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Houlihan, Deirdre, Abbeyville, Ennis, Co. Clare. Deirdre passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Limerick on 6 July 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Ignatius and Oona, dear sister of the late Mary Murphy (Ballinrobe) and Ooneen Fitzgerald (Ballinrobe). Deeply regretted by her brothers Michael, Desmond and Peter, sisters-in-law Helen and Liz, brother-in-law Frank, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Arriving at Ennis Cathedral tomorrow (Thursday) for Funeral Mass at 11 o’ clock. Burial afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery.

O'HALLORAN, Ray, Foxrock, Dublin (formerly of Rathmines) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 6th July 2025, surrounded by his family. Son of the late Kevin and Anne. Beloved brother of Carmel, Joan and Tricia, and to Paul, his brother-in-law. Ray will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Jane, Simon, David, Ross, Cailin, Frieda, Derek and Brian, his beloved cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews, including Joe, Jack, Kate and Lily. He will also be deeply missed by his wide circle of loving friends, whose companionship brought him great joy throughout his life. A gentle and kind spirit, Ray’s quiet warmth and thoughtful presence will be remembered always. Requiem Mass will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock on Thursday 10th July, arriving at 9:40 am for reception of remains and words of appreciation from the family before Mass at 10 am. Ray will be laid to rest at Shanganagh Cemetery thereafter. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock at (01) 280 4454. May he Rest in Peace

BURKE, Dunmore East, Co.Waterford Jim, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, in the wonderful care of Waterford University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Gerry and Tony. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Síle and Orlaith, sons-in-law Aled and Charles, grandsons Rupert and Oscar, brothers John and Michael, sisters-in-law, extended family, and a wide circle of friends and kind neighbours. May Jim Rest In Peace. Reposing in Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, X91 FW4A, on Tuesday July 8th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral private to family. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers to The Alzheimer Society Of Ireland.

HARMON, (née Lynch) Maura (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and formerly of Limerick City) July 4, 2025. Peacefully at home in her 102nd year with her family. We would like to thank her wonderful team of carers especially Vinnie who was with her for 20 years and her GP Dr. Patrick Feeney. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of the late Prof. Maurice and loving Mum to Maura and Diarmaid. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, son, her cherished grandchildren Joanna, Jacqueline, Patrick, Joshua and Gideon, great-grandchildren Nathan, Ashley and Lily, great-great-grandchildren Jackson and Olive, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Maura will be reposing tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5pm to 7pm in Fanagans (Carnegies) Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am on Wednesday (July 9) in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by burial in S.S. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Balbriggan. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the link from the Church webcam. Messages of sympathy for Maura’s family can be left in the condolence section on RIP. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu of flowers to UNICEF. Rest in peace.

FARRELL, Geraldine (née Sammon) (Clontarf West, Killester, Dublin 5 and formerly of ‘The Old Road’, Cashel, Co Tipperary), died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the 3rd July 2025, in her 86th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry (Henry), parents Daniel and Irene, brother Vincent, sister Lola (Irene), daughter Sarah, and son Garreth (O’Callaghan). Sadly missed by her loving family; her daughter Irene (O’Sullivan) and son Brian (Moxon), son-in-law Dermot, and her three cherished grandchildren Beth, Laura, and Jane, her nephews, nieces, extended family and her wonderful neighbours and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the community palliative care team of St. Francis’ Hospice, Raheny, the night nurses of the Irish Cancer Society, Collins Avenue GP, and Geraldine’s carers, Patricia, Ruth, and Sharon. Geraldine’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated tomorrow (Tuesday, July 8th) at 10am at St. Brigid’s Church, Killester (D05P983), with Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

HYLAND, Leslie Thomas (Townsville, Queensland, Australia and formerly Glasnevin, Dublin 9) - July 1, 2025. Peacefully, in hospital, aged 94 years. Greatly loved and sadly missed by his wife Lynn, brothers Cecil and Alan, sisters-in-law Dorothy and Daryl, extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in Dublin at a future date. Rest in Peace

MCNABOLA, John, Foxrock, Co. Dublin and residing in Cheshire. Passed away suddenly at home on 18th June 2025. Beloved son of Sean and Celine and cherished husband of Hannah. John will be forever loved and deeply missed by his three adored children, Oliver, Aishlinn and Aoife. Mourned by his heartbroken sisters Louise, Johanne, Lynne and Barbara, and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, extended family, and a wide circle of friends. A kind and gentle soul, John’s sudden passing leaves a void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. Funeral to be held on Tuesday, 15th July at 11am, Adlington Memorial Park, Cheshire (SK10 4LF). All inquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis

COLLIER, John Collier, Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, 2nd of July 2025, peacefully. Predeceased by his parents William and Ellen, siblings Claire, Mabel and Patricia. Will be sadly missed by his brother Billy, sister June, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore (e41 tr83) this Friday Evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Saturday Morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart Templemore for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment in Templeree Cemetery afterwards.