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GALLAGHER, John (Seán) (Artane, Dublin, formerly Irish Press, DIT and Law Society) - 29th December 2020, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Raheny Community Nursing Unit, surrounded by his loving family. John will be forever loved and dearly missed by his devoted wife of 56 years, Cliodna. Cherished father of Anne, Cliona, Helen, Ruth and the late Niall. Deeply regretted by his sisters Maura and Anne, his brother Micheál, sons-in-law Francis, Stephen, Jarleth and Stephen, brothers-in-law Will, Tomás and Christy, sisters-in-law Maureen, Móira and Angela. Very sadly missed by his ten adoring grandchildren Laura, Naomi, Emer, Méabh, Aoife, Mark, Sarah, Fionn, Grace and David, and many relatives and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Patrick, Joe and Noreen and extended family members. 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. For Livestreaming on Saturday 2nd, January at 11am please click: https://stbrendanscoolock.org/webcam “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

LARKIN, (née Farrell), (Coolgreaney Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow, late of Englishtown, Baltinglass and former proprietor of The Royal Hotel, Arklow, December 29th 2020, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Noreen, beloved wife of the late Hugh, loving mother of Jackie (O’Mahony), John, Geraldine (Kelleher), Georgina (Mooney), Ciarán and the late Hugh and much loved sister of Maura (Larkin), Cecelia (Whelan), Kitty and the late Seán, Liam, Matt, Peg and Rosie. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her grandchildren and their partners, her sisters, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. In accordance with current government guidelines, a private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10.00 o’clock tomorrow (Friday) morning in St.’s Mary and Peter’s Church, Arklow and all are welcome to join via the parish webcam. www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/ Burial afterwards in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery. Messages of sympathy & support are welcome and may be expressed online. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to www.wicklowhospice.ie. House private please.

O'NEILL, (née Healy) Teresa, December 29, 2020 (late of Fairways, Rathfarnham and formerly Kilmore, Ballygar, Co. Galway) Predeceased by her adored husband Paddy and loving son Feidhlim. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Teresa will be deeply missed by her children Sharon, Cormac and Fergal, her son-in-law Dermot, daughters-in-law Louise and Fiona, her adored grandchildren Daniel, Megan, Jack, Ellie, Lucy, Cara and Aidan, her sisters Celine and Mary, her brothers Brendan and Paddy, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May Teresa Rest in Peace. In line with Government and HSE advice regarding funeral gatherings, a small private funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00 o'c and can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/ballyroan-parish-church-​r​athfarnham. Teresa's funeral cortége will pass through Fairways, Rathfarnham at 9.40o'c on Friday morning and will proceed to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan. Those wishing to line the route are welcome to do so while observing current guidelines. Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Peter McVerry Trust.

KENNY, (née Ryan), Cynthia (late of Howth Road) - December 28th 2020 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Harry and loving mother and best friend of Dorinda; sadly missed by her daughter Dorinda, son David, granddaughters Emily and Melanie, brother, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. 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, may send a personal message to info@kirwans.ie.

O'DONNELL, John M. (Prospect Avenue, Pettitswood Mullingar) December 28, 2020, (peacefully at home). Pre-deceased by his brother Jim; widower of the late Ann (ob. 1988) and survived by his adored wife Finola and their children Philip, Sally-Ann, Julie, Gillian - Richard, Adrian, Philip and their 23 grandchildren, sister Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Removal will leave his residence to arrive at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 11.00 o'c tomorrow (Thursday). Funeral Mass and burial private. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the live webcam @ mullingarparish.ie . All Government guidelines and social distancing to be adhered to. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the North Westmeath Hospice. Requiescat in Pace

HAYDEN D.C., Sr. Mairéad (Peggy) December 28, 2020 in her 92nd year surrounded by her family in the Mater Hospital, Dublin following a brief illness. Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Cluain Mhuire, Carnew (recently Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf). Only daughter of John and Annie Hayden, Monamolin, Rathnure, Co. Wexford. Much loved member of the Hayden, Nolan, Clear, Forristal, Culleton and Davies families. Deeply regretted by her sisters in community, her relations and her many friends. In accordance with government guidance a private family funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00 am which may be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/Carnew-Tomacork-Parish-​10941755738​3516/ Fr. Robert Nolan will live stream the Rosary from Adamstown Parish Church today (Wednesday) at 8.00 pm. which may be viewed on https://m.facebook.com/adamstown.parishchurch

MURPHY, Paul Richard (Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Templeogue, Dublin 6w) – December 24th, 2020 suddenly and unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Sinéad and much loved father of Chloe, Ali and Ryan, and loving son of Bill and Laurie; he will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, children, parents, his sisters Noelle, Colette, Lorraine and Fiona, brother Darragh, extended family, relatives, colleagues and friends. May he Rest Peacefully. Due to current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a Private Funeral will take place. Those who would like to join the Private Funeral Service remotely by webcam can do so by clicking on https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam/ on Thursday 31st December at 11am. Those who would like to attend the Funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please feel free to leave a message using the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. All enquiries to Massey Bros, Blackrock Tel: (01) 2804454.

KEOGH, (Thomas) Tom (Templeogue, Dublin) - December 26, 2020. (Peacefully)in the wonderful care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, beloved granddaughter Milly and his brothers Michael and Jimmy. Tom will be forever loved and dearly missed by his children Brian, Fiona, Louise and Philip; adored grandchildren Daisy, Max, Lucas, Oscar, Maria and Tristán; daughter-in-law Elena, sons-in-law Alan and Tim; his sister Helen; sisters-in-law Joan and Susan; nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues in the sports media, kind neighbours and many friends. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for immediate family at 11.00 o'c tomorrow (Thursday) in Terenure College Chapel, thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to hugg.ie . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

KAVANAGH, Patricia (Pat) (née Markey) (Foxrock, Dublin18) – December 28, 2020. Peacefully, in the care of Belmont Nursing Home, Stillorgan, loving wife of Jim (UCD), mother of and deeply missed by Paul, Karl, Joanne and Julian, her sister June (Walsh) and grandchildren Dylan, Rebekah, Aaron, Jack, Maeve, Katrina, Evie and Mathew, son-in-law Des, daughters-in-law Darina, Michelle and Arminda, brother-in-law Jack, sister-in-law Bernie, extended family and many friends. May she rest in peace. A private funeral will take place due to current guidelines, but can be viewed online at 3.45pm tomorrow (Thursday) using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/139693. It would be really appreciated by the family to leave a message of condolence, in lieu of attendance on: https://www.carnegies.ie/home/online-book-of-condolence. Family flowers only please.