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HOMAN, Seamus (Killiney, Co. Dublin); 26th June 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Predeceased by his beloved wife Celia, and his brothers and sisters Annette, Liam, Edward and Breda. Adored father of Brian and Niall, Seamus will be very sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Laura, Gavin, Ciara, Harry and Ellen, great-granddaughter Eva, daughters-in-law Margaret and Emily-Jane, brothers and sister Rory, Maureen and George, his extended family and many friends. Reposing at Quinns of Glasthule today (Monday 30) from 4-6pm. Funeral Service to take place tomorrow (Tuesday 1) at 11am in the Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium – Garden Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to a charity of your choice.

O'NEILL, Vincent (Buffalo, New York State; formerly of Dundela Park, Sandycove, Co. Dublin); 17th June 2025; at the Roswell Cancer Centre, Buffalo, after a battle bravely fought. Predeceased by his parents Leo Vincent and Helen, brothers Chris and Paddy and sister Helen (Mulvihill). Beloved husband of Teja Rao, and father of Laura and Jamie. Vincent will be very sadly missed by his loving family, siblings Margaret (Boucher), sister and brothers-in-law Eleanor, Max (Mulvihill) and Veera (Rao), nieces, nephews, and his dear friend Josephine (Hogan). Actor, director, teacher, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Irish Classical Theatre Company, Buffalo. Faculty member and Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the State University, New York, Buffalo, formerly of the Abbey Theatre and the Oscar Theatre and School of Acting, Dublin. Vincent will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Vincent’s ashes to be returned to Ireland for a funeral mass at a later date.

JORDAN, Andrew Bernard (“Everton House”, Old Derrig, Carlow and formerly of Miltown, Ballon, Co. Carlow and AB Jordan Solicitors, College Street, Carlow), June 25th 2025 in the kind care of Sonas Nursing Home, Tullow and previously cared for in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Dearly loved husband of Kate and much loved father of Ruth, Darragh and the late Sarah Kate and doting grandfather of Patrick, Ronan and Alex. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, brother Tom, sister Margaret, son-in-law Chris, daughter-in-law Edel, grandsons, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues of AB Jordan and friends. Predeceased by his brother Peader. May Bernard Rest in Peace. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow (R93 H308) today (Monday) from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2.30pm in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen. Burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Delta Centre, Carlow.

CORMACK, Carmel, late of Esker Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Fort Ostman, Old Country Road, Crumlin. June 26th, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin. Beloved sister of Tom, Carmel will be sadly missed by family members and her wide circle of friends and neighbours. Carmel’s funeral Mass will be in St. Mary’s Church, Lucan at 10 am today (Monday June 30th) followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Simon Community.

SHAFFREY, Patrick (Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Ormond Quay, Dublin and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) – 26th June 2025. Peacefully, at the Mater Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Maura. Much loved father of Conor, Clíodhna and Gráinne. Patrick will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, grandchildren Patrick and Sadb, Patrick’s wife Caroline, great-grandchildren George and Arthur, his dear friend Herma, numerous nieces and nephews, numerous close and loved friends and colleagues. Patrick will be reposing this evening (Friday 27th June) at Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown A94 XK28 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday 28th June) at 10am in Church of St. John the Baptist Blackrock followed thereafter by burial at Moynalty Cemetery, Co. Meath (arriving for 3.30pm). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to UNICEF Ireland. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam

KENNY, (née McGarry), Phyl (Esther) (Castleknock, Dublin 15, formerly of Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim and former Nurse Tutor and Counsellor at Accord) June 25th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the staff at The Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Seán and Clodagh. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren Fionn, Davin, Rían and Séimí, Seán’s partner Aoife, son-in-law Peter, brother Emmet, sisters Rose and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her much loved nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sister Josie and brother Paddy. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Sunday (June 29th) between 3pm and 5pm. Removal on Monday morning (June 30th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

O'CONNOR, Sr. Mary, IBVM, late of Loreto Crescent and Mount Merrion. Peacefully at Abbey House, Rathfarnham, after a long illness borne with great patience and dignity. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Maureen and sister of the late Margaret Farrell. Deeply regretted by her community of Loreto Sisters, her sister Catherine, her brothers William, Bernard and Michael. Greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (today) Friday 27th from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. with prayers at 4.15. pm. Removal (tomorrow) Saturday 28th to the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham arriving for 11.00 am Mass which may be viewed by following the link https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham; followed by burial at Abbey House Cemetery.

LAFFAN, Thomas Anthony - late of Granville Road, Dún Laoghaire, died peacefully on June 24, 2025. Devoted husband of Bernie and much-loved father of Brid, Ann, Anthony, Gerard, Paul and Karol. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law David and Andreas; daughters-in-law Louise, Inna and Suzanne; Karol’s fiancée Amy; his cherished 18 grandchildren; and siblings Fr Seán, Paul, Ena and Mary. Reposing at his residence from 5-7pm, Monday, June 30th with prayers at 7pm, all are welcome. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (July 1) at 11.30am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Churchview Road, Killiney, A96 EY91, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Sincere thanks to the staff of Four Ferns Nursing Home, St Vincent’s Hospital and Blackrock Clinic for their exceptional care. May he rest in peace.

O'MAHONY, (Bantry, Co. Cork): On June 25, 2025, our wonderful, determined and stylish sister, Deirdre passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her family and in the tender care of Marymount Hospice, Cork, to who we owe an immense debt of gratitude. Dear daughter of the late Jim and Sheila O’Mahony and sister of the late Eithne. Profoundly mourned and missed by her sister Grainne, brother Kieran, Uncle Dan, brother-in-law, Michael McLoughlin, sister-in-law, Michelle O’Mahony, her nephew, Connor, family friend, Betty Wren and her many dear friends and neighbours in Bantry, in Ireland and throughout the world. Reposing at Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel St, Bantry on tomorrow (Friday) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with vigil prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12noon at St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry (to view https://www.churchservices.tv/bantry) followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery, Bantry. May she rest in peace.