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WALSH - Claire (Flanagan)

Third Anniversary.

In loving memory of Claire whose third anniversary occurs on June 9, 2024.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by Gerry, Stephanie, Christina, Olivia, family and friends.

“We love and miss you Claire,

In our hearts you remain forever"

COGHLAN - Acknowledgement and First Anniversary. In loving memory of Paul, Bellview House, Ballydowney, Killarney

RIP, June 8, 2023. As we lovingly remember Paul on his first anniversary, his wife Peggy, his children and their spouses, his grandchildren and extended family wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and support shown to us on our heartbreaking loss.

A special thanks to the nurses and carers of Our Lady of Lourdes Care Facility, Kilcummin, Killarney, Dr. Donal Coffey, Dr. Fiona Coffey and their team in Ross Medical Practice.

A sincere and special word of thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien and thank you to Bishop Emeritus Bill Murphy, Msgr. Seán Hanafin, Msgr. Dan O’Riordan, Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue and Fr. Tom Looney, who concelebrated his Funeral Mass.

Thank you also to Grace Foley who sang and Edel Heenan who played the music at his Funeral Mass and Ger Healy who sang at the graveside.

Sincere thanks to Mary and Michael O’Shea and Ger Fitzgerald of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their kindness and professionalism.

A word of thanks to his many friends and his colleagues from the world of politics who attended the removal, Funeral Mass and graveyard, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us.

We were touched by the presence and support of Fine Gael, Trustees and Staff of Muckross House, Killarney Golf Club and Killarney Chamber of Commerce who formed guards of honour.

To all mentioned and all those who it is not possible to thank individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude.

Mass be offered for all your intentions.

Paul is sadly missed today and everyday and is forever in our hearts.

Paul’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, June 8, at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

WOODRUFF - Marie (née Lyons) died on Monday, May 20, 2024, aged ninety, after a short illness, on the Isle of Man, her home for many years. Marie was originally from Sandymount, Dublin.

Beloved widow of Alan, daughter of Eileen and Martin Lyons, sister to Patrick, Bernard and Michael, cherished sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

A Mass will be said for Marie at St Mary’s, Star of the Sea, Sandymount on Saturday, June 22 at 10am.

D'ARCY - Frank (Seventh anniversary, June 7) Recently joined by beloved wife Marie. Remembered with love by their children David, Catherine, Martine, and Moyra, their grandchildren and extended family.

BRESLIN - Dr Colum (Rathgar, Dublin 6 and late of Bellaghy, Co. Derry and Mater Misericordiae Hospital) -  June 11, 2023. As Colum’s first anniversary approaches, his wife Eileen, children John, Elaine, Colum, Niall and Dara, his cherished grandchildren and our wider family wish to express gratitude to those who comforted us in our sadness. We will always be grateful for your kind visits, and messages of condolences, which have provided great comfort to us. Special thanks to Fr Michael Commane OP for his guidance and support, and to loyal and loving friends, neighbours and extended family for your thoughtfulness. An Anniversary Mass will be offered for your intentions.

He loved and was loved.

O’DWYER - (née Scanlan) BRIGID (Sixty-first Anniversary, June 13) Late of Laurel Grove, Bishopstown, Cork and formerly of St. Mary’s of the Rock N.S. and St. Francis N.S., Cork, Lough Gur N.S. and Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. Sadly missed by her daughter Mary, sons Jimmy and Gerard (died December 2020), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, colleagues and friends.

Angels guard her.

O'MALLEY-KUMAR - Grace (June 13, 2023)

Our darling Grace was cruelly and violently taken from us in Nottingham one year ago, on June 13, aged nineteen years. We would like to acknowledge with humble appreciation the innumerable messages of sympathy and support that we have received from all over Britain and Ireland and beyond. Such empathy and kindness has given comfort to our families as we attempt to cope with this most appalling tragedy. To our friends in London and Dublin, too many to name, we will always be thankful.

We wish to thank His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, Right Reverend Alan Williams, SM and Reverend Deacon Alan Mair. We also thank Fr David Larkin and Fr Andrew O’Sullivan.

Please accept this acknowledgement from the Kumar and O’Malley families as a heartfelt expression of our gratitude for all the kindness shown to us by so many at the untimely and heroic loss of Grace.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 12.15pm on Sunday, June 16 in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, Dublin.

KIRWAN - In loving memory of Maureen (née O’Driscoll) whose Second Anniversary occurs on June 8. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kirwan. Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her daughters Paula, Blanaid and Dervla, grandchildren, Ian, Nykol, Kris, Isabelle, Roc, Mel, Florence and Peter, her sisters Nola, Geraldine, Sheila, and brother Michael together with all her friends and neighbours.

“Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack,

a crack in everything

That's how the light gets in”

Anthem

- by Leonard Cohen

WHELAN - Andrew (late of Camberley, Surrey, England and Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland) - Lovingly remembered today on the first anniversary of his death June 11, 2023. Sadly missed by his siblings Senan, Mary and Carol. Andrew died unexpectedly, though peacefully, in hospital after battling illness courageously and cheerfully to the very end.

The Whelan Family extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who supported us during this very difficult time; your condolences, Mass cards, phone calls and flowers were all gratefully received. A very special 'thank you' to his best friend Julie Peters, who was there for him through thick and thin to the very end. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude for your many kindnesses to our brother.

A huge 'thank you' to all who attended the memorial, held for Andrew on his Birthday April 13, 2024; your presence on the day meant so much to us, heartfelt gratitude to all.

The support we received from Fr. Paul Taylor and his personal assistant Mary exemplified the true meaning of Christianity. We thank you most sincerely.

Darling Andrew, you are hugely missed every single day, but then we remember that you are only gone to God and God is very near. 

Go Deo inár gCroíthe – slán go fóill