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Death Of James Hennessy, Lisduff, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 29th March 2023, of Mr James Hennessy, Lisduff, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, Tom and Bridie, sister Breda (Cooney) and her husband Alan; Mr Hennessy passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of the Palliative Team at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving sisters Eileen and Mary, brothers John and Paul, nieces Siobhan, Carol and Maura, nephews Fergus, David and Sean, sisters-in-law Rita and Terry, cousins, extended relatives neighbours and a close circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hennessy will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. on Sunday afternoon, April 2nd, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
His remains will be received into St. Patrick’s Church, Graine,Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, on Monday morning, April 3rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church Graveyard.

The extended Hennessy 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 Parkinson’s Society Ireland.


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Upcoming Events In Two-Mile-Borris & Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Local Correspondent Mr Gerry Bowe Reports on Upcoming Events.

Race Night.

A ‘Race night’, in aid of MBL Mens Shed, will take place in Bannon’s Bar, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, on tomorrow night, Friday, March 31st, beginning sharp at 8.00pm.

Coffee Morning.

A ‘Coffee Morning’ in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will be held in the Muintir Na Tire Hall, Littleton, Thurles, on Saturday morning next, April 1st, from 10:00am until 12:00 noon.
All support given is very much appreciated.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Pic: J. O’Loughlin.

Church Easter Ceremonies

St. Kevin’s Church, Littleton, Thurles.
Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord Supper at 7:30pm.
Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:30pm, Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross in Liathmore, Leigh, Two-Mile-Borris at 12:00 noon.

St. James Church Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles.
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 6:00pm.

St.Peter Church, Moycarkey, Thurles.
Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at 1:45pm.
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 8.00pm.

Note: Easter Sunday – Masses in all of the above Churches at usual Sunday times.

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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 13th March, 2023, of Mr Thomas Anthony Ryan, Manchester, Northwest England, and formerly of Graystown, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Ryan passed away following a long illness most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Simone and Chantal, sons Adrian, Michael, Stuart, Trevor, Nigel and Graham, grandchildren, brother Patrick, sisters Jenny (Ryan) and Ella (Sheehy) Cashel, Teresa (Fleming) Nenagh and Patricia (Lawler) LImerick, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday afternoon next, April 1st, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 2nd, at 12:00 noon in the Church of St. Joseph the Worker, Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

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.

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Death Of Patricia Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th March 2023, of Ms Patricia Purcell, Hillcrest Manor, Templeogue, Dublin and formerly of Kyle, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Purcell passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sisters Marion and Joan; brother Tony, her loving family in Ennis; brother Michael, her sister-in-law, nieces and nephews Úna, Fíacra, Ógma, Lír and Ériu, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Purcell will repose at St. Michael’s Church Mortuary, St. Michael’s Church, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, March 30th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, April 1st at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

The extended Purcell 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 private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.


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Death Of Christina Long, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 29th March 2023 of Ms Christina Long, Glengoole South, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Long passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Gerard, Andrew and Jenise, grandchildren James, Sean & Claire, daughter-in-law Janette, son-in-law Baz, great grandchildren Charlie, Harry, Sophie, Oliver, Joey, Lexi, Kyah & Mila, brothers and sisters Ned, Cait, Pauline, Doris, Patsy & Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Long will repose at her residence in Glengoole South, (New Birmingham), Thurles, on Thursday afternoon next, March 30th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick and St. Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles on Friday morning, March 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

The extended Long 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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