The death has occurred of John Connolly Silverdale, Ballinlough, Cork / Shantalla, Galway
November 26, 2025

CONNOLLY (Silverdale, Ballinlough, Cork and late of Shantalla, Galway): On November 26th 2025, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Stroke Unit, Cork University Hospital, JOHN (late of C.I.E. Irish Rail and The Kingsley Hotel), dearly beloved husband of Maisie (née Ryan), much loved dad of Fiona, Seán, Barry, Sinéad, Eoghan and Martin, adored grandad of Stephen, Laura, Gavin, Meghan, Emma, Alan, Michael, Eva, Anna, Martha, Alex, Ryan and Jay and great-grandad of Kyle, Bobby and Elle, dear brother of Ann and William (U.S.A.), predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, brothers Tom (U.S.A.) and Jimmy, sisters Mary, Patricia and Peg.
Lovingly remembered by his wife and family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’ Connor Ltd. on Friday (November 28th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (November 29th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which will be live streamed
Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to
Stroke Unit, Cork University Hospital
Please leave your personal message for John’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie
“May he rest in peace”
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Burkley Blackrock, Cork
November 21, 2025

BURKLEY (Blackrock, Cork): On November 21st, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family at St. Lukes Home, JOSEPH (Joe), (late of Hilser & Sons), cherished husband of the late Anne, loving father of Audrey, Ethna, Brendan and Niall, brother of Frances, David and Hilda.
Sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Evan, Ronan, Ciara, Matthew and Chloe, daughters-in-law Fidelma and Jo, son-in-law Finbarr, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Saturday (November 22nd) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (November 24th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed
Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to St. Lukes Home. The family would like to thank all the staff at St. Lukes for the exceptional love and care for Joe and family over the past four years.
Please leave your personal message for Joseph’s family on the condolence section www.rip.ie
“May he rest in peace”

The death has occurred of Sr Mary Hourigan Ursuline Convent, Blackrock, Cork
November 11, 2025
HOURIGAN (Ursuline Community Cork): On November 11th, 2025, peacefully, at Beaumont Residential Care, Sr MARY sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mary, nephews James and Shane, grandnieces Louise, Alison and Mary Rose, grandnephew Seamus, her Ursuline Community, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Thursday (November 13th) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Friday (November 14th) at St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed
Funeral afterwards to the Ursuline Community Cemetery.
Please leave your personal message for Sr. Mary’s family in the condolence section below.
“May she rest in peace”
Date Published:
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Date of Death:
Tuesday 11th November 2025