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COLLINS - Sean, Red House Hill, Patrickswell, County Limerick and late of Convent Road, Abbeyfeale. Former CEO of Bord na gCon and past Captain and past President of Lahinch Golf Club. Sean passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital Limerick after a short illness aged 93 years. Predeceased by his son John, his parents James (Jimmy) and Margaret, and his brothers Maurice (Mossie) and Michael. Sean will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Marion (Desmond), sons James and Niall, daughters-in-law Trish and Eimear, grandchildren Enda, Eleanor, John, James, Conor and Kealon, his brother Gerard and sister Mary Carroll, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Requiem Mass will take place at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Crecora (V94 E0C5) (today) Monday, April 27 at 12 noon followed by burial in Reilig Ide Naofa Cemetery, Abbeyfeale (arriving for 3pm). Family flowers only donations in lieu to Alzheimer’s Society Adare Day Care.

COATES - (née Harpur) Lilian (Ashford, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Glenageary and Bray) – April 24, 2026, peacefully, in her 92nd year, in the loving care of Knockrobin Hill Care Home, Wicklow Town. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, devoted and much loved mother of Susan and Peter, loving Gran of Christopher and sister of Eddie and the late Evelyn Noonan. Sadly missed by her family, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday, 29th April at 2.00pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research, www.cancer.ie

BYRNE - James (Jim) MRCVS, Coolagh, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, peacefully at home on April 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ruth, loving children and loving grandchildren, his sister Gwenne, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday morning, April 27, in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

May he rest in peace.

O'REILLY - Maeve (née O’Connell) (Late of Kingswood Heights and formerly of Terenure) – 23rd of April, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joe and son Ronald. Beloved mother to Miriam, Ruth, Kathryn, Breffeney and Frank. Sadly missed by her sons in law Niall, Peter, David, and Kevin, daughter in law Stephanie, grandchildren, April, Rudi, Gregory, Tristan, Laura, Maeve, and Jessica, extended family and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82, Tuesday 28th April from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving Wednesday morning to Terenure College Church for 10.30am requiem Mass with burial afterwards to Mt Jerome Cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Funerals, Templeogue on (01) 4907601

May she Rest in Peace.

GRIMES - (née Downes) Betty (Seventh Anniversary, April 29). Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children Trina, William, Barry, Liz and Colin, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family and friends.

MIRFENDERESKY - Dr Jamshid (Belfast) – Fenderesky Gallery, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 22, 2026. Beloved husband of Angela, brother of Talat, much loved father to Mariyam and Amir, their partners Mahinda and Jane, and grandfather to Henry, Dhilan, Mollie and Dara. Funeral service at First Presbyterian (Non-Subscribing) Church, Rosemary Street, Belfast, on Thursday April 30 at 1.00 pm. No Flowers please. Donations if desired payable to Marie Curie c/o Alan Wray & Co. Funeral Director, “The Old Meeting House” 24a Portmore Street, Portadown BT62 3NG. Deeply loved and greatly missed by his family and many friends.

BLEAHEN - Caroline (Lakefield, Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Galway and RTE) - peacefully on April 24, 2026, after a short illness, which she fought with courage, determination, and grace in the exceptional care of the team at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents, Mark and Bernadette. Cherished and much-loved sister who will be deeply missed and always remembered with love by Niall, John, Marina and Hugh, her sisters in law Sinead, Elaine, Margaret, Paul, nieces and nephews Emily, Mark, Harry, Luke, Josh, Ben, Rebecca, James, Serena and Julia, uncles, cousins, and a wide circle of friends, neighbours, and colleagues. Reposing at her brother Niall’s home Belview, Laurencetown, Co. Galway, H53E303 on today (Saturday) April 25, 2026, 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral Mass in St. Augustine’s Parish Church, Clontuskert, Ballinasloe (H53C623) at 10am on Sunday, April 26.

Family Flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

O'MAHONY - C.S.Sp., Father Brian sadly died on 13th April 2026 at Noble’s Hospital, aged 85 years. Parish Priest of Ramsey and Peel for 29 years and until recently also Prison Chaplain.

He was a faithful priest and much-loved brother, uncle and friend. A Requiem Mass with prayers will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Peel, on Tuesday 5th May at 6:30pm - with a service of reception and time of prayer at Our Lady Star of the Sea & St. Maughold, Ramsey to follow. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 6th May at 12pm in Ramsey, before burial in Lezayre Churchyard. He will be greatly missed. Further enquiries to Corkhill & Callow Funeral Directors, 7 Dale Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man. Tel: 01624813114.

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