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MURPHY - Anne B, (Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Lucan and late of Park Drive Ave, Castleknock, D15.) On the occasion of the first anniversary of Anne’s sad death on December 29, 2024, we, her family, wish to extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us on her passing: her extended family, friends, neighbours, those who sent messages of condolences, attended Anne’s Funeral Mass and Cremation. Our particular thanks to the staff of Marymount Care centre and to Cunninghams Funeral Directors, Clonsilla. A special thank you to Fr. Damian, P.P., Castleknock and all who contributed to her Funeral Mass. As it is not possible to thank each of you individually, we hope that you will accept this acknowledgment as a deepfelt and sincere expression of our gratitude and appreciation.

MCDONAGH - Michael (Third Anniversary, December 29th, 2022)

Forever in our hearts and with us every day. Norah, Michael, Hilary, Jane, Owen, and Mark.

CUNNEEN - (née Berkery) Máire (Donnybrook, Dublin 4 and Dunquin, Co. Kerry) 24th December 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Frank, her parents John and Daisy, her brothers Liam and Sean and her sister-in-law Maura. Máire will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving children Brian and Claire, her adored grandchildren Hugo and Felix, her son-in-law Jonathan and her daughter-in-law Claire. She will be deeply regretted by her brothers Michael and Gay, all of her in-laws especially her sisters-in-law Nóra and Bríd, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, extended family, great neighbours in Donnybrook and Dunquin, friends and former colleagues. Reposing tomorrow Sunday evening, December 28th, from 3pm to 5pm at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre (opposite UCD Flyover), Stillorgan Road, D04 X446. Funeral Mass on Monday December 29th at 11.00 am, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, D04 HW82, followed by cremation (family only) at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. House strictly private.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam”

MCCANN - Brendan (Retired Colonel Irish Defence Forces)

Brendan passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday 25th December. Predeceased by Christeen his beloved wife and best friend of 48 years and much loved father of Patrick, Hughna, Claire and Scott. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, siblings Anne and Noel, his 9 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law Simone and Pamela, sons-in-law Martyn and Tim, and by his companion Bernadette, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace. Brendan will rest at his home from 2pm until 5pm on Saturday 27th. Funeral arriving to the Holy Rosary Church Greystones on Monday 29th for funeral Mass at 11.30am after which Brendan will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Wicklow Hospice.

KENNY - Harry and Colette, Monkstown Co. Dublin At the time of their First Anniversaries Louise, Ger, Karl, Joyce and extended families would like to sincerely thank those who sympathised and supported us at the time of our parents passing and, in the days, and months after. We deeply appreciate all those who attended Dad and Mums Funerals, especially the heartfelt turnout from Blackrock College RFC at Dads Funeral. He would have been touched to see you all there. Sincere thanks to Monkstown Parish and Fr Paddy Moran, who guided us through two beautiful ceremonies. A special thanks to Dad and Mums nieces and nephews for their support and presence. We received the most thoughtful cards, texts, messages on RIP.ie; your kind words meant so much to us. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Orchard Day Centre in Blackrock for their warm care, and especially Ger Parsons whose kindness and help we will simply never forget. Mum and Dad are always in our thoughts and we feel honoured to have had them as parents and grandparents. Their Anniversary Mass will on the 28th December at 11.30am in St Patricks Church Monkstown.

MURPHY - Gerard (Gerry) (Whitehall, Dublin 9, and formerly of Old Belvedere and Clontarf Cricket Clubs) on 22nd December 2025 (suddenly) at home. Beloved son of the late Larry and Kathleen and loving brother of Marie (Doyle) and Eithne (McIntyre). Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law Seán and Vincent, nieces, nephew, his grandniece, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues in the Civil Service.

Rest in Peace. Reposing in the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday (29th December). Requiem Mass on Tuesday (30th December) at 11am in the Church of the Holy Child, Swords Road, Whitehall, followed by Funeral to Dardistown Cemetery. For live-streaming, please visit the Parish of Larkhill, Whitehall & Santry website.

SHERIDAN - (née Noonan) (Holy Family Residence (LSP) Roebuck, late of Cabinteely, and Liscarroll, Co. Cork) 23rd December 2025, within a month of her 100th birthday, peacefully, in the kind care of all the staff at Holy Family Residence. Eilish, beloved wife of the late Charles (Bank of Ireland) and loving mother of Bryan, Hugh, Niall and Paul. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Quinn’s of Glasthule on Monday (29th December) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (30th December) to St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

“For a Christian,

Death is only a change of house.”

WATT - Ronald (Ronnie) – (Sandyford and formerly of Rathfarnham Scouts) 24th December 2025 (peacefully) in St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. Beloved husband of Claire and much loved father of Derek and the late Andrew. He will be deeply missed by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Claudia, his cherished grandchildren Nathan and Ellie, sisters Jean, Eileen and Ann, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his sister Maureen. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

Rest in peace