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BYRNE, James (Jim) (Beaumont, Dublin, and formerly of Crehelp, Wicklow) on January 10, 2022 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father of the late Fiona, brother of the late Nuala and Joe and father-in-law of the late Michelle. Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, children Niall, Ciaran, Daragh and Rory, grandchildren Fiona, Caoimhe, Cormac, JJ, Bea, Hughie, Sophie and Robert, daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary, his brothers Fred and Kevin and sister Pauline. Deeply missed by his relatives, friends and former colleagues at Aer Lingus. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 o’clock in the Church of the Nativity, Beaumont, followed by burial at Dardistown Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be forwarded to Kirwans Funeral Directors, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, or to info@kirwans.ie. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Please adhere to HSE guidelines, no handshaking and observe social distancing at all times. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

WEIR, John (Dublin) – January 10, 2022, peacefully. Beloved husband of Noelle, father of Heather and Valerie. “PJ” will be sadly missed by his grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 4.00pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W which may also be viewed on www.mountjerome.ie

CLEMENTS, Joanne, (née Fenwick), (Kilmeague, Co. Kildare), December 26, 2021, In the tender care of the staff of Naas Hospital. Formerly of Lough Rynn, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Beloved mother of the late Fiona. Sadly missed by her loving sons Charlie, Nat and Hal, daughter Selina, daughters-in-law Sally, Alicia and Gráinne, grandchildren Sam, David, Holly, Jenny, Becky, Leo, Henry, Charlotte, Michael, Martin and Shannan, great-grandchildren Freya, Mila and Sophia, grandson-in-law Stephen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A private family funeral has taken place for Joanne. May Joanne Rest In Peace

HASSETT, Dermot (Jerome) (Monkstown, Co Dublin) January 9, 2022 in his 94th year. Unexpectedly but peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Newtownpark House Nursing Home. Dearly beloved husband of Thérèse, loving and caring father to Joanne and Leo. Dermot will be greatly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Iseult, Sadbh, Katie, Rose, Luka and Daniel, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Ronan, his sisters-in-law Dorothy, Usha, Aileen and their families, his brother-in-law John and his family, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, members of Blackrock College Rugby Football Club, Monkstown Hockey Club, Killiney Golf Club and also his former colleagues in B+I Line. Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass on January 14 (Friday) at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can viewed using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/monkstown. A personal message for Dermot’s family may be placed in the ‘Condolences’ on www.irishtimes.com. The family have requested we all remember to remain respectful of current restrictions and remain safe at this time. The house shall be private.

COSGRAVE, Michael Joseph (Coopers Wood, Malahide and formerly of College Street, Baldoyle) - Former Fingal County Councillor and T.D for Dublin North East. Peacefully on January 9, 2022, after a sudden illness, in the care of Blackrock Clinic and surrounded by his loving family. Very sadly missed by his children Niall, Fiona, Cormac, Niamh, their mother Mary, and their loving partners Suzanne, Stephen and Ann-Marie. Remembered with love by his grandchildren, his brothers Brian and Tom, his sister Ann and by his extended family, many friends and former colleagues. Family flowers only, please, donations can be made in lieu, if desired, to St Francis Hospice. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock today (Wednesday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal to Ss Peter and Paul Church, Baldoyle tomorrow (Thursday) morning for 10.00am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

MURPHY, Emer (Leopardstown and late of Manhattan) - 8th January 2022, peacefully, in St Vincent’s University Hospital and previously in the cherishing care of the staff at Leopardstown Park Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Prof. James and Beryl Murphy. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sister Roisin, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, goddaughters, cousins, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sister Peggy. Removal this (Wednesday) morning (12th January) to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Society of St Vincent de Paul. For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at this link https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-​​kilmacud All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

McKEEVER, Peter (Foxrock, Dublin 18, formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and Greystones, Co. Wicklow). Former President of Carrickmines Tennis Club, Chairman of Belvedere Youth Club, lifelong member and player with Old Belvedere Rugby Club, and sea-swimmer with Greystones Swimming Club. January 9,, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the loving care of all the staff of Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore. Remembered with love by his family, wife Claire (née Simington), son Mark and daughter Judy, brothers Niall and Malachy, daughter-in-law Siobhan, grandchildren Alex and Hannah, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 11.00am in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Peter will be laid to rest afterwards in Priest Newtown Cemetery, Kilquade. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Peter to Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore, www.wicklowhospice.ie. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740. May he Rest in Peace.

DUFFY,, Elizabeth (Donnybrook, Dublin 4) – January 8, 2022, peacefully in the good care of Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Beloved sister of Eamonn, Kathleen (Algar), Don and Mary (McDermott) and the late Paddy. Sadly missed by her family, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, friends and her family in Opus Dei. May she Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Merrion Road this (Wednesday) morning at 10.00am. Followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Elizabeth’s mass may be viewed live at the following link; https://www.merrionroadchurch.ie/live-webcam/. Family flowers only please.

O'BRIEN, Michael, (late of Ballinteer, Dublin, and formerly Blackcastle, Navan, Co. Meath, and former Garda Siochana, Donnybrook), passed away peacefully, aged 83, on January 9, 2022, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Tara Care Centre, Bray. Beloved husband of Breda and loving father of Mark; Michael will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Luke and Kate, brothers Jim and John (Paddy), his sister Eileen, sisters-in-law Marion, Belinda and Marie, brothers-in-law Liam and Jackser, nieces, nephews, and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Michael's Funeral Mass will take place this morning (Wednesday) in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for 10.30am, followed by burial in Donaghmore Cemetery, Navan. For condolences and webcam information please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000. May he Rest in Peace