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FITZPATRICK, Michael (Hazelwood House, Clonroadmore, Ennis, Co. Clare) - 18 December 2023 (peacefully) following a brief illness. Predeceased by his wife Beenie (nee MacNamara). Deeply regretted and loved by his children Niamh, Donal and Rory, partner Hilary, daughters-in-law Mary and Michaela, son-in-law Paul. Adored ‘Dad’ to Harry, Emma, Alex, Ross, Kate, Hannah and Nora. Will be greatly missed by his brothers Frank, Tommy and John, the extended Fitzpatrick and MacNamara families and his many friends. Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis, today (Wednesday) from 5.30 o’ clock until 7 o’ clock. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral tomorrow (Thursday) for Funeral Mass 10 o’ clock, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 12 o’ clock. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul. House Private Please. May he Rest in Peace

Ó BÉARRA - Both Chuanna, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe.

(An Chéad Chuimhneachán, an 21 Nollaig)

Is mian linne, muintir Fheargail, buíochas ó chroí a ghlacadh le gach uile dhuine a chásaigh bás Fheargail linn nuair a sciobadh uainn é cothrom an ama seo anuraidh. Tá muid go mór faoi chomaoin ag na comharsana cineálta flaithiúla agus ag cairde Fheargail i bhfad agus i ngearr, Cois Fharraige, an Cheathrú Rua, an Bhruiséil, Doire Mhór, Cathair na Mart agus áiteanna eile ar fud na tíre agus na mór-roinne.

Léifear Aifreann Cinn Bliana d’anam Fheargail Dé Sathairn, an 23 Nollaig ag 6:00 i.n. i Séipéal Chill Éinde, An Spidéal. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

grámhar dílis.

SWEENEY - Maureen (née Flavin), Blacksod, Belmullet, Co. Mayo and formerly of Knockanure, Listowel, Co. Kerry, peacefully, in her 101st Year at the Sonas Tí Aire Nursing Home, Belmullet on December 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ted and dear mother of Ted, Gerry, Vincent and Emer. She will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Rita and Doreen, son-in-law Gerhard Schlueter (Albany, New York), grandchildren, kind neighbours and many friends. Remains reposing at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet on tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5pm until 7pm with funeral arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Aughleam at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by burial in Faulmore Cemetery.

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McMAHON, Liam (Larry) (Clonskeagh, Co Dublin, and formerly of Marino) - Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 15th December, 2023, at St Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased by his loving and devoted wife Deirdre, brothers Eamon, Michael, Dan, Luke, and Tony, and sisters Rosaleen, Philomena, Bridie, and Doris. Beloved father of Conor and Aileen, cherished grandfather of Luke, Tom and Sean. Sadly missed by son-in-law Tony, extended family, and friends. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 21st December, at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery. Family only.

SHIELDS, Thomas Francis (Frank) B.L. (Dublin and formerly Dungannon Co. Tyrone) - 17 December 2023. Passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved eldest son of Frank and Mary Shields (Dooks Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry and Dungannon). Frank will be sadly missed by his sister Catrina (McCarthy) and his brothers Mark, Cormac and Conor, his brother-in-law Bob, sisters-in-law Orla, Kate and Claire, and all his nieces and nephews, his colleagues and many friends. Reposing at his home today (Tuesday) from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning in St Mary’s Church, Haddington Road at 10oc and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. If you would have liked to attend the Funeral but are unable to, you may view the Mass on this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/haddingtonroad You may also view the committal in Mt Jerome (Garden Chapel) at 12:45oc in this link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'CONNELL, Phil (Philomena) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and Coom, Gneeveguilla, Co. Kerry) - Peacefully at the Beacon Hospital on 17th December 2023. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and grandaunt. Pre-deceased by her sister Anne, her nephew David, and her brother-in-law Seán. Very sadly missed by her sisters Joan and Goretti, her brother-in-law Pat, her nephews and nieces Brendan, Karen, Mark, Michael, Hilda, Kevin and Claire, her grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass for Phil will take place in the Church of the Divine Word, Marlay Grange on Wednesday 20th December at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Suaimhneas sioraí dá h-anam dílis

LEAHY, (née Byrne) Kathleen (Late of Ringsend and Clontarf, Dublin) - Beloved wife of the late John Leahy and loving mother of Catherine (deceased) Mary, John, twins Anne and Deirdre and Bernie. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son, sons-in-law, partner, grandchildren Alan, Claire, Heather, Fiona, Oisin, Dualtagh, Paddy, Eimear, Clodagh, Aine, Colm, and Peter, great-grandchildren Majella, James, Lucy, Oscar, Holly, Ernie, Darragh, Clodagh, Cillian, Molly and Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at her daughter’s residence in Killiney on (Wednesday) December 20th 2023 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 21st 2023 to St. Anthony’s Parish Church, Clontarf, Dublin 3, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Glasnevin Cemetery for burial. Family flowers only, please. Donations, to ALONE. Enquiries to Staffords 018550555 May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

OWENS - Conor - (Thirtieth Anniversary, December 19), Killiney, Co. Dublin, always in our hearts, forever missed, forever remembered by siblings Sarah, Catherine, Kieran and Darragh. In loving memory also of our beloved father Peter (Thirtieth Anniversary, October 18) and our mother Norah (Ninth Anniversary, November 29). 

FENLON, Pauline (née Tuohy) (Late of Caherdavin and Castleconnell, Limerick and formerly of Saggart, Co. Dublin) - 17th December 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Bishopscourt Nursing Home, Co. Cork. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael and sister Mary. Loving mother of John, Michael, Orla, Stephen, Dermot and Emer. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Sr. Lua (Phyllis) and Ann, sisters-in-law Shelagh and Teresa, her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, relatives and her many friends made throughout the years especially those associated with Dromoland Golf Club. May she Rest in Peace Arriving at Holy Trinity Abbey, Main Street, Adare on Thursday December 21st for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Nicholas’ Cemetery, Adare. Mass will be streamed live on www.adareparish.ie. Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section at www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.