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Death Of Denis O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 9th August 2025, of Mr Denis O’Dwyer, Coolawn, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr O’Dwyer, sadly, passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castle Quarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (Eircode E41 VX81) on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr O’Dwyer on Monday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Glenkeen Old Graveyard, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended O’Dwyer 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 Anne Duggan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 9th August 2025 of Mrs Anne Duggan (née Tierney) Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Paddy, brother John Joe, sisters Marie and Carmel; Mrs Duggan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Anthony’s Nursing Home, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Aine and Carmel, son Padraig, sister Gertie, sons-in-law Kevin and Richard. daughter-in-law Siobhain, grandchildren Daniel, Alice, Michael, Luke, Niamh, Caoimhe, Ellen, Anna and Padraig, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Duggan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Monday afternoon, August 11th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles at 8:00pm same evening.

Requiem Mass will be offered for Mrs Duggan on Tuesday morning, August 12th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining old graveyard.

The extended Duggan and Tierney 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only.

“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mrs Duggan throughout her life and illness”.

Death Of Ian Walsh, Co. Tipperary.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mr Ian Walsh, the 49-year-old man, late of Irish Rail, who was found dead at his home in Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co.Tipperary, on Monday last, August 4th 2025.

A postmortem carried out on Wednesday last, found that Mr Walsh had sustained several visible injuries, which have led Gardaí in Clonmel to upgrade the case to a murder investigation.

Sadly, Mr Walsh was discovered unresponsive by family members at his place of ordinary residence and Gardaí are now examining all of the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

Iarnród Éireann have paid tribute to Mr Walsh, describing him as a “well-known and popular colleague” with a deep passion for railway heritage and transport tourism.
Rail heritage group ‘Táilte Tours’ have also issued a heartfelt tribute, describing Mr Walsh as a pioneer of unique rail tours and a generous source of knowledge and support.

Predeceased by his father Philip and grandparents the passing of Mr Walsh is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; heartbroken mother Breda Forristal, his brother Paul and Paul’s partner Rachel, uncle Mick Forristal and family, godmother Marian Butler, Mary McCahill (wife of the late Philip Walsh) and Aishling Fogarty, extended relatives, work colleagues at Irish Rail, and his many friends at Bus Eireann, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (Eircode X91 FW4A), on Monday evening August 11th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
A Service of Cremation will take place in the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, on Tuesday August 12th, at 3:00pm
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation for Mr Walsh, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Walsh 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: No flowers by request.

Death Of Katie O’Keeffe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with very great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 6th August 2025, of Ms Katie O’Keeffe, Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Cork.

Forever five; Ms O’Keeffe fell asleep peacefully at her place of residence, following a brave battle fought with great resilience and courage.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving parents Siobhàn and Kevin, little sister Ròisìn, grandparents Gerard and Josephine (Fahey) and Kevin and Esther (O’Keeffe), aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

“Safe in the arms of the Angels”.

Funeral Arrangements.

Mass of the Angels will take place on Sunday next, August 10th, at 12:00 noon, in St. Peter’s Church, Moycarkey, Thurles, followed immediately afterwards, by her earthly remains being laid to rest in Aglish Cemetery, Graigaheesha, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, with family and close friends in attendance.

The extended O’Keeffe and Fahey 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.

Note please: House strictly private at all times. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Oscar’s Kids and Laura Lynn.

Death Of William Phelan, Late Of Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Monday 4th August 2025, of Mr William (John) Phelan (late of Cork University Hospital Radio), Beaumont, Co. Cork and late of Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother George; Mr Phelan passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Ann (née Dowling, late of Collins Barracks), sons John, Garret, and Colin, daughter Alison, sister Rena, brothers Frank, Jimmy and Michael, sisters-in-law Betty and Kay, brother-in-law John, daughters-in-law Eilis and Ann-Marie, son-in-law Gary, grandchildren Isobel, Nathan, Chloe and Emma, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Phelan will repose at Jerh O’Connor Funeral Home, Temple Hill, Boreenmanna Road, Co. Cork, this afternoon, Wednesday August 6th, from 5:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Catholic Church of St. Michael, 204 Blackrock Rd, Blackrock, Co. Cork, (Eircode T12 F8R9), on tomorrow morning, Thursday August 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, to nearby St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock, Co. Cork.

The extended Phelan and Dowling 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.