Thurles Information

The historic Cathedral of the Assumption here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary will take centre stage on this Sunday, October 18th 2026, when the 11:00am Mass is scheduled to be broadcast live on RTÉ One, to mark the centenary of World Mission Sunday.
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, will be the chief celebrant for this special occasion, which brings together the local faith community and viewers throughout Ireland.
This year’s World Mission Sunday theme is “One in Christ, United in Mission”, reflecting the universal Church’s shared commitment to faith, solidarity and missionary service.

Archbishop Will Recall His Own Missionary Experience.
The occasion has particular personal significance for Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA, who reflects on his own experience as a missionary priest. Following his ordination on 17th June 1978, he travelled to Liberia in West Africa, where he served in the Archdiocese of Monrovia from 1978 to 1980. During those formative years, he lived and worked among the communities he served, sharing in their daily lives, their faith and their experiences. His time in Liberia formed an important part of his missionary journey and was followed by further missionary service in Nigeria, where he taught Sacred Scripture at the major seminary in Ibadan.

Supporting Missionaries Across the World.
World Mission Sunday is Pope Leo XIV’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support for missionaries and the communities they serve around the world.
The annual collection, held at Masses throughout Ireland and the universal Church, supports developing dioceses in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Funds raised contribute towards essential infrastructure, including churches, medical clinics, nurseries and schools, as well as supporting education, healthcare and the training of future religious leaders.
Ireland’s 2025 World Mission Sunday collection has been reported at approximately €1.3 million.

Cathedral Preparing for Its 150th Anniversary in 2029.
The televised Mass also comes at an important time for Thurles Cathedral, which is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2029.
An ongoing fundraising campaign is seeking to raise €2.5 million for a new Cathedral roof, a major restoration project intended to preserve this important landmark for future generations.
The appeal, entitled “In Our Hands – Preserving Our Cathedral”, highlights the responsibility of the local community and supporters to protect the Cathedral’s architectural and spiritual heritage.

Next Sunday’s national broadcast will be an opportunity not only to celebrate the worldwide missionary tradition of the Church but also to showcase Thurles Cathedral and its place at the heart of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 12th October 2026 of Ms Delia Vaughan, Carrick Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and St. Gabriel’s Home, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents Peg and Bill, and her sister-in-law Alma; Ms Vaughan passed away peaceful, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving brothers Michael and Laurance (Lance), sister-in-law Eileen, nieces Aisling and Ciara, nephews Billy, Kyran and Larry, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours, and friends including many friends in St. Gabriel’s, and all who knew and loved her.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Vaughan will repose at her family home, Carrick Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 P202), on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles on Thursday morning, October 15th, at 11.30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Vaughan 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.

“The Vaughan family wish to thank everyone who has offered kindness, support and sympathy at this sad time. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.
The family also wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of St. Gabriel’s Home, Kilkenny, for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Delia over the years. Their dedication and warmth meant so much, and she will be fondly remembered by all those who shared in her life there.“

Ní imithe uainn ach rómhainn.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 12th October 2026, of Mrs Una Doyle, (née Quinn), Glenbane Upper, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Pake and Annie, brother Paddy and sister Sadie (Tierney); Mrs Doyle passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving and devoted husband Johnny, sisters Marian (Witherow) and Anna (Stakelum), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, former colleagues at AIB, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Doyle will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Wednesday afternoon, October 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01), on Thursday October 15th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Doyle and Quinn 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.