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Death Of Ms Anne Hayes, formerly of Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday July 4th 2026, of Ms Anne Hayes, St Joseph’s Centre, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin and formerly of Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Josephine, brothers Jimmy, Paddy and John, sisters Mary (Ryan), Bridget (O’Halloran), Josie (Ryan) and Betty (Dwyer); Ms Hayes passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving brother Willie (Longford), sisters Kathleen Coffey (Rossmore) and Margaret Flanagan (Fethard), brother-in-law Michael Dwyer (Moneygall), nieces, nephews, extended relatives and the wonderful community at St. Joseph’s Centre.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Hayes will repose for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin, (Eircode D15 DH6F), on Wednesday morning next, July 8th, at 11:30am, followed by a Service of Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium, Finglas Road, Dublin.

For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation for Ms Hayes, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hayes 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 John Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday July 4th 2026, of Mr John Bourke, Knockakelly, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Phil and Nora, brother-in-law Tim and niece Una; Mr Bourke passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary .

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Joan, sons Philip and Mark, grandchildren Sean, Louise, Darragh, Aoife, Maeve and Conor, daughters-in-law Michelle and Kate, sister Freddie (Sr. Winifred), sisters-in-law Monica and Peggy, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces Anna and Mary, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 VX81) on Monday afternoon from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Bourke on Tuesday morning, 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 Mr Bourke, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Bourke 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 Paul Stapleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 2nd of July 2026, of Mr Paul Stapleton, Gortataggart, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Longorchard, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his mother Mary, uncles Billy, Joe and Gerry, aunts Margaret, Esther, Claire, Breda and Eileen; Mr Stapleton 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 and heartbroken wife Jacqui, daughters Michelle and Roisin, son Joey, dad Billy, brothers Liam and Tom, father-in-law Gerard, mother-in-law Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Stapleton will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Monday morning, July 6th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Stapleton family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Death Of Timmy Clere, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday last, 28th June 2026, of Mr Timmy Clere, Middlequarter, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly Main Street, Killenaule, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brothers Micky and Denis; Mr Clere passed away peacefully while in the care of the staff at Waterford University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Carmel, daughters Sarah Jane and Lisa Marie, their husband/partners, sons Patrick, Timo, David and Feidhlim and their partners, extended family and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Clere will repose at Fennessy’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel (Eircode E91 VH64) on Thursday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule Thurles, on Friday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, River Street, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Clere 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 Mary Cecily Bowen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 30th June 2026, of Ms Mary Cecily Bowen, Corbally, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Waterock, Midleton, Co. Cork.

Pre-deceased by her beloved parents, Vincent and Mary Rose, and her cherished sisters, Betty, Rosemary and Deirdre; Ms Bowen passed away peacefully, while in her 90th year, while 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 nephew Karl, her brother John, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Ms Bowen will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and the many happy memories she leaves with all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Bowen will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Friday afternoon, July 3rd, from 5:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday morning, July 4th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

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

The extended Bowen 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: Donations, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice Movement, in Memory of Ms Mary Cecily Bowen.

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