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CRONIN - Michael (Dundrum, Dublin) - December 16, 2025. Peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary; he will be very sadly missed by his loving daughters Caron and Michèle, son Richard, son-in-law Mark, Michèle’s partner Raymond, sisters-in-law Anna and Irene, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on this Thursday afternoon (December 18) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning (December 19) to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of St Vincent de Paul or Merchants Quay Ireland.

VAGENKNECHT - Jan 15th December 2025 (Sutton and formerly of Czech Republic) Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of Lucy Kilroy and loving dad to Dana, Della, Holly and Katrin. Jan will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Rory and Liam, grandchildren Setanta, Moya and May, extended family and friends. A Service to celebrate Jans life will take place in Dardistown Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 10am. See RIP.ie for Service webcam links

May he Rest in Peace

HARRISON - Anthony, (Fine Art Restorer), (Ballsbridge, Dublin), suddenly on December 13th, 2025. Deeply loved brother of Joe and Carmel (Gregory). He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, brother-in-law Allan, relatives, friends, neighbours and the faith communities of St. Mary’s, Haddington Road and Avila. May he Rest in Peace. Removal on Saturday morning, 20th December, 2025, to St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Rd., arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, to Shanganagh Cemetery.

“For your faithful Lord, life has changed, not ended”.

MAY - Kathleen (née Doherty), (Lackafinna, Cong, Co. Mayo. Formerly Barna, Co Galway, late of Brampton Care Home, Oranmore, Co. Galway) - December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Mother to Fionnuala, John, Pauline and Michelle. Mother-in-law to Nuada, Karin, Michael and Peter. Dear Grandmother to Ailbhe, Naoise, Katie, Jana, Ronan, Katja, Finbar, Rebecca, and Dominic. Great grandmother to Lara, Arthur, Nina, Elena, Lauren and Jamie. Sisters Pauline, Una and Breege, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Mary of the Rosary, Cong on tomorrow (Friday), December 19, 2025 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Lisloughrey Cemetery, Cong.

House strictly private.

The family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis

McNALLY (PRIEST) - Mary (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) 14th December 2025 at St. Vincents University Hospital. Only daughter of the late Hubert (Bertie) and Vogue McNally and dear sister of Walter and Patrick and sister-in-law of Bernie and Annie. Predeceased by her husband Roger Priest. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Anna and Rachel and their partners Barry and Frank, her brothers, her granddaughters Jessie and Hazel, her nieces, nephew and her wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Fanagan Carnegie Funeral Home, Monkstown on Friday 19th December from 11.00 am. until 12.30 pm. Funeral thereafter to be held in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 3.00 pm. The Service may be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

PURCELL - (née McMenamin), Frances (Milltown, Dublin and late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) 15th December 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of Terenure Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much-loved mother of Rita, Owen, Mona, and Jane. Very sadly missed by her loving daughters, son, sons-in-law Paudie and Justin, daughter-in-law Maoiliosa, grandchildren Eliza, Tommy, Leo, Eve, Marcus, Anna, Kate, Roisín, Hector, and Ella, sisters Ann, Noreen, and Joan, brother Michael, sister-in-law Ilene, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Bridie and Mona. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday afternoon (19 December) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning (20th December) to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of St Vincent de Paul.

SHIELDS - T. Frank B.L.

Died December 17, 2023.

Second Anniversary.

Remembered always by his friends at the Law Library.

SHIELDS - Frank B.L. On the second anniversary of Frank’s passing, his family wish to extend their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with them. Particular appreciation is extended to Frank’s wider family, friends, neighbours, and legal colleagues, especially those of the Family Law Bar.

Frank was dearly loved

and is so very much missed.

PRICE - (née McArevey), Eleanor passed away peacefully, in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family, on December 8, 2025, at her home in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald and her sister Mary Rose. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children John and Margaret; her grandchildren Powell and Esmay; her son-in-law Cador; her daughter-in-law Silvana; and her sisters Anne and Esmay. Funeral Mass will take place at St Cecilia’s Parish, Boston, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 3.30pm (GMT+1). The service will be live-streamed at

www.youtube.com/@SaintCecilia Parish/streams

KEOHANE-O'RIORDAN - Kay (Thirty-Fourth Anniversary) - Dear wife and comrade of the late Micheál. Much loved Mam to her late son Manus. Remembered with love and pride by her daughter Brenda and her grandchildren Jessica, Neil, Dara, Caitríona and Luke.

"O wise men, riddle me this,

What if the dream come true?".