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McMAHON - Pat (Patrick) Drumcondra and Salthill, Galway -

Margot and the whole family would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of love and support we received following the death of our beloved Pat. He died peacefully at home on August 2nd. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who helped to care for him, in particular the Galway Hospice Team, Dr. Gabrielle Quirke and the Public Health Nurses.

Pat had reached the summit of his endeavours and was ready for the final ascent. He was laid to rest on a glorious sunny day following Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Gerry and Fr. Ned, accompanied by Sean. His adventurous spirit was honoured by volunteers from Galway Mountain Rescue who walked with him on his final journey….. He would have loved it, we are so proud of him.

It’s all good!

Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday September 10th at 11am in the church of Christ the King in Salthill, Galway.

KEOGH, Dermot (Glasheen Road, Cork and Dublin; Professor Emeritus (History), UCC): On September 6, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Ann, cherished father to Eoin, Niall, Aoife and Clare, father-in-law to Caroline, Liz, Marco and Barry and adored grandfather of Abi, Luke, David, Aisling, Darragh, Clodagh, Anna Amy, Emanuele and Olan. Dermot will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers and sisters, dear and loyal friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Sullivans Funeral Home, Turners Cross, Cork (T12 DV27) tomorrow (Friday) from 3pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, The Lough, Cork (T12 KT3K) followed by burial in St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road, Cork (T12 YF21). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Marymount Hospice. House private please.

RYAN, (nee Heffernan) Phyllis (Whitehall Road West and formerly of Arbour Hill) – On September 5, 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of Barbara, Lorcan, Ronan and Eimear. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Kathleen, grandchildren Clodagh, Eoghan, Colm, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Phyllis rest in peace. Reposing in the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on today (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in St. Agnes’s Church, Crumlin Village, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery arriving at approximately 12pm. To view Phyllis’s Funeral Mass see link on RIP.ie. Enquiries to Brian McElroy Funeral Directors, Crumlin Village, Tel: 01 455 9101

SPIERIN - (nee Fallon) (Lakelands, Naas and formerly of Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) – On September 1, 2023, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at Beaumont Hospital, Geraldine, beloved wife of her heartbroken husband John. Pre-deceased by her much loved son David; Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter-in-law Nicky, brother Paul, sisters Mary and Helen, brother-in-law Brendan and his wife Mary, sisters-in-law Avril and Máire, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal today (Thursday) to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane arriving for 10 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. House Private Please. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. 

“Reunited now with her son David”

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis”

PRIESTMAN, (née Horne) Joan, (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Lahinch, Co. Clare) (September 5, 2023); peacefully in the tender care of Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerry, stepdaughters Hilary Konig and Wendy Porter, her dearest brother Junius, sister-in-law Patricia Horne and cousin Dr. Patricia Horne. Very sadly missed by her Priestman family, Norman and Averil, Dave and Gwen, Brian and partner Ger, Mary, son-in-law Ernie, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be a great loss to the Horne family, particularly her treasured cousin Margaret, her extended relatives and wide circle of friends, especially those from the Hockey and Golfing communities. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Thursday) from 5pm–7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Main St., Dundrum, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

KEANE, John, September 6, 2023, Late of Kilmallock, Co Limerick, and Lantern Antiques, Francis Street, Dublin 8. Very peacefully, with Brian by his side in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his partner Brian Raftery, his brother Dick, his sisters Mary and Nora, his nieces and nephews, the Raftery family, and his family of friends who were part of his journey. Thinking of his brother Michael (Mick) who died in 2005. May John Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Brothers 109 The Coombe (D08 AK10), this evening (Thursday, September 7) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Friday) at 10am in St Nicholas of Myra Church, Francis Street, thereafter for Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. Special thanks to all those in Marymount, Harold's Cross Hospice for their gentle and kind care of John.

GROVE, (née Donnelly) Jennifer – (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and previously of Phibsborough, Dublin 7) on September 5, 2023 following a short illness at St Vincent’s University Hospital with her family by her side. Beloved wife of David and much loved mother of Susan, Barbara and the late Simon. Sadly missed by her husband, daughters, adored grandchildren Shane and Kate, son-in-law Paul, extended family and friends. Jennifer will be reposing tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) September 7 from 3pm to 5pm at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am on Friday September 8 in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Foxrock followed thereafter by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98. For those who cannot attend, Jennifer’s Funeral Mass Service can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only, memorial donations, if desired in Jennifer’s name to the Blackrock Hospice on the following link:- https://olh.ie/donate/ Rest in Peace

BAIRD, (née Kempson) Monica (Hammond Street, The Liberties) – Born 1932, died peacefully September 4, 2023. Beloved mam, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, granny, great granny, godmother, and friend. Predeceased by her son Declan. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her children Mary Conlon, Fran Devlin and Paul, sisters Marie and Lily Becker, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and so many more. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, tomorrow (Thursday), from 10am to 5pm. Rest in Peace. Removal on Friday morning (September 8, 2023), to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Aungier St, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Barretstown Children's Charity (https://barretstown.org/support/donate/). Special thanks to all at St. James Hospital, Hospital 5, for their kindness and care.

LEAHY, Denis (Belgrove Lawn, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 and formerly of Kanturk, Co. Cork and Unilever Ltd.) September 4, 2023, (peacefully), in the tender care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Scriven) and dear father of Gerard, Kevin and Jean. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, son-in-law Anthony, daughters-in-law Lynette and Miriam, grandchildren Charles and Frances, Daniel and Louise and Sean, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge on tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal to the Church of the Nativity of the B.V.M., Chapelizod on Friday afternoon arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

MULLEN - Cormac Brendan (Jersey & Clonakilty)- On  September 1, 2023, passed peacefully at home. Brendan will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his wife Mary Sheehy, daughters Jennifer and Susan, sons Cormac, Gerard and Joey, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Joan, brothers Raymond, Kevin and Paddy; also his former wife, Josephine.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday September 15, at 11.30am in St. Patricks Church, St. Clement, Jersey with private cremation afterwards. Mary and Brendan’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to those who cared for Brendan, especially the doctors, nurses, Hospice palliative care team, Family Nursing and Homecare service and the dedicated staff of Orchid homecare who ensured he was comfortable in his final days. Family flowers only, donations if desired, can be made to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o The Honorary Treasurer, 35. Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS. All enquires to De Gruchy Funeral Care +441534 499444