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A Night Of Music For A Great Thurles Cause – “In Our Hands”

There’s something special on the way for Thurles, a proper live night out with a purpose at its heart; supporting “In Our Hands”, the re-roofing campaign to preserve our Cathedral of the Assumption, for generations to come.

We’re delighted to confirm that final plans for the music night are now almost concluded. While the final details are still being agreed, the spirit of the evening is already clear; community, music, and meaningful support for a cause that matters deeply, right across the Diocese of Cashel and Emly.

Those performing have very kindly committed to making this a night that keeps the campaign front and centre, and it’s being done in a particularly fitting way. The event will also mark a milestone year for the professional performers themselves, a moment that reflects years of gigs, hard work, and loyal audiences who kept showing up. Rather than celebrating quietly, they’ve chosen to share it in the best way possible; by helping the events committee restore Thurles Cathedral roof.

So what can people expect?

  • A professional live music night — Upbeat, Welcoming, and Community-focused for all age groups.
  • Clear ticketed fundraising on the night, with a chance to win major raffle prizes.
  • Confirmed updates coming soon in relation to date, venue and time.

In the meantime, please keep an eye out, spread the word, and if you can, bring a friend.
Nights like this work best when the whole community gets behind them — because the best kind of anniversary isn’t just looking back. It’s giving something forward.

Tickets will cost €25.00. Come for the tunes, the atmosphere, and the shared sense of doing something worthwhile — all under the one roof, all pulling in the same direction.

Remember: Success is sweeter when it’s shared.

Death Of Nora Lonergan, Dublin.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday February 14th 2026, of Ms Nora Lonergan, Cowper Road, Dublin and late of Gurtnagarde, Cappamore, Co. Limerick and AIB Rathgar and Dame St. Dublin.

Ms Lonergan passed away peacefully following a long illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sisters Jody Delaney (Borrisoleigh, Thurles), Amy Kennedy (Pallasgreen), and Ciss Ryan (Newport), brothers-in-law Pakie and Michael, cherished nieces and nephews extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Lonergan will repose at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Cappamore, Co. Limerick, on Monday afternoon, February 16th, from 5:00pm until 6:30pm, same evening.

Her remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Main Street, Cappamore, on Tuesday morning, February 17th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Doon Old Graveyard, Doon, Co. Limerick.

The extended Lonergan 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.

Death Of Mary Reynolds, formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 13th February 2026, of Mrs Mary Reynolds (née Gleeson), Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Frank, brothers Sean and Tommy and her sister Kitty (Doyle), Mrs Reynolds passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, South Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son Thomas and partner Linda, daughter Joan (Shanahan Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary), son-in-law Gerard, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Dwyne, Megan, Amy, A.J. and Caroline, great-grandchildren Callum and Theo, brother Paddy, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Reynolds will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles (Eircode E41 FN34) on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday February 15th, from 5:00pm, with removal at 7:00pm to the Church of St Mary, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Reynolds will be offered on Monday morning, February 16th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in Kilvalure Cemetery, Drombane, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Reynolds, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Reynolds and Gleeson families 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.

Death Of Noreen Dennehy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 13th February 2026 of Ms Noreen Dennehy, Croke Gardens, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ard na Croise, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Maureen and Richard (Dennehy), brother Patrick, sister Kay (O’Connell) and brother-in-law John (O’Connell), Ms Dennehy passed away peacefully, following a short illness most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at South Eastern Palliative Care University Hospital, Waterford.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Kaleen and Jacqueline, grandchildren Blaine, Reece, Kori, Savannah, Addison and Lachlan, Jacqueline partner Adrian, sister Bríd (Kennedy), brothers Denis and Vincent, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Val, cousins, extended relatives, dearest friend Linda, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Dennehy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Sunday afternoon, February 15th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Monday morning, February 16th at 10:30am for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Dennehy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Dennehy 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.

Death Of Declan O’Dowd, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 11th February 2026 of Mr Declan O’Dowd, No.88 Springfort Meadows, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly Park View Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Tommy and nephew Fionn; Mr O’Dowd, sadly, passed away suddenly.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Roisin (nee Martin), adored children Áine, Orlaith and Tommy, mother Bernie, sisters Sandra and Amy, brothers Rory, Barry, Raymond and Alan, parents-in-law Jimmy and Teresa, brother’s-in-law Eamon, Francis and Tommy, sisters-in-law Portia, Rachel, Sinead, Noelle and Antoinette, nieces, nephews extended relatives, neighbours and friends

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dowd will repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Nenagh, (Eircode E45 KN93), on Sunday afternoon next, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh, (Eircode E45 YH29), on Monday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Lisboney New Cemetery, Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dowd, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Dowd and Martin families 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.