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Paula Alvarez Gil
The death has occurred of Paula Alvarez Gil, Leixlip, Kildare.
Alvarez Gil, (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Madrid, Spain) July 20 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Paula, beloved wife of Séamus and much loved mam of Olivia and Oscar.
Predeceased by her mother-in-law Mary. Sadly missed by her loving family, mother Maria Jose, father Jesus, brother Victor, father-in-law Michael, brothers-in-law Eoin, Micheál and Ciarán, sisters-in-law Caitriona, Siobhan, Sandra and Pilar, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
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Reposing at her home on Thursday evening (July 24) between 5pm and 7pm for family and close friends.
A celebration of Paula’s life will take place in Newland's Cross Crematorium on Friday (July 25) at 1:20pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Francis Hospice in Memory of Paula Alvarez Gil: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PA02658397/donate.html
Peter Barry
The death has occurred of Peter Barry, Leixlip, Kildare / Santry, Dublin.
Barry (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Santry, Dublin 9) July 19, 2025 - peacefully after an illness borne with great fortitude, in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Peter, beloved husband of Jacinta. Predeceased by his brother David; deeply mourned by his loving wife, sisters Patricia, Nora and Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Wednesday evening (July 23rd) between 6pm and 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning (July 24) to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Peter Barry: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PB17270537/donate.html
Jacqueline (Jackie) Doody (née O'Connell)
The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Doody (née O'Connell), The Grove, Langton Road, Newbridge, Kildare.
Doody, Jacqueline (Jackie), (née O'Connell), The Grove, Langton Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare - July 19 2025 peacefully at Tallaght Hospital with her loving husband and family by her side. Predeceased by her mother and father Dymphna and John O'Connell.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Aidan, daughters Anita and Elain and her son Shaun, sons-in-law John and Declan, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Jack, Alyson, Fiadh, Ewan, Tuiren, Sykoni, and baby Fiachra, brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
May Jacqueline Rest in Peace
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, The Grove, Langton Road, Newbridge, Eircode W12 HT66 from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11am.
Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of Tallaght Hospital.
Donations box in the Church.
Mary Feighan (née Slemon)
The death has occurred of Mary FEIGHAN (née Slemon), Kill, Kildare / Ballyroan, Dublin.
Feighan (nee Slemon) (Kill, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballyroan, Dublin 16) - July 21 2025, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the wonderful staff at Naas General Hospital.
Mary, beloved wife of the late Ernie and dear mother of Thérèse, Bill, Anne and Brian; Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law Johann, daughters-in-law Marie and Helen, sisters-in-law Mary and Pat, grandchildren Matthew and his wife Rachael, Sarah-Marie, Chris, Amy, Hannah, Naomi, Jack, Sam and Danny, great-grandchildren Jamie and Faye, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, W91 VY71.
Removal on Friday to St. Brigid’s Church, Kill arriving for 10am Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/test
“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis”
Sheila Lacey (née Doherty)
The death has occurred of Sheila Lacey (née Doherty), Maddenstown, The Curragh, Kildare, W34 F720.
Sheila Lacey née Doherty, Maddenstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Formerly of Pearse Terrace, The Curragh Camp.
Peacefully, July 21 2025, in the wonderful and loving care of the staff at Og Hill Nursing Home. Wife of the late Tom and daughter of the late Lil and Jack.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter Pauline, son in law Ray, grandchildren Thomas, Caoimhe and Paddy, sisters Angela, Ann (Rip), Gertie (Rip) and Racey (Rip), brothers Alfie (Rip), Jackie (Rip) and Michael (Rip), nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Sheila Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her daughter's residence (W34 F720) on Thursday July 24 from 3pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, The Curragh for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired at the link below to "The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland".
Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Sheila Lacey (née Doherty): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SN11540325/donate.html
Michael (Mick) Mangan
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Mangan, GreyAbbey Court, Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of Tullyeast, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully at The Swan Ward, Naas Hospital.
Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, son Michael, sister Joan Kelly, extended members of the Mangan and Mahon families, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Michael Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Wednesday with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 10:30am.
Cremation afterwards in Newland's Cross Crematorium at 12:30pm.
Michael's funeral and cremation mass will be live-streamed on the following links:
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
House private at all times please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to " The Friends of Naas Hospital".
Glennon's Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennon's Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Paula Whoriskey (née Coffey)
The death has occurred of Paula Whoriskey (née Coffey), Connell Drive, Newbridge, Kildare.
Whoriskey Paula (née Coffey), Connell Drive, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - July 18 2025.
Paula, loving mother of the late Gary. Sadly missed her loving husband Liam, son Shane, brothers and sisters Ray, Joan, Anne, Brian, Ken, Cora and Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Paula rest in peace
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral home, Henry Street, Newbridge, on Tuesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.
Paula’s mass will be livestreamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.
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