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COMERFORD LAMBERT, Helen (Burnchurch, Viper Kells Co Kilkenny and formerly of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny) - March 24th 2024, peacefully at her residence. Sadly missed by her husband David, children Colin, Ròisìn, Marcus and Medv, grandchildren, sister Aideen, brother Ned. Predeceased by her brother John. Reposing at her residence (R95P586) from 5pm to 8pm today (Tuesday) (26th March). A celebration of Helen's life will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) (27th March) at 11am in the Community Hall Thomastown, followed by removal to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, for a private family service.

CROLY, Annie (née Doyle) (Rialto, Dublin 8) - 24th March 2024 (peacefully) at her son’s residence in Kilcoole and in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Stanley) and loving mother of Michael, Anna (Palmer) Kathleen (McEndoo) and Doreen (Franklin). Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Andrea, Chris, Lynne, Gail, Suzanne and Jonathan, her great-grandchildren Amy, Tabitha, Melody, Ciaran, Eoin, Coraí and Saoirse, daughter-in-law Irene, sons-in-law Leslie Palmer, Derek McEndoo and David Franklin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street today (Tuesday). Funeral Service at 2.00 pm. tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Catherine’s Church, Donore Avenue, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery. The service may be viewed on https://stcatherineandstjameswithstaudoen.ie/our-parish/ With grateful thanks to Wicklow Hospice and her Carers. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice At Rest

DRUMM, Mr. John (Leitrim, Sligo, Limerick; retired Consultant Surgeon) - Died March 24th 2024, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by his adoring family, at his home in Hazelwood, Limerick. John will be forever loved and profoundly missed by his dear wife and best friend Eimer (McGauran); his son John Jr, daughters Darina and Órla, and their partners Aoife (Mellett), Michael (Toomey) and John (Gleeson); his beloved grandchildren, Nikki, Dara, Daniel, Eimer Jr and Jamie; his brothers and sisters Mary (Brennan), Brendan, Teresa (Donovan), Fr Michael and Fr Eugene, and their partners Bernard, Marion and Mick, his brothers and sisters-in-law; all his wonderful nieces and nephews, of whom he was so fond and so proud; his extraordinarily wide circle of friends and colleagues, particularly those who paid him such loving care in recent times; and the innumerable people whose lives he touched, not least his patients - who meant the world to him. Reposing at home, Hazelwood, Ballyclough, Limerick, V94 P2PK today (Tuesday) (26th March) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal to St. Nessan's Church, Raheen, V94 DE98, tomorrow (Wednesday) (27th March) for Requiem Mass at 12.00pm, followed by burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare, Co Limerick. John’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/raheen Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association or Milford Care Centre. House private at other times. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

HENDERSON - (née Scott), Fiona (Howth, Co. Dublin) passed peacefully, after a short illness, on 23rd March 2024 at St. James Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Denis, much-loved mum of Mark and Lynne, and loving granny to Mike, Scott, Tom, Charlotte and Henry. Very sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Fiona, Lynne’s partner Mark, sisters Judy and Jennifer, and all of her extended family. Removal on Wednesday afternoon, 27th March, to Dardistown Crematorium for a Private Service for family. A Celebratory Service will take place in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Howth on Thursday morning, 28th March, at 11am.

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O'NEILL, John (Graigue, Knocknahur, Co. Sligo) - March 24th 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Mount Hybla Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Claire Quigley and his sister June. Dearly loved father of Louis and John. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sons, sisters Maeve, Louie and Aileen, daughters-in-law Lisa and Ingrid, his cherished grandchildren Finn, Claire, Louis, Harry, Aoife, Rossa, Niamh and Rowan, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at the home of his son Louis (D15 YP0E) tomorrow (Wednesday) March 27th from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday March 28th at 12 noon in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral Service will be live streamed via www.sligocathedral.ie. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Irish Cancer Society via www.feehilys.ie/pay Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so in private at www.feehilys.ie or on RIP.ie. All enquiries to Seán Feehily Funeral Directors, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.

DILLON - Capt Percy (Waterford Command, Oglaigh na hEireann) died on the 26th March 1924 at Kilkenny Barracks. Remembered .

BINCHY, Leontine (Lee) (née Ennis) (Gortskagh, Charleville, Cork / Dublin) - On March 22, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Charleville Nursing Home, widow of the late Owen. Deeply regretted by her daughters Gillian, Leontine and Joanna, sons James, Owen and Paul, daughters-in-law Aine, Morgan and Kate, sons-in-law Gerry, Michael and Rafael, grandchildren Philip, Nicole, Owen, Hannah, Michael, Nick, Emily, Jan, Anna, John, Catherine, Grace, Santiago, May, Isobel and Oliver, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Michael Binchy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12 noon in Holy Cross Church, Charleville. Funeral after to Colmanswell Cemetery. A 'Month's Mind' Mass will be held in Dublin in April (Date to be confirmed). Rest in Peace.

MURPHY, (née Tynan) Nancy (Tyone, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary) - March 22 2024, in her 92nd year, peacefully, in the company of her husband Donal A. and her niece Ann, at Ashlawn House Nursing Home, Carrigatoher, Nenagh, following three years of constant care there; sister of the late Peggy Tynan, Sr. Brigid Tynan and Mary Fogarty and infant brother Willie. Deeply mourned and will be forever remembered by her loving and beloved Donal; her Fogarty (Liverpool) nieces and nephews, Liam, Brendan, Ann, Michael, John, Patrick and Sheelagh; her Costelloe and Harkin and allied cousins in Inch and Drom parishes; her in-law Murphy families; her co-founders of the Ormond Historical, Nenagh District Heritage and Tipperary North Family History Societies, and their staffs; multiple colleagues on North and South Tipperary history; close friends and kind neighbours. Her remains will arrive at St. Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh (E45 X522), on (Tuesday) March 26th , for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in Lisbunny (middle) Cemetery. Nancy’s Mass can be viewed on www.nenaghparish.ie (http://www.nenaghparish.ie/) No cards or flowers, please, but a candle lit and prayer said; a donation if desired to North Tipperary Alzheimer Society. House private, please. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

O'HAGAN, John Desmond (Donacarney, Co. Meath) Judge of the Circuit Court retired, Comdt. (FCA 2nd Fd MPC) - March 23rd 2024, peacefully, at home, John, loving husband of Sarah, wonderful father to Clodagh, Mark and Terry, adored Gampa to Ciara and PJ. Sadly missed by Finbarr, Sinéad and son-in-law Philip, siblings Adelaide, Catherine and Conor, relatives and many close friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home on (Tuesday) (March 26th) 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday (March 27th) in Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, followed by cremation. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.