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QUIRKE, Austin (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly Castletroy, Co. Limerick), peacefully on May 1, 2025, in the loving care of the staff at Care Choice, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Pre-deceased by his parents Vincent and Margaret (Peggy). Sadly missed by his brothers Brendan and Vincent, his sister Judith, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and friends. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in The Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Cedar Road, Balally, Dublin D16 EO32. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold’s Cross Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin D6W HY98 for service at 12.15pm (The Victorian Chapel) May He Rest In Peace

KEARNS, Geraldine (Foxrock, Dublin 18) 24th April 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the wonderful staff at The Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her beloved husband David and devoted mother to Shauna, Barbara, Lloyd and Ralph. She will be greatly missed by her children, her much-loved grandchildren Muireann, Conan, Finn, Meadbh, Luke, Leadha and David, together with Brian, Barry and Aoife, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother Des, sisters Mary and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A private family funeral has taken place. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

HARRISON, (née Crilly) (Castleknock, Dublin and last of the Crilly’s of the Black Bull, Drogheda, Co. Louth) May 7, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin. Margaret (Gretta), beloved wife of Gerald (Gerry), cherished mother of Anita and Peter, adored grandmother of Conor, Ronán and Darragh and mother-in-law of Aidan. Pre-deceased by her parents Sarah (Sadie) and Thomas (Tommy) and her sisters Pauline and Imelda. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Monday morning (May 12) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. House strictly private. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the St. Vincent De Paul. Gretta’s family wish to acknowledge the compassion, care and love given to her through her illness by the wonderful staff in the Bon Secours Hospital. Rest in peace

LEDDIN, Kathleen (née Donovan), 8 Eden Terrace, North Circular Road, Limerick. V94 WCN9, and formerly of Donoughmore, Co. Limerick. Former Mayor of Limerick City. May 6, 2025, peacefully in the exceptional care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tim. Dearly loved mother of Timothy, Morgan, Brian and Gregory and stepmother to Deirdre, Anthony, Desmond and Joan. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Edel, Karine, Helen, Celeste and Liz, sons-in-law Peter and John, her cherished 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Special thanks to all who helped Kathleen in her latter years particularly her great friend Olive and her wonderful carer Jackie and to all her neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Friday, May 9) from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Saturday (May 10) for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/​​web-cam/ Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. May she rest in peace.

RAFTER, Vincent (Vinny) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Kyledellig, Clough Co Laois) 5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St James Hospital, beloved husband of Annette, he will be sadly missed by his children Barry, Paul and Peadar, grandchildren Clodagh, Darragh, Cormac, Evie and Niall, brother Joe, daughters-in-law Vauney, Kay and Sabrina, sister-in-law Betty, brothers-in-law Paul and Jimmy Murtagh, Liam Hyland, sisters-in-law Ann and Betty Murtagh, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook, Rathfarnham today Thursday 8th May 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Friday 9th May in the Church of the Holy Spirit Ballyroan at 10am followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. No flowers please donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Rest in Peace

FERGUSON, Patrick, Milltown Lane, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Altidore, Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow. Late of C Coy 21st Infantry Battalion, retired Company Commander with 41 years service, and late of the Construction Industry Federation. Peacefully following a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by loving family, in the compassionate care of St Vincent’s University Hospital, on Friday 2nd May 2025. Pre-deceased by his son Patrick, brother John and his parents James and Joan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Winifred (née Lord), his daughters Fiona, Siobhan and Miriam, his beloved grandchildren Anna, Isobel and Patrick, his sisters Lena, Maureen and Joan, his brothers PJ, Seamus, and Joseph, son in law Cathal, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at McCrea's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Friday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Mass Saturday at 2.00pm in Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Ashford, at 2.00pm followed by interment in Glenealy cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland. Thank you to the staff Sugarloaf Nursing Home, Kilmacanoge for their care of Patrick in recent months.

CLANCY, – Christopher (Blackrock), May 3rd 2025, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Loved and remembered always by Michael, John and Carl, Della, his grandchildren Daniel, Conor and April, daughters-in-law Vanessa and Lavina, sisters Joan and Angela, brother Philip, nieces, nephews, the extended family and all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Reposing in Nichols Funeral Chapel, Lombard Street East on Wednesday (May 7) from 4 pm to 6 pm - you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Thursday (May 8) at 10 am in Church of St. Laurence O'Toole, Kilmacud, afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to GOAL.

McDONNELL, Geoffrey (Ivy Lawn, Ballyclough, Co. Limerick). May 5th 2025 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dearly loved father of Paul, Bryan and Ruth. Brother of Charlie and the late Vivien. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Izabela and Valerie, his adored grandchildren Kinga, Maya and Bo, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen (tomorrow) Thursday (8th May) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (9th May) at 12 noon followed by burial in Crecora Cemetery. Geoffrey’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/raheen

O'SHEA, (Née Flanagan) Carmel, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her family in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband John, parents PJ and Kathleen Flanagan, and baby Anthony. Loving mother of Paul, Susan, Aisling and Brian, daughter-in-law Hilary and proud grandmother of Saoirse, Matthew, Tiernan and Diarmuid. She will be sadly missed by her sister Mary and brother Fergal, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family and close circle of friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Thursday 8th May from 6pm to 7 pm. Removal on Friday 9th May to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Rest in Peace

O'DWYER, William, Ballinteer and formerly of Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge. Suddenly and unexpectedly in Nice, France, beloved husband of Valerie Shaw and loving father of Robyn, Alice, and Dara. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and daughters, parents Matt and Helena, brother Peter, parents-in-law Liam and Eileen, sister-in-law Elly, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and his beloved dogs, Milo and Primo. Rest in Peace Reposing on Wednesday evening (7th May) in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham from 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. No flowers please, donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Laoch ar lár.