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28/12/2025

The death has occurred of Margaret Hayes (née Smyth), Skryne.

Margaret died peacefully and beautifully today, Sunday, at her home in Skryne, County Meath, surrounded by her family and in the arms of her daughter and her grandchildren, at the wonderful age of 93.

Predeceased by her loving husband Jim, her beloved son Gerard, sisters Mary, Carmel, baby Eileen and brothers Sean and Denis.

Everybody who knows Margaret will know the truly remarkable woman she was. Not only because of the contribution she made to so many lives, but also because of the brave and generous person she was, full of life, full of fun, full of forgiveness.

Margaret will be missed by so many people who knew and loved her and especially by her children, Mary, Liam, Carmel-Anne and Eileen, her sister Emily, brothers Patrick and Brian, her sisters-in-law, her 13 grandchildren, her 2 great-granddaughters, her nephews and nieces, sons-in law, daughter-in-law and many friends and neighbours.

All will feel enormously grateful to life and to her for all she has given them and will continue to give.

May Margaret Rest In Peace.

The family would like to thank Dr. Barr and the staff of Dunshaughlin Health Centre, her three wonderful carers, Brenda O'Malley, Maria Landa, and Marian Smith.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

28/12/2025

The death has occurred of Cornelius (Con) Egan, Ashbourne formerly of Ennistymon, Co. Clare, peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his wife Anne, his parents James and Ellen, his brother JJ (Br. Januarius), his sisters Nancy (Sr. Baptist), Peggie (Sr. Catherine) and Eileen (Sr. Brigid).

Loving father of John and Edel. Sadly missed by his family, his adored granddaughter Rose, his sister Maureen (Sr. Enda), son-in-law Conor, sister-in-law, his extended family, neighbours and his friends.

May Con Rest In Peace.

Donations if desired, To St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

House Private Please.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

26/12/2025

The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Horton, Balreask, Navan, formerly of (Tralee and London) peacefully in his 92nd year at home surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his loving wife Collette, his infant son Brendan, his sister Marie and his son-in-law Richard.

Dear father of Riona, Niall, Colm, Ronan, Gavan, Eoin and Aoife. Sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren, Michael, Liam, Sean, Saoirse, James, Laoise, Róisín, Caoimhe and Fergal, son-in-law Declan, daughters-in-law Kate, Bridget and Lorna, partners Fiona and Marian, brothers-in-law Liam and Mick, sisters-in-law Maire and Sheila, nieces, nephews, his extended family, neighbours and his many good friends.

May Dick Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home (C15 VEY9) on Monday evening from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning the 30th of December to St Mary’s Church, Navan for Funeral Mass at 11am which can be viewed live at
https://www.navanparish.ie/livestream
Burial afterwards in Old Kilcarn Cemetery.

26/12/2025

The death has occurred of Sarah Jane (Jean) Hallinan (née Kenny), Baltrasna, Ashbourne.

Jean peacefully passed away in Connolly Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Christmas Day, 25th December 2025.

Predeceased by her parents Bill and May Kenny, and her triplet siblings Billy and Peggy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband James (Jim), and much-loved mother to Ciarán (Faye), Anne Marie (Peter), James (Louise), Sarahjane (Neil) and daughter-in-law Christine. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Adam, Cormac and Jake; Robert and Kate; Leah, Abbie and Ethan; Kyle and Amber-Lee, and great grandchild Finn, as well as her brothers Maurice and Pat, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May Sarah Jane Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

26/12/2025

The death has occurred of Maureen Hoey (née Mc Gurn), Oberstown, Tara, Meath / Fintona, Tyrone, very peacefully at Beaufort House, Navan surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her parents Mary and Jim, her daughter Grainne, husband Pauric, brother Sean and sister Bridget.

Sadly missed by her daughter Fiona, sons Patrick and Conor, her beloved grandchildren Conall, Tara Rose and Sasha, daughters-in-law Anna and Julita and son-in-law Richard, brother and sisters.

May Maureen Rest In Peace

Reposing at her home in Tara House, Oberstown, on Sunday 28th December from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal on Monday to St Colmcille's Church, Skryne, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Hoey family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Beaufort House and Mo’s private carers who looked after her at home over the last 2 and a half years.

23/12/2025

At this time of year, many families are missing someone close to them, and Christmas can bring a mixture of emotions for those who are grieving.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families who entrusted us with the care of their loved ones. It is a privilege to support families at such an important and difficult time, and we are always mindful of the trust placed in us.

As Christmas approaches, we want to acknowledge those who are finding this season particularly hard and to let you know that you remain in our thoughts.

15/12/2025

The death has occurred of John (Sean) Bruton, The Briars, Ashbourne, formerly of The Rath, Ashbourne, suddenly but peacefully at Newpark Care Centre, The Ward.

Predeceased by his parents John and Helena, his siblings May, Bernie and Pat and grand daughter Emma. Loving husband of Margaret and dear father of Marc, Claire, Conor, Grace, Elaine and Stephanie. Sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his sister Eileen, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, his extended family, neighbours and his many good friends.

May Sean Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home Ashbourne (A84 CX52) from 5pm to 7pm this Wednesday evening. Removal on Thursday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed livea t https://www.churchservices.tv/ashbourne

14/12/2025

The death has occurred of Margaret Geraghty (née Corcoran), Irishtown, The Ward.

Margaret, a precious mother, peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Michael. Dear mother of Susan, Maria, John, David, Rosaleen, Robert, Mark, Michael and Gary. Sadly missed by her family, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister Teresa, brother Pat, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, her extended family, neighbours and her many good friends.

May Margaret Rest In Peace

Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84 CX52), this Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Brigid & Sacred Heart Church, Kilbride, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kilbride cemetery.

14/12/2025

The death has occurred of Peter Millington, Churchfields, Ashbourne (formerly of Telecom Éireann and The Mater Hospital), peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and much-loved family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, his brothers John and Vincent, brother-in-law Paddy and his nephew John.

Loving husband of Betty and dear father of Peter, Marion and Tony. Sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren Jack, Alex, Kobi and Tabitha, son-in-law Stephen, daughters-in-law Trish and Toni, brother Denis, sisters Bernadette and Margaret, nieces, nephews, his extended family, neighbours and his many good friends.

May Peter Rest In Peace

Donations if desired to The Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, The Mater Hospital, https://www.pulmonaryhypertension.ie/

Peter will repose at his home on Tuesday evening, 16th December, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, 18th December, to Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall Road, (D11 XO26) arriving for Funeral Mass at 12:30pm. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery.

House Private At All Other Times Please. Donations if desired to The Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, The Mater Hospital, https://www.pulmonaryhypertension.ie/

14/12/2025

The death has occurred of John Joseph Slattery, known as Jack, of Pinewood Court, Ashbourne Co. Meath.

Jack passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday 13th December 2025, surrounded by his loving family.He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife, Barbara; his daughters, Jennifer, Rita, and Kate, and her partner, Florent; his son, John, and his partner, Lucy; his sons-in-law, Neil and Anthony; and his cherished grandchildren, Ella Rose, Winnie, Tobias, and Alexander.

May he Rest in Peace.

Jack will repose at his home on Tuesday, 16th December, from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne (A84 K300) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by Cremation Service in Glasnevin Crematorium at 2:30pm.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired to ‘Friends of St. Mary’s, Phoenix Park’. CRA: 20059606.

12/12/2025

The death has occurred of Geraldine Deacon (née Taylor), Ashbourne, Co. Meath, who passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her family and friends, after a short illness.

Predeceased by her brother Niall, her baby sister Mary, and her parents William and Josephine. Loving mother of Lisa, Patricia and Aoife.

Geraldine will be sadly missed by her family, her adored grandchildren Liam, Clodagh, Tadhg and Conán, sons-in-law Vincent, Victor and Tim, brothers Liam and Brian, extended family, neighbours and her many dear friends.

May Geraldine Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Ashbourne (Eircode A84 CX52), on Monday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium on Tuesday for her Celebration of Life Service at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. https://www.sfh.ie/

09/12/2025

The death has occurred of Raymond Lynch, Castle Close, Ashbourne, peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Loving son of Nuala and Denis and dear brother of Paul and Gary. Sadly missed by his son Conor and his mother Aideen, sisters-in-law Anyere and Kay, aunts, uncles, niece, nephew, his extended family, neighbours and his many good friends.

May Raymond Rest In Peace

Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home Ashbourne (A84 CX52) from 5pm to 7pm this Thursday evening. Removal on Friday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am (live stream) followed by Cremation Service in Dardistown Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if desired, to The Oncology Unit, Temple Street Hospital.

House Private Please.

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