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MURPHY, (née Molloy) Eilish (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Windfield, Co. Roscommon) – June 7, 2025, peacefully, in her 94th year, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of the late Donal, devoted and much loved mother of Colin, Niamh, Alan, Brian and Paul and much adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her family, extended family and many generational friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. May she rest in peace

BARDON - Anne (Leixlip Gate, Leixlip). We remember Anne on the first Anniversary of her death on June 10, 2024. Her family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on Anne’s passing and to those who visited the house, attended her funeral mass and sent mass cards, letters and messages on RIP. We want to thank especially Doctor’s Ena, Michael, David and Fergal Hanlon and Dr Nick Malone who kept Anne well for so many years and the staff of Connolly Hospital who looked after her so well in her final illness. Thanks also to FR Bill McLoughlin for his friendship over the years and who presided over her funeral mass. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all of your intentions.

BOURKE, (née McAlister) (Shankill, Co Dublin) June 5th 2025 (peacefully) at the Beacon Hospital with the kind care and help of all her doctors and nurses. Anne, beloved wife of the late Patrick, loving mother of Ciara, Mark and Alexis. Sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Kevin, her adored grandchildren Jake, Sarah and Adam, Alexis’s partner Graham, her brother Shane, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Njusha, Kaye and Sheila (Sr. Máire of the Trinity) extended family, friends and her beloved dog Peppa. Reposing, Wednesday June 11th, in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal, Thursday June 12th, to St Anne’s Church Shankill arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/Shankill followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. May she Rest in Peace

O'REILLY O.Carm., Fr. Bernard (Gort Muire, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 and Carmelite Priory, Moate, Co. Westmeath), June 6th 2025, peacefully in his ninety-second year at Gort Muire, Fr. Bernard (Brendan), son of the late Daniel and Maura O’Reilly, Bailieborough, County Cavan; predeceased by his brothers Tom and Fr. Vincent. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary Thorne and Anne Kealy, his brother Fr. Donal, brothers-in-law Harry and Maurice, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces, nephews, Carmelite confreres, care staff, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Carmelite Pastoral Centre, Moate, tomorrow, Tuesday, (June 10th) from 2.30 p.m. with Reception into the Church at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (June 11th) at 3 p.m. followed by burial in Church grounds.

LONG, (née Rowley), (Killiney, Co. Dublin, late of Annaduff, Co. Leitrim), June 7th 2025 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff in the Blackrock Hospice, with her sister and daughters by her side. Marie, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Nóra, Deirdre and the late Michael. Sadly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Bill, adored grandsons Evan and Óran, deeply missed by her brothers PJ and Mel, sister Florence (Moynihan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing Monday June 9th in Quinn’s of Glasthule, from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal Tuesday June 10th to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

COADY, Dr. Desmond P., 6th June, 2025 (Rathmines). Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Adrienne and adored father of Andrew, Laura and James. Loved and remembered always by his family, his cherished grandchildren Evie, Alexandra, Isabel, Sofia and Noa-Maria, and also by his Sister Philomena, Sister-in-law Geraldine, Daughter-in-law Sara, Son-in-law Charlie, Brothers-in-law George and Denis, Nieces Sandra and Susan, extended family and many friends. Requiescat in Pace. Removal on Wednesday morning (11th June) to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor (D12WP44) arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. House private. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the outstanding healthcare staff of Our Lady’s Hospice who looked after Des with love, care and devotion in the final weeks of his life.

CRAWLEY, Henry Dermot (Harry) (Donnybrook, Dublin 4) June 4, 2025. Peacefully, at St. John’s House Nursing Home, Merrion Road. Beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Peter and Emma, and devoted brother of Paula. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, children, sister, son-in-law Naoise, daughter-in-law Joanna, grandchildren Caoimhe, Alannah, Farrah, Jacob and Eva, his brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and friends. According to the family’s wishes, a private funeral has taken place. Donations, if desired, in Harry’s memory, to the Irish Society for Autism at https://autism.ie. May he rest in peace

ROBERTS, (née Robinson) Anne Patricia (Paddy) formerly of Kimmage Road West, passed away peacefully on 3 June 2025, at Brabazon House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Harry and dearly loved mother of Heather (Fisher), Peter, David and Alan and their partners, sister of Yvonne and the late Billy. Also sadly missed by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, in-laws and her extended family and friends. A special thank you to the dedicated and wonderful management and staff of Brabazon. Funeral Service today (Monday) in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village at 11:30am and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. You may view the Service on this link: https://youtube.com/live/3R3QYnkRBK0?feature=share Family flowers only please.

MAC KENNA, James, Rathfarnham (June 4, 2025). Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous fight, in the care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre Westmanstown, Lucan. Beloved husband of Philomena and much-loved father of Alan and Claire. Very sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Carlotta, Claire’s partner Greg, grandchildren Miranda, Ginevra, Ryan, Isabelle, and Pia, sisters-in-law Sheila and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and his ex-colleagues in Thorn Lighting. Pre-deceased by his brother Leo and brother-in-law Peter. Removal today (Monday) morning (9th June) to the Church of The Annunciation, Rathfarnham, D14 E803, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in James’s memory, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Rest in Peace