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Death Of Margaret Johanna Cosgrave, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 1st November 2024 last of Ms Margaret Johanna Cosgrave late of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and formerly of Borrisnoe, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Chris and her nephew Martin; sadly Ms Cosgrave passed away suddenly at her place of ordinary residence, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brother Michael, sister Catherine Egan (UK), sister-in-law Anne, her nieces and nephews Kate, Mairead, Aine, Tom, Michael and Mary, aunt Elanor Kennedy (Newtown), cousins, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Cosgrave; in accordance with her wishes; has already reposed for Requiem Mass in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which was followed by a Cremation Service.

A Memorial Mass for Ms Cosgrave will now take place on Saturday next, February 1st, 2025, (St Brigid’s Day), at 12:00 noon, in the Church of St Brigid, Clonakenny, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, (E53 XP70), followed, immediately afterwards, by the interment of her ashes in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Cosgrave 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 Catherine Sullivan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, of Mrs Catherine (Delaney) Sullivan, of Wayne, Pennsylvania USA and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Catherine (McCarthy) Delaney, brother Sean Delaney and sisters Breeda Delaney and Josephine Kelly; Mrs Sullivan (born on August 24th, 1934 the eldest of five children and a graduate of the Presentation Convent School in Thurles), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Tom; her children Catherine Sullivan McLaughlin (husband John) of Newtown Square, PA, and Michael R. Sullivan (wife Amy) of Old Greenwich, CT; six grandchildren, Matthew J. Sullivan, Abigail M. Sullivan, Catherine M. (Thomas) Trankle, Elizabeth C. McLaughlin, John T. McLaughlin, and Clare A. McLaughlin.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Sullivan will repose at Holy Saviour Church, 407 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19041, on Wednesday, January 29th 2025, from 9:00am until 10:00am.
A traditional Latin Requiem Mass will follow at 10:00am, followed by cremation.

The extended Sullivan 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: A memorial contributions may be made to Holy Saviour Church, if desired, in lieu of flowers.

Death Of John Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 16th January 2025, of Mr John Ryan, Ashbrook, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Foilnacanna, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Gerard, Mr Ryan passed away peacefully at Galway Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Anne, son David, daughter Gemma, daughter-in-law Jacqlene, sister Nora, brother Rody, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at ‘Terrmann Mhuire’ in the grounds of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, Co. Galway (H91 XC61) on Sunday afternoon next, January 19th from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

His remains will be received in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Oranmore (H91 XC61) to further repose for Requiem Mass, on Monday, January 20th, at 12:00 noon, followed by a private cremation service at a later date.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE; with broadcast also on Parish radio 105.3 FM in the local area.

The extended Ryan 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. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Galway Hospice.

Death Of John Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 15th January 2025 of Mr John Gleeson, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Tweedy and Kit, sister Breda, brothers Tom and P.J., nieces Kay and Moveta, nephews Diarmuid, Edward and P.J.; Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Ella, brothers and sisters Billy, Mary, Edward, Ann, Mick, Brendan and Peg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, stepchildren Sean and Michelle, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, on Friday afternoon, January 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Main Street, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Saturday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by a Cremation Service at the The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 4:00pm.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Gleeson, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).

The extended Gleeson 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 lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Death Of Catherine Loughran, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 14th January 2025, of Mrs Catherine Loughran (née Dooley) Castleknock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Sean Tracy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Loughran passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Sean, daughter Deborah, sons David, William and Jonathan, grandchildren Timmy and Phoenix, brother Monsignor Dr Maurice (Loughmore, Templemore), daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

The earthly remains of Mrs Loughran will be received into the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, on Saturday morning next, January 18th, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a service of Cremation in Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, (D11 XA32).

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

The extended Loughran and Dooley 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: Family flowers only. Video stream viewed online on Saturday morning next is live only.