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BRENNAN - Joseph (Firhouse) - On Joseph's First Anniversary, July 4, his wife Dervila, sons Stephen and Anthony, treasured granddaughter Caitlín, sister Rita, brother Peter, Kirsty, Michelle, Celine, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends, wish to thank very sincerely everyone who supported them during the last year, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy, visited Fanagans Funeral Home and attended Mass celebrated by Fr. Peter Reilly P.P Firhouse. Mass has been offered for your intentions. Joseph was deeply loved, and is missed every day.

KENNEDY - Brendan (Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly Dublin City) – July 2, 2026, peacefully, in the kind and compassionate care of Leopardstown Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Proud and devoted Dad of his three daughters Ruth, Daphne and Helen, adoring grandad and great-grandad of Christian, Ben, Richie, Harry-Ray and Milo and father-in-law of Cyril, Ollie and Karen. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, extended family and many friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

“May he rest in peace”

McALEENAN - Joseph (Joe) (Castleknock, Dublin 15) July 1st, 2026, peacefully, at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Alan and Jean. Pre-deceased by his sisters Evelyn and Geraldine.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Art, Elliot, Eve, Kate and Aoife, son-in-law Ross, daughter-in-law Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla today (Friday, July 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock tomorrow morning (Saturday, July 4th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

May Joe Rest in Peace

ANDREWS - David (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) June 30, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of Annette and loving father of David, Barry, Mary, Sinead and Claire. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Catherine, daughters-in-law Hannah and Sinead, son-in-law Cathal, his cherished grandchildren Daniel, Jack, Jake, Hugh, Conn, Sophie, Kate, Eve and Tom. Also by his sisters-in-law Angela, Bernadette, Clare, Liz and brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family, amazing neighbours, a very wide circle of friends from Dublin to Baile na hAbhann and especially his many colleagues in public life. David will be reposing today (Friday) from 4pm to 6pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Red Cross.

HOWLETT - John, 27th of June 2026, Rathgar and Galway. Passed away suddenly at home. Wonderful and adoring husband to Dorothy, son of Ros and Des, brother to Sarah and James, son-in-law to Angela and Brian, brother-in-law to Billy, Jane and Lucy. John will be sadly missed by his extended family, friends, and neighbours. Funeral service today (Friday) 3rd at 4pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Goatstown 01 268 8828.

May he Rest in Peace.

LYDON - (née Hegarty), Deirdre (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and late of Moylough, Co. Galway and London), 29th June 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of Blackrock Hospice, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and darling mother of Geraldine, Adèle, Paula, Fiona, and the late Michael. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Peter, António, Richard, and Andrew, her adored grandchildren Robin, Hugh, Jenny, Michael, Daniel, and Eoin, great grandchildren Poppy, Dylan, River, Jasper, Mara, and Violet, relatives, friends, neighbours and wonderful carers. Predeceased by her brothers Maurice (Muiris) and Terence, and sister June. Reposing at her home on Monday evening (6th July) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (7th July) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

MASTERSON - Charles (Corbally House, Athy and Pembroke Road Dublin 4). As we remember Charles on his First Anniversary, July 3, 2025, his family wishes to express their appreciation to all relatives, friends, and neighbours who so generously supported Charles throughout his illness. All who attended his Funeral and sent multiple letters, cards and other forms of condolences during thr past year. These have been a great support. Charles is lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

HODKINSON, Barry (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) 30 June 2026. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Barry Hodkinson in the excellent care of the staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home, Glenageary, following a long illness. Beloved husband of the late Kitty Hodkinson. Deeply missed by his sons Eoin, Mark, Blake and Hugh, his brother Eoin, daughters-in-law Anne, Elaine, Colette and Sophie and his grandchildren, Hugh, Luke, Emmet, Óisin, Cliona, Ruth, Sebastian, Violet, Bennett and Ryan, his relatives, neighbours and friends. Barry will be reposing on Friday 3rd July from 4 pm to 6 pm in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule A96EW88. Funeral Mass on Saturday 4th July at 10 am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

GIBSON, Sylvia (née Sargent) (Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, formerly Oldcastle, Co Meath) – June 30, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of Fern Dean Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loved and loving mother of Ian, Lynda and Kathryn, mother-in-law of Gethyn and James, sister of the late Eileen, sister-in-law of Muriel and her husband John and much-adored grandmother of Samantha, Sarah, Karyn and Aly. Sadly missed and remembered fondly by her nieces, nephews, wider family and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday 4th July at 11 am in St Matthias’ Church, Ballybrack, followed by burial in Loughcrew Churchyard, A82 N225, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, at approx. 1.45 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

The Lord is my Shepherd

O' HALLORAN, Sr. Anne, Religious Sisters of Charity (Dublin & Waterford) – 27th of June 2026. Peacefully in hospital. Predeceased by her parents, James and Brigid, brothers Tim, Jim and Liam and sister Eleanor. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, sisters Margaret and Therese, brothers, Seán and Eugene, sisters-in-law Anne and Adrienne, brother-in-law, John, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the Sisters, staff and residents of Nazareth House Nursing Home, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing on Thursday, 2nd July, from 2 pm to 4 pm in Corrigan and Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street, D02DF22. Prayers at 3.30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 3rd July, at 11:30 am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook.