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O'DONOVAN - Sr. Mary Enda (Nellie), Religious Sisters of Charity, Rosemount, St. Mary’s. Donnybrook. Dublin 4 and formerly of Skeagh, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. 24th May 2026 , peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital and late of Belmont House Nursing Home. In her 100th year. Pre-deceased by her parents, John and Margaret Anne O’Donovan and her siblings: Liam, Sr. Fachanan, Peggie O’Sullivan, John, Jerry and Fr. Michael. Very sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Anna and Phil, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends, the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home, her community in Donnybrook and the sisters of the Congregation.

Reposing at Corrigan’s Funeral Home, 5 Camden Street Lower, Dublin D02 DF22 on tomorrow (Wednesday), 27th May 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with prayers at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, 28th May at 1:00 p.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin D04 HW82, followed by burial at the Community Cemetery, Donnybrook.

The Mass will be live-streamed on donnybrookparish.ie/webcam.

May she rest in peace.

COX - James (Jimmy) 24th May 2026. Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas / Thornbrook, Naas, Co. Kildare

Formerly of Main St. Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of Craddock House Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat) and adored father of Brian and Susan, loving grandfather of Mark, Sean, Jamie, and Alex. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his son-in-law Gary Ryan, daughter-in-law Karen and his brothers Gabriel & Joe. Missed by all his nieces and nephews, extended relatives, former colleagues from Bank of Ireland and many friends. May He Rest in Peace. Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Tuesday 26th May from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Funeral Wednesday 27th May with Requiem Mass at 10.00am at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas, followed by burial at St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.

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Dorothy (Dawn) (née Sexton), (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath) May 25 2026 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Curam Care Nursing Home, Navan Road. Beloved wife of the late Vincent and much-loved mother of Ray, Alan and Dorothy. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Jean Sexton and sisters Joan and Marie. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren Cian, Conor, Ross, Harvey, Al, Alan and Vincent, daughter-in-law Jackie, Dorothy’s partner Pat, Alan’s partner Kerry, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Removal on Friday morning (May 29) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

MALCOLM - Elizabeth. May 19, 2026. Loved and devoted mother of Hartley, beloved sister of David (dec.) and Robert. An outstanding historian, an inspiring teacher and a loyal friend, Elizabeth was the inaugural Gerry Higgins professor of Irish Studies at the University of Melbourne. She died peacefully following a long illness, aged 77.

She will be missed.

MURRAY - Mary (nee Gannon) Rathgar, Dublin, May 23, 2026. Formerly of St. Vincents University Hospital (Breast Care Unit)

Peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross, after a long illness bravely and courageously borne, beloved wife of Martin and loving mother of John and Críona. Very sadly missed by her loving husband, son and daughter, daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Ian, grandchildren, Max, Murray, Alexa and Sadie, wide circle of colleagues, close friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 54 Aungier St. Dublin 2 tomorrow Tuesday evening from 6 pm – 8 pm with family in attendance.

Removal on Wednesday morning to Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar arriving for 10 am Funeral Mass which may be viewed by following the link https://rathgarparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial at Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross for the care given to Mary during her time there.

MELLON - Pat (Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin), who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Anne, sisters Myra and Dolores, and his brothers Tommy and Dessie. Beloved husband and best friend of Maeve for 65 wonderful years, and devoted and adored father of David, Niall, Fiona, Raymond and Aisling. Cherished grandad to his seventeen grandchildren and great-grandad to Ivy. He will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his daughters-in-law Elizabeth, Lorraine and Nicola, his son-in-law Padraic, his sisters Nancy and Irene, his brother John, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Reposing in Peter Massey Funerals, The Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Monday (May 25) from 4pm - 6pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday, at 10am, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan (D14 KP60) followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium (D6W HY98) at 1pm. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all staff in the Ruttle Ward, Tallaght Hospital and Millbrook Manor Nursing Home for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Pat during his time with them.

May Pat Rest in Peace

All enquiries to Peter Massey Funerals, 01 4064100

McGOEY - Thursday, May 21, 2026. Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her loved ones. In her 92nd year. Ursula beloved daughter of the late Edward and Úna. Predeceased by her brothers Charlie, Teddy and Gabriel. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Ciaran (Carlingford) and John (Banagher), her sisters-in-law Betty, Rita, Mary and Connie, her nephews Edward, John, Peter, Paul and Charles, her nieces Mary, Kathryn, Irene, Therese, Valerie, Jane, Gillian, Úna and Susan, her many grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh A h-Anam Dílis. Ursula will be removed from her home to arrive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Abbeyshrule) for her Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 o'clock, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May the Lord have mercy on her gentle soul. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to “The Ciúin Suite”, North Westmeath Hospice, Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. House private Monday morning please.

May He support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.

Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at last. Amen.

Cardinal Newman