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BRENNAN, Ena (née Gorman), (Manor Close, Kingston, Galway and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) - September 2, 2023. Peacefully with her dearly loved children Karen, Enda, Gemma and Ruth by her side. Beloved wife of the late Eddie (Ex. ESB). Deeply mourned by her son and daughters, daughter-in-law Siobhán, sons-in-law Karl, John and Paul, grandchildren Caoimhe and Conal, Ethan and Ellen, Seán, Ciara, Sinéad and Alison, Callum and Lucy, brother Jim sisters Moira and Olive, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Phil, nieces and nephews, relatives and many great friends and neighbours. Reposing at her daughter Karen’s home at 89 Creagan (H91V2H9) Bearna today (Monday,) from 4.30pm to 7.30pm Removal on tomorrow (Tuesday), to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill to arrive in advance of Requiem Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Ena will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if preferred to Western Alzheimer's. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace

BRENNAN O.P, Fr. Patrick Walter (Passage West, Tallaght and Trinidad), died peacefully in Tallaght Hospital on September 1, 2023. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Agnes, brothers John, Thomas and Maurice, and sisters Marie and Margaret. Deeply regretted by his nephews and nieces, his sisters-in-law and extended family, his friends, his carers in the Priory and his Dominican brethren. Reposing in the large Parlour of the Priory from 12 noon today, (Monday) . Removal to St Mary’s Dominican Church, Tallaght, for 5.30pm today, (Monday). Requiem Mass at 11.30am on tomorrow (Tuesday). Burial afterwards in Community Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

BRADY, Gerry (Bop) (The Willows, Castletown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) September 1, 2023, (peacefully), in the loving care of the wonderful team in I.C.U., Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Esther and dear father of Eva and Martha. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, Eva’s partner Colin, brother Paul and his wife Gerri and his niece Kara and his nephew Josh and their extended family (Boston M.A.), sister Sandra, his godson Ben, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Wednesday morning (6th September) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Colman K. Byrne Unit, Beaumont Hospital or to Amyloidosis Research.

GEOGHEGAN, Thomas (Tom) – August 31, 2023 (Clontarf, Dublin), peacefully under the wonderful care of the staff at St Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny. Beloved husband of the late Una. Tom will be very sadly missed by his loving children Hugh, Úna, Tomás and Eoin, daughters-in-law Jan, Anne and Mary, his adored grandchildren Aisling, Colm, Liam, Caitríona, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Hugh, Caoimhe, Orla, Helen, Daniel and Aoife, great-grandchildren Clodagh, Ríonagh, Jamie, Mollie, Amélie, and Leo, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Malahide Rd, Donnycarney, on tomorrow (Tuesday), from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, 6 September, to St Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, arriving for 10am Mass. Burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

GALVIN - Edward Patrick (Paddy), (Dundrum and Cork), as we reflect on the first anniversary of Paddy's death (30 August 2022), we his children, Imelda, Regina, Orla and Grant together with the extended family wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all those who supported us before and after Dad's death. Sincere thanks to all those who called to the house, attended the funeral and sent messages, cards, letters and online condolences to us. It gave us great comfort to know how many people had such special memories of Dad. A special thank you to Dad's G.P. Dr Oisín McPhillips; to Annemarie Woods and her wonderful team who looked after Dad and us with such great kindness during the too short time he spent in Newtownpark House Nursing Home; to Balally Health Centre team; and to our home carers. Thank you to Fanagans Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism; to Fr John Bracken and the Funeral Ministry team at Holy Cross Church, Dundrum; and to Dad's nephew Fr Maurice O'Mahony who celebrated the funeral mass. Finally a special thank you to Dad's very kind neighbours of over sixty years in Dundrum.

We hope all will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Always missed but forever in our hearts

SHEEHAN, Séan (Jack) – (late of Clonskeagh, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) 29th August 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in the Beacon Hospital after an illness so courageously borne. Predeceased by his brother Fr. Joe and sisters Maura, Fran and Kitty. Beloved husband of Ann and treasured and loving father of Rory and Cróna. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning (2nd September) to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live on this link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/) followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

LAUE - Wolfgang –  July 2,  2023. 

Susan (Suzette), Philip, Rudi, Róisín and Olaf wish to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to everyone for their kindness and support during the last two months. Sincere thanks to those who attended the funeral service and cemetery, especially Wolfgang’s former I.D.A. colleagues, those who sent Mass cards and Sympathy cards, online condolences and those who attended long distances to be with us.

A very special thank you to Pastor Florian von Issendorf of St. Finian's Church Adelaide Road, Dublin for his moving service, Dr Werner Blau, the organist and Wayne Woodman both of whom provided the beautiful music and singing.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

CAVANAGH - Margaret (late of Celbridge and Drumloose, Mullingar), (Died on July 10, 2023) - The family and friends of the late Margaret Cavanagh, Drumloose wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for the support and sympathy they received on Margaret's passing. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the people who travelled long and short distances to the removal of Margaret's remains, the Funeral Mass and burial. To all who sent flowers, letters, Mass cards and posted online condolences, a sincere thanks to all. The online condolences illustrated how highly Margaret was thought of. A special thanks to all of Margaret's former patients and former

colleagues at N.O.H. Cappagh and also to Mr Brian Hurson, Mr Gary O'Toole and Mr Alan Molloy. Sincere thanks to the

Doctors, Nurses and Staff in The Mater Private Hospital, The Mater Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital and a special thanks to St. Bridget's Hospice, The Curragh, for the care and support to Margaret in her final weeks. A  grateful thank you to Gilsenan's Funeral Undertakers for the professional and caring arrangements carried out for Margaret's Removal, Mass and Burial. A special thanks to Tony who carried

out the whole arrangements from Margaret's death to burial and to Ger who assisted him.  Our deep appreciation to Fr. Gaffney, Chief Celebrant, for his outstanding homily in which he captured Margaret's life and her true essence as a person. A big thanks to Enda and Brid Cassidy for the beautiful music and singing.  As it is impossible to thank everyone individually the Cavanagh family and friends, Donna and Marian, hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

SHEEHAN, Séan (Jack) – (late of Clonskeagh, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) August 29, 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in the Beacon Hospital after an illness so courageously borne. Predeceased by his brother Fr. Joe and sisters Maura, Fran and Kitty. Beloved husband of Ann and treasured and loving father of Rory and Cróna. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Removal on Saturday morning (September 2) to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live on this link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/) followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

CARVILL (née Eustace Duckett), Kathleen, September 1, 2023. Peacefully. Loving mother of Lucy (Paul), devoted grandmother of Victor and Finlay, and loved mother-in-law of Joel and stepmother of Linda. Predeceased by her sister Ollie Lambert. Thanks for the tender care she received at Heatherfield Nursing Home. Funeral Service in St Patrick's Cathedral, Loman St, Trim, Co. Meath on Tuesday at 12 noon. Private cremation later. Family flowers only. Requiescat in Pace.