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RYAN - John Francis (Luxembourg and formerly of the European Commission) - son of John D (Seán) and the late Cecile, brother of Dermot, Jean, Peter and Moya, passed away peacefully in Luxembourg, on February 2, 2024 following a short illness. Devoted son, brother and uncle, he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, colleagues and everyone whose lives he touched personally and professionally. Private family service in Dublin. 

Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí air.

O'REILLY-HYLAND, K.M. Kenneth Paul (Dublin) - February 6th, 2024, peacefully at home, in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Much loved father of Anna-Maria, Elspeth, Aislinn, Kenneth and Paul, grandfather and great-grandfather. Deeply regretted by his family, daughter-in-law Emer, sons-in-law Magnus and Joe, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday afternoon (16th February) at 1.30 pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by a private burial.

BROPHY, (née Fallon) Bernie (MPSI) (1 Sycamore Road, Rathnapish, Carlow, and formerly Balla, Co. Mayo) - February 8th 2024 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Ted and much loved mother of Eamonn, John, Enda and Sinéad. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, son-in-law Martyn, daughters-in-law Marian, Orla and Julie, adored grandchildren Conor, Aideen, Eimear, Niamh, Anna, Ellie, Ted, Finn, Luca, Cara and Livia, brother-in-law Paddy, sister-in-law Josephine, nephews, nieces, neighbours, carers, relatives and friends R.I.P. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow today (Friday) from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. Family flowers only, donation in lieu to the Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen. House private, please.

MURPHY, SMA Fr Con, Society of African Missions, SMA House, Wilton, Cork (late of Toames, Kilmichael, Macroom, Co Cork) - On 8 February 2024, unexpectedly at the African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Brigid (née Foley) and his brother Liam. Deeply regretted by his sister, Sr Immaculata RSM, nieces, nephew, grandnephews, relatives, friends and the people of Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya and his confreres in the Society of African Missions. Reposing at the SMA House, Wilton, Cork from 2pm to 7pm, (Friday), with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St Joseph's SMA Church, Wilton, Cork at 11.30am on (Saturday), 10 February, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the community cemetery. Requiescat in Pace.

BOWLES, Maurice (Late of Drumcondra and formerly of Donabate) - February 7th 2024. Passed peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff of Our Lady’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Bernadette, loving father of Angela and Catherine and beloved brother of William and the late Rosemary. Sadly missed by his family, brother, grandchildren Isobel, Sadhbh, Anna and Teddy, sons-in-law Mick and Niall, sisters-in-law Betty, Mary and Anne, brothers-in-law Michael and Seamus, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am at Corpus Christi Church, Homefarm Road, Drumcondra, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at – https://www.churchservices.tv/drumcondra. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital at https://www.idonate.ie/1455_friends-of-st--mary-s-.html in recognition of the excellent care Maurice received there for the past 18 months. House private, please. “May he rest in peace”

BRADBURY, (née Devine) Kathleen (Kay) (South Circular Road, Dublin and late of Ardakillin, Roscommon) - February 5th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff in St John’s Nursing Home, Merrion Road. Loving wife of the late Cecil and loving mum to the late Alan. She will be very sadly missed by her children Denise, Marion and Declan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, granddaughter-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her wider circle of relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her daughter’s residence on Sunday (11th February 2024) from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (February 13th) to St. Kevin’s Church, Harrington Street, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial thereafter to Deans Grange Cemetery.

FAHY - Denis (Formerly of Anglesea Road and Argentina)

February 5, 2024, suddenly in El Salvador. Beloved husband of Ella. Devoted father of Rebecca and Maximiliano.

Denis will be greatly missed by his brothers Peter and Stephen, sister Rosemary, nephew William, family, and his many friends.

Service in San Salvador, February 11.

CUNNINGHAM, Lt. Col. Charles (Charlie), 6th February, 2024. (Templeville Rd., Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of Aughera, Carrick, Co. Donegal) - Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital following the excellent care received in Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved husband of the late Noelle, loving and much-loved dad of Dónal and Ruairí. Charlie will be forever loved and deeply missed by his sons, daughters-in-law Denise and Orla, his adored grandchildren Darragh, Oscar, Aidan and Etain, brothers Connell and Eamonn, sister Lucy (McNiocaill), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law especially Bebe and Mac, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Charlie is now re-united with his beloved Noelle and sister Mary. Removal from Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village this Saturday morning to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation Service thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross at 12.15 pm. Family Flowers only, please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harolds Cross. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'MAHONY, Joseph (late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Dalkey, Co. Dublin) – February 4, 2024, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his loving wife Alice (née Crowe), brother Flor and niece Siobhan McErlean. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his brother Francis, sisters Mary and Sheila, sister-in-law Judy, nieces Patricia and Kate, nephew Damian, together with their families, and by his extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday (February 10) at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray followed by committal prayers in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to MS Ireland or the Irish Cancer Society. May he rest in peace