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CASEY, Joan (née Brennan), (Arderrig, Lucan, Co. Dublin) January 24th, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Dunboyne Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Paddy. Predeceased by her son Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and home carers. May she rest in peace. Funeral on Friday morning (January 31st) after 10 am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan. “A long life well lived”

FARRINGTON MARTIN, Actress Patricia Martin Farrington (née McGuigan), of Sandycove Road, County Dublin, passed suddenly at home on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, in the presence of her loving daughter Siobhan Martin, her husband Fayçal Chebli, her devoted carer and her canine friend Frodo. Beloved wife of the late actor and writer Conor Farrington. Previously married to Sean Martin (drc.1979). Sadly missed by her brother Mel, her children Jacinta, Shane, Corinne, Siobhan and Eoin and their partners Fayçal, Tara, William and Gary. Also her grandchildren and partners; Molly and Dave, Amy-Clare and Aaron, Sean and Jasmine, Frank and Felicia, Aoife, Ella, Luke, Jack as well as her great grandchildren Chrisie, Green, Maeve, Kove, Ripley and Oak and all of her extended family and friends. Reposing Wednesday 29th January in Quinn's of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Thursday 30th January to St. Paul's Church of Ireland, Glenageary, arriving for 11am Funeral Service which can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulschurchdublin followed by burial in Calory Bog Cemetery, Wicklow.

BROSNAN, Thomas D. (Tom) died peacefully at home with his family in Kiltale, Co Meath on the 24th of January in his 94th year. Husband of the late Annette, father of Niall and Dearbhla and sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Formerly of Rathfarnham and in his earlier years of Inchicore and Ballinfeedora, Co Kerry. He lived a full and accomplished life. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home on Wednesday 29th January from 5PM. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland or ASIAM - Ireland's autism charity. Funeral Mass at 11:30AM on Thursday 30th January at Kiltale Church of the Assumption, Co Meath C15 R673, followed by cremation and service at Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, Harold's Cross, Dublin, D6W X296

COLVIN, (née Gibson), Patricia Jean, (peacefully) in The Residence Nursing Home, Northwood, Santry, on Friday 24th January 2025. Dearly loved daughter of the late George and Violet Gibson; a dear sister of Alan and Irene and the late George. Dearly loved wife of David, mother of Brian, Peter and Sinead, mother-in-law of Leanne, Carolyn and Colin, grandmother of Ciara, Joshua, Conor, Matthew, Zara, Aaron and Carys. Patricia’s remains will repose at the Fanagans Kirwans Funeral Home, Fairview, Dublin 3, family and friends are welcome to visit on Tuesday (28th January) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday (29th January) at 12 Noon in Abbey Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 followed by committal in Dardistown Cemetery, Swords Road, Dublin 9. House strictly private. Lovingly remembered by her family and friends “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

POWER PBVM, Sr. M Declan, Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ardmore, Co. Waterford, died 25th January 2025 in the kind care of the staff of Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock and Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Deeply regretted by her sister Anne Phelan and her brothers Declan Power (Carlow) and Nicholas Power (Florida), Presentation Sisters, Maynooth, the North East Presentation Province and her extended family and friends. May She Rest In Eternal Peace. Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock today, Monday (27th January) from 2:30pm - 4:30pm, with removal to St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock for 5pm. Requiem Mass in St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock at 12pm tomorrow, Tuesday (28th January). Burial will take place afterwards in the Presentation Community Cemetery, Kilcock. For all enquires, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

GALLAGHER, (née Carrigan) Maureen (Foxrock, Dublin 18) 25th January 2025. Peacefully at the Beacon Hospital. Maureen will be very sadly missed by Paddy, her beloved husband of over sixty years; her seven children, fourteen grandchildren, all her relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum D14 F3X2 on Monday evening (January 27th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (January 28th) to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving at 9.45am for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. House private. Rest in Peace

ABOUD, Mary (née Neylon) (Rathgar, Dublin and previously Co. Clare) - January 24th 2025 peacefully, in her 94th year, with her family at home. Beloved wife of the late Kibon and much loved mother of Mo, Irene, Alan and the late Aidy. She will be greatly missed by her family, sons-in-law Diarmuid and Antoine, daughters-in-law Regine and Patricia, grandchildren Neil, Lisa, Drury, Ben, Cian, Kieron, Kateline and the late Nathalie, Victor, Milo and Georgie, great-grandchildren, her extended family along with her many friends. With special and grateful thanks to Trinidad, Ann and all of her carers. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 92 Kimmage Road Lower, Kimmage, Terenure, Dublin 6, from Monday 27th January. Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Thursday, 30th January 2025, at the Church of Saint Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, Dublin followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may also be viewed through the parish web camera at the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus

DOYLE, Seán, “Rosemount”, Larkhill, Road, Sligo, January 24th 2025 peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Iris. Dearly loved father of Lorraine, Aidan and Sinéad. Remembered with love by his daughters and son, daughter-in-law Caroline Bradshaw, sons-in-law Karl Kerins and John McHugh, sister Vera, grandchildren Rory, Bronagh, Conor, Stephen, Cian and Lisa, greatgrandchildren Alfie, Donnacha and baby Ted, nieces, nephews, fellow Rotarians, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2.30pm on today Monday in Nazareth Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo F91DD72. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/ Burial follows in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

O'DOWD, Dr. Michael, (Tirhomin, Milford, Co. Donegal and South Africa) - (late of Bandon and College Road, Cork) 23 January 2025, peacefully in the care of The Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham. Predeceased by his loving wife, Carmel. Deeply regretted by his daughter Niamh, son Desmond; daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Ryan; grandchildren Oscar, Tara, Ruby, Oran and Art; his sister Teresa; brothers-in-law John and Gearóid, sisters-in-law Gay, Sheila, Deirdre and Gerry; nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon to Dardistown Crematorium for a Service at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer Ireland. https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-​a​si/donate/

KEENAN, (née McBride) Brenda, Booterstown, Co. Dublin (peacefully) January 23, 2025, in the wonderful care of St John’s House, Merrion Road. Brenda will be deeply missed by her loving children Paul, Carmel, Fiona, Donal, Orla and Declan; her daughters-in-law Avril and Barbara, her sons-in-law Pat and Keith, adored grandchildren Naomi, Robert, Hugo, Andrew, Conor, Tuyen, Mark, Anna, Louis, Zara, Cai and Magnus, sister Dympna, brother Tom, and her many relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home, on Monday January 27, from 4pm until 6pm A Funeral Mass celebrating Brenda’s life will take place on Tuesday morning (January 28) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, after which Brenda will be laid to rest with Seamus in Shanganagh Cemetery. Brenda is now reunited with her beloved husband Seamus, sister Carmel and son-in-law Mike. Her gentle nature and kindness will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to Blackrock Hospice www.olh.ie For those who wish to join in the celebration of Brenda’s Funeral Mass, please see the link https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown