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CROWLEY, Donal (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of The Lough, Cork) November 28, 2020. In the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearest husband and best friend of Brigid and much loved father of Don, Colm, Barry, Fergal, Aisling and Sinéad. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, son-in-law Rory, daughters-in-law Tracy, Mika, Lillian and Clarissa, his adored 8 grandchildren, sisters Mary and Breda, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to current regulations his funeral will take place privately, but can be viewed online tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10am at: https://www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady or you can leave a message in the condolences section on www.irishtimes.com. The funeral cortege will be passing his residence on Thursday morning en route to the church at 9.40am approximately.

McKENNA, Peter November 28, 2020. (Formerly of "Rockmount", St Margarets and St Pappins Road Dublin), in his eighty fifth year, following prolonged ill health which he bore with courage and good cheer. Latterly in the professional and tender care of the nurses and staff of TLC Centre Northwood, Santry. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and friends, especially his good neighbour Peggy. Rest in Peace. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings, a private family Funeral will take tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.30 am. Those who have liked attend but due to restrictions cannot, the Funeral Mass can be viewed following the link, https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-columcilles-swords

McLOUGHLIN, Fr. Joseph C.Ss.R., (late of Redemptorists, Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick) unexpectedly but peacefully in the care of Thorpe's Nursing Home on November 29, 2020. Mourned by his Redemptorist Community, his sister Marie, his brother-in-law Bryan Cunningham, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends in Ireland and Brazil. Removal today (Tuesday) from the Monastery to Mount St Alphonsus Church at 6.3Opm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 .3Oam, followed by Burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. The funeral will be private with attendance restricted to close family and Redemptorists. The funeral Mass will be streamed on www.novena.ie In line with best practice taken from government advice regarding public gatherings, please adhere to social distancing guidelines.

CONNINGTON, (née Mansfield) (Sandycove, Co Dublin, late of Fermoy, Co Cork) - November 29, 2020, Helen, beloved wife of the late Paddy, loving mother of James and Sara. Very sadly missed by her children and James’s partner Nuala, her sisters Dolly and Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Helen’s Funeral will take place privately in St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule on Thursday, December 3, at 11am but can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis

WALL, (née Murray), Sutton, Dublin, November 27, 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of her family and the compassionate team at the Raheny Community Nursing Unit. Elizabeth ‘Betty’, beloved wife of the late Kevin and loving mother of Lisa, Ken and Kathy. Sadly missed by her devoted family; sons-in-law Brian and Justin, daughter-in-law Susie and her adored grandchildren Ryan, Zara, Lauren, Jack, Ella, Kian and Max, sisters-in-law Marian and Rosaria and her nephews, nieces, relatives and many close friends. 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 message of condolence to info@kirwans.ie. Betty’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on Thursday (December 3) at 11.00 o’clock on https://tinyurl.com/yxz6w7dc

CULLINAN, (Née Hickey) Margaret (Peggy) November 27, 2020 (Late of Vernon Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3) (peacefully) in her 99th year in the presence of her daughter Eithne and in the loving care of all the Sisters and staff at The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Pat) and loving mother of Mary, Eithne, Una and the late Aidan, deeply regretted by her adoring family, grandchildren Roisín, Eamonn, Dougal and Aislinn, son-in-law Bent, sister Una (Wallace) nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for immediate family and close friends. No flowers, donations if desired to Merchants Quay Ireland.

GALLAGHER, (Glounthaune, Cork) -: On November 28th 2020, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family, MARIANNE (née Manahan), beloved wife of Patrick and loving mother of Conor (Melbourne), Caitriona (Chemnitz), Cormac (West Sussex), David (Cork), Fiona (Dublin) and Lisa (London). Sadly missed by her sons-in-law James, Arnaud, daughters-in-law Melissa and Sally, grandchildren Patrick and Aisling, Phoebe and Georgia, Lucie and Anna, Orla, Aidan and Edward, lifelong friend Brigie, sister Joan, brother Kevin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Marianne touched many lives as a lecturer (CIT) and author. She brought elegance and humour to all those who met her. Her beauty will live on in the wonderful stories she left us. Marianne’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on http://glounthauneparish.ie/watch-mass-on-line/ at 2.00pm on tomorrow Tuesday the 1st of December 2020. A private family funeral will take place, in accordance with current guidelines. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. Please leave your personal message for Marianne’s family on the condolence section www.rip.ie or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie "May she rest in peace"

KEARNS, Mary (née Duffy) (12 Oxmantown Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly) - November 29th, 2020, peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Geraldine. She will be sadly missed by her sons Phonsie, Michael, John and Francis, daughters Marian Dunne (Stradbally, Laois), Clare Blake (Knockmark, Meath) and Orlaith Crowley (Birr), her sisters Anne and Gertie, sister-in-law Marguerite, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr Birr Parish Radio Link: 106FM