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LOWE, (née O’Reilly), Kate (Kathleen), (Raheny, Dublin 5) – March 14th, 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff in Highfield Healthcare, beloved wife of Jimmy, sister of Maura (deceased) and Liam (New York), and loving mother of Bairbre, Caitríona, Eimear, Séamus, Eamonn and Colma. Sadly missed by her loving husband, brother, children, sons-in-law John, Johnny, Paul, Martin, daughters-in-law Dawn and Rocio, grandchildren James, Diarmuid, Séamus, Grace, Evan, Catriona, Dominic, Hugh, Liam and Kristin, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot, may leave a personal message in the ‘Condolences’ section below. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

HARKINS, Raymond (Arcadia, Athlone) - 14th March 2021. Peacefully, at his sister's residence in Banagher. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Anne. Dearly beloved twin brother of Velma. He will be sadly missed by the McFadden family, especially Baba (Kay), his dear friends Tom Boland and Gerry Murtagh and his great friends and colleagues in the Oil & Gas Industry worldwide. May he Rest in Peace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and by adhering to government guidelines, A private family funeral will take place for Raymond. If you wish to express your condolences, please use the online condolence section of RIP.ie, or cards by post. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Motor Neurone Association or Offaly Hospice Foundation. House private, please. A Memorial service will take place when retrictions are lifted.

à RAGHALLAIGH, (née Turnbull) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Cork) - March 13th 2021 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, following a short illness. Mary; dearly beloved wife and best friend of Eamonn. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, sister Ann, brother Colm, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) (March 16th) at 10am at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed thereafter by interment at Deans Grange Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass live go to this link https://www.churchservices.tv/donnybrook For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but can’t due to Covid-19 restrictions can leave a personal message on Mary’s Obituary Notice by going to Recent Deaths at https:// www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

MURRAY, Tim (Collon, Co Louth and formerly of Rathfeigh, Tara, Co Meath) - March 13th 2021 (peacefully), at home, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his devoted and loving wife Sheila, daughter Susan, sons Des and Tim, his sister Patricia and brother Brian, son-in-law Alan, daughters-in-law Mary and Caroline, his seven grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will take place privately for family today (Monday) and will be live streamed on https://www.youtube.com/user/Finnegandvd from Church of the Assumption, Dunsany, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

HUGHES, Gerry (Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin) - March 12, 2021, peacefully in the Blackrock Clinic. Gerry reluctantly left the life and the people he loved, his wife Anne, son Daragh, daughter Charis, her partner Andy, sister Monica, brother Tony, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, much-loved nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Grateful thanks to Dr. David Fennelly and the magnificent team of nurses and care staff in the Nightingale Unit, Blackrock Clinic. A private family Funeral for Gerry will take place in accordance with current Government guidelines. The Humanist Service may be viewed, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (March 16) at 10.30am by selecting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpt27c-Rrt9Y7Vd4EsLj9Qw Anyone wishing to remember Gerry may like to contribute to a cause that he supported: Médecins Sans Frontiéres.

O'NEILL, Jerry (Rathfarnham and formerly of Athy, Co. Kildare) March 12, 2021 (peacefully) while in the loving care of the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his much-loved and loving wife Mary and his children Michael, Geraldine, Siobhan, Dermot, Sheila and Jerry, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his thirteen cherished grandchildren, sisters-in-law Brighid and Catherine, brother-in-law Bartley and his wife Mary, his many nieces and nephews in Galway and Switzerland and extended family everywhere. Predeceased by his brother John and parents Jerry and Margerie. He will also be missed by his many colleagues and former patients from his years working as a psychiatrist with the HSE as well as his many friends, including those in the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire and the wider sailing community. May he Rest in Peace. A private family funeral is taking place at this time due to Government restrictions. For those who wish to follow the Mass online please go to this link https://www.marleygrangeparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ at 11:30am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

WILKIE, (née Dormer) Barbara (Kilternan and Shankill) – March 12, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Neil, dearest Mum of Jane, Ian and Katie, granny extraordinaire to Andrew, Scott, Emily, Charlie, Sophie, Max and Theo, much loved sister of Pamela, mum-in-law of Stephen, Alison and John and a dear friend to many. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral will take place today (Monday). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Cottage Home Child and Family Services, www.cottagehome.ie . Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com . “Underneath are the everlasting arms”

MURPHY, (née Walters) (Castletroy, Co. Limerick, former Lady Captain and Lady President of Castletroy Golf Club, on March 11, 2021. Geraldine (Gerrie) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John J. and dearest mother of Fr. Paul, John, Peter and Gaye. Sadly missed by her children, her adored grandson John, daughter-in-law Mary, sisters Pat and Wendy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Gay and Nuala and brother Eoin. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass, for family members only, will take place in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford today (Monday) at 12.00 noon and will be streamed live. Funeral afterwards to St. Nicholas’ Cemetery, Adare. Gerrie’s Funeral Cortege will leave the family home at 11:45 am on Monday. Kindly observe Social Distance ~ House Private Please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolences section of our website: www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick

MAGRATH, Frederick J (Rick), (Churchtown,Dublin) March 10, 2021, (peacefully but suddenly) at home after a long illness, bravely borne. Rick will be deeply missed by his loving father, Doug, sister Denise, brother-in-law Fergal, brothers Alan and Mal, sisters-in-law Monica and Hilary, Mal's Partner Emer, nephews Paul, Stephen and Rob, nieces Helena and Gill, all his relatives, friends, neighbours, his carer Malou and Caremark carers all who looked after him so well, all his dog walking friends in Bushy Park especially his beloved Labrador Marley. A private family Funeral will be help due to government guidelines. For those who wish to view Rick’s Funeral service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am please go to the following link https://vimeo.com/event/153499 No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Dog’s Trust. Rest in Peace.

MANNION, Colman, (late of Loughrea, Palmerston Dublin and France), Died March 10, 2021 Predeceased by his brothers Oliver and Peter, sister Martina, brother-in-law Brian, sister-in-law Clara. Peacefully, after a short illness in Hospital Carcassonne in the presence of his beloved wife Dorothy. Sadly missed by his wife, sisters Magdalen and Patsy, sisters-in-law Joan, Anne and Lia, brothers-in-law Paddy, Michael and Joe nephews, nieces extended family neighbours and friends Reposing at Maison Funeraire de C’Alaric in Capendu, Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at Crematorium Trebes Aude France Always Looked on the Bright Side. A Comic Genius