Thurles Information

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday last 21st May 2026, of Ms Joan McCormack, Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms McCormack passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Beneavin House Nursing Home, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving brothers, sisters, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms McCormack will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, Dublin (Eircode D6W AC82) on Tuesday afternoon, May 26th 2026, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday morning, May 27th, at 11:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Aglish Cemetery, Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary.

The extended McCormack 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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It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 20th May 2026, of Mr Christy Healy, Elm Park, Mount Merrion, Dublin 4 and formerly of Kilbrennal, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Hannah (nee Moriarty), his parents Neddy and Nellie and his brothers and sisters; Mr Healy passed away peacefully at St. Vincents Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving brother Eamon, sister Sr. Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Healy will repose at Doyle’s funeral home Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode E41 XO38) on Monday afternoon, May 25th. from 5:30pm, (pausing for prayers at 6:00pm) until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Graine, Ballinascarry, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, on Tuesday morning, May 26th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Healy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online with weblink to follow.

The extended Healy and Moriarty 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.

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Funeral arrangements have now been confirmed for Ms Liz Howard, formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin and Newtown, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, who passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Thursday last, May 21st, 2026.

Ms Howard was widely known and deeply respected for her lifelong dedication to Camogie and the GAA. A former President of the Camogie Association and former PRO of Tipperary GAA, she made an outstanding contribution to Irish sport as a player, administrator, analyst and passionate supporter. Born in Carrick-on-Suir, Ms Howard also lived in Clare and Dublin, but always regarded Newtown, Nenagh as home. Outside of sport, she enjoyed a distinguished career with Aer Lingus, later specialising in Human Resource Management.

Predeceased by her parents Garrett and Josephine, her sister Kathleen and her baby sister Elizabeth, Ms Howard will be sadly missed by her sisters Pat (O’Driscoll), Jo (Needham) and Ann (O’Meara), her brother Gary, sister-in-law Aileen, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Her funeral will arrive on Monday next, May 25th, to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Youghalarra, Newtown, Nenagh, (Eircode E45 HD98), to repose for Funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in Youghalarra Cemetery, Co. Tipperary.

Requiem Mass will be available to view online via the parish webstream, HERE.

The extended Howard 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, may be made to the Irish Kidney Association.
Family homes to remain private, in accordance with Ms Howard’s wishes.

“Ms Howard family have also expressed their gratitude to Professor Yvonne O’Meara and her team, along with all the staff at the Mater Hospital, for the care and kindness shown to Ms Howard.“

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