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BYRNE O.S.A., Fr. John (Peter/Peadar) of St Augustine’s, Taylors Lane, Ballyboden, has passed away peacefully on 31st January, 2025, under the kind and attentive care of the staff in The Beacon Hospital, Sandyford. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Betty, his loving sister Grace, and his brother-in-law Cathal Murray. He will be sadly missed by his nephews Kilian and Peter, his nieces Grace and Liz, all their children, his good friend Bernadette Toal, his Augustinian Confreres and extended family and friends. Also sadly missed by the Orlagh-in-the- City Community. May he rest in peace. Reposing at St Augustine’s, Taylors Lane on Monday 3rd February from 3pm to 5.30pm ending with evening prayers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Whitechurch Green, Dublin 16 on Tuesday 4th February for Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in the Augustinian plot Glasnevin Cemetery. For those unable to attend, you may view the Funeral Mass on the link below. https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyboden

KIRWAN, Audeon (Audie) 30th January 2025, suddenly but peacefully, after a brief illness. Audie will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Terry, his children Paul, Mary, Niamh, Brian and John, grandchildren Ciara, Brian, Harry, Rory, George, Alicia, Lochlann and Christopher, daughters-in-law Emer, Linda and louise, his nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Quinns Funeral Home, Glasthule, Tuesday (4th February) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, Wednesday (5th February) for requiem mass at 10.00am, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Capuchin Day Centre.

GLANCY, Thomas Michael (FCMA) (Cabinteely, Dublin 18) January 30th, 2025 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of both St Vincent’s University Hospital and the Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, beloved husband of Trish, loving father of Wendy, Alison and Jennifer. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Mark, Gareth and Diarmuid, adored grandchildren Jac, Amelie, Holly, Will, Grace and Tom, his sister Marie, brothers-in-law Roddy and Maurice, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing today (Monday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2pm to 4pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) to St Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cabinteely followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. House Private. “Goodbye & God bless”.

WHITE, Dr. Cyril M. (Churchtown, Dublin) 30th January 2025, peacefully, in the care of St. Gladys’ Nursing Home, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and much loved father of Owen. Very sadly missed by his son, daughter-in-law Donna, grandchildren Christopher and Amalia, sister Joan, brother-in-law Harry, sister-in-law Eithne, relatives and his many friends and colleagues from UCD, Donore Harriers and Irish athletics. Predeceased by his brother Des and sister Madeleine. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon (3rd February) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (4th February) to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

RYAN - John (Luxembourg and Dublin). Deeply missed and remembered with love every day, but especially on the First Anniversary of his death on February 2, 2025. John’s family would like to acknowledge with gratitude the kind letters and messages received over the last year. It has meant a great deal to us to know how loved and highly regarded John was by a worldwide circle of friends and colleagues in the European Commission.

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LONG, Bernadette (née Nolan) late of Marley Grange, Rathfarnham, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother to Felicia, Jenny and Sarah. Predeceased by her brothers Eddie and Tom and her sister Sr. Eugene. Bernadette will be sadly missed by her husband, daughters, her cherished grandchildren Daniel, Daragh, Luke, Zoe and Matthew, sisters Anne, Kay and her twin sister Patricia, daughter-in-law Tracey, sons-in-law Keith and Cian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Bernadette’s family would like to offer their sincere gratitude to all the wonderful staff at the Marlay Nursing Home for all the care and support given to Bernadette during her time with them. Bernadette’s Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, February 04) at 10am, in the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange, D16 H7V2, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, D18 X22C. For condolences and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)4061000. May She Rest in Peace

LANE - Dr. Frances (Forty-second Anniversary, February 2, 1983). Remembering dearest Frances today and always. Forever in our thoughts. As is our lovely Muirinn, who joined her on November 5, 2022.

Angels around them

HORGAN - Ann (née Comerford) - Sutton, Dublin and Doonbeg. Died in peace on January 31, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital, following a short illness.  

She was dearly loved by her heartbroken family: husband Michael, sons Aongus, Feargal, Ronan and daughter Aisling; daughters- in- law Gretta, Orlaith, Janice and son- in- law David together with her loving sisters, brothers, her dear in-laws and many friends. She dearly loved each of her eight grandchildren in equal measure; and had a constant interest in their lives and progress. Special thanks to Sinead, who skillfully assisted Ann during her illness. We also wish to record our thanks to the doctors and nurses at Saint Paul’s ward for their dedication and kindness.

Reception of Ann’s remains into Saint Fintan’s Church in Sutton, tomorrow (Sunday) at 4pm.

Funeral Mass at Saint Fintan’s Church, at 10am Monday, February 3, followed by removal to Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Doonbeg, Monday, February 3, with reposing from 6pm until 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 4, at 11am followed by burial in Doonmore cemetery.

Ann’s funeral Mass in Doonbeg can be viewed on the Doonbeg Church webcam. https://www.doonbegparish.com/web-cam

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LINDLEY - Nuala Mary (née Finucane). Died on January 26, 2025. Greatly missed by her family and friends, and all who knew and loved her. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Friday February 14 at 10.45am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, London Road, Bushey. All Welcome. R. Metcalfe Funeral Directors 01442 828394.

COFFEY - Maud (Blackrock, Cork and Tralee Co. Kerry) (February 5, 2024) As we lovingly remember our wonderful mum Maud on her First Anniversary, beloved wife of the late Brian, her children Niamh, John and Marylou, sons-in-law Conor and Eoin, daughter-in-law Julie and grandchildren, wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation, the expressions of love and support received. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff in ICU and St. Bernadette’s Ward, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork and to Dr Eileen Kelleher who took exceptional care of mum with kindness and compassion. Sincere thanks to Maud’s wonderful colleagues and friends in MTU for all the kind words, letters and Mass cards. Thank you to extended family, particularly to her adored niece Sandrene Brassil, to friends and neighbours for their kindness and support. A particular mention to Mum's dear friends Renee and John McCarthy, Sarah and Pat O’Flaherty, Margaret O’Riordan, Mary Jermyn, John and Vourneen O'Hanlon and Pam Byrne, who carried her through her grief with unwavering support in the very difficult year after our beloved Dad passed away. To all who travelled far and wide, and particularly those from the UK - Eileen Keavey, Monica Tate and Mary Feely. Sincere thanks to O’Connor's Funeral Home, Cork and Gleasure’s Funeral Home, Tralee for their professionalism and empathy. Sincerest thanks to Fr John Manley for his comfort, guidance and beautiful Funeral Mass which was a celebration of Mum's life, her role as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually please accept this as an expression of our gratitude. A Mass will be offered for your intentions and Maud’s remembrance on February 8, 2025 at 7pm in SMA Blackrock.

Forever in our hearts.