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CASHIN - Margaret (Maggy) - One month has passed since we said goodbye to our beautiful Mam, Maggy. Loved beyond measure and missed so deeply by her children, Michelle, Jessica, Jade, David and Daniel, her cherished grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, extended family and all who knew and loved her. Her warmth, wit and beautiful spirit remain with us every day, and she lives on in all the small and lovely things that remind us of her.

Forever loved. Forever missed.

KILROY - Meriel Ann (née McCullagh) (Dalkey) August 1st, 2026, after a long and wonderful life; peacefully in the tender care of Belmont Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of the late Howard. Loved and remembered always by her children Guy, Jackie (Ruddock), Lauri (Ager), Sharon (Agnew) and Simon, and their partners Jackie, Peter and Gail, her sister Joan, brother Ian and extended family. A very special grandmother (Mellie) to her 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her brother Derek and sons-in-law Alan and Chris. Funeral Service on Friday morning, (August 7th), at 11.30 o’clock in St. Patrick’s Church, Harbour Road, Dalkey (A96 HA24). Private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations to the Irish Hospice Foundation.

"So loving and so loved."

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.

LUDGATE -

Emma (née Casey) (Late of Marley Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Ballinabortagh, Carrignavar, Co. Cork). Emma passed away peacefully on the 2nd of August 2026, in the warm and compassionate care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of Matthew and cherished daughter of Mary and Pat. Emma will be missed beyond words and loved always by her heartbroken husband, parents, brother Duncan, sisters Niamh and Ciana, much adored dogs Millie and Teddy, the extended Casey and Ludgate families and her many dear friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 92 Lower Kimmage Road on Wednesday, (August 5th), from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, where a humanist ceremony to celebrate Emma's life will take place at 4pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

“Exchanging time for eternity”

LYNCH -

Patrick J, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 (formerly of Galway) – 31st July 2026 peacefully surrounded by his family and in the wonderful care of Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock. Patrick, predeceased by his brother Michael (Millie) and loving son Brendan, deeply missed and forever loved by wife Mary, children David, Sheila (Morris), Margaret (Jones), and Peter, and grandchildren Thomas, Matthew, Grace, Hannah, George, Patrick, Sienna, Cleo and Hugo. Sadly missed by his family, his daughters-in-law, Martina, Anna and Emma, sons-in-law Redmond and Mark, his siblings Mary and Bert, extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Massey Brothers Funeral Home, Unit 1, The Goat Centre Lower Kilmacud Road, Goatstown, today (Tuesday 4th of August 2026) from 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm with family in attendance. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday 5th of August 2026) to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00 o’clock, and thence to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross for a private committal service. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Goatstown 01 2688828.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

LLOYD - Jonathan (Sixth Anniversary) Remembered always with love.

Sic itur ad astra.

LYNCH - John (Clontarf) (Seventh Anniversary) - Cherished memories of our beloved John. Deeply missed by Mary, Rónán, Conor, Sabina and Emma.

Go bhfaighe sé aoibhneas go deo i láthair an Rí shíoraí.

O'CONNELL - Finnbarr, Sea Road, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow and formerly Wilton Villas, Glasheen Road, Cork,

Finnbarr passed away peacefully at the Fern Dean Nursing Home in Stepaside on Tuesday, 28th July, 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen, siblings Claire and Eddie and daughter-in-law Anita. Sadly missed by his loving sons, John and Finn, his daughter, Sinéad, his grandchildren, Sabine, Amy, Tadhg, Lucy and Finn, and by his extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole, from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday, 4th August. Funeral arriving at St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole, on Wednesday, 5th August, for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, after which Finnbarr will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery.

SOROHAN - First Anniversary - Remembering John with much affection.

C & M. D5.

NELSON - (née Lewis) (Marlborough Road Glenageary and Castlepark Road Dalkey) On 30th July 2026 (peacefully, at home with family)

Jacqueline (Jackie/Lindy)

Amazing mother to Cathy, Sara, Emma and Alice; cherished granny to Amelia, Luca, Hannah, Iarla, Felim, Eilidh and Peadar and fond mother-in-law to Ben and Neil. Progessive thinker, teacher and friend to many. Predeceased in 1982 by her beloved husband Brian and also by her brother Fr Pat Lewis. She will be very sadly missed and remembered with so much love by her 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, sons in law, and a large group of friends.

Arriving from Quinn’s Funeral Home to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey for funeral Mass at 10am on Thursday 6th August 2026, followed by a final private service in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only (from her garden); donations instead if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.

May she rest in the beauty of Heaven’s gardens.