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BYRNE - Thomas (Tommy), late of Rosslare, Co Wexford (First Anniversary, April 28, 2024), lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Pat, children Nicola, Niamh, Bill and his wife Tricia, Eadaoin, Ronan and partner Tara, grandchildren Kieran and Emma, and sister Catherine Wheeler. We would like to express our thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, letters and sympathy cards, as well as online messages. We are grateful for all the expressions of sympathy and support during this difficult year. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 28,  2024 at 10.00am in St. Brigid's Church, Rosslare. 

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SHANAGHER, Sheila, 20th April 2024 - Died in Culmore Manor Nursing Home, Derry (formerly of Pennyburn, Derry and Seapoint, Co. Dublin). Had also been a member of the Loreto Order, predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Florence, Mary Dolores, Gerard, Therese, Denis and Anthony. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, their extended families, cousins and great friends. Viewing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street, Derry on (Thursday) 25th April from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Removal leaving there at 5:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn to repose overnight with Requiem Mass on Friday at 10:00am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 3:00pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for her.

HOURIHAN, Alison (Howth, Co. Dublin) - April 19, 2024, suddenly, but peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of the ICU unit in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, loving mother to Dylan and Breffny O’Reilly, she will be very sadly missed by her sons and their father, Tony, her parents Jimmy and Bernadette, brothers Rónán and Colman, sisters Grace-Ann, Isobel and Chantal, Dylan’s fiancée Íomar, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Thursday), from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to The Church of the Assumption, Howth, County Dublin on Friday morning for 10.00am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to a Charity of your choice. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

LOWTH, Jean (née Canning) Blackrock, Co. Dublin. April 22, 2024, suddenly and unexpectedly in the care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Dick, most cherished mother of Brenda (Hayes), Jackie (Brownlow), Maureen (Mulholland), and Helen (Smith). Mother-in-law of Marcus, Jeff, Liam and Brian. Adored Granny Jean to Lorna, Stephen, Emma, David, Josh, Richard, Mae, Issie, Kate, Ruth and Liam. Great Grandmother to Dylan, Calum, Oliver, Tom and Beth. She will be dearly missed by her family, her sister Etta (D’Art), sister-in-law Patsy, her many friends and great neighbours. A special thank you to her niece Yvonne for all the kindness shown to Jean during her last few days. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtownpark, Blackrock on today Wednesday, April 24 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Jean’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 10.00am at the Church of the Guardian Angels (A94WF89), followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

McBRIEN, Joseph, lovingly known as Joemac, Summerhill Court, Dublin 1, (formerly of Susanville Road) - 18th April 2024, peacefully at his residence in his 89th year. Pre-deceased by his brother Victor, son of Alice and Peter McBrien. Joemac will be very sadly missed by his sister Carmel (Nolan), nieces Jane and Isabel, nephews Myles, Ronan, Brien, Conor and Barry, extended family, friends and neighbours. His eucketerical stories about The Granny, Louis, Baldy Conscience, The Twenty Holy Men of Ringsend and other characters will be fondly remembered. Joemac’s family extend their heartfelt thanks to Laura & Kirsty who gave him great care and attention over many years. Reposing at Jennings Funeral Directors, Amiens Street, Dublin 1 on (Wednesday) 24th April, 2024 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass will take place on (Thursday) 25th April, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 at 10.30am, followed by a Burial Service at Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11. The Funeral Mass can be viewed LIVE on Thursday morning 25th April 2024 at 10.30am please refer to RIP.ie for WebLink Rest In Peace Joemac “Níl ionainn ach daoine”

McCARTHY, John A., (Rathgar, Dublin) - April 20, 2024 (unexpectedly). Loving father of Owen, Kate and Sally. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Rita and daughter PeeJay. John will be sadly missed by Phil, their children and partners Mel, David and William, adored grandchildren Ben, Juno, Danny and Daisy, his partner Denise, brothers Kevin and Desmond, extended family and the wonderful cast of characters that made up his circle of friends. John will be reposing at his son’s home in Rathmines tomorrow (Thursday). Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and join in remembering John from 5.00 pm. onwards. Funeral service on Friday, 26th April 2024, at 3.00 pm. at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W, followed by cremation. For those who cannot attend, the funeral service can be viewed online using the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers and in Memory of PeeJay, to https://feileacain.ie/donate/

HENNESSY - Bryan MRCVS, MVB, (April 21, 2024) died peacefully with his family at his home in Ballymacar, New Ross. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen (of 60 years), sons Brendan, David and Philip, daughter Karen, daughters-in-law Lís, HongLi and Gráinne and son-in-law Jack, twelve grandchildren Donnacha, Eimear, Áine, Peader, Fergal, Meabh, Dearbhla, Molly, Hannah, Rory, Aoife and Darragh, two grandchildren Ida, and Roos. May Bryan Rest In Peace

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm on tomorrow (Thursday). Funeral to arrive at St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church New Ross on Friday April 26 for 10am Requiem Mass. A private cremation service will take place on Saturday April 27. Mass can be viewed on https://newrossparish.ie/live-viedo/

House Private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

CLINTON, Oliver (Antogher Road, Roscommon Town and formerly of Moynalty, Co Meath) - Passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2024, at his home. He was much loved and his loss is very much regretted by his wife Alexandra (Robinson), sons Peter, William, Patrick and Edward, daughters-in-law Mia, Sarah, Juliette and Phoebe, brothers Tom, Ambrose and Anthony, sisters Stella and Frieda, aunt Olive (McCormack), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home in Antogher Road (F42 PK13) tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 4 o’c until 8 o’c. Removal on Friday morning leaving at 10.30 o’c, arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery. To view the Mass live please click https://www.churchtv.ie/roscommontown/. May Oliver rest in peace.