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MURNAGHAN, Denis (Dun Laoghaire and formerly Wellington Road, Ballsbridge) January 19, 2021. In the compassionate care of the staff at St Vincent's University Hospital. Darling husband of Justine and loving father of Murrough. Predeceased by his first wife Marika, sister Rolive and brothers George and Martin. He will be missed by his sister Mary and brother Eoin, sisters-in-law Nuella, Adrienne, Gina and his brother-in-law Paul. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their children. Due to the current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online at 10am today (Saturday) using the following link: https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/. Messages of condolence can be left at: https://www.carnegies.ie/home/online-book-of-condolence.

McGRATH, (Dublin & Cork): On January 20, 2021, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Care Village Sr. JACINTA, Sister of Bon Secours, beloved sister of Eta, Brendan and the late Irene and Brian. Deeply regretted by her sister, brother, brothers-in-law Michael and Pat, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, large circle of friends and her Bon Secours Community. To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Sr. Jacinta’s family the funeral will take place privately. Condolences may be added at www.rip.ie or at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding. Sr. Jacinta’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Friday at 9:00o'c at www.ballygallparish.ie

HEALY, Brendan "Grandad" Sweetbriarlane, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin - January 19, 2021, died peacefully at The Marley Nursing home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Beloved husband of Dorothy and adored father of Andrea, Brendan, David, Robert, Steven and Philip. Devoted grandfather of Adam, Alex, Brianna, Buzzy, Dylan, Faolán, Fionn, Joanna, Lewis, Lily Mia, Mathew, Ollie, Tristan and Vicky. Deeply regretted by his Sister Claire, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he Rest in peace. Due to the current HSE and Government guidelines on public gatherings Brendan's funeral will remain private for immediate family. Those who would like to attend but are unable to, may view his funeral mass remotely on Friday, January 22 at 11.00am using the parish webcam https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/. A private message of condolence for his family can be left using the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. All enquiries to Massey Bros, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

HOLMES, Michael J. (South Circular Road, Limerick) January 20, 2021 passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Margaret and devoted Dad to Robert, May, Aidan and Barry. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Mary, Lorraine and Louise, grandchildren Ayla, Rian, Lorretta May, Edward, Fionn, Tyler, Kate, Kai, Thomas, Michael and Bethany, sisters Ger, Mary and brother Conor, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing Oncology staff in UHL for their wonderful care and support. While we wish we could celebrate his life with all of his family and friends, due to Government restrictions, a private Requiem Mass will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Saturday (January 23) at 11.30am. Michael’s mass will be live streamed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjONLxXyVho&feature=youtu.be Those wishing to send messages of condolences may do so below. A memorial service to celebrate Michael's life will take place in Limerick at a future date. No flowers please - instead plant a bulb or sow a seed in his memory or donations, if desired, to Milford hospice www.milfordcarecentre.ie

FLYNN, , Fr Joseph (Joe), (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim, Eldoret Diocese (Kenya), Cliffside Park (USA), Leeson Park (Dublin), L’Arche Community (Dublin) ), January 19, 2021, peacefully in the Care Unit at St Patrick’s, Kiltegan. Predeceased by his sisters Sr Amadeus (Marist Sister) and Mary, by his brothers Noel and Killian and by his brother-in-law Patsy Croal. Sadly missed by his sisters Lily Croal (Ballyshannon) and Catherine Gullickson (Canada), by his sisters-in-law Peg and Mary, by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his relatives and friends and by his Society family. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, on Friday, January 22, at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

GRIFFIN, Eileen (née Harley) (Churchtown, Dublin 16) – January 19, 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of John, Ray, Patricia and Eileen, cherished grandmother of Hannah, Dylan and Nicole, fondly remembered by her brother Matt, sister Netta, sons-in-law John and Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Due to current government restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday (January 23) at 11.00am in St. John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer which may be viewed online at ballinteerparish.ie. Messages of comfort and sympathy may sent through colliersfuneraldirectors.com. May she rest in peace

GALBRAITH, (née Coughlan) Bernadette (Hammond Street, Dublin 8) January 19, 2021 (peacefully) in St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Alan. Predeceased by her brothers, Barney and Seamus and her sisters Bridie, Nancy and Alice. Deeply regretted by her brothers, Thomas and Eamon, sisters, May, Vera and Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and her friends in Le Brun House, Clonskeagh. May she Rest in Peace. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family Funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00 o’c the service may be viewed by going to the following link. https://www.portmarnockparish.ie/

GILLIS, Douglas H. “Dougie” (late of Rathfarnham) January 13, 2021, in his 92nd Year. Peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Ramon and Donald, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family thank you for your sympathy and support at this difficult time. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, the Funeral may be attended by 10 people only. Family Flowers only. Donations, if preferred, to the Irish Cancer Society.