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Conall, Mountway, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry and formerly Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. Conall died peacefully on 5th September 2026, deeply regretted by his wife Ella (Healy), his loving daughter Emma, sisters Eileen (McCrea- Wexford) and Eimear (Shanahan- Dublin), sisters-in-law Siobhan (Herr- Erie, Pennsylvania) & Julie (Chatoor- London). Sadly missed by his much-loved nieces & nephews, extended family and friends. Conall is predeceased by his brothers Padraic, Donncha & Micheál, sisters Maureen, Fiona & Mella and sister-in-law Angela (Corcoran, Dublin & Ballyheigue who died on 21st August). Requiem Mass for Conall will be celebrated at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue on Wednesday (9th September), streamed on (www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-ballyheigue-1). Interment afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Concern (www.concern.ie ), or care of The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

May He Rest in Peace.

KELLY WALSH - Ruth (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – September 5, 2026, in her 99th year. Journalist (RTÉ and Irish Press), style icon, animal rescuer, gardener, charity worker, beloved wife of the late Dick Walsh (The Irish Times), much loved mother of Francesca and Suzie, adoring grandmother of Millie and Sara, and mother-in-law of Jonathan. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Millie’s partner Bartje and her many friends. In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, a private family cremation service will take place. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held on Saturday (September 12) at 2.00pm, in Christ Church, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

“She did not go gentle into that good night”

O'CALLAGHAN - Tony - (Twentieth Anniversary, September 8) Warmly remembered and missed by your wife Nancy, children Pat, Miriam, Tony, Anne, Stephanie, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

BONAR - Kevin. Fortieth Anniversary. Died September 8, 1986. Always remembered by Bernie, Brian, Fidelma, Niamh and Máire.

SWEENEY - Nora Óg, Phoenix, Arizona and late of Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo,

September 4, 2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dear sister Nora who passed away peacefully in Phoenix. She was the beloved daughter of Denis and Nora Sweeney, sister of Denise, Peter and Noelle and aunt of Denis, Anna and Jane Sweeney and Kate, Beth and Jane O'Hara. She was a friend to many all over the world and will be missed and remembered. Nora donated her body to science. Rest now Nora, your love will remain with us always.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam"

LANG - Sr. Teresa John, Religious Sister of Charity (Stanhope Street, Dublin 7 and formerly of Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo) September 5, 2026 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Predeceased by her parents Christopher Thomas Lang and Mary Lang (nee Hoban), her siblings Fr. Mairtin, Christopher, Maura, Eileen, Sean and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her community in Stanhope Street, the Sisters of the Congregation, her sister-in-law Rita Lang, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her extended family and the staff in Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 on Tuesday, September 8 from 2pm to 4pm with prayers at 3:30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Followed by burial at the Community Cemetery, Donnybrook.

FALLON - Brian, former Literary Editor and Chief Critic of the Irish Times, late of Innisheer Manor Kilbride, Co Wicklow, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026 after a long, rich life. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marion and his brothers Gary, Conor, Niall and Padraic. Sadly missed by his children Aonghus, Catríona, Ruairí, Fionnuala, Emer, Oisín and Donal, his brother Ivan, his daughters-in-law Paula and Sarah, sons-in-law, Lasse, John and Richard, grandchildren, David, Liobhan, Mikaela, Oran, Laoise, Patrick, Fionnuala, Milo, Finn, and Etain, great-granddaughter, Ada, extended family and friends. A man of letters, he was a lifelong champion of Irish Art. Brian will be waked at his home from 4pm on Monday afternoon before being removed to St Brigid's in Manor Kilbride for funeral mass at 1pm Tuesday, September 8 followed by burial in the church graveyard. Family and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects.

BARRETT - (Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Castleknock) - September 4, 2026 at Blackrock Clinic. Brendan, loving husband of Hilda (née Ward) and devoted father of Margaret, Tom, Joe and Hilary. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, sons, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Natalie, Tom’s partner Berni and grandchildren Gavin, Amy and Grace, nieces and nephews, cousin Jack, sisters-in-law, all his extended family, many friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brothers Jack, Jimmy, Joe and Frank and by his sisters Noreen, Madge, Gertie, Judy and Mary. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at home today (Monday, September 7) from 4pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday, September 8) at 11 am in Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook. Funeral thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery.

McCARTHY - Sr. Patricia/Trish (Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) late of Labasheeda on September 4, 2026 in the loving care of the staff of Nazareth House Nursing Home, Dublin. Deeply regretted by her RSCJ community, her brother P.J., her sister-in-law Mary Agnes, nieces, nephews and many friends. Pre-deceased by her sisters, Mary, Catherine and Bridie. Funeral Mass at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 in Church of Saint Thérèse, Mount Merrion and afterwards to Mount Jerome crematorium.

Rest in Peace

WALDEN - (née Sherry) Maire, formerly of Dublin and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Passed away peacefully, on 17th August, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of John and Hugh, and now reunited with her husband, Terry, who passed away in 2017. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters Áine and Nuala, extended family, friends, and neighbours. Requiem Mass and Funeral Service will be held at St Thomas More Church, Kidlington, Oxfordshire on the 18th September at 10.30am, followed by interment in Kidlington New Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.