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COLLINS (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of Naas, Co. Kildare) – October 13th 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. George; dearly beloved husband and best friend of Mary, dearly loved father of Brian and the late Gerard. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law Tess, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May he rest in

KELLY (née Forsyth) (Rory O’Connor Park, Dún Laoghaire and formerly of Rockford Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin) – October 11th, 2026, (Peacefully) at Blackrock Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle. Christine; predeceased by her beloved husband Ger, her father Chris and her mother Marie. Christine is now at peace. Her strength and courage throughout her illness will never be forgotten. May she now be reunited with her beloved Ger and her d

D’ARCY (née McCann) Joan (Nanny Joan) (Ballybrack, Co. Dublin) – October 9th 2026. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Joan, affectionately known as Nanny Joan. Predeceased by her parents John and Esther, brother Hugo and husband Joe, who we know was waiting for her with open arms. Joan will be forever loved and deeply missed by her sons Ray and Dominic, her daughter Sue, her daughters-in-law Jo and Ali and son-in-law George, her ch

KEOGH (Ballybrack and formally of Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin) – October 8th 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by his family at St Vincent's University Hospital. Larry; beloved husband of Deirdre, much loved Father of Gavin and Ashling and devoted grandad to Emily. Predeceased by his mother, father, brother John and sister Mary. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, granddaughter, son in law Gary, Gavin's partner Mary, his nephews Dara and Aaron, brothers-in-law, sisters

BYRNE (née Connolly) (Sallynoggin and formerly of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – October 5th 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by her family while in the wonderful care of the staff at Glengara Nursing Home. Kathleen; dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, grandmother of the late Natasha, mother-in-law of the late Eugene, much loved and adored mother of Geraldine, Louise, Wendy, Jacqueline and Amanda. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughters, son-in-law Dave, grandchild

O'DOHERTY Mary; (Park Crescent House, Dublin 7 and Stradbally, Co. Laois) died peacefully at home on October 8th, 2026. Dearly beloved daughter of the late James Joseph and Mary Frances (née Gorry), much loved and adored sister of Elizabeth (Sexton) and the late Jim (O’Doherty) and Teresa (Duffy). Sadly missed by her loving sister, nephews and nieces, Grace, Paul, Annemarie, Darina, Rosalie, Lucy, Deirdre, Joseph, Declan, Ian, Joanne and Lisa-Jane, grandnephews, grandnieces,

KEOGH (née Timmons) (Granville Road, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin) – October 6th 2026 (peacefully) in the presence of her loving family at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Bernadette; dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Niamh, Darragh, Aoife and Conor. Deeply missed by her loving husband, children, sons-in-law Günther and Ken, daughter-in-law Susan, cherished grandchildren Zoë, Molly, Romy, Alice, Isla, Finn, Ailbhe and Tomás, sister Mary, nieces Sara and Esther, ex

GROVES (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – October 5th 2026 (suddenly) at home. Michael (Raj); dearly beloved husband and best friend of Lorraine, much loved and devoted father of Glenda. He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughter, Glenda’s partner Damien, adoring granddaughter Gia, sisters Phyllis, Brenda, Sheila and Mary, brother David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and good

McDONNELL (Ballybrack, Co. Dublin and formerly of Desmond Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, and late of Cable and Wireless and Tony’s Telephone’s) – October 5th 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by his family in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Mark Anthony (Tony); dearly beloved husband and best friend of Sheelagh, much loved and devoted father of Tracy, Derek and Emma. Predeceased by his sister Sadie. He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife, children, sons-in-

FINLAY (St. Begnet’s Villas, Dalkey, Co. Dublin) – October 4th 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park. Alan (Fred); dearly beloved son of the late Maria and Ned, brother of the late Edward and Mary, uncle of the late Natasha. He will be very sadly missed by his loving brothers Bill and Paul, sister-in-law Marian, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. N

LANGAN (Ashbury Nursing Home, Kill Avenue and formerly of Auburn Avenue, Cabinteely) – October 3rd 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by his family while in the wonderful care of the staff at Ashbury Nursing Home. Jimmy; dearly beloved husband of the late Lena, much loved and devoted father of Sharon, Stephen, Lisa and Gary. He will be very sadly missed by his loving children and their partners Max, Mary, Paul and Caoimhe, adoring grandchildren Darragh, Ross, Jorden, Lauren, Daisy,

CULLEN (née Mooney) (Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – October 4th 2026 (peacefully) after a long illness while in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Eloise; dearly beloved mother of Caoimhe, Jack and Daniel. Predeceased by her loving mother and father Pauline and Dick, sisters Helen and Colette. She will be very sadly missed by her loving children, partner Mike, sisters Geraldine, Valerie, Pauline, Susan, Stella and Claire, brother Richard, sister-

GARTON (St. Fintan’s Villas, Deansgrange/Blackrock, Co. Dublin) – October 2nd 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Ashford House Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire. Phyllis; dearly beloved daughter of the late Jane and William. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters especially Annie. She will be very sadly missed by her loving brother Noel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. House Private Please. Family flowers only

CONNORS (Glen Druid, Shankill, Co. Dublin) – September 29th 2026 (suddenly) Pa (Patrick); dearly beloved husband and best friend of Alisha, much loved and devoted father of Sienna and unborn baby to be. He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, children, mother Sandie, father Michael, sisters Isabella, Emma, Jasmine and Chloe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law, father-in-law, nanny, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. M

CANNON (Stonecroft, Killiney and formerly of Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire and Monkstown Farm) – September 23rd 2026 (peacefully) in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Terence (Skipper) (late of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council); dearly beloved husband and best friend of Geraldine, much loved and adored father of James, Paula and Adam and loving granddad to his late granddaughter Annabelle. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, childre

HOLDEN (Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – September 18th 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by his family. PJ; predeceased by his parents Josie and Tom, brother Michael and sister Margaret. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bernie, children Tommy, Rachel, Karen and Sue also their mother Alexis, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Niamh, his 9 grandsons, siblings Vinny, Helen and Jo

FORDE (Killester, D5 and formerly of Leckaun, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim) – September 17th 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family while in the care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital. John; dearly beloved husband of Nuala, much loved and devoted father of Bernadette, Jonathan, Carmel, Desmond, Fiona, Jennifer and the late Olivia. Predeceased by his brothers Jimmy and Tommy, sister Carmel, grandson Joseph and very close friend Betty. He will be very sadly missed by his

McANASPIE (Formerly of Ballybrack, Sallynoggin, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, New York and Florida) – September 17th 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Cornerstone Hospice Tavares, Florida. George; dearly beloved husband of the late Mary McAnaspie (née Doyle), much loved and adored father of Sara and Stuart. Predeceased by his brothers Joe and Micko. Sadly missed by his loving daughter, son, son-in-law Louis, grandchildren Morgan, Kirsten and Joseph, si

WALSH (Hillside, Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) – September 16th 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Alan (Eamonn); dearly beloved husband of the late Anne, devoted father and best friend of Alan and Joanne. Sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, daughter-in-law Kathy, son-in-law Steven, his adoring grandchildren Sam, Sophia and Maia, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

CARROLL (née Lewis) (Rochestown Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – September 16th 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Frieda; dearly beloved wife of John, much loved and devoted mother of Sandra and Louise. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons-in-law Scott and Colin, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends especially Amy for all