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BYRNE, Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Ballywilliamroe, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. July 28th, 2025. Peacefully at his home in his 89th year. Predeceased by his sisters Nan and Kathleen, brother Ned and his first wife Mary. Paddy, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Lily, Pat, Nuala, Paschal, Caroline, Nicola and Paul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Tom, Ray, John and Andy, daughters-in-law Annie, Elaine & Erin, grandchildren Colm, Hazel, Louise, Melissa, Paula, Caoilfhionn, Daniel, Alexandra, Oliver, Aoife, Andrew, Eoin and Cara, great-grandchildren Rebecca, Dylan, Hugo, Dante, Hayden and Alfred, brothers Jimmy, Tom and Anthony, sisters Phyllis, Mary, Tess, Carmel and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, carers, kind neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Kearney’s Funeral Home, Fenagh Tuesday from 2pm until 9pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Newtown for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

QUINN, Alice of Kilcoole Co Wicklow and formerly Ranelagh, Dublin who passed away on Sunday July 27th peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore. Predeceased by her siblings Angela, Margaret, Sean and Frank. Sadly missed by her dear friend Clare, brother Joe, sisters-in-law Lilian and Therese, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many, many friends. Alice will repose at her home from 2pm until 6pm tomorrow Wednesday followed by removal to St Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole arriving for reception prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Alice will take place on Thursday at 11.30am after which Alice will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery. May Alice’s gentle soul rest in peace.

AITCHISON, Alan Colbron, Mount Merrion and late of Edinburgh, passed away unexpectedly on 26th July 2025 in St. James’ Hospital to the inexpressible grief of his beloved wife Patricia. Alan, cherished father of Louise and Andrew, adored ‘grandan’ of Temperance (Maguire) and Tom (Aitchison) the apples of his eye, treasured father-in-law to Ian and Emma, and little brother to Robert and Lorna. Deeply regretted by his loving family and friends, both here and abroad. Funeral and service of thanksgiving will take place on Thursday 31st July at 10 a.m. in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Barnardos. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Directors, Blackrock at (01) 2804454. ‘We have loved him in life, let us not forget him in death’ - St. Ambrose.

LYNCH, Freda (née Lane) – (Churchtown, Dublin 14 and formerly of South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6), 27 July, 2025. Peacefully, at Simpson’s Hospital, Dundrum, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Brendan (Bennie) and adored mum of Barbara, Leonard (Lenny) and Marion (Caulwell). Freda will be very sadly missed by her son, daughters, daughter-in-law Kathy, son-in-law Graham Caulwell, grandchildren Conor, Fionan, Aine, Max, Patrick, Charlie and Conor’s wife Hannah, brother Philip, sisters Gerrie (Ross) and Yvonne (Monahan), brothers-in-law Dr. Dermot Lynch, Dave Ross and Dave Monahan, sister-in-law Fredricka, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, dear friend Rosaleen Lynch, wide circle of friends and the wonderful community of Simpson’s Hospital, Dundrum. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14 3X2) on Wednesday 30 July from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 31 July at 11am in Church of St Columbanus and St Gall, Milltown Road, with burial thereafter in Deansgrange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Friends of Simpson’s Hospital in Freda's name. Rest in Peace

O'DONOGHUE, Áine (Palmerstown Park, Dublin 6 and formerly of MRBI) July 26, 2025. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, with her family by her side in the tender care of the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved sister of Eilis and Dermot and predeceased by her brothers Gearoid (Gerry) and Shay, and her nephew Eoghan. Will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, Mary, Tamara and Paula. Adored aunt to her eleven nieces and nephews, their spouses, her twenty five grand-nieces and nephews, and her large circle of friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10am in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue Upper, Dublin 6 followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. No flowers please. Donations, if desired to St. Vincent de Paul. Rest in peace.

DOWNING, Alice (Galway), Moyola Park, Galway and formerly of Killeen, Tynagh, Co. Galway. 27 July, 2025, peacefully at the Galway Hospice. Pre-deceased by her parents Alice and Joseph, and sisters Joan (O'Brien), Móna (McGuigan), Teresa (Ruane) and baby brother Denis. Alice will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, cousins Jackie, Denis and Kathleen, her dear neighbours and friends, and former colleagues at the University of Galway. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the compassion and dignity shown to Alice by the staff of the Galway Hospice and all those who cared for her. In accordance with her wishes, Alice's remains will be donated to medical science. A Service of Remembrance to celebrate her life will be held in the coming weeks, details to follow. Donations, if desired, to the Galway Hospice Foundation. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílís.

KANE, (née Clinton) Helen, 27th July 2025, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, and formerly of Durrow Road, Crumlin; peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross; beloved wife of Noel, loving Mam of Tara, Eoin and Gareth, a much loved granny/nanny of Lucy, Sophie, Nicole, Conor, Joseph, Molly, Niamh and Anna and a cherished sister of Ann, Tommy and the late Pat. Helen will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, son-in-law Mick, daughters-in-law Caroline and Caitriona, grand children, sister, brother, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Helen rest in peace Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Tuesday (29th July 2025) from 5pm to 7.30pm. House private please. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (30th July 2025) in St. Jude the Apostle Church, Templeogue at 11am followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. To view Helen’s Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am please see RIP.ie.

FOLEY, Tom (Tommy) The Square, Kilkee Co. Clare, 23rd July 2025. Tom is survived by his son Graham, his brothers Oliver and Gerard, his sisters Kathleen, Mary and Aine and extended family. May his soul Rest In Peace. Reposing in St. Senan's Church, Kilkee on Wednesday morning (30th July) from 10.30, with Funeral Mass at 11.30, followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium. The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the Kilkee Parish Webcam.

ROBINSON, (née Driscoll) Margaret (Peggy) (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and late of CIE) July 28, 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Sean and loving sister of Breda and the late Joan. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Helen and Carol, son-in- law Mark, grandchildren Sean and Lauryn, sister, brother-in-law Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, July 30th from 5pm-7pm in Carnegies / Fanagans Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Service on Thursday, 31st July at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

GLEENON, Brendan passed away peacefully on the 26th July 2025, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Una and loving father of Brian, John, Peter and Fiona. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren Rachel, Emma, Jack, Harry, Adam, Aoife, Marion and Jessica, daughters-in-law Roisin, Lyndsay, Jecita, son-in-law Colm, sisters Anne and Hilary and brother Brian, his extended family, neighbours and friends. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Fanagans Funeral Home, Wilbrook Road, Rathfarnham (D14 W029) on Tuesday (29th July) from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Brendan’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (30th July) at 10.00am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham (D14 E803) followed by a committal service in the Victorian Chapel within Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98). May he rest in peace.