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BRENNAN, James Herbert (Herbie) Author. (Tullow, Co. Carlow) - 1st January 2024 after a long illness. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jacquie, daughters Aynia and Sian and his many friends. A private funeral has taken place at Woodbrook Woodland Burial Ground ‘Into the Mystic’

LEONARD - Prof. Brian - (1936 to 2023), 

Moycullen, Galway. Brian peacefully passed away on December 27, 2023 following a short illness. Sorely missed by his family. Committed to helping others all his life he is known for his teaching at Galway University and globally with WHO.

 Renowned for his important research in psychopharmacology he was still publishing, long after his "retirement". Memorial Service to be held at Harbour Hotel, Galway, 3pm Friday January 12. No flowers, donations please to Médecins Sans Frontières at msf.org.

BUCKLEY - Thomas. (Howth, Dublin, First Anniversary).

For the first anniversary of Thomas Buckley, beloved husband and father. The Buckley family would like to express its gratitude to all who have sympathised and supported us over the last year.

Our thanks also to the nurses and doctors of The Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, where Thomas received the most exceptional care.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude.

Agnes, Jennifer and Alan.

KENNEDY, Michael (Barna, Galway and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo) - 6 January, 2024; Peacefully, surrounded by his dearly loved family, under the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses at Galway University Hospital, after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and by his brother Ray. Dearly loved husband of Sarah and cherished father of Siobhán, Aoife and Michael Jnr., brother of Una, Sheila and Kevin, father-in-law of Loman and Mark and beloved grandfather of Romy and Matthew, Alexandra, Dara and Dylan. He will be fondly remembered also by his nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at the ‘Cillin’ within the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna (H91 A2T7) on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024 from 5.30 p.m. with Removal at 7.00 p.m. to the Church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Michael on Wednesday, 10 January at 12 noon. And following Mass he will be laid to rest in Furbo cemetery. 'One of life's true gentleman'

RUDDOCK, (née Carlyle) Jean (Wexford and Dublin) – January 7, 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of Kerlogue Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Karen, Lynn, Julie and Norman, mother-in-law of Jonathan, Larry, Penn and the late Tom, a grandmother who went above and beyond for Caleb, Oisín, Rebekah, Brionn, Stephen, Rory, Peter, Samuel, Saoirse, Maya, Trinity, Rachel, and Nalin, devoted sister of Avril and sister-in-law of Gladys. Will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Mackens Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford Town (Y35 HP29) tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6-8pm. Funeral private. Plant a seed in her memory in lieu of flowers. “A life that touches others goes on forever.”

VARD, Leslie (late of “Thorncliffe” Sandyford Dublin 18) - January 6th 2024, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Lucy, and much loved father of Paul (deceased), Derek, Cathy, Wendy, Lisa and Conor. He will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Rod, Breff and Barry, daughters-in-law Roisin and Sinead, his grandchildren Aaron, Zach, Jamie, John-Marc, Jason, Alison, Geoff, Hannah , Sophie, Joshua, Christian, Joseph, Charlie, and Paul and extended family, his amazing carers especially Janice and Agnes, his many dear friends and his adored little dog Penny. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at home on Tuesday evening (9th January) from 5-7pm. Funeral Service in celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday (10th January) at 4pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. For those who wish to follow the Service online please see the link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to NCBI. “The journey doesn’t end here, death is just another path, one we all must take”

WALSH, Dympna (Castleknock, Dublin 15) - January 4, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital following the tender care in Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock. Dear sister of Noel, Carmel, Eamon, Pauline, Christopher, Brendan, Martin, Bernard, Gerard and the late Pat (Pádraig). Sadly missed by her loving sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Wednesday morning (January 10) from 10:30 am with removal to The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by a Service to Celebrate Dympna’s life at 2 pm in Glasnevin Crematorium, where all her friends and family are very welcome. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

NOONAN, Donagh (Ballinteer, Dublin and late of Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary) - 6th January 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Adored and treasured husband and best friend of June and much loved and admired dad of Billy, Michael and Thomas. Dearly missed by his loving wife, sons, Billy’s fiancée Aisling, brother Liam, mother-in-law Annie, sisters-in-law Mally, Helen and Angie, brothers-in-law Christy and William, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Ray and parents Dinny and Nellie. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home on Monday evening (8th January) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (9th January) to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am (which can be viewed at www.mcn.live/Camera/st-john-the-evangelist-church-​ballintee​r), followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Donagh’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful care he received from Ray and the palliative care team at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Donations, if desired, in Donagh’s memory, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.

BATES, J. Ray (Dublin and Kilmore Quay) - Emeritus Prof. of Meteorology, Copenhagen University and Adjunct Prof. of Meteorology UCD, peacefully at Blackrock Hospice on 6 January, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving wife Natasha. Predeceased by his late wife Zaira in 2003. Deeply mourned by his siblings, Trish, Eugene, Billy, Declan, Kathleen, Dick and Margaret; his step-son Alex, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and the extended Bates family in Wexford. Reposing at Red Gables, Kilmore Quay, Y35HD00, from 2pm to 5pm on today (Monday) 8th January; otherwise house private please. Funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Church, Kilmore Quay on Tuesday 9th January at 11am, followed by burial in Kilmore Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services. May he rest in peace

MURPHY, Michael W. (Rathfarnham, Dublin) January 4, 2024 (Peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, beloved husband of Mary, predeceased by his grandson David Michael. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Gráinne, Muireann and Sorcha, his grandchildren Chloe, Jessica, James, Laura and Michael, and their husband/partners Paul, Jim and Derek, and by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass today Monday, January 8, 2024 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor at 11 am followed by Cremation (Immediate family only). No Flowers please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam