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FRICKER - Brenda (Late of the Liberties, D.8 and formerly of Dundrum, D.16) peacefully on 16th July, 2026, in the wonderful care of the Staff in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross.

Predeceased by her husband Barry, Mother Bina, Father Desmond and sister Grainne. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her niece Billie, nephew Chimo, brother-in-law Axel, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, her best friend Liz, neighbours and a wide circle of friends around the world and in Ireland. Funeral Service in St Catherine's Church, Meath Street on Thursday, 6th August at 11am followed by private Burial. All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

WOODHOUSE - F.S. - Remembering Frank at this time.

MURRAY - Maura (née Quigley) (Foxrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Culdaff, Co. Donegal) – August 3rd, 2026 Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her adored husband Frank and loving mother of Padraic, Mary, Frank, Fiona and Ronan. Much loved Nana of Karl & Rachel, Kate & Ronan, Niamh, Ciaran, Frank, Niall, Conor & Tom, Lucy, Barry, Sam, Amelia & Alec, and Hugo & Lara. Also, precious Great Nana to Eloise, James, Elise, Arthur, Grace, Aoife, Peggy May and David. Greatly missed by her brother Desmond, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Massey Bros, Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, Thursday, August 6th, between 5pm to 7pm. Maura’s Funeral will take place on Friday, August 7th, in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock at 11.30am, followed by interment at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Blackrock Hospice. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock at (01) 280 4454.

May She Rest in Peace.

COLLINS - Joseph (Dalkey, Dublin / Janesboro, Limerick) - In loving memory of Joseph whose Fifth Anniversary occurs August 6.

O'REILLY - Imelda (née Sheehy) Dundrum, Dublin (formerly Moyvane, Co. Kerry) 1st August 2026. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff and palliative team St Colmcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick (Patsy), grandmother of the late Sadhbh, and much-loved Mum of Conor, Aoife, Maedhbh, Fergal, and Nessa. Imelda will always be remembered with great love and affection by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Cian, Aisling, Caoimhe, Eadaoin, Cadhla, Síne, Deirdre, Dara, Maggie, Niamh, and Áine, sister Norma, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law Una and Nadia, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends.Imelda’s warmth and kindness shone right through to the end. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday evening (7th August) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning (8th August) to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Hospice Foundation.

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LAFFAN - Seamus (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) August 2nd, 2026. Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Sheelagh and devoted father to Conor, Darragh, Eoghan, Jamie and Aoife. Deeply mourned by his family, daughter-in-law, grand-children, sister, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Seamus will be reposing at Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28, tomorrow (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 7th August, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, Kill Avenue, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Blackrock Hospice.

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CONROY - Seamus (Twelfth Anniversary, August 5). Seamus is remembered and sadly missed every day by his father Seamus, his sisters Sinead, Caitriona and Derval and brothers Cormac and Ciaran. In the past year, his beloved mother Veronica passed away and our deep sadness at her loss is eased greatly by the thought of her being joyfully reunited with Seamus. Seamus’s music and personality is fondly remembered by his family and wide circle of friends.

“A life well lived is a precious gift

of hope, strength, and grace” – Anonymous

WHYTE - Murray (Ballygarrett, Co. Wexford) 28th July 2026. (World Rugby and former President of the Association of Leinster Referees). Peacefully in the exceptional care of the Staff of St. Vincent's Private Hospital Dublin.

Murray will be sadly missed by his loving wife Fiona, brother Brendan, brother in-law Desmond, sister in-law Deirdre nieces and nephews, and his wide circle of friends , here and overseas.

At this very sad time,we would also like to remember his late sister Aideen, brother Ian and parents Paddy and Maureen (Glenageary).

Funeral Mass for Murray will be held at 10.00 am this Friday 7th August in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 followed by burial in Priestsnewtown Cemetery, Kilquade, Co. Wicklow. Family Flowers Only please. Donations in lieu to St. Vincent's UCD Cancer Centre.

May he Rest in Peace

McELDOWNEY - (Ballymoney, Co.Antrim) Died 3rd August, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff of St. James Lodge, Ballymoney, Frankie R.I.P. late of 110A Finvoy Road, Ballymoney. Beloved wife of Tommy (BDSNUI); loving mother of Rory, Patrick and Thomas; dear mother-in-law of Shona, Fionnuala and Polly and much adored grandmother of Charlie, Hannah, Tommy, the late Baby Hope, Sam and Elsie. Daughter of the late Frank and Gertie Diamond (Portglenone) and dear sister of Sibéal McAlonan, Edward and the late John and Grainne O’Kane. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday 4th August from 12 noon to 9pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 5th August, 2026 at 12 noon in Our Lady & St. Patrick’s Church, Ballymoney. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Drumagarner, Kilrea. (arriving approx. 1:45pm). Deeply regretted by the entire McEldowney & Diamond family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her Soul.

O'HALLORAN - James (Jim) of Southgate, Crawley, passed away peacefully at home on 18th July, 2026, aged 79 years. A much-loved husband to Catherine, father to Sandra, Mark and Matthew, a cherished father-in-law, and a devoted grandfather and brother. Jim will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 14:45. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to St. Catherine’s Hospice, care of Ballard & Shortall Funeral Directors. Funeral arrangements by Ballard & Shortall Funeral Directors.