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CONNELLAN - Catherine (née Burke), (Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Shelbourne Park, Limerick), December 7th 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross following a short illness. Predeceased by her parents William and Kathleen, brother Hubert and son Paul. Dearly missed by her loving children, Simon, Greg, Brian, Lisa and Claire, their father, Enda, daughters-in-law Michelle and Sarah, son-in-law Michael, Dave, her adored grandchildren Reuben, Malachy, Josh, Olivia, Kardelen, Tristan, Alex and Eoghan, siblings, Pauline, Louise, Liam and Julie and her many relatives and friends. Reposing at her home on Thursday (December 11th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar arriving for Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Cremation afterwards at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family Flowers Only. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

COTTER - Brian (Rathfarnham, Dublin) December 6, 2025, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, beloved husband of Isabel and loving father of Brian and Stephen, predeceased by his sister Joan. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Valerie and Elaine, daughters-in-law

Naomi and Blanaid, grandchildren Lauren, Sophie, Chloe, Kirsten and Matthew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces,

nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Thursday evening from 5.00 pm until

7.00 pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown arriving for Funeral Mass at

10.00 pm and then to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome for the Committal service. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland or Our Lady’s

Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

May he rest in peace.

FRAIN - Patrick, (9 Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - December 8, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply missed by his beloved wife, Caoimhe, children Siobhán, Cormac, Ruairí, Fionnuala and Caoimhe, siblings John, Sheila and Noeleen, cherished grandchildren, and extended family.

Reposing at his home on today (Tuesday), December 9 from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) December 10, to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin, arriving for 10am Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.

To view the Requiem Mass live go to this link https://www.churchservices .tv/sallynoggin

For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by going to this link www.patrick odonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolence section on RIP.ie

Ní bheidh a leithéad ann arís.

FINNEGAN - Prof. Patrick (Pat) (Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly of Loughrea, Co. Galway) - December 5, 2025; Peacefully and surrounded by family at Bon Secours Care Village, Mount Desert, Lee Road Cork. Predeceased by his beloved wife Máire and sisters Alice (Tyrrell), Mary and brother Paul. A wonderful father to his adored children, Emer, Nuala and Niall, and dearly beloved husband of the late Máire. Cherished by his daughter-in-law Carmel, sons-in-law, John and Jonathan and his loving grandchildren Cian, Conor, Cillian, Eoghan, Oisín and Liadan.

Deeply mourned by his sister, Anne O'Máille and brother-in law Ger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat Walsh, Donal Murphy, Luke O'Malley, Patricia O'Malley, Catherine O'Malley; and the many nieces and nephews who were frequent visitors at Ard Caoin in Knocknacarra. Sadly missed also by Marianne Ten Cate, his extended circle of friends as well as former colleagues at Galway University Hospital and the University of Galway. The family are enormously grateful to his former carer Mandy Chabale, the staff at Galway Centre for Independent Living, and all at Mount Desert who cared for Pat with such generosity and kindness.

Pat will lie in repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) today (Tuesday), December 9, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. A cremation service will take place at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin (D6W HY98) on tomorrow (Wednesday), December 10, at 3 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Simon Community in Galway.

May he rest in peace

SHINKWIN - (Blackrock, Cork): On December 8, 2025, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Hospital, JOE, dearly loved husband of the late Mary (née McKenna), loving father of Moira, Winifred, Joe and Owen. Sadly missed by his loving family, brother Charlie, daughter-in-law Margaret, Owens partner Tara, grandson Joe and his partner Grace, great-grandchildren Madeleine and Jude, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Friday (December 12), in the Church of the Holy Cross, Mahon. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringskiddy, Co. Cork. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Lukes Home.

"May he rest in peace"

BOYLAN - Michael (Monkstown and formerly Sandymount, Dublin) 5th

December 2025 peacefully at St. Vincents University Hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Lynne and loving father of Emma, Jodie,

Shaun, Andrew and Amy. Predeceased by his brother John and his sister

Eithne. He will be greatly missed by his family, his sisters Maeve,

Mary and Kate, his brother Patrick, son-in-law Duncan, daughter-in-law

Joanna, his treasured grandchildren Noah, Adam, Ned, Issie, Hannah,

Phoebe and Toby, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,

extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

Removal on Thursday morning (11th December) to the Church of the

Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 9.50 am for Funeral Mass at

10.00 am, which may be viewed on the following link

https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation at the

Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

LAVELLE - Eugene. Cartron, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Peacefully on 7th December 2025 after a long illness. Pre-deceased by his brother Kieran. Beloved husband of Carole and dearly loved father of Aonghus and Eoghan. Sadly, missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Luke, James, and Éabha, daughters-in-law Giselle and Ciara, his sister Gabrielle, extended family, neighbours and friends and members of the 35th Army Cadet class. Reposing in Conneely’s Funeral Home, Galway (H91 A786) on Wednesday 10th December from 5.30pm to 7pm. Arriving at Shannon Crematorium on Thursday 11th December for a cremation service at 3pm.

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

Fair Winds and Following Seas

SULLIVAN - (née Galligan), Sara (Marianella, Rathgar, Dublin 6 and formerly of 5 Springfield Road)- December 6, 2025. Peacefully at Beacon Hospital. Beloved wife of Dan and adored Mum of Peter, Danielle and Tanya. Will be greatly missed by her family, her sister Máirín, her brother Colm, daughter-in-law Christine, son-in-law Chris, grandchildren Suzanne, Ruth, Mark, Conor, Brendan, Dilon, Anna, Ryan, Jay, Ethan, and her great-grandchildren Sophie, Jack, Charlie, Freddie and Mason, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham today (Tuesday) December 9, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday), December 10, in Terenure College Chapel at 10.30 am followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. Family flowers only.

O'HIGGINS - Niav, Died peacefully in Dublin on 2 December 2025, aged 61 years. Daughter of Dr Rachel O’Higgins and the late Professor Paul O’Higgins, youngest sister of Maeve, Siobhan and Niall O’Higgins. Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family, friends and former work colleagues. Humanist funeral at Mount Jerome Cemetery and Crematorium in Dublin on 13 December 2025, at 3:45 PM. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, ARC Cancer Support Dublin and Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross, Dublin.

MOLLOY - William J. (Bill) (Sixth Anniversary, December 9). Always remembered Teresa, Conor, Brona, Brian and all the family