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LAIRD, Madeleine Gladys (née Sweeney) - 5th August 2023. Peacefully at the Ulster Hospital, aged 76 years. Late of Crabtree Road, Ballynahinch. Dearly beloved wife of Hamilton Laird. Much loved and loving mum to Fiona, Gavin and Myra, mother-in-law to David, Emma and Justin. Proud granny to Ruben, Yann, Myriam, Anna, Finlay, Toby, Caitlin and Ryan, dear sister of Adrienne and Pam. Service of Thanksgiving in Magheradroll Parish Church, Church Road, Ballynahinch on Friday 11th August at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. House private and family flowers only, please. Donations if desired online via www.douglasfuneraldirectors.com or cheques payable to Alzheimer’s Society N.I. c/o Douglas Funeral Directors, 20 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HP. Madeleine will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing family at home, in Switzerland, England and Australia. “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Psalm 23

O'REILLY, 5 August, 2023. The Death has occurred of John O’Reilly of Callow, Foxford, Co. Mayo formerly of Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Peacefully at the Galway Clinic following a short illness, surrounded by his family. John predeceased by his parents Matthew and Elizabeth and his brothers Liam and Maurice. Beloved husband of Maura and loving father of Liam (Foxford), Mark (Cork), Ciara (Manchester), John Paul (Melbourne) and Ronan (Dublin). Sadly missed by loving wife, sons, daughter and partners Deirdre, Antoinette, Steven, Rowena, Emilie, his adoring 10 grandchildren, his sisters Mag (Enniskillen), Carmel (France), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Wednesday evening from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. A private family service and cremation to take place in Lakelands Crematorium on Thursday. House strictly private.

O'NEILL-BUTLER, Cecilia (Glasnevin and Kilkenny) - On 4th August, 2023. Beloved wife of Muiris de Buitléir and loving mother of Lorraine. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, family, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. A Celebration of Cecilia’s life will take place on Thursday (10th August) at 10am in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel. No flowers or Mass Cards, please. Donations in lieu, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and/or St. Francis Hospice Raheny.

O'GORMAN - PJ. (Forty-first Anniversary)­ - Remembered with love today and every day, Bid, Elaine and Tom.

CAMPBELL - Michael (Mico), (First Anniversary) - Loved by Yanny and his boys, Michaelito and Sebastian, his mum, Clare, and brothers Robin, Bob, Shane and Glen. We wish to thank all our wonderful family, friends and neighbours for their love and support at such a difficult time. We are so lucky to have such extraordinary people in our lives and we will be forever grateful. 

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MAC DONNCHADHA, Pádraig S. (Pat Mac Donagh) Director Emeritus L.I.T. and late of Conradh na Gaeilge, Luimneach agus roimhe sin Baile Átha Cliath, a d’éag go suaimhneach ar an 6 Lúnasa 2023. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile ionúin Vera, dá chlann ghrámhar, Clíona, Báirbre, Pádraig Óg agus Éadaoin agus a chliamhaineacha Paul, Charlie, Jan agus Jesús agus dá gharchlann mhuirneach, Róisín, Eoin, Myles, Megan, Cian, Robyn, Ava, Daire, Caitríona, Rían, Fionn agus Luan, dá dheirfiúr chéile Breda agus i gcuimhne a dheirfiúracha Betty agus Sr. Anna, a dheartháir Sonny agus a ghariníon Georgina atá imithe roimhe, dá neachtanna agus dá nianna, dá ghaolta uilig agus dá chairde. “Oideachasóir, gaeilgeoir agus garraíodóir” Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street tomorrow (Tuesday) 8th August from 7.15pm to 8.30pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church on Wednesday (9th August) for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. A private burial will take place. Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.ourladyof the rosaryparishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Pauls (Limerick Branch). House private.

McMAHON, Patrick (Pat) (Salthill, Galway, Drumcondra, Dublin and late of the Regional Technical College, Galway) - 2 August, 2023, (peacefully), at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Angela, brothers Noel and Bernard and grandson Eric. Beloved husband of Margot, loving father of Ronan, Dara, Ciarán, Molly, Aengus and Neasa. Sadly missed by wife and children, daughters-in-law Dee, Jenn, Berni and Cáit, sons-in-law Nigel and Luke. Delighted grandad of Chloe, Ross, Brona, Hannah, Ralph, Isobel, Henry, Rory, Harry, Declan, Maeve, Imogen, Saibh, Kiana, Isaak, Kelly and Emilia. Forever remembered by his extended family and lifetime friends in walking, climbing and cycling. Pat was laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery following a Mass of Fairwell on Saturday 5 August, 2023. Memorial donations if desired to Galway Hospice and Galway Mountain Rescue. Rest in Peace Pat

MURRAY, (Cork City and late of Ballyragget, Kilkenny and Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry) On August 2, 2023, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, College Road, Cork, Sr. Bosco (Sister of Bon Secours) predeceased by her parents John Patrick and Bridie, her sister Marita and brothers Joe and Fr. Pat (Pallottine Fathers). Deeply regretted by her brother Fr. Sean (Salesian Fathers) (Gloucester), Cousins, wide circle of friends and her Bon Secours Community. Requiem Mass this (Monday) morning at 11.00am in Sacred Heart Church, Western Road. Funeral afterwards to Ballinakilla Cemetery, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. May she Rest in Peace.

McCULLAGH, Patrick (Louis), August 3, 2023, (formerly of Dalkey Enniskerry, Tipperary and Blackrock). It is with great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Patrick who died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Blackrock Clinic surrounded by his devoted wife and best friend Valerie and family. Leaving Massey Bros. funeral home, 5 Newtown Park, off Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock for funeral Mass at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue.