Rua McGlone - October 3rd 2025
- podson2000
- Oct 4
- 1 min read

McGLONE/VERHOEVEN (Ballybrack, Co. Dublin) – October 3rd 2025 (peacefully) in his mother’s arms and surrounded by his family at the Blackrock Hospice, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. Rua; dearly beloved son of Sinéad and the late Yohan, much loved and adored brother of Joshua and Jordi and pre-deceased by his grandad James McGlone. Sadly missed by his heart broken mother, brothers, sister-in-law Jennifer, nieces and nephew Paige, Freddie and Indie, his grandparents Ann McGlone and Sam and Rose Verhoeven, aunts, uncles, cousins especially Lee, his godson Milo, his good friends Maia and Alva, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May he rest in Peace
At the request of Rua’s family, could you wear something red on the day of Rua’s funeral.
Reposing at his home on Monday (Oct 6th) from 5pm to 8pm (all welcome). Removal on Wednesday (Oct 8th) to the Church of S.S. Alphonsus and Columba, Church Avenue, Killiney A96 RD63 arriving for 11.30am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill A98 Y952
To view the mass live click on this link https://churchmedia.tv/camera/sts-alphonsus-and-columba-ballybrack-killiney-parish
For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the condolence section below.
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A childhood friend, so funny and always had us laughing, rest easy Rua ❤️ so sad to see you gone 💔
Thoughts and love sent to you Sinead and your family.. I can't imagine the pain you feel.. rest in peace Rua, you will never be forgotten xx Rebecca, Zoe & Jordan xx
Heartfelt condolences to you Sinéad and your family may Ruà rest in peace. Billy & Anna
So sorry Sinead for the loss of your son Rua and to his family & friends 💔 may Rua rest in peace 🕊️🦋💙
Denise & Ger
My sincere condolences to you Sinéad , and your family on Rua's passing x
He was such a good character and a great friend to Tom ( Thomas Finlay ) , both in & out of school , for which we have great memories ❤️
RIP Rua ❤️ xxx