We extend our condolences to the family of Eamonn Kearnes who passed away peacefully on 18th March 2026 in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Eamonn; dearly beloved husband of Maura, much loved and devoted father to Derek, Michael and Sandra. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Denise and Deirdre, grandson Peter, brothers Peter and Br. Laurence O.H., sister Joy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.  May he rest in peace.

Eamonn’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown on Monday 23rd @ 10 am.  Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the mass live click on this link https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/

We extend our condolences to the family of William J. (Bill) Herlihy. Retired Chief Superintendent An Garda Siochana, Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork, Artane, Dublin and Carlow Town. Bill passed away peacefully on 17th March, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff in Kilbrew Nursing Home, Ashbourne. Reunited with his beloved wife Lorraine. Loving dad of Jackie and Sharon, father-in-law of John, adored grandad of Dillon, Katie, Aisling. Zoe and Daniel. Predeceased by his brothers Johnny, Finbarr, Pat and by his sister Joan. Bill will be sadly missed by his family, Sharon’s partner Ute, sisters-in-law Nora and Maureen, brother-in- law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Bill’s Funeral Mass will be on Friday 20th at 10am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Ashbourne.

We extend our condolences to the family of Tommy Ryan (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Toomevara, Co. Tipperary) who passed away peacefully in St. Vincent’s University Hospital on 12th March 2026.  Beloved husband of Rita and loving Dad of Fiona, wonderful father-in-law of David and adored Gaga of Charlie. He will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  Rest in peace.

Tommy will be reposing on Wednesday 18th March from 6pm to 7.30pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28.

Tommy’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 19th March at 10am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross.  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  James (Jim) Murray who peacefully in his 91st year on 11th March with his family by his side in the kind care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Pat and loving father of John, Elaine, Conor, Ronan and Shauna.He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his daughters-in-law Sandra and Joanne, his cherished and much loved grandchildren, Kevin, Rachel, Kerry, Ciara, Niamh, Saoirse and Aoife, great-grandchildren Leo and Atlas, sisters Margaret and Elizabeth, sister-in law Clare and brother-in-law Sean, his cousin Padraig and wife Betty, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.  Rest in peace.

Jim’s Funeral Mass will be on Monday 16th March at 10am here in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Bray. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on our parish webcam.

We extend our condolences to the family of Mary Hawthorne (née Gallagher)who passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Michael’s Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Danny, her daughter Anne-Marie, daughter-in law Nancy and niece Pauline. Mary will be sadly missed by her children John, Susan and David, her grandchildren Emma, Craig, Anais and Dani-Lee, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Kavina, nieces, nephews extended family, friends and neighbours.  “May she rest in peace.”

Her Funeral Service will take place here in St Patrick’s at 11am on Friday 6th,  followed by burial in Shanganagh cemetery.

We extend our condolences to the family of Florence McCoy (née Devereux)   who passed away Peacefully, after a long illness borne with patience and humility on Sunday 1st March 2026.  Beloved wife of John, adored mum of Kirstin, John (Shoni), Damian, Marie-Thérèse, Selina, Sorcha, Robert (Bobbie), Orla and Bláthnaid. Sadly missed by her husband and children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her 23 adored grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday (4th March) here in St. Patricks Church Monkstown followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park.

We extend our condolences to the family of Val  (Paul Valentine) Duffy (Monkstown) who passed away  Monkstown, peacefully on February 28th, 2026, in Blackrock Clinic after a short illness. Predeceased by his brothers Vincent and Frank. Val will be very sadly missed by his wife Margaret, brother Adrian and sister Jacinta his extended family, friends and neighbours. “May he rest in peace.”

Val’s Funeral Mass will take place here in St Patricks Church Monkstown  at 10 am on Thursday 5th March followed by cremation in Mount Jerome crematorium.

We extend our condolences to the family of Louise Connolly (Monkstown and formerly of Cabinteely, D.18.) who passed away peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise, will be sadly missed by her loving husband Julian, daughter Isabelle, sons Alex and Sam, her beloved mother Mary, sisters Geraldine and Alison, brother-in-law Killian, sister-in-law Maree, her adored nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest In Peace.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday February 12, here in the Church of St. Patrick, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh cemetery.