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WATKINS, Kathleen (Broadcaster – Author) (Late of Sandymount, formerly of Howth and Saggart) 7th November, 2024. Died peacefully in the wonderful care of the team at the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Gay Byrne, loving mother to Crona and Suzy, adored Nana Kit to Cian, Sadhbh, Kate, Saoirse and Harry, mother-in-law to Philip and Ronan and sister of Clare, Phil and the late Jim. Sadly missed by her family, relatives and a wide circle of treasured friends. Departing Howth at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 12th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. House private. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam”

MOLONEY - Niall P. (Eighth Anniversary)- Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his family.

PATON, James Alexander (Alec), Mill Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Thursday 7th November 2024 after a short illness, just 5 weeks short of his 92nd birthday; predeceased by his loving wife Olive in 1999 and grandson Josh. Adored father of William, David and Lorraine; grandfather to Lauren, James, Rachel, Henry, George, Jane and Jack and great-grandfather to Pia and Bella. Mourned by his sons-in-law David and Brett and daughter-in-law Karen, Craig, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Halligan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tullow (R93 TX99) from 3pm to 6pm on Saturday 9th November. Removal to St. Columba’s Church, Tullow (R93 K304) for arrival at 7pm on the same evening. Celebration of Alec’s life at St. Columba’s Church on Sunday 10th November at 2pm after which he will be laid to rest with Olive in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only.

MARTIN - 4 November marked the fourth anniversary of our mother Claire Martin (née Kennedy) and the twenty-ninth anniversary of our father Professor Gus Martin. We miss always but   especially this year with the tragic death of Greta in April and joyous marriage of Tadhg and Michelle in August. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts and those of your grandchildren, their families and your wide circle of friends. Breffni, Gráinne, Niamh and Aengus.

Ó FLOINN - May (Ninth Annniversary). In our thoughts and hearts always. Deirdre, Bairbre, Olive, Dermot, and families. Suaimhneas síoraí.

O'BRIEN - Colm                  (Clieveragh, Listowel, Co. Kerry).

First Anniversary (November 8, 2024).

Remembered with much love by his wife, Anne, his sons

David (Dobs), Johnny, Fergus, Ciarán, Daragh, Fiachra and Ruairí,

his daughters-in-law and his grandchildren.

Always in our thoughts, forever cherished in our hearts.

Rest in Peace

BOYLE - Phil (née Columby) Twenty-fifth anniversary (November 10, 1999) and Tom (BCL) Thirty-fourth anniversary (October 4, 1990) - Remembering our parents with love today and always, Blánaid, Aisling, Vanessa and Aoife.

WALSH - Louis (Tenth Anniversary)

Dad, Ten years gone but you are forever in our hearts. You are with us every day. We love you. Your adoring family.

Eilish, Aidan, Brendan and Grainne.

MERRIGAN - Michael (Thirtieth Anniversary) (November 10, 1994), Dún Laoghaire. Husband of the late Joan (née MacMahon) Merrigan (December 22, 2016).

Dad agus Mam inár gcroíthe go deo.

O’BEIRNE - Teresa (née Deery), Grange Park, Raheny, Ennis and Dundalk, November 10, 2023 (First Anniversary). Dearly loved and missed by her children Anne, Máire, Gerry and Claire, and by her sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.  We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who offered their support and sympathies on our sad loss.  

We remember a long life, well lived.