O’SHEA CURRAN (Cedar Row, Blackrock, Cork): It is with great sadness that we announce the death of RÍAN, passed away unexpectedly on the 27th of March 2026 He will be forever missed by his heartbroken mom Karen and dad John, stepparents Spyros and Marjo, sister Vivian and brother Harry, grandparents Michael and Síobhan and Phil and Olive, aunts, uncles, cousins and his many friends.

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

Liturgy of the Word at 11.00am on Thursday (April 2nd) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy,Co Cork which can be viewed

here

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

House private, please.

“May his gentle soul rest in peace”

BANKS (Blackrock & formerly of Turners Cross, Cork): On March 23rd , 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and the exceptional care of the staff at the Bon Secours Care Village, Mount Desert, WILLIAM beloved husband of Annmarie (née Healy), much loved dad of Colin and Keith, daughter-in-law Emer, grandson Isaac, predeceased by his brothers and sisters Jimmy, Tom, John, Lena, Josie and Anna.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Wednesday (March 25th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00 am on Thursday (March 26th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock.

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

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Bon Secours Care Village, Mount Desert.

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

“May he rest in peace”

McCARTHY (South Douglas Road and Blackrock, Cork): On March 18th 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, SHEILA, beloved wife of Freddy and much-loved mother of Laura and David, a cherished and devoted grandmother to Dylan, Millie, Shóna, Sophia and Mylo, who will carry her love with them always.

Sheila will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, family, sister Joan, brothers Seán, Joseph and Peter, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Friday (20th March) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (21st March) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which will be live streamed

Here

Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.

Family flowers only please.

“May she rest in peace”

HIGGINS (Janeville, Blackrock, Cork): On March 3rd, 2026, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at Marymount, DYLLA (née Purcell), dearly adored wife of the late Denis and loving mother of David, Diane (McGrath), Deborah (Fitzgerald), Denise (Pope), Dorothy (O’Callaghan), Dermot, Daphne (O’Connor) and Dara (O’Meara), dear sister of Charlie, and mother-in-law of the late Chris.

Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Sandra and Linda, sons-in-law Michael, Ken, Billy, Paul and Mark, her 25 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Friday (March 6th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (March 7th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

Here

Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to

Marymount

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

“May she rest in peace”

HICKEY (Beaumont, Cork): On March 2nd, 2026, peacefully, at Douglas Nursing Home, KATHLEEN (née O’Keeffe), dearly beloved wife of the late Eddie, much loved friend and mum of Edwina, Aidan and Fiona, adored gran of Micheál and loving mother-in-law of Frank Giltinan.

Lovingly remembered by her family, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass at 1.00pm on Thursday (March 5th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed

here

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

House private, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to

Marymount Hospice

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

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”