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Death Of Fr Kevin Ward (S.A.C.), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 3rd September 2026, of Fr Kevin Ward, [Society of the Catholic Apostolate, (S.A.C.)], Pallottine College, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his parents Larry and Margaret; the passing of Fr Ward, is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sisters Maura and Veronica, brother-in-law Patrick (Maguire), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, Pallottine Community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Fr Ward will repose at the Pallottine College, Kickham Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A271), on tomorrow afternoon, Friday September 4th from 3.00pm until 5:00pm, before being received into the Pallottine College Chapel.
Requiem Mass for Fr. Ward will be offered on Saturday, September 5th at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the Pallottine Cemetery, Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Ward 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 Marie O’Keeffe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Saturday 29th August 2026 of Mrs Marie O’Keeffe (née O’Brien), The Mill, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of the Cragg, Newport, Co. Tipperary

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Mary, sisters Margaret (Lim) and Helen (Mooney); Mrs O’Keeffe passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of Ms Lisa Zimmermann and staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; heartbroken husband Barth, sons Flavian and Fiach, daughter Avalon and their partners Lisa, Emma and Andrea, brothers Michael and Arthur, brothers-in-law Eddie, Jimmy, Patsy and Connie, sisters-in-law Maura, Mary and Lily, grandchildren Seosaimh, Patrick, Hannah, Sophie, Ciarán, Allegra, Daisy, Fionn, Molly and Biddy, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Keeffe will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Patrick and St Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles, on Thursday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Keeffe 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.

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

Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and work colleague and the heart of her family. She lived a long and wonderful life, surrounded by those she loved and who loved her dearly. Her kindness, love and devotion to her family will live on in the many lives she touched and in the family she so lovingly created. She will be forever missed.

Death Of Seamus O’ Connor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 30th August 2026, of Mr Seamus O’ Connor, Ballydonnell, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr O’Connor passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Clonmel, South Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Theresa, son Liam, daughters Vera and Mary, sons-in-law Eoin and Liam, sister Mary (Darmody, Northampton UK), brothers John (London, UK) and Pat (Naas, Kildare), sister-in-law Theresa, cherished grandchildren Cian, Aoibhe, Emma and Holly, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr O’Connor will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 EV78), on Wednesday evening, September 2nd, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
A private service of cremation will take place on Thursday, September 3rd, at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

The extended O’Connor 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.

“The O’Connor family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Seamus throughout his illness and to everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated”.

Death Of Ann Dunne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

t was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 30th August 2026, of Ms Ann Dunne, Kilfithmone, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Kilfithmone, Borrisoleigh, Thurles; Rathkeevan Nursing Home & Garryshane House, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved parents Jimmy and Susan, her brother Tom and her nephews Kevin and Edward Dunne; Ms Dunne passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, 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; twin brother Jimmy and his wife Siobhan, brother Ned, sisters Breda, Sadie and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Dunne will repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Nenagh, (Eircode E45 KN93), tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, September 1st from 5:00pm, concluding with Rosary at 6:30pm, same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St Brigid, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Wednesday morning, September 2nd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Dunne, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online. (Livestream link to follow).

The extended Dunne 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 Dunne family would like to acknowledge the professionalism, kindness and care shown to Ms Dunne by the staff of both Rathkeevan Nursing Home, Clonmel and Garryshane House, Glenconnor Road, Clonmel and by her Doctors and dedicated team of carers, also by her Palliative care team and social workers.”

Death Of Fr. Larry Wrenn, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 31st August 2026, of Fr. Larry Wrenn formerly of Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, West Virginia, USA, and Monastery Close, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Con and Ellen Wrenn, his brother Fr. John Wrenn and his sister Breda (Corbett); Fr. Wrenn passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; nephew Larry, niece Helen, niece-in-law Elaine, nephew-in-law Joe, grandnephews and grandnieces Faye, Quinn, Nell, Ada, Kate, Mai, JJ and Lawrence, cousins, extended relatives, colleagues in the religious community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Fr. Wrenn will repose tomorrow evening, Tuesday September 1st, at the home of his nephew Larry, (Eircode E41 D327), from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

His funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), at 1:30pm on Wednesday afternoon to further repose for Funeral Mass at 2:00pm, 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 Fr. Wrenn, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Wrenn 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 Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.