McGrath (Blackrock & late of Cahir & Ardfinnan) On August 29th, 2025, peacefully, in the company of his family in the gentle care of the staff at Cork University Hospital. Brendan (Hop) (late of Henry Ford & Son) loving husband of the late Joan (née Kiely), cherished father of Nuala, Colm, Hughie, Rory, Cathal, Siobhán, Jim, Maeve and the late Brian and brother of Br.Michael and the late Teddy, Teresa (Fox) and Angela (Hughes).

Sadly missed by his family, his adoring grandchildren Aoife, Niamh, Matthew, Justin, Siobhán, Ellen, Chloe, Cillian, Sadbh, Aoibhínn, Róisín, Orlaith, Grace, Aoibh, Róise, Olivia and Kayleigh, his daughters in law Christine, Susan, Elaine, Ann Marie and Maeve, sons in-law David, John and Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh.O’Connor Ltd; on Monday (September 1st) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (September 2nd) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed 

Here

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marymount Hospital & Hospice.

The family wish to acknowledge the staff in both Cork University Hospital and Riverstick Nursing home for their kindness and care.

“May He Rest In Peace”

CLEARY (Blackrock, Cork): On August 28th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Beaumont Residential Care, JIM (former Captain of Sunday’s Well Tennis Club), loving husband of Peggy, cherished father of Adrian, Roger, Peter and brother of Noel. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Ber and Evelyn, grandchildren Ella, Josh, Lucy, Aoife and Sophie, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Sunday (August 31st) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (September 1st) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to

St. Vincent de Paul

Please leave your personal message for Jim’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May he rest in peace”

MURPHY (Skehard Road, Blackrock, Cork): On August 24th, 2025, peacefully, at Haven Bay Care Centre, DAVID (Gaeleo), dearly beloved husband of Phil, dear brother of Tim and the late Colette.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, his nephews and nieces in Cork and Wexford, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Tuesday (August 26th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Wednesday (August 27th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Please leave your personal message for David’s family on the condolence section below.

“May he rest in peace”

LOVE (Blackrock, Cork): Ellen passed away peacefully, on August 23rd, 2025, in the presence of her family and under the wonderful loving care of the staff at the Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Beloved wife of Clayton, adored mother of Clayton, David, Emma and Rory. Loved mother-in-law to Chrissy, Ellen, Chris and Jess, and dearest granny of Clayton, Amara, John, Phoebe, Jacob and Jamie. She was cherished by her nieces and nephews and her dear set of close friends. Ellen will be deeply missed by all in her life.

May she, now, be reunited with her mother and father, Owen and Bunty, brothers, Mick, Hugh, Paddy, and her nephew, Eoin.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Monday (August 25th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (August 26th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed on

Here

Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

Please leave your personal message for Ellen’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May Ellen’s warm and loving soul rest in peace”

Back to School

Primary schools will re-open in the coming days.  This year we have been blessed with beautiful summer days and that remains the case as the children return.  This is a special time for many families as children walk into junior infants for the first time and the great school adventure begins.  There is also a sense of excitement and new beginnings for school communities as the new school year unfolds.

In our parish and parishes we look forward to school involvement and especially in preparation for the sacraments in 2026.  Here in Blackrock Parish we will arrange the Do This in memory programme and also involve the Confirmation candidates.  We are very grateful to our schools as they support families and the parish in the faith formation of the children.  These are really important things and highly valued.  May the Lord bless the children, their families, their school communities and our parish.

Family of Parishes – we will continue to work together with Ballinlough, Blackrock Road and Mahon Parishes in this new pastoral year.  A diocesan meeting for parish representatives will take place on Sunday 14^th September and our parishes will be represented.

Welcome – to new families especially those newly arrived in Ireland to Blackrock Parish.  We have seen an increase in families this year and look forward to the new pastoral year to build and develop our parish and faith community.

Congratulations to all involved in Blackrock Village Festival this weekend.  The parish was delighted to welcome the Cork Light Orchestra for the opening concert last Friday evening.  It was a real local celebration and event.

Fr. Michael

085 8735905

frmichael@corkandross.org

Ballinlough Men’s Retirement Club meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2 – 4pm resuming on Wed. 3^rd September in Ballinlough Community Centre.  Members enjoy an afternoon of short mat bowls (bowls supplied by the club) in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.  New members welcome.  Contact:  085 1615360.

MORRISON (Loreto Park, Cross Douglas Road, Cork): On August 15th, 2025, peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Marymount. Dr. GEORGE, dearly loved husband of the late Thomasina (Ena), loving father of Keith, Rory and Justin.

Sadly missed by his loving sons, family, daughters-in-law Alice, Gilda and Naomi, his grandchildren Ruby, Melissa, Karolina, Juna and Cian, sister, brothers, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Monday (August 18th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (August 19th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which will be live streamed on

https://mycondolences.ie/

Funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to

Marymount Hospice.

Please leave your personal message for Dr. George’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May he rest in peace”

SPILLANE (Blackrock, Cork): On August 11th, 2025, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, after a short illness, MICHAEL (Mick), Meadowgrove, dearly loved husband of Mary and much loved father of Colum, Ronan, Aoife, Nodlaig and Brendan and loving grandfather of Eoghan, Ciara, Cara and Odhran.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Rose, brothers Anthony and Liam, daughters-in-law Clodagh and Choonae, son-in-law Andy, grandchildren, sister-in-law Carmel, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd.; On Wednesday (August 13th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Thursday (August 14th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here.

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice

Please leave your personal message for Michael’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May he rest in peace”

BUCKLEY (Ballinlough and late of Farranree, Cork): On August 9th ,2025, unexpectedly, but peacefully at home, ELIZABETH (Betty, née O’Callaghan), adored wife of Con, loving mother of Conor, Mark, Orla, Liz and David, cherished sister of Nell, Madge, Breda and the late Kit, Jim and Danny.

Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Ken and Barry, her ten adoring grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road, Cork of Jerh O’Connor Ltd. on Wednesday (August 13th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (August 14th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

Please leave your personal message for Betty’s family in the condolence on www.rip.ie

“May she rest in peace”

PHELAN (Beaumont, Cork & late of Tipperary): On August 4th , 2025, unexpectedly, but peacefully at the Cork University Hospital, JOHN (late of Cork University Hospital Radio), loving husband of Ann (née Dowling, late of Collins Barracks), cherished father of John, Garret, Alison and Colin, brother of Rena, Frank and the late George, Jimmy and Michael.

Sadly missed by his wife and family, sisters-in-law Betty and Kay, brother-in-law John, daughters-in-law Eilis and Ann-Marie, son-in-law Gary, grandchildren Isobel, Nathan, Chloe and Emma, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Wednesday (August 6th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (August 7th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock.

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Please leave your personal message for John’s family on the condolence section below.

“May he rest in peace”

O’BRIEN (Skehard Road, Blackrock / Cahir, Co. Tipperary): On August 4th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, PEG (Margaret, née Burke) dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, cherished mum of Liam, Fiona, Aileen, Deirdre and the late Maria, sister of Norah, Patsy, John, Tom, Liam and the late Eileen, Maura, Mickey, Dinny, Davy and Dick.

Sadly missed by her loving children, daughter-in-law Órla, sons-in-law John and Jamie, her adoring grandsons Callum and Jack, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Thursday (August 7th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Friday (August 8th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed here.

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St.Luke’s Nursing Home.

The family would like to express special thanks to their Mum’s wonderful carer Ema Mendes and to thank and acknowledge the staff at St.Luke’s for the amazing care and kindness shown to their Mum.

Please leave your personal message for Peg’s family in the condolence section below.

“May she rest in peace”

WINNING (Ballintemple, Cork): On July 25th, 2025, our dear mum, a smart and caring lady in her 98th year, peacefully, in the care of the staff of Marymount Hospice in the presence of her only granddaughter Amy, MARGARET (Peg), (née Riordan), beloved wife of the late Patrick, loving mother of Valerie, Paula and Patrick.

Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Paul and Michael, daughter-in-law Marion, her dear grandchildren Kevin, Kieran, Peter and Amy, nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Monday (July 28th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (July 29th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to

Marymount Hospice

Please leave your personal message for Margaret’s family on the condolence section below.

“May she rest in peace”

O’DONOVAN (Beaumont Drive, Ballintemple, Cork): On July 13th, 2025, ESTELLE (née Twomey), slipped away peacefully, after an illness bravely borne, dearly loved wife of the late Jerry, loving mother of John, Estelle (Fox), Jennifer (Donovan) and Carmel and dear sister of Bernadette and the late Paul and Monsignor Richard.

Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law Ger and Paul, her grandchildren whom she cherished Chris, Jenn, Yvonne, Jason, Amy, Holly and Liam, her great-grandchildren Darragh, Emma and Tadhg, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Wednesday (July 16th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Thursday (July 17th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Please leave your personal message for Estelle’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May her gentle soul, rest in peace”

O’BRIEN (Rockcliffe, Blackrock, Cork): On July 5th 2025, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, HELEN, dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother of Patrick, Eleanor, James and Paul.

Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Marie and Sarah, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Wednesday (July 9th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which will be live streamed

Here

Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to

The Irish Cancer Society

Please leave your personal message for Helen’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

“May she rest in peace”