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Death Of Pat Fogarty, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 3rd March 2025, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Fogarty, Avondale, Portarlington, Co. Offaly and formerly of Clonealy, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Rose, infant siblings Ann and John, brothers Martin, Dan and Michael (Mike), sisters May and recently deceased Bridie; Mr Fogarty passed away peacefully, while in the care of the staff at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving son Barry, brother Jimmy, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fogarty will repose at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Main Street, Cooltederry, Portarlington, Co. Laois (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm with recitation of The Rosary at 8:00pm.

His funeral cortège, travelling via his residence, will be received into the Church of St Michael, Portarlington, Kilmalogue, Portarlington, Co. Offaly, (eircode R32 X205) on Wednesday morning at 9:15am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Fogarty, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fogarty 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. Donations in lieu, if desired to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.

Death Of Dolores O’Meara, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 1st March 2025, of Mrs Dolores O’Meara (née O’Brien), Fertiana, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary ad formerly of Carhue, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Paddy and Peggy, sisters Breda and Trish; Mrs O’Meara passed away peacefully while in the care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family;loving husband Tom, son T.P. daughter Evelyn, son-in-law Adrian, grand-daughter Aoibheann, brothers Con, T.J., Richard, Joe, John, Patsy, Gerard and Liam, sisters Mary, Ann, Joan and Philomena, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Meara will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Monday afternoon, March 3rd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey in Holycross, Thurles, arriving at 7:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass, for Mrs O’Meara, will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, March 4th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Meara and O’Brien 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.

Death of J.J. Lyons, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 23rd February 2025, of Mr John Joseph (J.J.) Lyons, Clinton, Massachusetts and formerly Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Maurice and Kathleen and his sister Helen; Mr Lyons, sadly, passed away unexpectedly.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; siblings Catherine (McCormack), Maurice, Marie (Moloney), Rita (O’Connor), Philip, Bernadette (Fitzgerald), Geraldine (Butler), Josephine (Meagher), Paul and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, god children, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many dear friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lyons will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles on Wednesday morning next, March 5th, at 10:45am, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Lyons 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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Death Of Maura Armstrong, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 28th February 2025 of Mrs Maura Armstrong (née Shanahan), Gurtahoola, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Just five days short of her 100th birthday and pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy, infant son Patrick Joseph, parents Denis and Nora, three sisters and five brothers; Mrs Armstrong 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; daughters Marian (Heffernan) Celbridge, Co Kildare, Martina (Heffernan), Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, sons Denis, John, Michael, Seamus and P.J, sons-in-law Donal and Martin, daughters-in-law Eileen, Mary, Noreen, Anne and Michelle, her 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Betty (Australia), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Armstrong will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Cappanleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, (Eircode E41 FN34) on Saturday afternoon, March 1st, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Drombane, Thurles on Sunday afternoon at 12:30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Upperchurch Cemetery.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Armstrong, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Armstrong 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 Seamus Mackey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 28th February 2025 of Mr Seamus Mackey, Gleann Rí, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents James and Liz and sister Eileen; Mr Mackey passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Josephine (née Kennedy), daughters Caroline (Foley) and Michelle (Breen), sons Seamus and P.J., grandchildren Jamie, Kayleigh, Shauna, Cathal and Róisin, sons-in-law Tony and Conor, daughter-in-law Lorraine, brothers Larry, Mick and Billy, sisters Kathleen, Philly, Marian, Ann and Janie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mackey will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey at Holycross, Thurles, at 8:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Mackey will be celebrated on Monday morning, March 3rd, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Mackey, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Mackey and Kennedy 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.