The death has occurred of Noel O'Brien Rip.

Noel, passed away peacefully after an illness bravely fought. It is with great sadness that the O'Brien family announce the passing of Noel, a cherished husband, father, grand-father and friend. Noel faced his illness with the same quiet strength,resilience and good humour that shaped his entire life. Pre-deceased by his parents Andy and Rita and brother Joe. Noel is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and best friend Mary, his children Caroline (Mc Grath) James and Edel. He will be dearly missed by his son-in-law Noel,daughter-in-law Áine,and by the grand-children that brought so much joy to his days, Patrick, Eoin, James, Paul, Róisín and Andrew. Noel is also mourned by his sisters, Pauline and Margaret, brothers, Andrew and Vincent. sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, a wide circle of neighbours and friends whose lives he touched with kindness, with generosity and a lifetime of quiet deeds.