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KEARNS, Geraldine (Foxrock, Dublin 18) 24th April 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the wonderful staff at The Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her beloved husband David and devoted mother to Shauna, Barbara, Lloyd and Ralph. She will be greatly missed by her children, her much-loved grandchildren Muireann, Conan, Finn, Meadbh, Luke, Leadha and David, together with Brian, Barry and Aoife, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother Des, sisters Mary and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A private family funeral has taken place. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

HARRISON, (née Crilly) (Castleknock, Dublin and last of the Crilly’s of the Black Bull, Drogheda, Co. Louth) May 7, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin. Margaret (Gretta), beloved wife of Gerald (Gerry), cherished mother of Anita and Peter, adored grandmother of Conor, Ronán and Darragh and mother-in-law of Aidan. Pre-deceased by her parents Sarah (Sadie) and Thomas (Tommy) and her sisters Pauline and Imelda. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Monday morning (May 12) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. House strictly private. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the St. Vincent De Paul. Gretta’s family wish to acknowledge the compassion, care and love given to her through her illness by the wonderful staff in the Bon Secours Hospital. Rest in peace

O'KELLY - It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Brian O'Kelly (Ballyorney, Enniskerry). Brian, a former student of Blackrock College, UCD and a Leinster rugby player, passed away peacefully at Blackrock Clinic, after a short illness on Tuesday, May 6, in his eightieth year, surrounded by his loving wife Fin, adored daughter Aisling and close family. Brian will be sadly missed by his sisters Derval and Ailis, brothers Sean, Shay and Conor, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Cian, Sean and Paddy, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and extended family and many friends. Brian will be reposing in his beloved family home at Ballyorney Farm, Enniskerry A98 HW98 on today (Thursday) from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Funeral Mass at 10.15am tomorrow (Friday) in St. Mary's Parish Church, Enniskerry, with burial afterwards in Kilmacanogue Saint Mocheanogs Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the parish webcam. 

May he rest in peace

LEDDIN, Kathleen (née Donovan), 8 Eden Terrace, North Circular Road, Limerick. V94 WCN9, and formerly of Donoughmore, Co. Limerick. Former Mayor of Limerick City. May 6, 2025, peacefully in the exceptional care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tim. Dearly loved mother of Timothy, Morgan, Brian and Gregory and stepmother to Deirdre, Anthony, Desmond and Joan. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Edel, Karine, Helen, Celeste and Liz, sons-in-law Peter and John, her cherished 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Special thanks to all who helped Kathleen in her latter years particularly her great friend Olive and her wonderful carer Jackie and to all her neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Friday, May 9) from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Saturday (May 10) for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/​​web-cam/ Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. May she rest in peace.

RAFTER, Vincent (Vinny) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Kyledellig, Clough Co Laois) 5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St James Hospital, beloved husband of Annette, he will be sadly missed by his children Barry, Paul and Peadar, grandchildren Clodagh, Darragh, Cormac, Evie and Niall, brother Joe, daughters-in-law Vauney, Kay and Sabrina, sister-in-law Betty, brothers-in-law Paul and Jimmy Murtagh, Liam Hyland, sisters-in-law Ann and Betty Murtagh, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook, Rathfarnham today Thursday 8th May 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Friday 9th May in the Church of the Holy Spirit Ballyroan at 10am followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. No flowers please donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Rest in Peace

LOGAN - Pamela, 

1 Riverbank House, Island Bridge, Dublin 8 and formerly of Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.

4th May peacefully at home. Much loved daughter of Patricia and the late John Logan.

Beloved sister of Bernadette Logan and Marian McDonald and beloved sister-in-law of Chris Cassidy and Ty McDonald.

Forever loved and always remembered by her loving family circle.

Reposing at John McKeegan Funeral Home, 50 Mill Street, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh on today (Thursday) from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on tomororw (Friday) at 1.00pm at St Michaels Church, Darling Street, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Mass can be viewed on St Michaels Parish Webcam.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to be made to Cancer Research.

LEAHY - Vernon (Dublin) - On the first anniversary of his death (May 8, 2025), Margaret and family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who gave great support during Vernon's final time with us, who attended the repose and funeral, and who sent Mass and sympathy cards. A special mention must be paid to his amazing nieces and nephews. He adored you all. We cannot forget his extraordinary carers who are our unsung heroes. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful neighbours. He was much loved and is greatly missed by us every day. 

Somewhere over the rainbow,

a happy little bluebird flies.