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KEOGAN, (née Crossan) Aileen, (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14) 22nd July 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and brother Daniel. Adored mother of John, Dominic, Mary, Paul, Daniel and Padraig. Loved and remembered always by her family, her cherished grandchildren Audrey, Alex, Alan, Tom, James, Rosa, Tom, Leo and Emma and by her brother John Dominic, sisters-in-law Sarah and Pat, daughters-in-law Michèle, Sheila, Lynne, Akemi, Alison, son-in-law Andrew, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the outstanding health care staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre who looked after Aileen with love, care and devotion over many years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, (D14 W029), today Thursday (31st July 2025) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow Friday morning to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, Marian Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, (D14 KP60) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

ORFORD, Seamus, (Ballsbridge, Dublin and Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, Formerly Irish Dairy Board) - Died peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, on July 27, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Jinny. Deeply regretted by his cousin Mary, Josephine, the Dowling and Orford families, former colleagues, friends and his wonderful neighbours. Reposing at his cousin Mary's residence at Castlemartin Lodge, Kilcullen (Eircode R56D628) from 4.00pm to 8.00pm on tomorrow (Thursday) July 31, 2025 with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Bridget, Kilcullen on Friday, August 1, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass which may be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-​b​rigid-kilcullen followed by burial in New Abbey cemetery Kilcullen. "May Seamus Rest In Peace"

SEALE - Joyce (née Wheeler), (Grennan, Attanagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Pallisgreen, Limerick) - On July 27, 2025. Pre deceased by her husband Des. Deeply regretted by her son Clive , daughter Emma, daughter-in-law Aideen, grandsons David and Daniel, brother John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service in St. Fintan's Church, Durrow on today (Thursday) July 31, at 2pm followed by burial in Attanagh churchyard. House private on Thursday please.

KNEAFSEY, (née Fahy), Miriam (Dublin and late of Limerick and Newport, Rhode Island) 29th July 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, surrounded by her loving family, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mother of Darina, Brian, Maeve, Ronan, and Eavan. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Mike, Conall, and Dave, daughters-in-law Margaret and Michele, grandchildren Siân, Conor, Iseult, Elsha, Ross, Hannah, Grace, Patrick, Jenny, Jamie, Serena, and Elianna, great grandson Ethan, brother Frank, sister Pierette, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Brian, John, and Vincent and sister Dympna. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. A Funeral Service, in celebration of Miriam’s life, will take place on Friday afternoon at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.

SCULLY, Dr. Mary - Irishtown, The Ward, Co. Dublin (formerly of Monasterevin, Co. Kildare), peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her eldest daughter Tara and parents Joe & Kathleen, Mary will be very sadly missed by daughters Elaine and Amy, granddaughters Emily and Zoë, husband Tony (Sanfey), siblings Kate, Sarah, Tom, John, Nuala and Joe, son-in-law Mark, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, work colleagues and many friends. May Mary Rest in Peace Reposing at her residence(D11 VY59) on Wednesday, 30th July from 2pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, at 11am, which can be viewed live. Burial afterwards in Greenouge Cemetery, Ashbourne. Mary’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in the Bon Secours Hospital, and all of those who provided excellent care and kindness to her throughout her illness. Donations in lieu to Breakthrough Cancer Research

CURRAN, Carmel (late of Castleknock, Dublin, and Louisburgh, County Mayo, formerly of Wolverhampton) – 27th July, 2025 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Sinéad, Oliver, Gavin and Eamonn, adoring Mamó to her treasures Jack, Maia, Julia and Eamonn, and mother-in-law to Denis, Katie, Ane and Gessiane. Adored daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Curran (Gaillimh and Wolverhampton), sister of Ann, Margaret, Teresa, Julia, Mary and Katie. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her daughter’s home in Moynalvey, Co. Meath, this (Wednesday) evening (30th July) from 5pm to 8pm, all welcome. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning (31st July) to Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel for Funeral Service at 10am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Uasal i meon, mór i gcroí.

Mac LIAM, Cathal (Rathmines, Dublin and formerly of Galway City) on July 14, 2025, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Helga (d. 2016) and much loved Papa to Fionnula, Egon, Conor, Bébhinn and Kilian, and Opa to Áine, Isolda, Síofra and Fergus. Much missed by sisters Joanna Frost and Cecily Aspinal, and extended family in Ireland, Britain and Germany and friends worldwide. Cathal generously donated his body for research. His memorial gathering will take place on Saturday 9 August 2025 at 3pm in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin 1.