in her 104th year. Loving wife of the late Paddy and dearly loved mother of Peggy (Glasheen), Michael, Marianne, Loretto, Jack and cherished sister of Michael. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Requiem Mass will be held tomorrow (Friday) in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road at 12.00 noon followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. House private please. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ourladyoftherosary parishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ In the interests of public health, attendance at the Service will be restricted in line with social distancing protocols and government guidelines. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

BARRY, Francis (Dublin) January 18, 2022 (peacefully) in the compassionate care of Leeson Park Nursing Home. Dearly loved and will be deeply mourned by Geraldine and all who loved him. Rest in Peace. Removal on Saturday afternoon (January 22) Funeral service at 3.15 pm at Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please.

ENNIS, Joseph Thomas (Joe) (Highfield Nursing Home) (doctor retired) passed away peacefully on 18th January 2022 in the wonderful care of all the staff at Highfield Nursing Home. Loved and loving husband of Mary (née Flanagan) and loving father of Rachel, Des and Kiwana and adoring grandfather of Alex. He will be missed by these and by members of his extended family including his son-in-law Michael, Pamela (Des’s partner) and Conor (Kiwana’s partner) and by multiple nieces and nephews, cousins and also by friends and former colleagues. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Sandymount, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. The Mass may be viewed on www.stmarysstaroftheseasandymount.com. Messages of condolence may be placed on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only, please.

CROWLEY, (Innishannon) January 17, 2022 at his residence. Michael, beloved husband and best friend of Joan (née Geran), loving father of Kenneth, Yvonne, Richard and Brian, and adored grandfather of Siún, Áine, Ryan and Aidan, and son of the late Denis and Catherine. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife, family, brothers Denis and Sean, sisters Paula, Merlyn and Ethel, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Louise, son-in-law Conor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncle Tim, relatives, neighbours and friends. Lying in repose at his home today (Thursday) from 4.0pm. Michael's Funeral Cortege will leave his home tomorrow (Friday) at 1.30pm approx. en route to St. Mary's Church, Innishannon for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm which will be livestreamed on www.corklivestream.com/funerals, funeral afterwards to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bandon. Please adhere to Government Guidelines on social distancing if attending Michael's funeral. May Michael Rest in Peace.

COLLINS, (née Cahill) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin, late of Limerick) January 19, 2022 (peacefully) at home with family. Patricia, beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Michael, Damian, Eimear and Thérèse. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adoring grandchildren, sisters Maureen and Concepta, brothers Michael and Martin, her caring nieces and nephews, her in-laws the McGuinness and McEleney families, extended family, friends and neighbours. Remembering also her recently deceased brother John. In accordance with current Government guidelines Patricia’s funeral will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10.00am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. “Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.” Walter Landor

WALSH, Louise P. (née Fergus) (Sallins, Co. Kildare) January 18, 2022 (peacefully) at Orwell Private Nursing Home, Rathgar, in the presence of her son Joe. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Walsh (R.I.P. 2018) and loving mother to Ann-Marie, Yvonne, James and Joseph. Sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law Maria and Diana and grandchildren Alexandra, Theadora, Madlenka, Dorothy, Johnny and Edie and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral will take place privately as per her family’s wishes.

FLYNN, Kevin (Templeogue, Dublin) January 16, 2022 (peacefully), at home after a long illness, with his family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth and much-loved dad of Lisa, Jeremy, Philip and Robbie. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Lillian and Sandra, son-in-law Philip, grandchildren Hannah, Ben, David, Riley, Harvey and Maggie, his brothers Brian, James and Niall, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to Terenure College Chapel arriving at 10.50 am for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am, followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private Funeral will take place for family and very close friends. Mourners are requested to observe current public health guidelines. Family flowers only please.