We extend our condolences to the family of Kathleen BLACK (née Lawlor) (Ballybrack, and formerly of Monkstown Farm, Co. Dublin) – who passed away on  December 17th 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the exceptional care of the Dr. Cassidy and staff of the Herbert and Nutley Wing at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Kathleen; dearly beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved and adored mother of Mark, Robert and Philip. Predeceased by her brother Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Samantha and Wendy, grandchildren, brother Michael, sister Frances, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.  May she rest in peace.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday (Dec 22nd) at 10 am here to St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown.Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel within the Funeral Home arriving for 11.45am cremation service. To view the Funeral Mass live click on this link https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam

We extend our condolences to the family of Christopher Joseph Nolan (known as Joe), Hollypark, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, late of Hollyville, Monkstown. Joe was much loved and will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth, children Joe, Lisa, Simon, Pamela, Mark and Stewart, partners Kevin, Frances, Joerg, Rachel, Elaine and Aisling, grandchildren Ethan, Noah, Christopher, Liam, Shannon, Laoise, Alexa, Isaac, Grace, Adam and Kate, siblings Mary, Anthony, Hazel, Alan, Carolyn and Judy, extended family, neighbours and friends.  May he Rest in Peace.

His Funeral Mass will be held here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown,on Tuesday 23rd December at 10am, followed by burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery.

For those that cannot attend, Joe’s Funeral Mass may be viewed live by clicking on our parish webcam.

We offer our condolences to the family of John (Sean) Doyle, Meadowbrook, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Late of Oliver Plunkett Square, Monkstown Farm, who died on
December 13th, 2025, at his home.  Son of the late Frank and Kathleen Doyle (née Dowling) and brother of the late Margie, Robert, Frank, Joe and Patricia. Remembered with love by his sisters Mary Fields and Dolly Jordan, brother Brendan, brother-in-law Terry, sister-in-law Imelda, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, December 18th, at 11am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown.  For those who cannot attend, the mass can be viewed on the following link https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/ after which John will be laid to rest in the family grave at Deansgrange Cemetery.   May he rest in peace.

We extend our condolences to the family of George Balfe who passed away pPeacefully on 11th December 2025 in the kind care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Brigid, George will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his cherished children Jocelyn, Nicola, Daryl, Cillian, Evelyn and Simon; his daughters-in-law Wendy, Amanda and Ciara; Nicola’s partner Dave; his grandchildren Ben, Rebecca, George, Henry, Daniel, Annabelle, Rose, Noah, Margot and Ruby; his extended family and many friends.  May he rest in peace.

His Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday (16th December) at 10am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/monkstown .

We extend our condolences to the family of Carmel Nea (neé Cullen) late of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin who passed away peacefully on 8th December 2025 in the kind care of all the staff in the Annabeg Nursing Home.

Carmel beloved wife of the late Fechin Nea. Loving mother of Michael, Síle and Peter. Sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Terence, daughters-in-law Carmel and Annette, grandchildren Alison, Rachel, Seán, Aisling, Luke, Darragh, James and Sarah, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Also remembering her late parents Joe and Lilly and brothers Jack, Paddy, Alan and sister Josie. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice.

Her Funeral Mass will take place here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown on Friday 12th december at 10 am, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/

We extend our condolences to the family of Elizabeth (Bett) Murray (née Hinch) (Ashford House nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire and formerly of 5, St. Patrick’s Close, Monkstown Farm and late of St. Anne’s Square, Blackrock, Co. Dublin), who dired peacefully on  November 22nd 2025surrounded by her family and in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Ashford Nursing Home.

Elizabeth (Betty); dearly beloved wife of the late Robbie, sister of the late Sean, much loved and devoted mother of Joyce, Valerie, William, Michael and John. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law, Dave and Brian, daughters-in-law Allison, Carmel and Mary, grandchildren Jane, Annie, Rache, Suzanne, Robert, Michelle, Eve, Claire, Carla, Nicole, Ciara and Kim, ten great-grandchildren, sisters Mary and Carmel, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces especially Carmel, nephews especially Georgie and David, relatives and friends.  May she rest In Peace.

Her Funeral Service will be celebrated here in St. Patrick’s on Wednesday 26th at 11 am and prayers of committal immediately afterwards to St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 arriving for 12.50pm Cremation Service.

We extend our condolences to the family of Raymond Travers who passed away peacefully on the 19th November, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness, in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved son of Raymond and Patricia, loving brother of Rachel, Hilary, Aoife, Colm, his twin Alan and Amy.

He will be very sadly missed by his parents, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law Jim, Stephen and Vid, sisters-in-law Sue and Arta, nieces and nephews Conor, Cian, Anna, James, Orla, Laura, Isobelle, Alice, Ronan, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace

Raymond’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday 24th November at 10am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road.

We extend our condolences to the family of  Alison (Ali) Finn / Pile  (Monkstown, Co. Dublin, formerly of Wicklow and after many years working in the Radiology Departments of St. Vincent’s, The Mater and Beacon Hospitals) who after a long heroic and dignified resistance passed on 18th November  in the care of all the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved mother of Chloe, life partner of Stephen (Pile) and much-loved daughter of Pat and Kay. Sadly missed by Chloe, Stephen, Dylan and Bekah, parents, brothers Simon, Pierce, Justin and Patrick, sisters-in-law Chrissy, Blaithin, Ciara and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and colleagues.  May she rest in peace.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated  at 11.30am on Friday morning (21st November) here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C.

We extend our condolences to the family of Pauline Baker (Oliver Plunkett Villas, Monkstown Farm, Co. Dublin) – who died suddenly on November 17th 2025 in the kind care of the staff in St Vincent’s University Hospital.  Dearly beloved daughter of the late Jack and Clara. Predeceased by her sister Jacqueline and brother Brian.

Pauline will be lovingly remembered by her son Jack, her brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, her beloved dog who brought her so much joy, her close friends, relatives and neighbours. May Pauline’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Her funeral Service will take place here in St. Patrick’s Church at 10am on Saturday 22nd November,  followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98 arriving for 12.15pm. To view The Funeral Service live click on this  link https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/

We extend our condolences to the family of Andree Douglas (née Doyle) (Bray, Co Wicklow, formerly Monkstown, Co Dublin) who passed away peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital on November 6th, 2025.  Andree, loving mother of Gareth, Andrew and the late Justin. Very sadly missed by her sons, her granddaughter Lily, her cousins Gloria, Sandra and Vicky, extended family and friends.

Her funeral service will take place here in St. Patrick’s on Monday 10^th November at 11 am.  May she Rest in Peace.