Live Streaming of the Funeral Service for the late Colm Duffy

August 7, 2022

Live Streaming of the Funeral Service for the late Colm Duffy Friday 7th. May 2021 at 12.30pm

https://youtu.be/Dy3fXriz3rA

JohnMelvinof Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, and formerly of Ballina, Co. Mayo, and An Garda Síochána, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6^th 2026.

Beloved husband and best friend of Agnes, cherished dad of Noel, Lorna and Antonia, devoted grandad of Niall, Robert, Jane, Francesca, Anastasia, Kristina, Lowri and Joseff and brother of Martin and the late Mike.

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, daughter-in-law Ruth, sons-in-law Martin (Beres) and Hefin, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing his humour, warmth and kindness.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown Village, on Thursday evening (9^th July) from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown Village, on Friday morning (10^th July) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan.

John’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Multiple System Atrophy Trust.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved father and husband, JJ.

He passed away at home on July 6th, 2026 and will be forever missed and remembered by his wife Maura, daughter Marion and sons Paul, Alan, David and James.

JJ will be sadly missed by son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Alison, Stephanie, Nina and Sheila, grandchildren Heather, Jamie, Andrew, Corey, Robyn, Evan, Ailish, Calum, Leah and Brody, brother Noel, sister Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours and all who knew him.

May James rest in peace.,

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Ave, Blanchardstown on Friday evening (July 10th) between 5pm and 7pm.

Removal on Saturday morning (July 11th) to St Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium (due 12pm).

JJ’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.

The Cremation Service may also be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Family flowers only

Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson’s Association or Alzheimer's Ireland via the links below.
https://www.parkinsons.ie/
https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

Please use the Condolence Book for your message to the family.

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Durran (née Quinn), (Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 and formerly of Galtymore Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12) July 6th, 2026 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family, Deirdre (Dids), beloved wife of Andy and much loved mother of Gwen, Elaine, Andy, Rodney, Dominick and the late Mark. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Removal on Friday morning (July 10th) to the Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Mulhuddart arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown

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O’Donnabháin Eileen (née Downing) Malahide, and formerly of Mount Merrion. 6th July 2026, Peacefully at the age of 101, surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the staff at Griffeen Valley Nursing Home, Lucan. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Donncha. Loving mother of Nuala and Aedín. Sadly missed by her family, brother Doney, son-in-law Declan, grandchildren Barry, Cian, Éanna, Meabh, Donnacha and Una, Barry’s wife Aishling, great-grandson Odhrán, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Sarah and Donal, sister Rosaleen, brothers Seán, Eamonn and Seamus, sisters-in-law Esther and Nodlaig.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her daughter Nuala’s home in Lucan tomorrow Wednesday July 8th from 5pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning July 9th in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide at 10am, followed by burial at Fingal Cemetery. Eileen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Thursday morning (Live only).

“Codladh sámh i measc na naomh is na n-aingeal”

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Aidan (Aidie) Jordan (Leixlip, Co. Kildare, and formerly Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford) passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2026, in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, cared for at home by the loving staff of Hibernia Homecare. Beloved husband of the late Frances and predeceased by his son Declan, brother Owenie, and sister Mary.

Aidan will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his daughter Carol, son Aidan daughter-in-law Clíodhna, son-in-law David, his adored grandchildren Líosa, Aodán, Finn, Alannah and Alexandra, his brother Christie, sisters-in-law Marie, Molly, Mairead, Betty, May, Margaret and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Thursday evening (July 9th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (July 10th) to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. Aidan’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) via this LINK.

Family flowers only, please.

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Live Streaming of the Funeral Service for the late Colm Duffy Friday 7th. May 2021 at 12.30pm

https://youtu.be/Dy3fXriz3rA

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https://youtu.be/Dy3fXriz3rA

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