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Death Of Michael Campbell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 21st October 2023 of Mr Michael Campbell, Cormackstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, son Christopher, sister Kit, brothers Paddy, Tony, Christopher, and Harry; Mr Campbell passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while under the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his sons Gerry and Michael, daughters Bridget and Kathleen and their mother Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Pattie (Garrett), brothers Tom and Joe, sisters-in-law Maureen and Eileen, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Campbell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Monday afternoon next, October 23rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles on Tuesday morning, October 24th, at 9:45am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Campbell 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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Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony, St. Mary’s Church, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Martha Melbourne Reports:-

It is that time of year when the thoughts of Christians turn to harvest thanksgiving.
The annual Church of Ireland ‘Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony’ was held in St. Mary’s Church, Littleton, on Sunday night last, October 15th.

Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony, St. Mary’s Church Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

This year as we reflect on the changing weather patterns, experienced during the year, God has still provided a harvest for which we are extremely grateful.

St. Mary’s Church as always was decorated beautifully, with an old plough which was used on the Melbourne family farm years ago. An abundance of flowers, fruit, vegetables, fodder beet and a bog-barrow, laden with turf from the local bog was used to great effect in the Church decorations. These displays symbolised God’s gifts to us and how lucky we, as a nation, are to live on the island of Ireland. where, in spite of our daily trials and tribulations, we are truly blessed.

The service was led by Archdeacon Robin Bantry-White who welcomed visitors from the Church of Our Lady and St. Kevin, Littleton and St. Peters, Church, Moycarkey, together with our Ukrainian friends and fellow parishioners.

Archdeacon Bantry-White especially welcomed Fr. Tom Fogarty, PP, latter who read the Gospel and joined in the final blessing together with Canon Patrick Harvey, Rector of Abbeyleix Union of Parishes, latter who preached a very thought provoking sermon on communication.

Canon Harvey reminded all gathered that in a world full of communication methods and technology, we often fail to communicate with each other, especially face to face and also with God, in a meaningful way.

The congregation were joined by fellow Christian’s from Ukraine who recently travelled from their war torn land to our village. Diocesan reader Mr Tommy Cooke, led prayers for peace in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and all war torn parts of our world.
Our Ukrainian visitors joined in the service and Alla sang a beautiful song in Ukrainian, about love and God’s love. Though the congregation may not have understood the lyrics sung in Ukrainian; her beautiful voice communicated the emotion of their journey to our shores as we listened attentively.
It is hoped that they will feel a warm welcome and safety in Ireland and enjoy peace in their country soon. In spite of their harrowing journey to Littleton and the pain of leaving loved ones and their homes behind;
our Ukrainian guests took the time to prepare some traditional Ukrainian cakes and delicious treats to share in fellowship, over a cup of tea, following the service.
After all we are God’s children with more in common than in differences. Together we share in Gods blessings and live to do his work, to his praise and glory.

Death Of Mick Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 18th October 2023. of Mr Michael (Mick) Ryan, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballycrinnigan, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow.

Pre-deceased by his sister Maggie, brothers Bishop Laurence, Pat and Jim, brothers-in-law John, Billy and Dick; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Marie (née Quinn), sons Kevin, Joe, Colm and Aidan, daughter Alison (Laffan), daughters-in-law Suzanne, Deirdre, Breda and Kerrie, son-in-law Eddie, 13 cherished grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Birdie, Ailish and Pauline, brother-in-law Michael, extended relatives, former colleagues in Centenary Co-Op, his card playing circle, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon next, October 21st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 22nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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 St. Vincent de Paul.


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Death Of Donald J. Fennelly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 18th October 2023, of Mr Donald J. Fennelly, Ballintaggart, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Daniel J. and Catherine, his brother John, his sisters Sr. Joan, Aileen and Mina; Mr Fennelly passed away peacefully, at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his wife Brenda (née Hogan), children Dan, Edward, Catherine, Elizabeth, Rosalind and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Fintan and sisters Ursula and Anne, cherished grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fennelly will repose at P. Molloy’s Funeral Home, West Street, Callan on Thursday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm concluding with Rosary recital and vigil prayers at 7:00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry Upper (SR), Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, October 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Fennelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, at a link to be published later.

The extended Fennelly 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 South Tipperary Hospice.


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Death Of Jim O’Neill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 16th October 2023, of Mr Jim O’Neill, Shanballyduff, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Pre-deceased by his father Sean, mother-in-law Delia and father-in-law Jim Hunter (Ballina, Co Mayo); the passing of Mr O’Neill is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, wife Della, sons Jim and Bill, mother Theresa, twin brother Pat, sister Betsy and Marie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, former colleagues in An Teagasc, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Neill will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Thursday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Friday morning, October 20th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles.

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

The extended O’Neill 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.

Please Note: House Strictly Private.


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