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HUGHES, Edward (Ballinabranna and Clogrennane, Carlow), November 12th 2024 peacefully after a long illness bravely borne in the gentle care of the nurses and staff of Gowran Abbey Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Betty) (Parsons), children Noel, Annerie, Elizabeth, Angela and Edwina, daughter-in-law Susana, grandchildren David and Carlos, sister Eleanor, brother Tim, brothers-in-law Jim, Michael and Richard, sisters-in-law Sheila, Mary, Bernadette and Gina, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. RIP Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow tomorrow (Thursday) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Fintan’s Church, Ballinabranna. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only – donations to Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team, Éist Cancer Support Centre. House private, please.

McMAHON - Rev. Fr Joseph (Scariff and Miltown Malbay), AP, who served as Parish Priest of Scariff and Moynoe, Feakle, and Killanena and Flagmount. Died (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the staff of Milford Care Centre, on November 10. 2024. Former President of St. Flannan’s College, Ennis. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Mary (née Pyne) and his sister Breda (Liddy). Sadly missed by his sisters Áine (O’Doherty), Caitlín (Jackson) and Monica, his brothers Séamus, Thomas and Martin, his brothers-in-law Tom and David, his nephews and nieces, and by Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh, Priests of the Diocese, other relatives, parishioners, past students and colleagues, and many friends. Reposing at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Scariff on today (Wednesday),  from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on tomorrow (Thursday), at 2.00 pm, followed by burial in the Church grounds. The Mass will be live-streamed at  https://www.youtube. com/channel/UC8RLSaFT8yc8DJ3WY9Clxfw . Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.             

    Mac MATHÚNA, An tAth. Oirmh. Seosamh Mac Mathúna, AP, iar-Shagart Paróiste, An Scairbh agus Maigh nEo, Fiacail, agus Cill an Aonaigh agus Leacain an Éadain. Fuair sé bás go suaimhneach faoi chúram iontach ó fhoireann Ionad Cúraim Milford, ar 10 Samhain 2024. Imithe roimhe tá a thuismitheoirí Seosamh agus Máire (Ní Phuinn) agus a dheirfiúr Bríd (Uí Lideadha). Méala mór a bhás dá dheirfiúracha Áine (Uí Dhochartaigh), Caitlín (Mhic Shiacais) agus Monica, dá dheartháireacha Séamus, Tomás agus Máirtín, dá dheartháireacha céile Tomás agus David, dá nianna agus dá neachtanna, agus don Easpag Fiontán Ó Monacháin, don Easpag Emeritus Willie Walsh, do Shagairt an Deoise, dá ghaolta eile, do phobal a pharóistí, dá iarscoláirí agus comhleacaithe, agus dá iliomad cairde. Beidh sé á thórramh i Séipéal an Chroí Ró-Naofa, An Scairbh Dé Céadaoin, 13 Samhain ó 3.00 pm go 7.00 pm. Léifear Aifreann na sochraide ansin ar an Déardaoin, 14 Samhain ag 2.00 pm, agus cuirfear é i dtalamh an tSéipéil ina dhiaidh sin. Déanfar beoshruthú ar an Aifreann ag https://www.youtube.com/channel /UC8RLSaFT8yc8DJ3WY9Clxfw . Is féidir síntiús a thabhairt d’Ionad Cúraim Milford, más mian libh.

VAMBECK - Lucy (née O’Rourke) of Delgany, Co. Wicklow formerly Carlingford, Co. Louth. November  9, 2024, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her family. Remembered with love by her devoted family, husband Donald of 65 years, children Michael, Carol, Milo, Paul, Yvonne, Suzanne, Colm and Robert, sons-in-law Roudy, Jack and Peter, daughters-in-law Adrianne and Maura, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at home on this evening (Wednesday) from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 10am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, which can also be viewed on the following link: https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/ after which Lucy will be laid to rest in St. Michael's Cemetery, Carlingford, Co. Louth at 3.15pm approximately. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. 01 2810360.

May She Rest In Peace.

FOLEY - Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, November 10, 2024. Michael, 5 Woodland Drive, Cookstown, BT80 8PL, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of Fairfield’s Care

Centre surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Patricia, cherished father

of Dermot, Grainne, Conor, Deirdre and Olwen, dear father-in-law of Nora, Kent, Joanne

and Jonathan, proud grandfather of Paul, Catherine, Eoghan, Sarah, Sinead, Hannah,

Kate, Anna, Maeve, Jack and great-granddaughter Emma. Dear brother of Hilary and

brother-in-law John Lally (Ballina) and sister-in-law Eithne Foley (Galway) and their

children and predeceased by his brother Raymond, sister Frances and brother-in-law Michael.

Reposing at his family home from 2pm – 8pm today (Wednesday). House strictly

private at all other times.

Funeral leaving on Thursday, November 14 at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in Holy

Trinity

Church, Cookstown

which can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/cameras/holy

trinity-church-cookstown-parish Interment afterwards in Forthill Cemetery.

Family flowers only, Donations in lieu if desired to Northern Ireland Chest Heart and

Stroke C/O K M Quinn Funeral Directors, 18 Coagh Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80

8RL. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his family circle.

MELINN, Peter Peacefully on Monday 11th November 2024 surrounded by his loving family. The Elms, Cartrontroy, Athlone & formerly of Retreat Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Retired Lecturer of Athlone Institute of Technology) Predeceased beloved parents Paddy and Minnie. Sadly missed by his loving brother Brian, sisters Collette (Cobh, Cork) and Anne (Scariff, Co. Clare), sister-in-law Yvonne, brother-in-law Padraic, nephews Rhys, Toby, Patrick and Conor, grand-niece Nora, cousins Anne Nolan (Dublin), Seamus and Kevin (England), relatives and many wonderful friends. May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Thursday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Athlone on Friday at 10:30am followed by burial in Coosan Cemetery.

McCALL - Jim. In remembrance of dear Jim.  Greatly missed by his grieving family.

ENGERT McENIFF, Anne (née Cantwell) (late of Rathmines, Dublin 6) – November 8, 2024, suddenly. Sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass on Thursday (Nov.14) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Peter McVerry Trust, www.pmvtrust.ie . “May she rest in peace”

NASH, (née King) Born 27 December 1938 at Glin, Co. Limerick and late of Clogkeating, Patrickswell, Co, Limerick and St. Gabriel’s, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin. Saturday 9th November 2024 peacefully in the care of the dedicated staff of St Monica’s ward, St Vincent’s Hospital Eileen, predeceased by her devoted husband John, loving mother of Patrick and Miriam. Sadly missed by her brothers Fonnie and Joe, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Shirley, grandchildren Harry, Mia, Alex and Annabelle, and her many nieces and nephews. Our sincerest gratitude to the dedicated medical and nursing team at St Vincent’s Hospital who cared for Mum in her last few days. All donations please to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Thursday, November 14th to St Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely arriving for 11am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cabinteely followed by burial afterwards in Kilternan Cemetery Park.

CASS, Matthew (Matt), Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 (late of Tullaroan Co Kilkenny). Died peacefully on 9th of November surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the team at the Beacon Hospital. Matt, dearly beloved Husband and best friend of Dolores. Adored Dad of John, Caroline and David and loving Grandad to Alex, Donnie, Rory, Jamie, Eleanor, Hal, Thea and Holly. Sadly and lovingly missed by his son and daughters in law Jenny, Adrian and Liz, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbours. Reposing today (Tuesday) 12th of November at Massey Brothers Funeral Home in Goatstown, D14 X308 from 5 to 7 pm, all welcome. Private family cremation on 13th of November at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. Requiescat in Pace Rest in Peace