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BIRDTHISTLE, Norman (Shelbourne Road Lower, Limerick) - Norman passed away peacefully on March 28th 2024, surrounded by his family in the loving care of the Cara Unit at Milford Hospice. Much loved husband of Mary and loving father to Elizabeth, Grainne, Norman, Caroline and Gregory, he will be forever missed by his adoring grandchildren Megan, Holly, Alexander, Noah, Zach, Christopher, Mac, Joshua, Saul, Blaise and Sienna, sons-in-law Aasmund and David, daughters-in-law Sherley and Ciara, brothers and sister, and all his great friends. His wit, intellect and generosity of spirit will remain with us forever, Amor Vincit Omnia Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Limerick today (Easter Monday), April 1st, from 4.30pm to 6pm. Requiem service will take place tomorrow (Tuesday), April 2nd, at 1pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick. Norman’s service will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmarys House private. Family flowers only and donations if desired to Milford Hospice

O'BROIN, Barbara (late of Dún Laoghaire, Clontarf and formerly Aer Lingus) – 28th March, 2024 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Hospital, having been cared for by the wonderful staff of Aclare Nursing Home. Beloved sister of Donal (Byrne) and Siobhán (O’Beirne), Barbara will be deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family, her sister-in-law Lorraine, nieces Samantha, Suzanne, Donal Jnr, Fiona and Valerie, her grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this (Monday) afternoon (1st April) from 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (2nd April) to St. Michael’s Church, Dún Laoghaire, arriving for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. May she Rest in Peace

HIGGINS, Michael (Barrogstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Sligo) - March 29th 2024, peacefully at The Hermitage Clinic, after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ingrid, son Rory, daughter-in-law Nicola, grandchildren Noah, Sophie and Charlie, extended family and friends. Michael's funeral service will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Tallaght on Thursday (April 4th) at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, please. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

O'NEILL, (née Gallagher) Dr. Catherine (Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Longford and Lucan Co. Dublin) - (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved wife of Henry and much loved mother of Sarah, Shane, Vinnie and Carla. She will be greatly missed by her family, her sisters Marie and Bernie, brothers James and Charles, sons-in-law Tom and Shane, daughters-in-law Orla and Melanie, her treasured grandchildren Ryan, Henry, Lucy, Sebastian, Euan, Luca and Fleur, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. Rest in Peace. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, tomorrow Tuesday (2nd April, 2024), arriving for Funeral Mass at 13.00 pm which may be viewed on the following weblink; https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/. Removal on Thursday (4th April, 2024) to St. James Church Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, for a blessing at 11.00 am, followed by burial in Ballinakilla Cemetery.

HEMPENSTALL, Helen (née Riseborough) (Rathgar, Dublin 6) – March 28, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of St. John’s House, Merrion Road, Dublin. Dearly loved wife of the late Tommy and mother of Tanya and Neil, loving grandmother of Maeve, Noah, Harrison and Ryan, much loved sister of Vanessa and the late David, she will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (April 4) at 2.00pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Donkey Sanctuary.

GRAYDON, (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - March 28, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of the Nutley Ward, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Amanda, beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Kevin, treasured sister of Rebecca. Forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Kilquade Cemetery, Co Wicklow.

RYAN, Patrick (Paddy) March 27, 2024. (Fortfield Road, Terenure, D6W, formerly of Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary) - Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of St. James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Carmel and dearly loved dad of Fiona, Conor, Thomas, Siobhán and son-in-law Frank. Paddy will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife and family, brother Willie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, former colleagues in Bank of Ireland, and friends from Rockwell Collage and Newlands Golf Club. Paddy is now reunited with his parents, baby brother Con and sisters Anna and Sr. Maureen, Mercy Order, Callan. May he Rest in Peace / Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Reposing at his home on today (Easter Monday) from 3-6pm. Removal on tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue (D6W A611), arriving for 10am Requiem Mass, burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery. To view Paddy’s Requiem Mass please click: https://www.churchservices.tv/piusx Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Asthma Society of Ireland (https://www.asthma.ie/home).

STUART, (née Werner) Imogen (late of Sandycove, Co. Dublin) - March 24th 2024 died peacefully surrounded by family in Blackrock Clinic. Loving mother of Aoibheann and Aisling, and the late Siobhan. Sadly missed by her children, niece Daniela, adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many friends, community and fellow artists and craftspeople. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) April 2nd to St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule, arriving for 4pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday April 3rd at 11.30 am which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation on Thursday April 4th in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 12.15pm. Family flowers only.

O'FLAHERTY, Pádraig (Springlawn, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Aberdeen St. and Celtic Park, Dublin) - Peacefully and well cared for in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on March 27th., 2024. Predeceased by his parents James and Molly (West Dingle, Co. Kerry). Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne (Branagan), sister Ann, brothers Seán, Gearóid and Séamas, sisters-in-law Liz, Betty, Pat and Noelle, brothers-in-law Frank and Victor, mother-in-law Pex, nieces Rebecca, Sarah, Johanna and Martha, nephews Elliott, Jesse, Josh and Matthew, relatives, friends and carers. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home on this (Monday April 1st) evening between 4 pm and 6 pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday April 2nd) morning to The Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim St., arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Parkinson’s Ireland. Pádraig’s home-care was, in recent years lovingly provided by Georgia, Rayanne, Rebecca, Abigail, Caroline and others from Pioneer Home-Care. Very sincere thanks to them all. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

CONDELL, (née Maher) (late of Sandycove, Co. Dublin) - 24th March 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of all the staff in the Blackrock Hospice, Sheila, loving wife of Kieran, mother and grandmother. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 11am in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/shankill followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballychorus Road, Kilternan, D18 X22C, arriving at 12.30pm approx.