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NICHOLSON, (Monkstown, Co Cork) January 25, 2021, peacefully at Beaumont Residential Care, JOAN, (nee Brewitt). Beloved wife of the late David (Woodford Bourne) and loving mother of Anna, Eddie, Christine and Lorrayne. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family, 9 grandchildren, twin sister Margaret (O’Morchoe), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives and friends. To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Joan’s family the funeral will take place privately. Joan’s Funeral Service will be live-streamed tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2.00pm on www.mycondolences.ie. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cork Alzheimer’s Society (www.alzheimer.ie.) Condolences may be added below. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

O'MARA, (née Nelson) Annette, (Clontarf) – January 23, 2021 – in the loving care of her family and the staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Ardsallagh, Co. Roscommon, beloved wife of the late Gerry, loving mother of Gerry and Conor and cherished granny to Rosie, Sarah, Peter, Kate and Jack. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Mary and Orla, grandchildren, brother Malachy, sister Margaret, extended family, relatives and friends. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot due to current restrictions, may leave a personal message on www.kirwans.ie "May she Rest in Peace"

BLANCHE, nee Brennan (Ballinadrum, Ballon, Co. Carlow) – January 22, 2021, peacefully at St. Luke’s hospital, Kilkenny. Teresa (Tess) predeceased by her loving husband Wish, daughter Breda, son-in-law Iain, grandson Fran, great-grandson Connor. Much loved mother to Gerard, Francis, Sean & Kathleen. Deeply regretted by her loving sons & daughter, daughters-in-law Mary and Breda, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Removal from her residence tomorrow (Wednesday) to Saint’s Peter & Paul Church, Ballon for 11.00am Requiem Mass (max 10) and can be viewed on Ballon parish webcam, followed by burial in Ballon cemetery.

BRADLEY, (née Robertson) Renée Graham, (Skerries Co. Dublin and Belfast) - 22nd January 2021, (peacefully) beloved wife and soulmate of the late Tony and amazing Mammy to Lisa, Stella, Robert and Niall. Sadly missed by her loving children, grandson Adam, brother Graham, sister-in-law Sybil, son-in-law Gerard, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Lannon's Funeral Home today (Tuesday) from 6pm to 7pm (with strict guidelines in place and wearing of face coverings). Removal from her residence Wednesday 27th January to St. Patrick's Church, Skerries for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Link to church webcam https://church media.tv/camera/st-Patrick's-skerries MIZPAH

MORIARTY, Evelyn (Mount Carmel, Greenpark, South Circular Road, Limerick. Late of Croom, Co. Limerick) - January 23rd 2021 peacefully at Limerick University Hospital. Sadly missed by her extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Requiem Mass for family will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue today (Tuesday) (26th January) at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. In the interests of public health, attendance at Requiem Mass will be restricted to accord with government guidelines and in line with social distancing protocols. Mass Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

PERRY, (Blackrock) - 22 January 2021 (peacefully) after a long illness fought with dignity and courage, Harry (Henry) loving husband of Ann for 60 years and devoted father of Sandra, Frank (Proinsias) and Annette and adored Papa to Aonghus, Seadhan, Aisling, Noreen, Naoise, Séamas and Dara and great Papa to Kieron and Fionnuala: will be lovingly remembered and missed very much by his wife, daughters, son, daughter-in-law Ann, sons-in-law John and Donal, his sisters Margaret (Australia) Kathleen, brothers Pascal, Frank and Cyril, relatives, members of Delgany Golf Club and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Beidh aifreann na sochraide ar siúl ag a 10 a chlog maidin Dé Máirt, 26 Eanáir. Don teaghlach amháin a bheidh a t-aifreann mar gheall ar shrianta Covid. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis. In compliance with Government advice and HSE guidelines, regarding public gatherings, a private funeral mass will take place for immediate family. Those who would have liked to attend Harry’s Funeral Mass but due to the current restrictions cannot may view his funeral mass live on Tuesday 26th January 2021 at 10am using the following link https://sjb.ie/our-parish/webcam/ . A private message of condolence for the family can be left by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

RAHILL, (née Spillane) (late of Newtownpark House Nursing Home, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Ardee, Co. Louth) – January 22nd 2021 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Sheila; dearly beloved wife of the late Martin, much loved mother of Kevin, Adrian, Fiona and the late Geraldine. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, her sisters Maureen and Margaret, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place today Tuesday (January 26th) at 11.30am at the Chapel of Ease at Patrick O’Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin followed thereafter by interment at Redford Cemetery, Greystones. To live stream the service go to this link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/SheilaRahill For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to Covid-19 restrictions can leave a personal message on Sheila’s Obituary Notice by going to Recent Deaths at https://www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie.

BURKE, Fr Christy (Kimmage Manor and late of Kilmaley, Co. Clare) - 23rd January 2021, Missionary in Kenya and Ireland, son of the late Tom and Mary Ellen Burke. Deeply regretted by his sisters Maureen (McCarthy) and Anne (Butler), his brothers Mike and Larry, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and fellow Spiritans. Pre-deceased by his brothers P.J., Willie, Tom and John. May he Rest in Peace. Due to Government guidelines on public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass will take place at 11a.m. this (Tuesday) morning, 26th January 2021 can be viewed on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage

RYAN, Patrick John (Blackrock Co. Dublin) - January 16, 2021 (Suddenly) following a short illness in the care of the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved and forever missed by his wife Anne and much cherished Dad to Suzanne and Kenneth. Father in law to Julie, dearest grandad to Eoin and Katherine. He will be sadly missed by his brother Tom and sister Josephine extended family relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace. In line with the recent government guidelines on public gatherings a private Funeral Mass for Patrick will take place Wednesday, January 27 at 10.00am and may be viewed live online using the parish webcam available at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/church-of-the-guardian-​ange​ls-blackrock-dublin. The funeral cortege will leave the family home at 9:30 enroute to the church. Those who would have liked to have attended Patrick’s Funeral Mass but due to the current restrictions cannot, may leave personal messages of condolence for the family by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/ or alternatively in the condolence section below. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Heart Foundation.