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SHELLY - Seamus – 9th April 2026, (Glasnevin), in his 101st year, peacefully surrounded by his family in the tender care of staff at the Mater Private Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Sarah (Sadie Gibson). Dearly and forever loved father of Mary, Catherine, Bairbre, Denise, Sarah, Stephanie and Tom. Much loved by his 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Very sadly missed by Michael (K), Michael (J), Mercedes, Brendan, Phil, John, Peter, his relatives, many friends and home carers.

Reposing at home on Wednesday April 15th from 5-8pm. Removal on Thursday 16th April to the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations if desired, to St Francis Hospice Raheny.

May he Rest in Peace

BRADLEY - Rev. Fr. Willie, C.S.Sp. (Letterkenny, Co. Donegal). Peacefully on April 12, 2026 at Larissa Lodge Nursing Home, predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and brother Patrick. Deeply regretted by his brothers Jim, Danny, Louis, Brian and sisters Girlie (McCrossan), Angela, Dympna (Lynch), Ann (Doherty) and Bernadette (Doherty), sisters-in-law Marie Therese, Mary O', Patricia and Rachel, brothers-in-law Con and John, his Spiritan confrères, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and his entire family circle. Reposing at his late residence. House private please. Rest in peace. Requiem Mass in St. Eunan's Catherdal, Letterkenny at 12 noon on Wednesday, 15th April 2026, which can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery. Family Flowers only please, donations, if wished, to Larrisa Lodge Nursing Home, Residents Comfort Fund, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny (0868862342)

McGOVERN - (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) April 10th 2026, peacefully, in the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock, Tom, beloved husband of the late Catherine, loving father of Ann, Eimer, Cathy and Ciaran. Very sadly missed by his children, sons-in-law John and Dermot, daughter-in-law Alma, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, extended family and many friends.

Reposing Tuesday (April 14th) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday (April 15th) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May he rest in peace

JENNINGS - Vivienne (née Maguire), Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath and formerly of Tuam, Co. Galway. 11th April 2026, peacefully under the excellent care of St. Colmcille's Nursing Home, Kells. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom. Dearly loved mother of Brian, Maeve and Celestine and mother-in-law to Sophie, Frederic and Matthew, adored 'Chi Chi' to Celestine, Valentin, Seán, Grace, Tom, Rose and Nora-Jayne. Deeply regretted by her sisters Betty and Frances and her brother Michael, her nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Removal from McEntee's Funeral Home, Kells this morning at 10.30 arriving at Church of the Assumption, Moynalty for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Cremation afterwards in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

PRENDERGAST - Catherine (née Hogan) Highfield, Ennis Road, Limerick.

April 8th 2026, peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin.Darling wife of Eoghan. Adored mother of Eimhin, Anna and Grace. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Dermot and Edward, sisters-in-law Anne, Elaine, Orla and Aedin, brother-in-law Conor, nieces, nephews, extended family and a cherished wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her parents Patsy and Eddie and her sister Maura.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street (tomorrow) Tuesday (14th April) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Wednesday (15th April) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.

Catherine’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RHSI

Catherine’s family would like to express their thanks to Dr. David Fennelly and his wonderful team in St. Vincents Private Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness they gave to Catherine.

May she rest in peace.

MEAGHER - Bridie (Sixth Anniversary). Fondly remembered by Tom, Benita, Justin and Stuart.

DALY - Michael (late of Kilar, Castleknock Road, Dublin 15), passed away peacefully on the 8th of April, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family at Mount Hybla Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Phil, cherished father of Sharon, Michael and Leona, adored grandfather of Alfie and much-loved father-in-law of Annette and the late Billy. Sadly missed by his family, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday evening (13th April) with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning (14th April) at 11am in the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please.

Donations would be greatly appreciated to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

May he Rest in Peace

FERGUSON - Stanley (Stan) (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Drumsna, Co. Leitrim) – April 9, 2026, peacefully, in his 97th year. Predeceased by his brothers Keith, Cecil, Artie and David, and brother-in-law David Galloway. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and best friend of 66 years, Jean, adored children Randal, Karen and Aisling, their partners Deirdre and Alan, cherished grandchildren Jamie, Katelyn, Kerry, Megan, Ian and Jasmin, sisters-in-law Janet, Zeta and Val, extended family and friends. A Gathering will take place at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Tuesday (April 14) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue on Wednesday (April 15) at 11.00am, followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Break Through Cancer Research.

GRANTHAM - (née Bradshaw) Hilary Ann (Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Goatstown, Co. Dublin) – April 8, 2026, suddenly and unexpectedly at home, to the inexpressible grief of her heartbroken family. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter for 54 years. Loved and loving mother of Julie, Michelle and Kerry, much loved Granny and Nanny of Sophia, Sammy, Luke, Daniel, Tom, Rachel, Max and Lucy, mother-in-law of Art, Ed and Aidan and loving sister of Gillian Perry and Valerie Michael. Hilary will be greatly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends. Sincere thanks to the Emergency Services who tended to Hilary with kindness and respect. Funeral Service on Monday 13th April at 12.00 noon in Rathgar Methodist Church, Brighton Road, Dublin 6, followed by Committal Service at 1.45pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the D.S.P.C.A.

"In Heavenly Love Abiding"