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CRAIG, Charles (Charlie) (late of Raheny, Dublin 5, and formerly Aughanagh, Co. Sligo) – 29th March, 2024, following a very short illness, peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors and nurses in Hamilton Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers William and Edwin, sister Joan, baby daughter Alison and daughter-in-law Linda. Beloved husband of his heartbroken wife Edith (Edie). Deeply regretted by his sons Ian and Colin, his daughter-in-law Eileen, adored grandchildren Jonah, Lydia, Eva and Rachel, sisters Mabel, Violet and Hilda, and brothers Richard and David, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, former work colleagues at Heiton McFerran and the members of Clontarf Cricket and Golf Clubs. Reposing privately at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Wednesday morning (3rd April) for family and close friends, prior to his removal to All Saints' Church of Ireland, Raheny, for 11 o'clock Service, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. A great life well lived.

O'CONNELL, (née Gilmore) Anita (Kilternan and late of Dundrum) - 30th March, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife of Finn and adored mother of Amy and Lucy. Very sadly missed by her husband, children, parents Noel and Pauline, brother Niall, sister Miriam, parents-in-law Finbarr and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Wednesday, 3rd April from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Thursday morning, 4th April, to the Church of The Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. The Mass can be viewed live at www.dundrumparish.com/webcam

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.