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DREELAN, Jack (late of Rocklands, Tramore, Co. Waterford, formerly of Sandycove, Dublin) - Jack passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Killure Bridge Nursing Home, Saturday, 9th December, 2023 RIP. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia, his sister Eileen and his brother-in-law Gul and Jim and his sister-in-law Maura. Jack will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving children Sarah and Aoife, his sons-in-law Kieran and Ian, his adoring grandchildren Dara, Leon, Sadhbh, Ríona, and Tadhg, his sister Peggie, his sister-in-law Fionnuala and his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his extended family, relatives and his many friends and neighbours. The Dreelan family wish to acknowledge with great appreciation all the staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home for the tender and loving care Jack received throughout his time there Jack's remains will be reposing at Falconer's Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on (Monday) 11th December, from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome. Jack's Requiem Mass will take place on (Tuesday), 12th December, at 10am at The Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co. Waterford, with burial immediately afterwards in the St. Declan's Cemetery.

SHIEL, Jack (Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly Old County Road, Crumlin) - 7th December 2023, peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Mary and brother of the recently deceased Frank. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children Fergus, Stephen, Morna and Roisín, daughters-in-law Amy and Louise, son-in-law Nick, his adored grandchildren Joanne and her husband David, Saoirse, Maebh, Niamh, Ella, Sophie, Orla, Crea, Will and Finlay, great-grandchildren Adam, Clara and Hannah, his sisters Betty and Peggy, brothers Fr. Pat, Anthony and Des, brother-in-law Dick, sisters-in-law Maeve, Shaun, Ann, Eileen and Breid, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours, fellow members at Clontarf Golf Club and his many friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand this (Monday) (11th December) with family in attendance from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday 12th December) at 11.30am in Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino. Funeral thereafter to Cruagh Cemetery, Rathfarnham. Jack’s Mass can be viewed live visiting the Marino Parish website. May he Rest in Peace

CONDELL, Helen (née Barrett) (Belan Avenue, Moone, Co. Kildare) - 7th December 2023, peacefully at her residence with her loving and devoted husband Walter by her side, who will miss her dearly. Predeceased by her much-loved son Trevor, her twin sister Amy Forster, her brother Harry and her sister Betty Eager. Sadly missed by her beloved daughter Michelle, sons Bryan and Roy, son-in-law Mark, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Emma, cherished grandchildren Ben, Rebecca, Jack, Clodagh, Laura and James, her brother John, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. Helen will be reposing at her home. The family would like to request that people appreciate Helen’s wishes that the house be private to close family only. She will arrive at St. Mullin’s Church, Timolin, Co Kildare, R14VH94, Tuesday, 12th December for Funeral Service at 1.30pm after which she will be laid to rest in the adjoining Churchyard. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to KARE (Promoting Inclusion for Children & Adults with Intellectual Disabilities) “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”

O'DONNELL, Fr. Desmond (Des) O.M.I (Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Australia, Rome, Crewe and Dublin) - December 8th, 2023, peacefully at the House of Retreat, Inchicore. Pre-deceased by his parents Seamus and Susan O’Donnell, his brothers Jim and PJ, his sister-in-law Celine. Sadly missed by his loving sister Josephine (McConville) brother-in-law Kevin , his nieces and nephews, Maeve, Helen, Kieran, John, Ann, Nuala and Lynn and their families, grandnieces, grandnephews, his good friend Evin, his Oblates Community, extended family, and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) (December 12th) in Church of Mary Immaculate (Oblates), Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin at 11.30am, followed by burial to the Community Cemetery. To view Funeral Mass please click https://www.churchservices.tv/maryimmaculateoblates All Enquires to Massey Bros, The Coombe 01 4533333

FIELD, (nee Lannin) Louie, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Declan Field and loving mother of Paul, Marylou, John and Declan. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren Amanda, Naomi, William, Aoife, Robbie, Neill, Oscar, Sorsha and Odhran, her great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Sheahan's Funeral Home, 71 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire on Tuesday, December 12 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Caritas House, Merrion Road.

O'KEEFFE, Sr. Berenice OP., (peacefully), on December 7, 2023, (late of Dominican Convent, 204 Griffith Avenue), in Santa Sabina Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and John, brothers Ned (Fr. Gerard O.P.) and Billy, and sisters Kathleen (Sr. Terence O.P) and Brigid (Rea). Deeply regretted by her loving sister-in-law Clare, nieces, nephews, a wide circle of friends and her Dominican community. Funeral Mass today Monday (December 11) in the Convent Chapel, Cabra, at 2.00 p.m. followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

FLANAGAN, (née O'Hara), Antonia, (Toni) Glasnevin Park, Formerly Longwood, Co Meath. December 7, 2023. Passed away peacefully in the Mater Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Liam. Antonia (Toni) will be very sadly missed by her loving daughters Gay and Ann, grandchildren Aisling, Siobhán, Niamh and Seán, brother Paddy, son-in-law David, great grandchildren Caoimhe, Anissa, Ilai and Cuán, grandsons-in-law Lucas and Karl, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Removal to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road, tomorrow (Tuesday), arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Capuchin Day Centre. All enquiries to Massey Bros on 01 8361011. May Antonia's gentle soul rest in peace

BEATTY, – John R. (Blackrock, formerly of Carrickmines), December 8, 2023, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at the Ashbury Nursing Home, Kil’ o the Grange; much loved husband of Shirley and father of Belinda, Richard, Antonia and Julian, cherished grandfather of James, Sarah, Charlie, Holly, Grace and Pippa. Loved and remembered by his family, brothers Eric and Adrian, sister Helen, sons-in-law Brian and Barry, daughters-in-law Patricia and Dorothy, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his brother Wallace and sister Ruth. May he rest in peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14 F3Y2) on Tuesday (December 12) from 5pm to 7pm – you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (December 13) at 10 am in Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, afterwards to Glencullen Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

HANNAN, Fr. Peter S.J. (Manresa House, Clontarf and formerly The Ward, Co. Dublin) – December 7, 2023, peacefully at the Blackrock Clinic, son of the late Timothy and Caroline, pre-deceased by his brothers Fr. Laurence S.M., James, Patrick, Timothy and John and his sisters Anne, Mary and Caroline; deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Moyna and Thérèse, nieces, nephews, extended family, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, the priests of the Dublin Diocese, his beloved Jesuit community and many friends. Requiem Mass this (Monday) morning (December 11) at 11 o’clock in Church of St. Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace

EGAN, Cora (née Tynan) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14) – December 8, 2023. Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff in the Mary Aikenhead Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Deeply regretted by her dearly beloved husband John, daughter Karen, her brother Donal and sister-in-law Marie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Monday (December 11) morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 10 am which may be viewed on the parish web camera https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. House Strictly Private.