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SHEEHAN, (nee Barrett) Maureen (Clontarf, Dublin and Kilrush, Co. Clare) - 17th December 2021, (peacefully), at Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock, beloved wife of the late Con and mother of the late Conor; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sons Diarmuid and Joe, daughter Mary, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Jassy and Esther, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning in St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount at 10.30 o’clock. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium arriving at 12.30 o’clock. In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions church capacity is restricted and attendees are requested to observe social distancing and wearing of facemasks. Those who wish to leave a personal message for the family may do so on the condolences section on RIP.ie, by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Dollymount Church webcam. May she Rest in Peace

SHARP, Michael (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - 16th December 2021 (peacefully and surrounded by his family) after a short illness borne with immense bravery and his usual stoicism, in the truly exceptional care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary, son Ciaran, daughter Cliodhna, cherished grandson Conor, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law John, John’s children Jessica and David, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Michael will be fondly remembered by those in his amateur dramatic groups, former work and trade union colleagues and everyone throughout Leinster cricket, especially in Pembroke C.C. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Tuesday (21st December) between 5pm and 7pm. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Wednesday (22nd December) at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross followed by cremation. The service can be viewed on the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Peter McVerry Trust or Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay, But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again

ROONEY, Jack (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Shankill) - December 18, 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved brother of Chris, Celestine, Tony, Trishia, Vera, Kieran, Brian, Paul, Gerry, Tina and the late Joseph, Billy, Carmel, Cecily and Dermot. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, their children, the wider family and his many friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 22nd December at 11am in St. Anne's Church, Shankill followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/shankill . Please respect mask wearing and social distancing protocols at all times. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com . May he rest in peace.

McGUINNESS, Peter (Woodlawn Grove, Churchtown, Dublin 14 and formerly Ericsson Dublin and Athlone ) - December 17, 2021 (suddenly) at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and previously in the devoted care of the Management and staff of Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by his brother Frank; Peter will be sadly missed by his relatives and good friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 o'c tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Cathedral of Christ the King Mullingar, followed by burial in Dean's Grange Cemetery, Dublin. The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on www.mullingarparish.ie. "Rest in Peace"

CLARKE, Philomena (Phil) (Formerly of Kilmainham, Dublin and Newton Park Wicklow). (Retired teacher, Muckross Park College and Dominican Convent, Wicklow) - Friday, December 17, 2021, peacefully in the care of Kinvara Nursing Home, Bray in her 96th year. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Fintan, sister-in-law Patricia, brother- in- law Jim Murtagh, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town, today (Monday), for 1pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. May she rest in peace

O'BEIRNE, James (Jim) (Mount Merrion, Dublin) - December 17, 2021, peacefully at The Belmont Nursing Home, Stillorgan; beloved husband of the late Evelyn. He will be sadly missed by his son Sean, daughter Fiona, daughter-in-law Jayne, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Patrick, Molly, Donal and Sam, his sisters Imelda (Crowe) and Sheila (Murphy), extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday ( 22nd December) at 10.00 am in Church of St Therese, Mount Merrion followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who would like to follow the Mass online please see the following link: https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/