Thurles Information

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday March 31st, of Ms Ursula Blackmore, Crohane, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

In her 67th year and pre-deceased by her beloved father Mick, her mother Maura and baby sister Mary; Ms Blackmore passed away suddenly, yet peacefully while in the care of staff at Cahir Abbey Day Care Centre.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her loving brothers Jim, John, and Tom, sisters Ann (Dublin) and Olive (Ballygar, Galway), sisters-in-law Deirdre, Margaret and Alison, brothers-in-law Sean and Peter, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces Hazel, Anna, Isabel, Gemma, Juliana, nephews Charlie, Sean, Colm, Michael, Simon, James, and Tommy, niece-in-law Karen, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and carers in Cahir Abbey / Day Centre

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Blackmore will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, No.1 Bóthar Lug, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary (E41 VX02) on tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, April 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Thursday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Lismolin Cemetery, Lismolin, Corbally More, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Ms Blackmore, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Blackmore family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE

Note Please: House strictly private

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Saturday 30th March 2024, of Mr Michael Croke, Gateway Cottage, Rocklow Road, Fethard, Co. Tipperary and formerly Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving brothers John and William; Mr Croke passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Eileen, brother Jeffery, sister’s Nellie, Mary, Celine and Ann, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, stepsons Will and Fergus, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Croke will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, No 6 Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, (E41 PR27), on Monday afternoon, April 1st, from 5:00pm with recitation of Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into St Michael’s Church, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, April 2nd, at 11:30am, to further for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Croke family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in liew, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice Movement.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Back in the early part of July 2022, one of the many tribute bands to play at the two day ‘Liberty Music Festival’ event on Liberty Square in Thurles, Co. Tipperary was “Slippery When Wet”, truly the Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band, featuring the magnificent voice of lead singer Colin (Collie) Brophy, which drew a crowd of over 2000 people into the area.
The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band, which is being eagerly awaited to appear between Saturday afternoon, July 6th, 2024, and Sunday afternoon, July 7th, 2024 inclusive, sadly will return, but without Mr Collie Brophy.

On Tuesday last, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Brophy, while in the care of Medical 1, Pine Ward, University Hospital, Waterford.
Beloved son of Cormac and the late Margo, the passing of Mr Brophy is sadly missed by his daughter Abbie, aunts Marie and Nan, uncle Anto, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of the much loved singer and musician will repose at R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Rathnapish, Co. Carlow on Saturday afternoon from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Easter Sunday at 10:00am in St. Joseph’s Church, Tinryland, Co. Carlow. (R93 TH22), followed thereafter by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Brophy, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Brophy, family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.