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Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mr Ian Walsh, the 49-year-old man, late of Irish Rail, who was found dead at his home in Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co.Tipperary, on Monday last, August 4th 2025.
A postmortem carried out on Wednesday last, found that Mr Walsh had sustained several visible injuries, which have led Gardaí in Clonmel to upgrade the case to a murder investigation.
Sadly, Mr Walsh was discovered unresponsive by family members at his place of ordinary residence and Gardaí are now examining all of the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.
Iarnród Éireann have paid tribute to Mr Walsh, describing him as a “well-known and popular colleague” with a deep passion for railway heritage and transport tourism.
Rail heritage group ‘Táilte Tours’ have also issued a heartfelt tribute, describing Mr Walsh as a pioneer of unique rail tours and a generous source of knowledge and support.
Predeceased by his father Philip and grandparents the passing of Mr Walsh is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; heartbroken mother Breda Forristal, his brother Paul and Paul’s partner Rachel, uncle Mick Forristal and family, godmother Marian Butler, Mary McCahill (wife of the late Philip Walsh) and Aishling Fogarty, extended relatives, work colleagues at Irish Rail, and his many friends at Bus Eireann, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (Eircode X91 FW4A), on Monday evening August 11th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
A Service of Cremation will take place in the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, on Tuesday August 12th, at 3:00pm
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation for Mr Walsh, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Walsh 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: No flowers by request.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with sadness we learned of the death, Saturday 2nd August 2025, of Mrs Olive O’Donovan (née Morrissey), Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly of Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Fuair an tUasal Uí Dhonnabháin bás go síochánta lena teaghlach san Aonad Cúraim Mhaolaitheach in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Ciarraí ar an 2 Lúnasa 2025. Méala mór a bás dá fear céile, Pádraig, dá mac Eoin, dá gaolta agus dá garchlann.
[Translated from Irish: Mrs O’Donovan passed away peacefully with her family in the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, Kerry on the 2nd August 2025.
Deeply regretted by her husband, Pádraig, her son Eoin, her relatives and her grandchildren.]
Pre-deceased by her beloved son Donal, parents Johanna and Daniel, brothers Donal and Ned, and her sister Theresa; Mrs O’Donovan passed away peacefully, following an illness borne with admirable fortitude and forbearance in the presence of her family, while in the care of staff at the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Co. Kerry.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Patrick, son Eoin, sisters Mai and Angela, brother John, grandchildren Odhran, Fionán, Dara and Caoimhe, her daughters-in-law Kim and Aoife, sisters-in-law Marion and Liz, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag Olive uasal.
[May the noble Olive rest in peace.]
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs O’Donovan, will repose at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Matt Talbot Rd, Tralee, Co. Kerry, (Eircode V92 VK71) on tomorrow afternoon, Monday August 4th, from 3:00pm until 5:00pm.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry, (Eircode V92 DX62) on Tuesday morning at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by a private cremation service.
The extended O’Donovan and Morrissey 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: Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K.
“The O’Donovan and Morrissey families wish to record their deep appreciation and profound gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Kerry, for the outstanding care given to Mrs O’Donovan and the compassion shown to individual family members at all times. The families also acknowledges with sincere thanks the support and assistance of HSE personnel for invaluable services rendered.”
“Silent, beyond silence listened for.”
(Poem ‘Clearances’ by Seamus Heaney)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Wednesday last, 30th July 2025, of Ms Tara Fitzgerald, St. Brigid’s Terrace, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Longfield, Gouldscross, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; parents Richard and Hannah, partner Artur, sister Siobhán, daughters Shannon and Layla, son Aaron, aunts Catherine, Helen and Mary, uncles Gerry, Terry, Joe, Billy and Liam, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
A private cremation has already taken place, in keeping with her family wishes.
The extended Fitzgerald 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.
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 20th June 2025, of Mrs Anne Hautaniemi (née Cleary), formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Mustasaari, Finland.
Pre-deceased by her parents Margaret and Denis and her younger brother Ailbe; the passing of Mrs Hautaniemi is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughter Karina, son Denis, adored grandchildren, Liam, Kara, Thom, Adam, Edvin, sister Marian, brothers Diarmaid, Seamus, Denis, Thomas, son-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
Rosary will be recited on Friday evening, July 25th, at 5:00pm, in No.3 Hazelwood, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 R3N1).
Requiem Mass for Mrs Hautaniemi will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 E084) on Saturday morning, July 26th, at 11:00am, followed by interment of her ashes in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The extended Hautaniemi and Cleary 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.
Jäi jälkeesi kaipuu, jäi sanaton suru.
(Translation: You left behind longing, unspeakable sadness.)
Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 20th July 2025, of Mr Thomas (Skinner) O’Brien, No. 45 Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his son Gary and parents Jimmy and Nancy, the passing of Mr O’Brien is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Joan, son James, daughter Sandra, adored grandchildren Lee, Tommy and Pippa, brothers Billy, Denis and James, sisters Sally and Moira, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends including former Eircom colleagues.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Brien will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47), on Wednesday afternoon next, July 23rd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
The funeral cortège bearing the remains of Mr O’Brien, will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles. (Eircode E41 E084), on Thursday morning, July 24th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation, in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30), at 4:00pm.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Brien, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended O’Brien 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: No flowers by request.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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