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GAYNOR, (née Kilcoyne) Jean (Balally and late of PWC and Wicklow Co. Co.) - 1 May 2021, peacefully in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of John (Frank) and much loved mother of Karen and John. Very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Barbara, grandsons Aaron and Dylan, brother Edward, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her parents Edward and Mary Kilcoyne, sister Margaret Preston and brother John. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Jean’s funeral cortège will pass her home at approximately 9.40 am on Wednesday (5 May). Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://www.churchservices.tv/balally on Wednesday at 10 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143. Jean’s family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful care which she received from the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and the staff and consultants at St Vincent’s Private Hospital especially David Fennelly, Osama Salib and Donald McCarthy.

HEGARTY, Deirdre (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - 1 May 2021, peacefully in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Beloved sister of Vi (Cavanagh) and the late Renee Conroy and George and Des Hegarty. Very sadly missed by her sister, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown on Tuesday (4 May) at 11 am and the Cremation Committal Service at this link https://vimeo.com/event/139693 on Tuesday at 12.45 pm. Deirdre’s funeral cortège will pass along South Hill Avenue on Tuesday at approximately 12 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

O'RIORDAN, (Skehanagh, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork) - On April 30th 2021, peacefully at his home after an illness bravely borne, TIMOTHY C. (Veterinary Surgeon), beloved husband of Violet (née O’ Doherty) and loving father of Patrick (PT), Joyce, Jean, Edel and the late Paul and adoring grandfather of the late Jennifer, dear brother of Mary, Michael and the late Catherine. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughter-in-law Rena, sons-in-law Denis and Dave, his adored grandchildren James, Julia, Joanna, Reggie, Sally, Luke, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Timothy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie/ at 2.00pm on today (Monday) 3rd May 2021. A private family funeral will take place, in accordance with current guidelines. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. Please leave your personal message for Timothy’s family on the condolence section of www.rip.ie or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie "May he rest in peace"

HOLMES, (née Shaw) Nuala (Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar and late of Raharney, Co Westmeath) - May 1, 2021 (peacefully) in the dedicated care of the Dialysis and Nursing Staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore and surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the recently deceased Packy and dear mother of Dermot, Jacinta, Pat, Liam, Una and Bláithin; she will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Marie and Rose, nieces, nephews, family circle and many good friends. In line with current Government guidelines, a private family funeral (25 people) will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. and may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. House private, please. The family would like to thank especially and sincerely all who cared for Nuala during her illness. Rest in peace

KENNY, Tom “Breifne”, Rosses Point, Co.Sligo, formerly of Belturbet, Co. Cavan - April 30th 2021, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Rita Kenny and his brothers Fr. Brian and Brendan. Tom will forever be remembered and deeply missed by his beloved wife Ada, his daughter Kate, sons Thomas, Conor and Brian, son-in-law Shane (Quill), his adored grandchildren Seán and Ada, his sisters Sheila Broderick (Dublin) and Maire Masterson (Tyrone), brothers-in-law Michael and Eugene, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Removal from his home on today (Monday) May 3rd at 2.45 pm to St Columba’s Church, Rosses Point, Co.Sligo for Mass of the Resurrection at 3pm, followed by burial in Rathcormac Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed via www.studiorove.ie/tkenny. In keeping with current Government regulations, attendance will be limited 25 persons. If you would like to pay your respects along the way, please join the static Guards of Honour as the funeral cortège makes its way from the family home to Church. Please ensure you maintain the recommended social distancing at all times keeping to the 2-metre apart guideline. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired to North West Hospice online at www.feehilys.ie. Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so in private at www.feehilys.ie. All enquiries to Seán Feehily at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999 / 0872411114.

McGAUGHEY, WJ (Bill) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Belfast and Retired UCD lecturer) - died April 30th, 2021 peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Alexandra (Sandra) Gibson. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with the latest Government guidelines Bill’s funeral will take place privately. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, may view the service live on Wednesday 5th May at 4.00 pm on www.vimeo.com/event15399 . A personal message of condolence for Alexandra (Sandra) may be left by visiting https://www.masseybrothersfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Massey Bros, Blackrock. Tel (01) 2804454.

CONLON, Dr. Peter Joseph (Rathfarnham, Dublin) 30th April 2021, following a short illness; beloved husband of Delia (nee Kerin). He will be sadly missed by his children Éamonn, Peter, Martin, Catherine, Brendan, Yvonne and Delia, by Patti, Noreen, Helena, Ray, Aisling, Peter and Kevin, by his seventeen grandchildren and George his great grandson and by his sister Maureen (Dunne). A private family funeral will take place at Terenure College at 11.00 o’c on Tuesday (4th May). For those who are unable to attend due to restrictions at this time but would like to follow the Mass online please click on the following live stream link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/Dr.PeterConlon

McEVOY, James (Jim), (Publican, Leinster Street, Athy, County Kildare) - April 30, 2021, (peacefully), at his home, surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity. Predeceased by his brother Richard (Dick). Will be sadly missed by his family, his wife Kathleen (nee Quille), daughters Elaine, Caitríona, Aoife and Celine, sons Ultan and Cathal, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Caitlin, Colin, Aoibhín, James and Archie. His brothers and sisters Ann, Anthony, Catherine and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle friends. Jim's funeral cortège will be leaving from his home, McEvoy's, Leinster St. at 10.40am (approximately) on Monday 3rd May. Requiem Mass will take place at 11am in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, Mass will be live streamed, on Athy Parish Website. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh.

Nic AOGHÃIN, Monica, (Leamhcán, Co. Átha Cliath) ar an 29ú lá d'Aibreáin, 2021 I nOispís Naoimh Mhuire, Cros an Araldaig, le déannaí 'na ball de Teach Naoimh Mhichíl, agus iar-Uachtaráin I gCumann na hÉireann um Oibrithe Soisíalta. Méala mór a bás d'a deirfiúracha, a deartháireacha, a gaolta agus a comhleachai agus a cáirde i saol na Gaeilge. An socraid ag 12.30 Dé Luain inniu i Séipéal Mount Argus. An créamadh 'na dhiaidh i Mount Jerome. Rialacha Covid i bhfeidhm. Fe dheire, síochán.

McKENZIE, Ian Alastair (late of Redcross, Co. Wicklow and formerly Terenure, Co. Dublin and Hong Kong) – April 28, 2021, aged 87 years, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, after a long illness, bravely borne. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Beryl, sons Paul, Alex and Ross, sister-in-law Pauline Irvine, daughters-in-law Paveena, Selena and Mary, his wonderful grandchildren Kyrah, Amaya, Daisy, Paddy, Rory and Tara and his many friends and relatives. In accordance with current restrictions, a Funeral Service will take place privately on Wednesday (May 5) at 11.30am, in St. Kevin’s Church, Dunganstown. The family wish to thank the doctors, nurses and local carers for their loving care and attention. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland.