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WINTER - Ciaran, late of Holywood, Co. Down, died peacefully at home in Montréal, Canada, February 1, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Greatly missed by his sister Jan, his life partner Marjie, Lesley - mother of Ciara (Rowan), Sumaya - mother of Kyla, Conor, and Maeve, cousin Sean and family, brother-in-law Declan, niece Namthip, his wider family and his huge circle of friends. He will be remembered for his love of life, people and music - which he played so well.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

We'll raise a parting glass

RIP

MCCARTHY -

Mia, (née Milner), (Sutton and formerly of Bristol), 3rd February 2026, peacefully in Beaumont Hospital in her 97th year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her adored husband Eoin, and her son Maurice.

Mia will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters Monica, Catriona, Eoin, Ruth and Mianne, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law Serge (Hagège), Paula (Kingston), Thomas (Moll), and Darren (Webster), grandchildren Meoin and her partner Fred, Lucille and her partner Jean Baptiste, Gregory, Sebastian, Pia, Alexander and his wife Carla, Laura Claire and her partner Juan Albert, Dehlia, Cayetana and Cormac (Alvaro), great grandchild Nina, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Removal on Friday 6th February to the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Merchant’s Quay

All condolences to catrionamccarthy28@gmail.com

May she Rest in Peace

COSTELLO-SMITH -

Dr. Michelle Costello-Smith, Castlehill, Summerbank, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, formerly of Tullerboy House, Athlacca, Co Limerick, 4th February 2026, peacefully at The Hermitage Medical Clinic, under the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St Marks Ward, surrounded by her heartbroken family.

Pre-deceased by her father Michael, deeply mourned by her heartbroken husband Peter, her son Peter, daughter Grace, mother Tess, sisters Georgina, Caroline, Heather, Therese, brother Edwin, brothers-in-law and Edwin’s partner, cousin and best friend Marcia, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, wonderful friends and neighbours.

CUNNINGHAM - In loving memory of Ailbhe (née Curran) who passed away on 6 February, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. As we mark the first anniversary of Ailbhe’s passing, we remember her kindness, generosity, style, grace and love of her family and friends from all around the world. She is loved and sadly missed by her husband Frank, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Mass at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane, Elizabeth St., will be held on 6 February at 5:10pm (Brisbane time). A Mass will be held in St. Augustine Church, Galway, on the 15 February at 11am. All are welcome.

Ní imithe uainn, ach imithe romhainn.

MURPHY - Fergus A. – February 3, 2026, (Dundalk and formerly of Malahide, Co Dublin) Beloved husband of Margot and devoted father of Keelin, Judith, Jeff, Marita and Nichola. Very sadly missed by his wife and children, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family and friends. Removal on today (Friday) February 6, to the Church of St Mary’s Star of the Sea, Sandymount, Dublin 4, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12:30pm.

McCONNELL - (née Thompson), Theodora (Theo) - (Ballinteer and formerly of Rathfarnham Park) - February 3, 2026 (peacefully) in her 97th year in the care of the staff in Leopardstown Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Norman and wonderful Mum of Nigel, Linda and Amanda. She will be deeply missed by her family, daughter-in-law Dara, sons-in-law Alan and Greg, her cherished grandchildren Vanessa, Gary, Megan and Aaron, great grandchildren Ronan and Freya, Dara’s daughters Naomi and Sarah, niece Rusty, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Dulcie. A Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, February 7) at 3.45pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please.

May her gentle soul Rest in peace

PARKINSON - (nee. Dixon - Jackson), Pauline (Dun Laoghaire/Fermoy)

2nd February 2026 after a long illness. Beloved partner of Gerry, beautiful mother of Gordon (deceased), Chris and Tory. Pauline will be very sadly missed by her sisters Jennifer, Valerie and Andrea; her grandchildren Jeanie, Bill and Emily; her extended family and a large circle of friends.

Funeral mass on Saturday 7th February at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule.

WINTER - (née) Parker, (Dalkey Co. Dublin) January 31st, Patricia, prior to returning home, passed away peacefully in the care of Ashford House Nursing Home, following a long illness. Predeceased by her twin Annette, mourned by her husband Alan, nephew Piet, niece Trish, brother-in-law Eric, cousins, carers and many friends. Funeral service will take place in St. Paul’s Church, Glenageary on Monday 9th February at 11am followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please.