Death Notices

Carmel Kavanagh

East Wall, Dublin

KAVANAGH (East Wall, Dublin) August 12th. 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Yeats Ward in Fairview Community Hospital, Drumcondra.

Carmel, beloved mother of Brendan and dear sister of Patty and her late brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving son, his partner Ellen, her sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace

Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings and to protect our most vulnerable family members and our friends, a private family funeral will take place.

The family would ask you adhere to current HSE guidelines and restrictions at all times. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively leaving a message at www.cunninghamfunerals.com.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Funeral Information

August 12, 2020

11:00 am

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

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Farrell, Leo (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Marino, Dublin 9 and late of The Insurance Corporation of Ireland and Royal Sun Alliance Insurance) August 1st., 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Rathborne Nursing Home. Beloved husband of his devoted wife Eileen and much-loved father of Gerard and Caoimhe. Predeceased by his brother Tommy; sadly missed by his loving family, Caoimhe’s fiancé Karl, sister Louise, brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends, especially Seán.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Thursday evening (August 6th) between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (August 7th) to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Leo’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospital, Blanchardstown.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

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McManamly, Des(Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Kilmainham, Dublin 8) August 1st., 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff at Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock. Darling and devoted husband of Pat (née McEvaddy) and dearly loved and cherished father of Conor and Elaine and adored grandad (pop) of Mia, Kate and Aoife. Des will be profoundly and deeply missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, granddaughters, son-in-law Jerome, daughter-in-law Larissa, her son Jean-Luc, sisters Eithne and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Des rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Wednesday evening (August 5th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (August 6th) to the church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Des’ funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

“Ag filleadh abhaile ó rince an tsaoil”

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Mary (Ethel) O’Neill Smyth (Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin, London and USA) August 2nd. 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Nephin Nursing Home, Navan Road. Beloved wife of the late Ted and dear sister of Liam, Michael and the late Kathleen, Marie, Betty and Thomas. Sadly missed by her loving brothers, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends R.I.P.

Reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra West on Saturday morning (August 8th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Paul’s).

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Saturday morning (Live only).

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Condon, Liam (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Kilshane, Co. Tipperary) August 2nd., 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Loving father to Carmel and Paul and husband to Bridie.

Liam will sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife, daughter, son, brother-in-law Seán Cagney, sister-in-law Joan Finnucane, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace.

Removal on Friday morning (August 7^th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

House Strictly Private. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown

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Kelly, Patrick(Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of Blanchardstown, Dublin) August 2nd., 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Adrienne Whelan and much-loved father of Keith, Ray, Claire and Laura and a devoted grandad of Joshua, Kim, Léila, Liam and Tom. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, their mam Bernadette, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marie, his daughters’ partners David and John, brothers Frank and George, sisters Trish and the late Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law Maureen, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning (August 6th) in St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving at 10 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Patrick’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

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KAVANAGH (East Wall, Dublin) August 12th. 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Yeats Ward in Fairview Community Hospital, Drumcondra.

May she rest in peace

Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings and to protect our most vulnerable family members and our friends, a private family funeral will take place.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

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May she rest in peace

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