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Death Of Bon Jovi Tribute Band Lead Vocalist Collie Brophy, Carlow.

Back in the early part of July 2022, one of the many tribute bands to play at the two day ‘Liberty Music Festival’ event on Liberty Square in Thurles, Co. Tipperary was “Slippery When Wet”, truly the Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band, featuring the magnificent voice of lead singer Colin (Collie) Brophy, which drew a crowd of over 2000 people into the area.
The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band, which is being eagerly awaited to appear between Saturday afternoon, July 6th, 2024, and Sunday afternoon, July 7th, 2024 inclusive, sadly will return, but without Mr Collie Brophy.

On Tuesday last, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Brophy, while in the care of Medical 1, Pine Ward, University Hospital, Waterford.
Beloved son of Cormac and the late Margo, the passing of Mr Brophy is sadly missed by his daughter Abbie, aunts Marie and Nan, uncle Anto, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of the much loved singer and musician will repose at R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Rathnapish, Co. Carlow on Saturday afternoon from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Easter Sunday at 10:00am in St. Joseph’s Church, Tinryland, Co. Carlow. (R93 TH22), followed thereafter by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Brophy, 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.

Death Of Paddy Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Wednesday 27th March 2024 of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Ryan, Fortfield Road, Terenure, D6W, and formerly of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, baby brother Con and sisters Anna and Sr. Maureen (Mercy Order, Callan); Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his loving wife Carmel, daughters Fiona and Siobhán, sons Conor and Thomas, son-in-law Frank, brother Willie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, former colleagues in Bank of Ireland, and friends from Rockwell Collage and Newlands Golf Club.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan, will repose at his place of residence on Easter Monday afternoon from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Pius X, College Dr, Terenure, Dublin, 6w, on Tuesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Kilmashogue, Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Ryan 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 Asthma Society of Ireland.


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Death Of Jim Power, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 28th March 2024, of Mr Jim Power, Modeshill, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Alice, his brothers Paddy and John, and sister Maureen; Mr Power passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his wife Bridget, his children Alice, Gerard, Liam, Maria and Majella, brother Michael, sisters Ailish (Carey), Noreen (Walsh), Kathleen (Crosse) and Lily (Neary), grandchildren Emily, Muireann and Daire, James and Richard, Shane and Aideen, Moya and Ali and Doireann, son-in-law Damian, daughters-in-law Mary and Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends, especially Betty.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Power will repose at Molloy’s Funeral Home, West Street, Callan South, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443), on Easter Sunday afternoon, March 31st from 2:30pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 5:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Easter Monday at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

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

The extended Power 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 at all times. Family Flowers only. Donationsin lieu, if desired, to the South Tipperary Hospice Movement.


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Death Of Timmy Costello, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 28th March 2024, of Mr Timmy Costello, Inchavara, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife, Nonie, brothers Jim, Pakie, Mick, Billy and John, his sisters Lizzie, Kitty, and Maura: Mr Costello passed away peacefully at the residence of his son Pat.

The passing of Mr Costello is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving family; sons Pat and Séamus, daughters-in-law Maria and Áine, grandchildren Timmy, James, Liam, Marilouise, Páraic and Hannah, sister Phil (O’Toole), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Costello will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles on Saturday evening, March 30th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Churchquarter, Kilcommon, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon next, March 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the New Cemetery, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Costello 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.


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Death Of Geraldine Tierney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Tuesday, 26th March 2024, of Mrs Geraldine Tierney (née Costelloe), Main Street, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, the passing of Mrs Tierney is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Helen and Michelle, sons Ken and Jim, daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law PJ, grandchildren Shannon, Chloe, Cliana, Ryan, Grace, Sam and Lauren, sister Mary, brothers-in-law Paul and Rody, sister-in-law Peggy, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Tierney, will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church Lane, Longorchard, Templetuohy, Thurles, on Saturday evening, March 30th, to arrive at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Tierney will be celebrated on Sunday morning, March 31st, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Templeree Cemetery, Garrane, Ballinroe, Templetuohy, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Tierney and Costelloe families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.


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