Sheila O’Neill, (nee Doyle), Ardanairy, Brittas Bay, and formerly of Moneyteigue, Aughrim - 15/09/2025

Sheila O’Neill, (nee Doyle), Ardanairy, Brittas Bay, and formerly of Moneyteigue, Aughrim, peacefully at Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home, 12th September 2025. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, brothers Gerry, T.J. and Sean, sisters Tat and Rita.

Sadly missed by her sisters Betty and Doreen, brothers Joe and Noel, brother in law , sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Sheila will be reposing in Byrne’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Aughrim this Monday evening from 6-8 concluding with prayers.

Funeral mass will take place this Tuesday morning at 11am in The Star of the Sea Church Brittas Bay, Followed by burial afterwards in Barndarrig Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made on the link below to Irish Alzheimers Society of Ireland

https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

 

Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Sheila O’Neill

Joseph (Joe) Ryan, Ballygannon Beg, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Boley, Camolin, Co. Wexford. - 30/07/2025

Joseph (Joe) Ryan, Ballygannon Beg, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Boley, Camolin, Co. Wexford. 24th July 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the excellent care of the staff at Wicklow Hospice. Sadly missed by his children Sheila, Ann, Martin, Pauline, Brenda, Orla and Josephine and their mother Anne-Mai, his partner Ann, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his siblings Greg, Sr. Blandina, Tony, Eugene, Mary, Andrew, Martin, Jacinta, Carmel and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on Sunday 27th July from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Barndarrig followed by burial in Barndarrig Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice via the link below.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold’s Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Joseph (Joe) Ryan

James (Jimmy) McShane, Brittas Bay and formerly Drumcondra - 18/06/2025

James (Jimmy) McShane, Brittas Bay and formerly Drumcondra, June 16th 2025. Peacefully, in his 90th year, with his family by his side in the kind and tender care of the staff in Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Terry and loving father of Michael, Orla and baby Anne (deceased). He will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Eoin, cherished grandchildren Laura, Shane, Neil, Claire and Eve, dear sister Gaye, his wonderful carers Angela and Tina, brothers-in-law Albert, Terry and Val, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. Jimmy is predeceased by his siblings Alan, Mamie, Joan, Noreen and Mar.

May he rest in peace.

A funeral Mass to celebrate Jimmy’s life will take place in the Star of the Sea Church, Brittas Bay, on Saturday 21st June at 11am. A private family cremation will take place at a later date.

Family flowers only.

The funeral service will be streamed. Link to follow.

Rita Deignan (née Meehan) Blainroe, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin - 27/05/2025

Rita Deignan (née Meehan) Blainroe, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin

Passed away peacefully on 27th May 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Rita is predeceased by her son Fergus, brothers Fergus, Jack and sister Dolores. Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of daughters Paula, Clare, Michelle, sons Mark and Stephen, adored grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Daniel, Laoise, Aoibhí, Ava, Ben, Ella, sons in law Frank, Damien, Joe, soon to be daughter in law Martina and extended family and wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul fly on eagles wings.

Rita will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) this Thursday evening 29th May from 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Funeral mass at 10.00am Friday morning 30th May in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (A67 AE37) which can also be viewed by clicking on Rita’s Funeral Mass followed by burial (family only) in Deansgrange cemetery, Dublin.

Celebration of Rita’s life to follow in Blainroe Golf Club A67 YY01 at 4.00pm – all very welcome.

Rita brought colour and joy to the lives of many. In that spirit, the family would love if attendees wore something bright or colourful to celebrate her memory.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

click here to make a donation.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

Esther Kinsella (née Whelan), Ballinteskin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow - 05/05/2025

Esther Kinsella (née Whelan), Ballinteskin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. 4th May 2025, peacefully at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Sadly missed by her son Michael, her twin daughters Mary and Doreen, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on Thursday 8th May from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.30am in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilbride (A67 V621), followed by burial in Rathnew Cemetery. House

Máire Murphy née Ward of Rahaval House, Redcross - 26/04/2025

Máire Murphy née Ward of Rahaval House, Redcross who passed away peacefully in her 99th year on Friday 25th April 2025 in the company of her family at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, parents William and Catherine and siblings Malachy, John, Carmel, Theresa and Eilish. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Padraig (O’Murachú), daughter Fidelma (Downes), sisters Kay Doyle and Rosaleen Connolly and by her adored grandchildren Clíodhna, Aisling, Darragh, Rían, Aoife and Róisín, daughter in law Deirdre, son in law Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Máire will rest at her home from 2pm until 6pm on Sunday. House private on Monday.

Funeral arriving to St Mary’s Church, Barndarrig on Monday for 12 noon funeral Mass after which Máire will be laid to rest with Patrick in Barndarrig Cemetery.

 

Elizabeth (Eilis) Sweeney (née Murphy) (Clontarf, and formerly of Barndarrig) - 13/03/2025

Sweeney, Elizabeth (Eilis), (née Murphy) (Clontarf, and formerly of Barndarrig), 11th March 2025, peacefully in the care of staff at Care Choice Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband William. Elizabeth will be very sadly missed by her sons Francis, Joseph, John and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Cyrilene, Marie and Jean, grandchildren Alicia, Owen, Ronan, Shauna, Lorin and Lianna, great grandchildren Oscar and Leo, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May She Rest in Peace

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Removal on Tuesday morning, 18th March to St Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Barndarrig Cemetery, County Wicklow, arriving at approximately 1pm.

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The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Tuesday morning, 18th March at 10am via the following link.

https://stanthonysclontarf.ie/live-feed/

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Brendan Stone Barndarrig, Wicklow - 25/02/2025

It is with broken hearts the Stone family announce the tragic passing of their beautiful son and brother, Brendan, in his 19th year on Friday 21st February 2025. Brendan, adored son of Peter and Patsy, loving brother to Aoibhin, Malachy, Roisin, Moira, Fainche and Diarmuid. Predeceased by his grandparents, Malachy Stone and Rosanna and Patrick Dunne. Brendan will be forever missed by his heartbroken parents, brothers, sisters, grandmother Pauline, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, sporting colleagues and wide circle of friends.

May Brendan’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the family home (A67 TX63) on Thursday 27th February from 2pm with Rosary at 7.30pm.

Removal on Friday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Barndarrig (A67 K282) for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm after which Brendan will be laid to rest in Barndarrig Cemetery.

House private outside of these hours.

The funeral Mass will be streamed. Link to follow

Donal Kearns St. Michael’s Close & formerly of Coolmore, Arklow, Wicklow - 13/01/2025

Donal Kearns St. Michael’s Close & formerly of Coolmore, Arklow, Wicklow

Peacefully in the tender care of Wicklow Hospice, with his loving family by his side.

Son of the late Dan & Kathleen Kearns, adored father of Daniel & little angel Francis & much loved brother of Tommy, Aidan, Margaret & the late Kay & Mary.

He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing son, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home from 4pm until 8pm on Wednesday.

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Church, Barndarrig arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam;

http://johnsweeneyandsons.ie/our-webcam/

Funeral afterwards to Barndarrig Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice;

www.olh.ie/donate

Christopher (Christy) Doyle of Ashford and formerly Kilmacanogue, Kilcoole and Barndarrig - 04/12/2024

Christopher (Christy) Doyle of Ashford and formerly Kilmacanogue, Kilcoole and Barndarrig who passed away on Saturday 30th November 2024 peacefully but unexpectedly at his home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Concepta, son Christopher, daughter Caroline and her partner Tom, granddaughters Sophie and Chantelle, sister Teresa and by his nieces, nephew, dear friend Bernie Murphy, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his mother Sarah, father Matthew and siblings Helen, Eddie, Davy and Jimmy.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 6pm on Friday. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford on Saturday morning for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial in Kilmurray Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the community nurses Siobhan Joyce and Oonagh Byrne for all their help and the staff of Newcastle Hospital.

The funeral Mass will be recorded and will be available to view Saturday at 6pm

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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