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GARAVAN - Ann (née Mahony), Pontoon Road, Castlebar and formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin peacefully in the wonderful care of the Mayo Hospice, November 24, 2025.

Pre deceased by her loving husband John, daughters Ruth ,Paula and Mary-Olivia,parents Gerard and Maureen, brothers Ger and Donald and her twin sister Joan.

Deeply regretted by her loving family Mark (Westport) and his wife Pauline, Eoin (Breaffy) and his wife Theresa, Hugh (Vermont, Usa) and his wife Michelle, Jeananne Rogers (Islandeady) and her husband Eddie, grandchildren Eve, Stephen, Sarah, James, Grace, Sophia and Niamh, sister in law Toni Garavan, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Ann will repose at The Coady Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23 XY63 on tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am, funeral afterwards to Castlebar Old cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar/

MCGINLEY - Kieran Jack. On the first anniversary of Jack's passing, Helen, Sean and Marie McGinley would like to acknowledge and thank all who came to his Reposal or Funeral, sent cards and offered sympathy, kindness and support. Jack was much loved and is much missed by his large family and wide circle of friends and comrades.

DEMPSEY - Carol Patricia (née Wycherley) (late of Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Clonakilty, Co. Cork) – November 23, 2025, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Lorcan, much loved Mum of Carol, Úna, Lorna, Jennifer and the late Johnny, sadly missed by her sons-in-law Bob, Eddie, Dave and Adam, daughter-in-law Liesl, grandchildren Alan, Sally, Seán, Cathy, Geoff, Andy, Katie, Hannah, Isabel, and Tomás, great-grandchildren Ella, Hazel, Emily and Finn, sister Ray, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.30pm-6.00pm. Funeral arriving at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock on Thursday (November 27) at 9.40am, with Reception Prayers at 9.45am, followed by words of appreciation from the family at 9.50am. Carol’s Funeral Mass will commence at 10.00am, with burial thereafter in Dean’s Grange Cemetery.

May she rest in peace

CARSON - Joe (Joel), late of Portaliffe, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, died on November 20, 2025, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his family, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Preceded by his parents Edward and Mabel and step-mother Edith. Much loved husband of Sylvia, adored father of Stephen, Niall, Barry and Peter, grandad of Joshua, George, Lana, Charlie, Tom, Henry and Chloe. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Irene and Evelyn and daughters-in-law Tara, Jennifer, Rosie and Shona. Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78, from 4.00pm to 8.00pm on November 25, 2025. Funeral Service at Croghan Presbyterian Church, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, H12 X983, on November 26, 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

RALPH -

Patrick (Bray, Co. Wicklow, Leopardstown, Co. Dublin, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and Newtownforbes, Co. Longford) – November 23, 2025, peacefully, in the exceptional care of Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Martina for over sixty years, much loved father of John, Patrick, Vincent, David, Amanda, Georgina, Rachelle and Isabel, father-in-law of Maureen, Inji, Linda, Chris, Sean and Jim, cherished grandfather of Jordan and Jamie, Sequoia and Tenaya, Paul, Jim and David, Finn and Eve, Jade, Jim and Brendan, brother of the late Fr. John, William J., Annie and Mary and brother-in-law of Rina O’Rahilly and the late Imelda Flanagan and Jacqueline McGreal; he will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives and friends. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday (28th November) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (29th November) at 11.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray.

May he rest in peace

O’MAHONEY - Mary, of Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow

1951 - 2025. Formerly of Wales, Sandymount, Dublin 4, Baltimore, West Cork and Naas, Co Kildare. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by her mother and father. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her close friends, Kay O'Flynn of Rathsallagh House and all the O'Flynn Family and all their children who will forever remember their "Aunty Mary O". All her cousins in Wales, the Jones's, Desmond's, Bowden's and Billing's. Also fondly remembered by her extended and wide circle of friends who loved her dearly. May Mary's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Mary’s Funeral Mass will take place in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow, (W91NH60) on Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 11am, followed by a private family cremation. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section on www.rip.ie. Family Flowers only please. Donations to the Baltimore RNLI. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

RYAN -

Thomas (Tom), (Beaumont) - November 21st 2025 – (Congo Veteran and late of Aer Lingus/Team Aer Lingus); beloved husband of the late Anne, beloved father of Damien and Mark and brother of the late Imelda and Willy. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Caroline and Maria, sister-in-law Isabella, brothers Ted and Seán, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday (November 25th 2025) at 11am in St. Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

GALLOWAY - Rita (née O'Donnell)

Peacefully, in the care of Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home, Howth, surrounded by her devoted family. Predeceased by her beloved husband George, brothers Tadhg and John, and sister Mary. Very sadly missed by her loving daughters Kerry, Hilary, Gina and son Aengus, sons-in-law Jürgen, David, and Justin, daughter-in-law Marianne, her adored grandchildren Conner, Sarah, Amy, Harry, Daniel and Georgia, great-grandchildren Lenn and Mason, brothers Michael and Paddy, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Monday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of St. Fintan, Sutton arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.