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BREEN - Arthur (Monaleen Heights, Castletroy, Limerick V94 DF8E and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin. Late Lecturer Mary Immaculate College. October 23, 2025 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Marie. Dearly loved father of Shane, Roisin and Adrian. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Bibi, son-in-law Nigel, grandchildren Nicole, Beth, James and Adam, sister Pat (Corcoran), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Brendan and sister Rita (Lynch). May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home (today) Friday (24 October) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Monaleen (tomorrow) Saturday (25 October) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm. Arthur’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.church

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McCARTHY - The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Dermod McCarthy, Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinamore Co. Leitrim, October 22, 2025, at Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Son of the late Michael and Vera McCarthy. Former Administrator of the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin and former Head of Religious Affairs in RTÉ. He will be sadly missed by his sister Beth (Earley), brothers Mel & Michael, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Rovena, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, the wonderful caring staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell, his fellow priests, his former colleagues, his many relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. A Mass of Farewell will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Dalkey on today (Friday) at 12 noon after which his remains will be conveyed privately to his hometown of Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on this (Friday) evening, October 24, from 7pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Saturday) in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore at 12 noon followed by burial in the family plot in Fenagh Abbey cemetery, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim.

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WREN - Maev (née McGrath), died peacefully in Newtownpark House nursing home on Tuesday October 21, 2025. After a full and well lived life, from 1929-2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband William S. Wren, and much-loved sister and brother, Deirdre Coyle and Paddy McGrath. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her children Frances, Maev-Ann, Kevin, Joanna and Anne; her grandchildren Conor, his wife Zer, Claire, Maev, Eoghan, Sorcha, Isabel, Aisling and Julie-Anne; her sons-in-law and daughter-in-law Henry, Cormac, Elena, Gerry, and Declan; her sisters-in-law Angela, Cecil and Mary; her brother-in-law Vinny; and her half sisters and brothers Grainne, Stephen, Siobhan, Shane, Donny, Maria and Ivar. With gratitude for the wonderful care of the Newtownpark House staff who made her last three years so contented. Reposing in Newtownpark House nursing home, Blackrock (A94KC59), today (Friday) from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at The Church of St Columbanus and St Gall, Milltown, Dublin 6, at 11am followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home Blackrock (01) 2804454.

May she Rest in Peace

DOWLING -

Kevin (formerly of Ailesbury Mews, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) – October 21, 2025, peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff in St. John’s Nursing Home, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Bernie; sadly missed by his daughters Helen and Ruth, grandchildren Kate, Sophie and Luke, sons-in-law Neil and Fergus, brothers Tom and Pat, sisters-in-law Anne and Gemma, brother-in-law Patrick Mooney and sister-in-law Maeve, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00noon in St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, Dublin 4 followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetary Park, Ballycorus Road, Dublin 18. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

May he rest in peace

COOKE - Leslie (Les) (Twenty-sixth Anniversary, October 24). Remembered today with love and affection.

McWILLIAM - Ronald John (Ron) (Shankill, Co. Dublin) October 21, 2025, peacefully, following a long illness. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving Dad of Steven, lovingly remembered by Stevens partner Chris and his grandchildren Josh and Zack, dearly loved brother of Heather, Nigel and the late Michael, sadly missed by his sister-in-law Myrtle, brothers-in-law Ivor, Philip and Colin and by his extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Thursday) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am in Rathmichael Parish Church, Ferndale Road, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please.

MCCARTHY - The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Dermod McCarthy, Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinamore Co. Leitrim, October 22, 2025, at Our Ladys Manor, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.

Son of the late Michael and Vera McCarthy. Former Administrator of the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin and former Head of Religious Affairs in RTÉ. He will be sadly missed by his sister Beth (Earley), brothers Mel & Michael, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Rovena, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, the wonderful caring staff at Our Ladys Manor, Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell, his fellow priests, his former colleagues, his many relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Fr. Dermod will lie in repose at Quinns Funeral Home, Glasthule, Co. Dublin A96 EW88 today (Thursday) from 5pm until 7pm. A Mass of Farewell will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Dalkey on Friday at 12 noon after which his remains will be conveyed privately to his hometown of Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. Reposing at Smiths Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Friday evening, October 24, from 7pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday in St. Patricks Church, Ballinamore at 12 noon followed by burial in the family plot in Fenagh Abbey cemetery, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim.

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O'SULLIVAN - (Tivoli, Cork): On October 21, 2025, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, MAURA, dearly beloved daughter of the late Denis and Peg, cherished sister of Kay (O’Meara). Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by her loving sister, brother-in-law Gerard, nephews Bryan (and his wife Grace), David (and his wife Monica) and Conor (and his wife Sophie), grandnephews Michael and Tommy, grandnieces Aisling and Maeve, relatives, neighbours and great friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Friday (October 24) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (October 25) in the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

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