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O'CONNOR, Sr. Mary, IBVM, late of Loreto Crescent and Mount Merrion. Peacefully at Abbey House, Rathfarnham, after a long illness borne with great patience and dignity. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Maureen and sister of the late Margaret Farrell. Deeply regretted by her community of Loreto Sisters, her sister Catherine, her brothers William, Bernard and Michael. Greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (today) Friday 27th from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. with prayers at 4.15. pm. Removal (tomorrow) Saturday 28th to the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham arriving for 11.00 am Mass which may be viewed by following the link https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham; followed by burial at Abbey House Cemetery.

LAFFAN, Thomas Anthony - late of Granville Road, Dún Laoghaire, died peacefully on June 24, 2025. Devoted husband of Bernie and much-loved father of Brid, Ann, Anthony, Gerard, Paul and Karol. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law David and Andreas; daughters-in-law Louise, Inna and Suzanne; Karol’s fiancée Amy; his cherished 18 grandchildren; and siblings Fr Seán, Paul, Ena and Mary. Reposing at his residence from 5-7pm, Monday, June 30th with prayers at 7pm, all are welcome. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (July 1) at 11.30am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Churchview Road, Killiney, A96 EY91, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Sincere thanks to the staff of Four Ferns Nursing Home, St Vincent’s Hospital and Blackrock Clinic for their exceptional care. May he rest in peace.

O'MAHONY, (Bantry, Co. Cork): On June 25, 2025, our wonderful, determined and stylish sister, Deirdre passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her family and in the tender care of Marymount Hospice, Cork, to who we owe an immense debt of gratitude. Dear daughter of the late Jim and Sheila O’Mahony and sister of the late Eithne. Profoundly mourned and missed by her sister Grainne, brother Kieran, Uncle Dan, brother-in-law, Michael McLoughlin, sister-in-law, Michelle O’Mahony, her nephew, Connor, family friend, Betty Wren and her many dear friends and neighbours in Bantry, in Ireland and throughout the world. Reposing at Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel St, Bantry on tomorrow (Friday) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with vigil prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12noon at St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry (to view https://www.churchservices.tv/bantry) followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery, Bantry. May she rest in peace.

HOEY, Dr. Ralph, Bayview, Mornington, Co. Meath. Following a long illness, which he faced with strength and dignity. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary. Loving dad to Alison, Barbara, Katherine and Jennifer. Sadly missed by sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Colette, Angela and Hilary, relatives and friends and all the wonderful carers. Reposing at his home from 2pm - 8pm, Friday 27th June. Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday 28th June in Star of the Sea Church, Mornington. Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

SAIDLÃAR, (nee Pütz) Helmi, Glas Naíon agus roimhe sin Sord agus Cologne, an Ghearmáin. Cailleadh Helmi, faoi shiochán ach gan choinne, agus a teaghlach timpeall uirthi. Céile ionúin ag Séamus, a cailleadh le déanaí freisin, máthair ionúin Choilm, Shorcha, Róisín, Clíona agus Eoin agus deirfiúr ionúin Herta agus Ernst, nach maireann. Croíbhriste ina diaidh tá céilí a mac, Guénaëlle agus Helen, céiie a hiníne Mark agus a garchlann Lauric, Cillian, Annette, Ailbhe, Ciara, Caoimhe, Dara, Éabhaoin, Órnagh agus Siún; a deirfiúr céile Muriel, a deartháir céile Tony agus daoine muinteartha sa Ghearmáin, Béal Feirste, sa bhFrainc and san Ind, gaolta comharsana agus cairde. Beidh sí a tórramh ina tigh féin Déardaoin, 26ú Meitheamh ó 4r.n. go 8r.n. Aifreann na Sochraide maidin Aoine, 27ú Meitheamh ag 11.30 r.n. ag Séipéal Our Lady of Doleurs, Glas Naíon (gar do Gharraithe Naisunta na Lus) agus déanfear í a adhlacadh ansin i reilg Ghlas Naíon (rannóg Naomh Pól) Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Is féidir breithniú ar Aifreann na sochraide ag: https://www.glasnevinparish.ie/ Bláthanna teaghlaigh amháin le do thoil. Ina ionad sin is féidir síntiús a thabhairt a thabhairt don Irish Heart Foundation ag https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/

McDONALD O.Carm., Carmelite Priory, Aungier Street and Gort Muire, Ballinteer), June 24th 2025, at Gort Muire, after an illness borne with great courage, Fr Tony (Anthony), son of the late William and Moirín McDonald, Terenure; predeceased by his sister Jean and sister-in-law Lottie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Brenda (Tomlinson) and Maeve, brother Paul, sister-in-law Marjorie, brother-in-law Geoff, niece Maeve, nephews Fergus, Tom, Andrew and Michael, relatives, Carmelite confreres, Care staff and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Gort Muire tomorrow (Friday) June 27th from 4 p.m. with Night Prayer at 8 p.m. Reception into Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Whitefriar Street, at 11.30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28th, for Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/whitefriarstreet

O'MEARA - (née Gannon) Vera (Veronica)

Lorrha, Tipperary, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family and the tender care of staff at Bushy Park Nursing Home, Borrisokane on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Beloved wife of John and much loved mother of Aisling and Sinead.

Very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, brother Jim and sister Maureen, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends both near and far.

May Vera rest in peace.

Reposing at her home from 5pm to 7pm today (Thursday) June 26, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of her life tomorrow (Friday) morning June 27 at 11am at St Ruadháns Church, Lorrha.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to Parkinsons

Ireland. https://forms.zohopublic.eu/theparkinsonsassociationofir/form/OnlineDonation/formperma/rP47LiePjVnL9SQRlkMbbTRWHCTjXF031ExfT2TN0b

McDONNELL, Ted (Timothy L.) - Crannóg, Lake Road, Loughrea, Co Galway and formerly of Monkstown, Co Cork. Ted passed away peacefully, at home, on 23rd June 2025. Beloved husband of the late Fidelma (Benson), and much-loved father of Tadhg, Félim, Davnet and Maeve. Predeceased by his parents Timothy and Margaret, and by his sister Mary (Quane) and brother Declan. Mourned and sadly missed by his sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Karina Downes and Margaret Cox, sons-in-law Cathal McLysaght and Peter McNamara, adored grandchildren, Tim, Kate, Brian, Conor, Kevin, Alannah, Laoise, Brian, Aoife, Fiadh, Rory and Keira; Tim’s partner Siobhan and great-grandchildren Clodagh and Orla, brother Donal, sisters-in-law Mary McDonnell and Eileen McDonnell, brothers-in-law Mick Quane and Fergus Benson, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing in Dignity Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Loughrea (H62 DV76), on Friday 27th June, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, with removal afterwards to St Brendan's Cathedral, Loughrea. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 28th June, at 11am, in St. Brendan’s Cathedral. Following Mass, Ted will be laid to rest with his cherished wife in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Loughrea, Co Galway. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the Galway Hospice Foundation, Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

MISHOE, Bronwyn Mishoe (Nee KING) Late of Boston, MA and Malahide Co. Dublin. Died peacefully on the 11th May 2025 in Beth Israel Hospital, Boston. Preceded by her father John, greatly missed by her Husband Max, mother Fionnuala and her siblings Iain, Ciara, Sorcha and Niamh, nieces and nephew, Aunties, Uncles, cousins and her wonderful friends in America and here. A celebration of her life will take place in Boston on the 22nd of June (see legacy.com) and in Ireland, Requiem Mass in The Augustinian Church, Shop Street, Drogheda, on Saturday the 28th June at 2pm which can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/droghedastaugustines Feel free to wear something purple - her favorite color. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, if you wish please donate to your local animal charity.