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FARRELL, John M., Walter Macken Place, Galway (formerly of Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) Died peacefully March 23rd at the Galway Hospice, loving son of the late Rosemary and Jack Farrell. Sadly missed by his uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in America and Ireland. Many thanks to the wonderful support of the staff at the Galway Hospice. Reposing in Conneelys Funeral Home, Galway (H91 A786) on Wednesday 26th from 5.30 - 7.30. Private Cremation to follow. There will be a celebration of John's life in Dublin at a date to be announced John was one of a kind, he may be gone but he will never be forgotten

KELLY, Maureen (Mary) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) 21st March 2025. Peacefully in the kind care of all the staff in St. Michael’s Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving nephews Anthony, Séamus, Kevin, David, niece Olive, Anthony’s wife Doreen, her godchild Fionnghuala, her grandnephew Joseph, extended family and friends, especially Carmel, Melanie and Florence. Predeceased by her loving parents George and Mary, her brothers Christy and George, and her sister Patricia. Reposing Wednesday March 26th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Thursday March 27th to St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium which can be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Purple House, Bray. hello@idonate.ie “May her gentle soul rest in Peace”

BYRNE - John Charles (Jack), Dublin. Fifty-fifth anniversary. Remembered always by his loving son Gerard.

GALLOGLY, Strandhill Road, Sligo (Ballinamore, Trim), formerly of Teagasc – March 23rd, 2025, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rena, dearly loved father of Sheila, Peter, Kevin and Thomas. Cherished grandfather to nine grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Nazareth House, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 DD72) on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 26th at 12.30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill (F91 P960), followed by burial in Scarden Cemetery. Mass can viewed live on: www.churchservices.tv/strandhill. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to North West Hospice: https://www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

BRODERICK,, Simon (Donnybrook, formerly of Freemount, Co. Cork) – passed away peacefully on 22nd March, surrounded by his loving family and in the expert care of the dedicated staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Eileen and devoted father to James and Rob. Adored grandfather of Kate, Jessica, and Harriet. Predeceased by his brother Seamus. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his daughter-in-law Emma, sisters Ann, Rita, Kay, Eileen and Mary, and his brothers Tim, Bart and John, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, a wide circle of friends – including his golfing companions and his neighbours, whose friendship meant so much. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, Unit 6, Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), tomorrow Wednesday, 26th March from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Requiem Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, D04 HW82, on Thursday, 27th March at 12 noon, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.church services.tv/donnybrook. We kindly ask for family flowers only. “May he rest in peace”

LEYCOCK, Very Reverend, Dermot, Pastor Emeritus (Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, formerly of Killarney, late of the parishes of Killester, Marino and former Chaplain of Mountjoy Prison) March 23, 2025. Peacefully, at his residence. Beloved son of the late Francis and Teresa, loving brother of Antoinette, Gwen, Miriam and the late Carmel. Very sadly missed by his sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, many colleagues and friends, especially Marie Therese who worked with and cared for Fr. Dermot for many years, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Bishop Donal Roche, Fr. Philip Bradley, Canon Anthony Gaughan, Fr. Bill Fortune and Fr. Michael Murtagh. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) evening to the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue arriving at 5pm. Funeral on Thursday morning after 10am Mass to Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Fr. Dermot’s ‘Solar Panel Fund’ for the church at: www.newtownparkparish.com. All enquires to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882. May he rest in peace.

MOLONY, Dr. Vincent (late of Dartry and formerly of Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny), 22nd March, 2025. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife Nuala and sons Joseph, Conor, Phelim and Vincent. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and also by his daughters-in-law Linda, Siobhan and Bernadette, grandchildren Luke, Jack, Evie Mai, Seán, Hannah, Ruth, Eoghan, Hughie and Vincent, his brother Joe, the extended family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace. Removal today Tuesday to Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar arriving for 10 o'clock Funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery due to arrive at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to AsIAm. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr Kimmage Road 01-4925959.

BONAR, Tony, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal (23rd March 2025) Tony, Retired Family Doctor, Dunfanaghy / Creeslough, predeceased by his loving and much loved wife Peronelle, his brothers Canon Hugo, Donal, Pearse, Kevin and Brendan and his sisters Brighdín (Kenny) and Maureen (Scally). Greatly loved and missed by his children Sarah, Richard, Catherine and Patrick, his adored grandchildren Alex, Aine, Ellie, Jamie and Molly, his brother Bosco, sisters-in-law Gillian and Bernadette, son-in-law Steve and daughter’s-in-law Jennifer and Nessa, his nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, his extended family and also by his many friends and neighbours. His remains are reposing at his late residence in Hornhead. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church. Family time please from 10.00 p.m. to 11.00 a.m. and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.