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SEMPLE, (nee Kelly) Grace (Taylors Hill and formerly of Long Walk Galway) - January 13th, 2021, peacefully, at University Hospital, Galway. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Semple. Predeceased by her brothers John, Richard, Edward and her sister Dolores Glynn. Sadly missed by her loving sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, former colleagues and many dear friends. R.I.P. Private funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 o'clock in St. Ignatius Church, Sea Road. Funeral afterwards to Forthill Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request, donations if desired to the Parkinson's Association of Ireland.

GEOGHEGAN, (née O'Connell) Mary, January 13, 2021, (late of Rathgar, Dublin). Peacefully, at Tara Care Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Geoghegan. Sadly missed by sons Julian, Marcus and Richard, their partners Rhiain and Anna, her brother Peter, sister-in-law Deirdre and brother-in-law Gerhard, her nieces and nephews especially Mary and Heidi of whom she was very fond, her cherished grandchildren Ellie, Richard and Alex, and her friends and neighbours. In keeping with current Government and H.S.E. guidelines, Mary’s Funeral Service will take place privately for family members only at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. The link to view this service at 11.30am on Friday morning is: https://vimeo.com/event/153499 Condolences can be left for the Geoghegan family on: https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Please no flowers, donations, if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” - Cicero -

O'NEILL, (née Piert) Elizabeth late of Rose Hill House Hotel, Kilkenny, January 18, 2021 after a long illness in the loving care of her daughter Emer in Ranelagh, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Captain Eamonn, predeceased by her son Brian, much loved mother of Deirdre, Tomas, Emer, Aoife and Eamonn. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, her brother Cannon John, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her dear cousin Maura, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private family Funeral Mass will take place at 10.00 am on Friday, January 22 which may be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-name

ADAM, Ian (Rathgar) - peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross, much loved husband of Louise and loving father of Ben. Will be sadly missed by his wife and son, Bens wife Cliona and his mother Pat, brothers Paul and Peter, sisters-in-law Geraldine, Jackie and Eleanor, Louise's children Simon and Emma (Fitzpatrick) and their spouses Niamh and Aidan. His wonderful grandchildren Max, Killian, Lauren, Freya, Con, Lochlann, Leah and Theo, predeceased by his brothers Dave and Chris. In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, a private family Funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.45 in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Harolds Cross. The Funeral can be viewed following the link https://vimeo.com/event/139693 . Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association

DILLON, (née Ward) Fionnuala (Nuala) (Sutton, Co. Dublin) - January 18, 2021, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Blackrock Clinic, Dublin, pre-deceased by her husband Dan (1971) and her recently deceased brother Dermot; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Emer and Ciora, her son-in-law Eoin and her sister Sheila. Adored grandmother of Dan, Harry, Ellie, Orla, Catherine and Jack. Remembered with love by her nieces and nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. She is loved and will be missed. May she Rest in Peace. 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 are welcome to leave a personal message on the Condolences section on www.irishtimes.com, by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie. For livestream of Nuala’s Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am please click https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-fintans-parish-church-​sut​ton-dublin and afterwards 1pm please click https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery “I fall asleep in the full and certain hope that my slumber shall not be broken and that though I be all-forgetting, yet shall I not be forgotten, but continue that life in the thoughts and deeds of those I loved.”

McMAHON, , Dr. Ciara (Raheny and formerly Malahide), Director of EPA – January 15, 2021, (suddenly) at home. Much loved daughter of Frank and Maura (deceased) and adored sister of Michael David (deceased), Lucy (O’Connor) and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving father, sister, brother, sister-in-law Marianne, brother-in-law Niall, nieces Emily, Sophie, Zoe and Ava, nephews Matthew and Mike, aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues in EPA and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Friday (January 22). The funeral cortège will leave the family home in Ard na Mara at 10.45 a.m. en route to the church. You can view the Funeral Mass live on webcam from 11 a.m. at https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide

PRICE, Colm (Howth/Sutton) passed away very peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of Our Lady Manor's Nursing Home, Dalkey, January 19, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Moiria and loving father to Gearoid, Fionnuala and Ronan. Dearly missed by his family including daughters-in-law Laura and Sharon, grandchildren Alannah, Ella and Louis, brother Cathal, sisters Peggy in New Hampshire and Maura in London, extended family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Funeral tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 o' clock in St John the Evangelist Church, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Government restrictions still apply so those who cannot attend please click on the following link to view the Mass online. www.kilbarrackfoxfieldparish.ie Donations, if so desired, to St Vincents De Paul.

LYNCH, Donal (Daniel James), Rathfarnham, Dublin, January 18, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of all the staff at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of Karen, dear father of Helene and Nicola and treasured brother of John. Sadly, missed by his loving family, Louie, Daisy, son-in-law Conor, niece Neasa, relatives and extensive circle of friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place due to government guidelines on public gatherings. For those who wish to view the funeral please go to this link https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham tomorrow (Thursday) at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

O'CONNELL, John (London and formerly Foxrock, Dublin 18) January 18, 2021. Peacefully, at home after a bravely fought battle with Leukaemia. He will be greatly missed by his heartbroken wife Monya, parents Bill and Eileen, sisters Cora and Helen, brothers-in-law Derek and John, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephew and his many friends. In accordance with Government restrictions the funeral will take place privately in London.

NELSON, Ita (Ailesbury Nursing Home, Dublin) January 17, 2021, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of St Monica’s Ward St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved sister of Joe, Ann (Nelson Nolan), Nuala (Hickey), predeceased by her sisters Joan (Cremins), Deirdre (O’Flanagan) and Pauline (Maher). Deeply regretted by her brother, sisters, sister-in-law Ena, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral arrangements later.