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RIDGWAY, William J. (Billy) (Castleknock and Drumcondra, Dublin), on 17th May 2025 peacefully in the loving care of his family and on the First Anniversary of his beloved wife Deirdre. Cherished Dad of Michéle, Eileen, Keith and Barbara. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Andrew, Geneviéve, Finn and Luna, great granddaughter Abigail, sons-in-law Peter and Nick, extended family, relatives and friends. Removal to Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock for Requiem Mass on Wednesday (21st May) at 11.00am followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. All enquiries to Fanagan-Kirwan Funeral Directors, Fairview - 01-8334444. Family flowers only. May he rest in peace

EGERTON - Iris Blanche, née Joseph, Liseveny, Swanns Cross, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan, on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Cavan General Hospital. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Jim, granddaughter Amanda and great-granddaughter Phoebe.

Funeral service will be held in Aghabog Parish Church of Ireland, Co. Monaghan, eircode H18 N840, on today (Monday, May 19) at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory of Iris, if so desired to Cavan Hospital Patient Comfort Fund or Aghabog Parish Church of Ireland C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Deeply regretted by her loving family; daughter Olwyn (Bertie Williamson), sons George and Neil (Kaye), grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the family circle.

"Jesus loves me"

DAVIN - Catherine Elizabeth Mary (Betty) (née Adams), peacefully on May 15, 2025 in Middletown House Nursing Home after a long illness. Pre-deceased by her husband Neville and her only sibling Kenneth. Betty will be greatly and sadly missed by her numerous friends and also her many colleagues

in High School. There will be a Commemoration of Betty's life in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome

Crematorium at 4p.m. on today Monday, May 19, followed by Cremation.

BUNBURY, Tony (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) May 16, 2025. Peacefully in the Blackrock Clinic with his family by his side; beloved husband and best friend of Bríd, wonderful dad of Helen, Anne, Conor and Kate, adored grandad of Hannah, Oskar, Lilith, Marcus, Alva, Alia and Gwen, sons-in-law Anders and Shafiq and daughter-in-law Liz, sisters Eileen and Teresa, many loved nephews and nieces, wider family and many dear friends Tony will be reposing tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (May 21) at 10am in St. Patricks Church, Monkstown followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Sympathy messages for Tony’s family can be left in the ‘Condolence’ section on RIP. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Open Spectrum. Rest in peace.

WATSON, (née Sheil) Betty (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) May 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alan and loving mother of Simon, Mark and Alison. Sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Lucia and Sze Pheng, son-in-law Declan, her adored grandchildren Heather, Tara, Grace, Nessa and Saoirse, extended family, relatives and friends. Betty will be reposing this (Monday) evening from 5.30pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Church Road, Stillorgan followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Sympathy messages to Betty’s family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on RIP. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to ALONE. At rest

McMULLEN, Richard Anthony (late of Rathgar, Dublin 6) – May 14, 2025, peacefully, in hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean (née Wilkes), brother of Mary and the late Michael. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Cremation Private. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Thursday 22nd May at 1.00pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Barnardos. The family would love you to wear colourful clothing in memory of Richard.

O'HALLORAN - Greg (Hal) Kilmacud Road Dublin.  

The family of the late Greg (Hal) O’Halloran wish to express sincere thanks for the support they received in their recent bereavement. Thanks to Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Church of St. Laurence O’Toole and Fr. Michael Murtagh, Church of the Holy Spirit for their many visits to Hal during his illness.

Thank you to Fr. Joseph Kennedy, Garda Chaplain, Mount Argus for a most memorable Funeral Mass and for his beautiful tribute to Hal. A special thanks to members of Ballyroan Choir and Celtic Choristers for their magnificent musical tribute.

Heartfelt thanks to his many friends, neighbours, past pupils and colleagues from Synge Street CBS for their kindness during such a sad and difficult time.

Hal enriched the lives of many and his gentle spirt and unending kindness will always be remembered.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

McKEVITT - The death has occurred of Denise of The Old Schoolhouse, Dundalk Street, Carlingford, on May 15, 2025,  peacefully, with her family and in the tender care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital Drogheda. Beloved wife of the late Brian, Denise was very dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family, sons Páraic, Domhnall and Brian, daughter Áine, daughters in law Nathalie, Audrey and Sheila, grandchildren Liam, Donnacha, Sunniva, Conor, Ronan, Joe and Joni. Predeceased by her brother Dan, sister-in-law Kay and brother-in-law Barney. Very deeply regretted by her brother Jim, sisters Mary and Nora, brother-in-law Terry, sisters-in-law Anne and Bridgette, nieces and nephews Siobhán, Terry, Alison, Gillian, Cian, Clodagh, Brian Dubh, Catríona, Sinead and Orlaith, relatives, her faithful dog Cliffy and her many friends and neighbours.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her residence on tomorrow afternoon (Sunday) from 2:00pm - 8:00pm for neighbours and friends to call. Removal on Monday morning at 10.40am proceeding on foot to St. Michael's Church, Carlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11:0am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St. Vincent De Paul.

CLAFFEY - Dr John Anthony (Tony) Vicar Street, Tuam, Co Galway and

formerly Fardrum, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Peacefully in his ninty sixth year.

His passing is deeply regretted by his sister Anna, his nieces, Miriam Ormond and Ethel Doolin, nephews Justin Claffey and Damien Claffey, cousins Peter Quigley and Mary Fahy, grand nieces, grandnephews, neighbours, many friends and wide circle of academic colleagues. RIP.

Reposing at Glynn's Funeral Home, High Street, Tuam tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00pm followed by removal to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11.30 am with Funeral proceeding to Cornamagh cemetery, Athlone.