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HIGGINS - née Quilligan, Thérèse (Tess). Late of Fitzhaven Square, South Circular Road and Monaleen, Limerick, originally of Dublin Road, Limerick. Peacefully, in the tender care of Milford Care Centre, on 19th August 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Sadly missed by her loving children Gerard, Michele, Siobhán, Shane and Aidan, daughters-in-law Grainne, Kate and Stacey, sons-in-law Sean and Chris, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren Harris, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Friday, 21st August from 5pm to 6:30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Saturday, 22nd August for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Burial in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.

McCARTHY - Patrick A. (Paddy), formerly of Carrigaline Co. Cork, 18th August 2026. Peacefully, in his ninety third year, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the team at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Beloved husband of Mary Nunan McCarthy, and much-loved father of Patrick, Jean, Hilary, Terry, and Maeve. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Nina, sons-in-law Gonzalo, Ralph, Mark, and Graham, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brother Séan, sister Péig, sister-in-law Joan,

brother-in-law Tommy, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Tadgh, Micheál, and sister Úna.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Dundrum on Friday evening (21st August) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Saturday morning (22nd August) to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice.

Rest in Peace

GREGAN - Dermot (Ballinteer, Dublin) 17th August 2026; Surrounded by his loving family; beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Caroline and Susie. He will be sadly missed by his family, brother Brian, sister Pauline (predeceased by his sister Patricia), sons-in-law Padraig and Ronan, grandchildren Paddy, Ciarán, Alannah and Chris, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday (21st August) evening from 6-8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (22nd August) at 1200 o'c in Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.

COX - Alan, Goatstown, Dublin, formerly Bray, Co Wicklow. August 17th, 2026. Peacefully, after a short illness in the care of Simpsons Hospital, Dundrum. He will be sadly missed by his sons Peter and Brian, daughters-in-law Nicki and Viv, grandchildren Christine, Aisling, Abbey and Kate, great grandchildren Finn and Poppy, brothers, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Pre-deceased by his wife Grace in 2022. Removal today to Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum for his funeral service at 11.30am followed by cremation at The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

May he rest in peace

MAHON - Leo (Tenth Anniversary, August 20) - Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Deeply loved and sadly missed so much by his loving wife Bernie, son Niall, daughter Maria, daughter-in-law Melanie, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

THREADGOLD - Sr. Mary, Religious Sisters of Charity – 17th August 2026. In the loving care of the staff of McAuley House Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents, John and Maureen, and her brother Fr. Jerry. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, her relatives and many friends. Reposing on Friday 21st August from 2pm to 4pm in Corrigan & Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street, D02 DF22. Prayers at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 22nd August at 11.00 am in St.Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook. The Mass may be viewed live from this link: https:

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COLGAN - Tom, (Sixteenth Anniversary) In loving memory of a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Husband of the late Olive. Sadly missed and always remembered by Thomas, Darrell and extended family.

DEMPSEY - Louise (née O' Sullivan) (Twenty-Sixth Anniversary), also remembering Karen (O'Sullivan) (recently deceased, July 15, 2026). A memorial Mass will be held for Louise and Karen in Dalkey Church on Sunday, August 23 at 11am. Sadly missed by Dermot, Mairín, Michelle, Julie, brother-in-law Dave, adored nephew Ethan and nieces Ava and Chloe.

BRENNAN - Noeleen (Killiney, Dublin). On Noeleen's first anniversary (died suddenly August 20, 2025), her husband Frank, children Deirbhile, Niall and Conor, grandchildren, and wider family members wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended the funeral home, funeral or sent cards, letters and messages of sympathy. We are extremely grateful for the support from wider family, friends, colleagues and neighbours during this past, difficult year. Thank you to the emergency services and staff of St. James’s Hospital, to Quinn’s of Glasthule, and also to Fr. Arthur O’Neill and the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey for helping to make the funeral Mass a special celebration of Noeleen's life.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed.