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SPRATT - Donal (Grado, Italy,

formerly of Ballsbridge, Dublin and Dungarvan, Co. Waterford): On December 30, 2025, died peacefully at his home in Grado. Donal, loving son of the late Eddie and Ita Spratt (née Stokes), brother of the late Mary and Tom. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dorothea, sons Eamonn and Michael, sister Una, daughter in laws Alison and Susie, grandchildren Rachel, Emily, Aisling, Anna, Jessie, Edmond, Elizabeth, Dorothea’s children Alex and Patricia, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends both in Italy and Ireland. May He Rest In Peace. A Memorial Mass will take place in Church of Saint Augustine, Abbeyside, Dungarvan X35 N523 at 11.00am on Saturday, January 31, 2026 to celebrate Donal’s wonderful life.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

RUDDLE - Gordon - On this, his First Anniversary, Coral, Suzanne and Lynn would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who supported us with love and friendship during the last year. It is so greatly appreciated. We also extend our grateful thanks to the caring and kind staff of the Blackrock Clinic. Remembered always with love.

de COURCY - John, Athlunkard, Parteen, (Limerick). Late of de Courcy Auctioneers, Glentworth Street, Limerick.

January 26, 2026 peacefully at the Cork University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Dolores (Sheehy), stepson Alan and his wife Laura. Dearly loved son of the late Cyril and Jo. Brother to Richard, Mary, Jean Anne and Maurice. Sadly missed by his aunt Phyl, cousin and close friend Peter, mother-in-law Lizann, goddaughter Emily and her sister Hazel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, a wide circle of friends, work colleagues, past and present and his companion Coco. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St. Nicholas Church, Westbury (tomorrow) Thursday (January 29) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (30th January) at 12 noon followed by burial in Doonass Cemetery.

John’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstnicholas

SALTER - Marjorie (née Gunn), Hawthorn Close, Creagh, Ballinasloe, formerly Mount Pleasant Avenue, Ballinasloe. January 26th, 2026, in her 94th year, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Portiuncula Hospital. Deeply loved and sadly missed by her husband John, sons Trevor, Clive, Graeme, and daughter Hilary (Colton), Trevor’s partner Adrienne, daughter-in-law Meriel, Graeme’s partner Maggie, son-in-law Trevor, and sister-in-law Jean, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relations and friends. Predeceased by her brother Douglas and grandson Wesley. Arriving at St John’s Church, Ballinasloe, for 7pm Reception Service on Wednesday, 28th January, 2026. Funeral Service at 12 noon on Thursday, 29th January, 2026, followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. Family flowers only please.

“In Heavenly Love Abiding”

O'REILLY - Rosamund (née Harbison) (Drumnagran, 27 Westland Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone). In the tender care of the doctors and nurses of Antrim Area Hospital, January 25, 2026, . Beloved wife of the late Dr. Seamus O’Reilly, RIP. Devoted mother of John, Katharine and James. Dear sister of Alexandra (England), Marie (Moville) and also the late Margaret (England), RIP. Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rosamund’s remains are reposing at her family home for a wake, private to family and close friends today (Wednesday) from 3:00pm, removal from there at 5:40pm going to Church of the most Holy Trinity, Cookstown to arrive at 6:00pm. Rosamund’s remains will repose overnight for requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 12:00 noon with burial afterwards in Forthill Cemetry Cookstown. All enquiries to Niall A. Loughran Funeral Directors, Cookstown 028 8676 5454.

St. Anthony pray for her.

DOYLE - Gerry (Gerard) Dundrum, Dublin - January 25, 2026.

Emeritus Professor of Science UCD passed peacefully, in the exceptional care and kindness of the team in the Blackrock Hospice, Blackrock Co. Dublin. Much loved and devoted husband of Eithne and adored father of Elaine, Gillian and Paul. Very sadly missed by his loving family; son-in-law Fran, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Ciara, Rachel, Anna, and Saskia, brothers Hilary, John, and Dominic, sisters-in-law Marion, Ann, Eileen, Marian and Gertie, brother-in-law Sam, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and loyal friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on tomorrow evening (Thursday), (January 29) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (January 30) to the Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome Harold’s Cross for a service to celebrate Gerry’s life at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice.

Rest Well

BURROWS - (née Tong) Clonagh (Malahide and formerly of Ballinla, Edenderry) - Jan. 25th, 2026, (peacefully) after a short illness surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Loving mother of Linda and Graham. Much cherished grandmother to Rebecca and Deborah. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Ian, daughter-in-law Annette, relatives and friends. Removal on Friday morning to St. Andrew's Church, Malahide (K36 FY04) arriving for 11 a.m. service followed by burial to adjoining churchyard. House Private.

Clarke - Clarke, Gerald (Gerry) Aidan, ninety-eight years of age. Beloved husband of Breda for sixty-seven years and father to Julian and Peter. Gerry will be deeply missed by them and his grandchildren Christopher, Sarah Jane, Rachel, Molly and Alex, as well as Kate, Susan and so many in the sporting world. Gerry was the last of eleven children of JJ and Kathleen Clarke of Templeogue Road, Dublin. Profuse gratitude to the exceptionally caring people at St. James’s Hospital. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Gerry will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham, D14 WO29 on Thursday 29th January from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, DO6 CX23 on Friday 30th January, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.