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P0WER-MOONEY, Dr. Miriam B.D.S., N.U.I. (Lambourn Road, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 and formerly of Shandon Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7) - August 15, 2023, (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Ray and dear mother of Dr. Bevin, Darra and Stephen. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, son, son-in-law Dr. Karol McDonald, granddaughter Raye, brothers Éamon and Fr. Pat O.F.M., sister Valerie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, patients, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal to St. Mochta’s Church, Porterstown on Friday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am, followed by burial in St. Thomas’s Churchyard, Hollystown, Mulhuddart. A special word of thanks to the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown who cared for Miriam in her final days.

HOGAN - John (Sligo, Dublin and Leitrim) - August 14, 2023, passed away suddenly at his home in Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his beloved son, Dan (2014), John will be dearly missed by his son, Rory, Rory’s mother, Elaine, his sisters Maria (Pereira), Siobhán (Doherty) and Fidelma (Lloyd), his aunt Eileen (Duignan), his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, his grand-niece and his many friends.  Rest in Peace. Reposing in Nazareth House Chapel, Sligo (F91 A243) on tomorrow (Thursday, August 17) from 5pm to 7pm. The Funeral Mass will take place in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo at 11.30am. on Friday August 18 with burial afterwards in Sligo Town Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live via the webcam at http://www.sligocathedral.ie/  

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TAPLEY, OFM Cap. Fr. Paul (Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7 and late of Drimnagh, Dublin 12) - August 12, 2023 in the loving care of the staff at The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Tapley and brothers Joseph and Noel. Deeply regretted by his Capuchin Confrères, brothers Robert, Michael, Brian and Kieron, sister Lillie (Hughes), sisters-in-law Frances, Gwen, Ena, Nancy, Hilary and Mary (predeceased by his brother-in-law Richard), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 from 3pm tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon until removal to the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, arriving for 5pm Reception Prayers. The Requiem Mass for Fr. Paul will take place at 11am Friday morning with burial after in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

HODGINS, Nora (née Smith) (Dundrum, Dublin) - 14th August 2023. Peacefully in St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her dearly beloved husband James and son Andrew. Much loved mother of James, Edwin, Philip, Priscilla and Sarah. Sadly missed by her loving family; grandchildren Michael, Tebra, Adam, Denise and James, great-grandson Mylo; Noel, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Wednesday (August 16th) from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral will take place at 12pm on Thursday (August 17th) in Christchurch, Taney, followed by burial in Calary Cemetery, Co Wicklow.

ALLAWERDI, Laith (Lova) (Leon)(Kapa) (Sandyford, Co. Dublin and late of Churchtown, D14) - August 14, 2023. Peacefully, with his family by his side in the wonderful and tender care of the doctors, nurses, care staff and the very caring palliative team at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Dearly beloved son of the late Mila and Farid and loving brother to Mariam and Sue. He will be sadly missed by his sisters, brother-in-law Roger, his cherished nephews Jack and Ryan, extended family, relatives and friends especially Tamara, Nora, Inara and Kay. Laith will be reposing this Tuesday evening (August 15th) from 5pm to 6pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown. (A94XK28) Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: http://www.goodshepherdchurchtown.ie/web-cam/ . Rest in peace

CRYAN, Imelda (Elizabeth Imelda) neé Farrell 12th August, 2023. Peacefully in the care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital (MISA Unit). Pre-deceased by her infant daughter Berna, sisters Anna and Clare and her brother Luke. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Mary, Michael, Shane and Lorna. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband and family and also by her daughters-in-law Alison and Treasa, son-in-law Damien, grandchildren Emily, Evan, Darragh, Eddie, Noah and Dom, her sisters Gaye and Noreen, many nieces and nephews, extended family, many friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Wednesday evening from 3pm until her removal to Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Harold’s Cross) arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10 o ’c, followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

BELSHAW, - R.H. Hastings. Malahide, late of Annamoe, Co. Wicklow and Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Peacefully at home, surrounded by family in his 89th year. Predeceased by his eldest son, Marcus and baby Philip. Deeply missed by his wife and soul mate, Deirdre, children Alan, Karen, Lara, Sarah and Michael, Daughters and sons in law, his ten beloved grandchildren and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Rd, Portmarnock on Wednesday August 16th from 4 to 6 pm. Funeral and burial from The Garden Chapel, Mt. Jerome, at 10 am on Thursday August 17th. Please refer to RIP.ie for live stream link. Donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation and The Irish Cancer Society. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home (01) 8462620

VARIAN, Sarah Joyce Aisling (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – August 12, 2023, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Wicklow Hospice. Beloved daughter of Stella and the late John, much loved mother of Tien, dearly loved sister of Paul and Daniel. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday (August 18) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Service on Saturday (August 19) at 10.30am in the Dublin Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green, followed by private committal. The Service may also be viewed online at dublinunitarianchurch.org. Garden flowers only please or donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice.

McGURK - Professor John James Noel (Tourmakeady, Co Mayo). Native of Termonmaguirc (Carrickmore). Late of University of Ulster (Associate Professor, Irish Scots Studies), University of Liverpool Institute of Irish Studies (Co-Founder), Liverpool Hope University (Head of History), Royal Historical Society (Elected Fellow, 1971). Peacefully August 9, 2023 at Friars Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinrobe, at 91 years of age. Predeceased by wife, Barbara, and youngest son, Matthew. Survived by sons Timothy and Patrick. Much loved and missed by family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Mass at 11.00am on tomorrow (Wednesday, August 16), in St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady. Donations if desired, rather than flowers, to the Irish Red Cross Rescue Services.