Thurles Information

The Diocese of Killaloe has welcomed the appointment today (Tuesday, May 14th 2024), by His Holiness Pope Francis, of Monsignor Séamus Horgan of Ennis, Co. Clare, as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan.

A native of Tobarteascáin, near St. Flannan’s College, where he completed his secondary schooling, Monsignor Horgan entered St Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1987, before being ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael Harty in 1994 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Ennis.

He is currently First Counsellor at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington D.C. and has previously held Diplomatic Service of the Holy See rolls in Uganda, Switzerland, The Philippines and Italy.

Commenting on the appointment, Bishop of Killaloe Dr. Fintan Monahan said, “I warmly congratulate Monsignor Séamus Horgan on his appointment by Pope Francis to be Nuncio to South Sudan based in the city of Juba. He is also appointed to the titular See of Árd Sratha – Ardstraw, County Tyrone.”ioc

Bishop Monahan continued, “Monsignor Horgan brings a wealth of pastoral and practical experience with him to his new role. A conscientious, diligent and prayerful pastor, his engagement with people is marked with great kindness and courtesy. He served with distinction in his appointments at local level in Bodyke, Co. Clare and Roscrea, Co. Tipperary in the diocese and in his various appointments since he entered the diplomatic service.”

“I wish Monsignor Horgan every good wish and blessing in his important role and assure him of the prayers of the faithful of Killaloe Diocese,” added Bishop Monahan. “At this time there are three Apostolic Nuncios, originally from Ireland, in active diplomatic service for the Universal Church – and here in Killaloe we are very proud of the fact that two of them are natives of our diocese.”

St. Flannan’s College Principal Fr. Iggy McCormack said, “This episcopal appointment is a tremendous honour for Monsignor Séamus and for our school. We are very proud of what he has achieved in his ministry to date during which time he has served as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciatures in Kampala, Berne and Manila, as well as working at the Secretariat of State in Rome from 2015 to 2020 before assuming his current role in the United States.”

“This is the first time in many decades that a Papal Nuncio has emanated from our alumni. The students and staff of St Flannan’s College wish Monsignor Séamus the very best for the future,” added Fr. McCormack.

Following six years of pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Killaloe Diocese, Monsignor Séamus Horgan was sent to Rome 2000 for further studies. After completing a Licence in Canon Law (Pontifical Gregorian University), he joined the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome to prepare for the service of the Holy See. In 2008 he was appointed a Chaplain of His Holiness and in 2019 a Prelate of Honour.
Monsignor Horgan speaks English, Italian & French and has a working knowledge of German.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 9th May 2024, of Mr Michael Kinane, Rusheen, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary and his infant brothers Conor and Rogie; Mr Kinane passed away peacefully at his sisters home, (Rathnavogue, Clonakenny).

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; twin brother John and his partner Eileen, sister Marian, brother-in-law Michael Doyle, uncle Fr. Willie Kinane (Sacramento), sister-in-law Joan, nephews, niece, grandnephews, niece-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kinane will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter House, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (E41 VX81), on Saturday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Sunday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Ileigh cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kinane 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 8th May 2024, of Mr Laurence (Larry) Lonergan, Galbertstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Ellen, brothers Patrick, Thomas and John, sister Margaret (Fitzgerald); Mr Lonergan passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother Michael (Galmoy), sisters Eileen (Barry, Clonoulty), Mary (Jones, Surrey), Alice (Bourke, Borrisoleigh) and Sr Catherine (Sisters of Mercy, Thurles), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lonergan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Friday, May 10th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, at 7.45pm, same evening.

Requiem Mass for Mr Lonergan will be celebrated on Saturday afternoon, May 11th, at 3:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Lonergan 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.