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McDONNELL - Joseph (Joe), Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Limerick.

February 23, 2026, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Galway. Dear husband of Joan for 65 years. He will be missed greatly by his children Karen, Ross, Kevin, and Blue, his daughters-in-law Maria and Sandra, grandchildren Leah and Kayla, their partners John and Eoin, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Joe lived a marvellous life and was fortunate in his friends and colleagues at Sheils of Ennis, the University of Galway, and Shannon College of Hotel Management.

Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Cabey’s Lane, Parnell Street, Ennis tomorrow Thursday evening (26th February) from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to SS Peter and Paul Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Friday (27th February) at 10am with burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence Extension Cemetery Limerick. House private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, at Joe's request, to Médecins Sans Frontières. At Joe’s request please wear bright colours when attending the funeral.

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BYRNE - Christopher (Johnny Christopher), Late of Tallaght, Dublin 24 and formerly of Terenure, Dublin 6W, and The Liberties Dublin 8. February 23rd, 2026, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital. Christopher will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his loving children Gary, Ruth and Kim, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and their partners and children, cousins, friends, neighbours, and fellow musicians. Deepest gratitude to Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. With appreciation to Tallaght Hospital, and to Dr Alan O’ Reilly of Camden Medical. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 this Thursday 26th February 2026 from 5pm to 7pm. A Service to celebrate Christopher's life will take place on Friday 27th February in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 2.15pm followed by Cremation.

May he Rest in Peace

VAUGHAN - Dr. Peter Vaughan F.F.A. R.C.S.I. (Kilkenny and formerly of Rathgar, Dublin and Tullamore, Co Offaly) died on 24th February 2026 on his 69th birthday, peacefully at home, with his beloved family, after a brave battle fought with great dignity and courage. Dearly loved, loving husband

and best friend of Lyndy, devoted father of Andrew.

Peter will be sadly missed by all his family; parents-in-law Hazel and Harry Meyer, brother Richard, sister Linda, sister-in-law, nieces, cousins and all his relatives, colleagues in the medical field and his wide circle of friends. A service to celebrate his life will be held in St John’s Priory Church,

John Street, Kilkenny on Friday 27th February at 12.30pm, followed by a private cremation at Mount Jerome.

Family flowers only, please, but donations may be made to the Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private, please.

GORDON - Carolyn (née Dann) (Templeogue, Dublin), passed peacefully, on 22 February 2026, surrounded by her cherished family. Beloved wife of Ken and much loved mother of Jacqui and Ian, predeceased by her adored son, Nick. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Con, daughters-in-law Caitríona and Claire, brother Nigel, sister Lindsay, sister-in-law Brenda, brother-in-law Simon, grandchildren Nathan, Conor, Arlo, Róisín and Romi-Nic, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Service on Thursday (26 February) at 12.30 pm in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium Garden Chapel for 2.15 pm. The family would like to pay a special thank you to the staff at Blackrock Clinic and Our Ladys Hospice, Harold's Cross. Family flowers only with donations to Our Ladys Hospice, Harolds Cross.

DE BLÁCAM (NÉE NÍ CHONGHAILE) -

ÁINE, Baile an Lisín, Inis Meáin, Árainn, Cuan na Gaillimhe, ar an 22ú Feabhra go suaimhneach in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh. Iníon le Peige Dara Pheigín agus Micí Ruairí (Inis Oírr). Imithe roimpi freisin tá a deartháir Micilín agus a deirfiúr Peige (Lally).

Croíbhriste ina diaidh tá a fear céile Tarlach agus a clann Ruairí, Eoin agus Liam, a gcéilí agus a bpáirtithe, Marie Thérèse, Suzanne agus Aisling.

Méala mór a bás dá deartháracha Dara agus Seáinín, dá deirfiúr Máirín agus dá garchlann Saileog, Ailbhe, Doireann, Lúc agus Aoileann, dá cleamhnaithe, nianna, neachtanna, gaolta agus dá comharsana agus dá cairde uilig.

Beidh sí á tórramh i dTeach Tórraimh Conneelys, Sráid Tobar an Iarla, Gaillimh Dé Máirt, 24ú Feabhra ó 2.00in go dtí 4.00in agus á tabhairt isteach go hInis Meáin ar bhád 6.00in as Ros a Mhíl go dtí a teach cónaithe i mBaile an Lisín, áit a mbeidh sí á tórramh ón 8.00in go dtí 10.00in.

Tabharfar a corp chuig Séipéal Mhuire gan Smál agus Eoin Baiste, Inis Meáin, le haghaidh Aifrinn 12.30in Dé Céadaoin an 25ú. Cuirfear sa Reilg Nua i ndiaidh an Aifrinn í.

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