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CONNEELY, (née Carroll), (Beaumont, Dublin 9) – October 19, 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Cara Care, Santry, Frances beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Caroline, Irene, Yvonne and John. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Aidan, grandchildren Eimear, Niamh and Claire, Gillian and Brian, Ellen and Sarah, great-granddaughter Holly, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass at 11.00 o’clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning in the Church of the Nativity, Beaumont. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery. House private. For live-streaming, please visit the Beaumont Parish website.

SWEENEY, Columba (late of Dublin and formerly of Currane, Achill) – October 18th, 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home, aged 103. Pre-deceased by her brothers Broddie, Frank, Joe, Eugene and Stannie, and her sisters Mary, Madge and Biddo. Very sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. May she Rest in Peace. Removal from the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Friday morning (October 22nd) to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass, thence Funeral to Esker Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

HALPIN, Margaret (née Foley) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Crossabeg, Co Wexford) October 18, 2021, peacefully, beloved wife of the late Eamonn and loving mother of Eamon, Conor, Ronan and Eoin; sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter-in-law, Droleen, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aoibheann and Oisin, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives , neighbours and many friends Margaret will be reposing at her family home today (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan arriving for 10.00am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Kilmashogue Cemetery, Rathfarnham. (Please note the church is operating at 5o% capacity) The Halpin Family would like to thank, all the doctors, nurses and staff of the Beacon Hospital, for the wonderful care shown to Margaret in recent weeks. Rest in Peace

ROBERTSON, Carole Yvonne (née Allman) (late of Ranelagh, Dublin 6 and formerly of Adelaide Hospital) – October 17, 2021, in the loving care of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, beloved wife of Douglas, sister and friend of Peter and Brian, loved by all the family circle and her friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (October 21) at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. House Private. Family flowers only please. ‘For ever with the Lord.’

CAWLEY, Eddie (Edward) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone) - Passed away peacefully on October 16th 2021, at St.James Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Alfie, Patrick, sister Mary and grandchild Collins. Will be forever loved and sadly missed by his beloved wife Marie, son Mark, daughters Finola and Diane, grandchildren Maia, Ava, Kyle, Charlie, Mira, his brothers Joe, Tony, John and his sister Anne, extended family, relatives and friends. His special colleagues at the Blackrock Bridge Club and the Blackrock Bowling Club Green Road. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of St James Hospital for their care, devotion and kindness. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 20th October, at 10am in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. In line with Government and HSE guidelines, the capacity of the church is limited to 50%, for those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

THOMSON, Mary (née Garvey) (Corrandulla, Co. Galway) - peacefully, on October 17th, 2021, in the compassionate care of the staff of Aperée Living (Coral Haven), Galway, at the age of 90. The wife of the late Hugh, mother of James, Sarah and Lucinda and the late Alexander, she will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Melissa, sons-in-law Tim and Hugh, grandchildren Patrick, David, Jack, Ruth, Anna, Peter, Finnian and Eleanor, and great-grandson Rowan. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, 21st October, at St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway at 12 noon. Private cremation to follow.

MURPHY, (née Knox) Mary (Rathfarnham and formerly of Terenure) - October 17, 2021, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital after a short illness. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Marie, Declan and Kathleen. Very sadly missed by her husband, children, daughter-in-law Peerke, son-in-law Umberto, grandchildren Amcke, Jarno and Clara, brother-in-law Fr. Conor OMI, sister-in-law Breda (McCarthy), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home on Wednesday (October 20) from 3pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday (October 21) at 11.30am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, capacity limited to 200 people, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul (www.svp.ie).

CAREY, (née de Brit) (Killiney, Co Dublin) October 17, 2021 (peacefully) in St Vincent’s Hospital, Noelle, beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mother of Jill, Clodagh and Adele; Sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren Alex, Emma, Conor, Leda and Paddy, her sister Elizabeth, extended family and friends. Remembering also her late granddaughter Ciara. Noelle’s Funeral will take place privately for family and friends at 11.15am on Thursday October 21, 2021 In Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule.

BUGGY, Bríd (née McCooey) (Clonskeagh, Dublin), October 16, 2021, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Gascoigne House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, sons David, Brian and Cormac, daughters-in-law Caroline, Gerardine and Helen, grandchildren Jack, Harry, Catherine, Ciaran, Paul, Sophie, Alexandra and Fergus, great grandchildren Ellie, Alfie and Elise and her many relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing privately today (Tuesday). Removal to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue tomorrow (Wednesday) morning arriving for 11.15am Funeral Mass. Burial after at Mount Venus Cemetery. Church capacity is limited to 50% but the Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link, https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-name.

RYAN, (née Gilfoyle) (Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin) October 17, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Ashbury Private Nursing Home, Sheila, beloved wife of the late Dermod, loving mother of Yvonne, Paul, Brennie, Nicky and Ali. Sadly missed by her daughters, son, sons-in-law, her 11 adored grandchildren, extended family and friends. Sheila’s Funeral will take place on Thursday , October 21 at 11.00am in St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium