The Stations will start at 12.00 noon at the Church boreen, beside two family residences, just after the signpost for the first junction to the right after the Turnpike. People will follow the ancient Mass Path to the little Church, before continuing on to the site of the Round Tower, before concluding in the Main Monastery Church of St. Mochaomhog (St. Pulcherius), latter saint known as ‘The Holy Man of Liathmore’.
There are two Churches on this Liathmore site; the larger one (above) was enlarged possibly in the 12th century, and contains a number of tombs.
Who was St. Mochoemog?
Different accounts vary, however from what we can glean from our history; St. Mochoemog was born to parents Beoanus and Nesse, latter a sister of St. Íte of Killeedy, a civil parish located south of Newcastle West, in Co. Limerick, possibly around 550 A.D.
It is believed that he was brought up or at least strongly influenced by his aunt, Saint Íte, and at the age of 20 was sent to then recently established Bangor Abbey, Co. Down (established 558 A.D.) where he was further instructed by the Clonmacnoise educated and founder of Bangor Abbey, Abbot Saint Comgall.
Bangor was then a major centre of learning, referred to as the “Light of the World”[Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life”. ( John Chapter 8: verse 12)], and was responsible for the training of many documented missionaries, including St. Columbanus, St. Mirin and Carthach (Saint Mo Chutu mac Fínaill)
He later returned to southern Éile (County Tipperary), where a chieftain granted him a site for a monastery in an area known as Liathmochaemog (Liathmore) in the parish of Two-Mile Borris, Thurles in the Barony of Eliogarty.
Today, as stated the site remains marked only by a church, latter the ‘stone survivor’ of a community that would have used wood, together with wattle-and-daub, for its alas no longer evident dwelling houses.
It was believed that St. Mochoemog lived long, and died at the age of 106 years, in Liathmore, on March 13th, 656 A.D, some 1,366 years ago, just last month.
Liathmore-Mochoemog would remain an important centre of Christianity between the 7th and 11th century, serving most of south Tipperary and Kilkenny.
Several miracles are attributed to St. Mochoemog, among others, his having cured of blindness, a holy virgin Canners, latter daughter of Fintan, who is considered to have been the relative of St. Molua, of Clonfert-Molua, latter who also learnt the monastic life at the northern monastery of Bangor under the tutelage of Saint Comgall, and possibly St. Mochoemog’s personal confessor.
Young people will be participating in this event and people of all age groups are most welcome to be in attendance.
With light rain forecast, please do dress appropriately for the weather and for walking both on the fields and on boreen.
Note: Parking will be available on the road side and all are welcome to this Christian gathering.
Mr McCormack passed away peacefully at his place of residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, immediate family members Rena, Martina, Gerard, David and Geoffrey, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grand-children, extended relatives neighbours and friends.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr McCormack, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended McCormack family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Beloved wife of the late Dan, grandmother to the late Ollie (Quigley) and sister of the late Andy and Paddy; Mrs Hanly passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving children Mary (Quigley), Tommy and Phil, grandchildren TJ, Ned, Annemarie and Donal, great grandchildren Alexi and Leonie, son in law Tommy, brother Martin, nephews-in-law, nieces-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Hanly will repose on tomorrow evening, Saturday, April 9th, at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon, Thurles, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Her body will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Kilcommon, Thurles on Sunday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the nearby new cemetery.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Hanly, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Hanly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 7th April 2022, of Mr John Oliver Campion, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his wife Maria (nee Bowe), brothers Dan and Christy; Mr Campion passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his children, Katherine, Phil, Conor and Bernadine, brother Paddy, sons-in-law Tim O’Leary, and James Scanlan, daughters-in-law Mary Bowe and Lynn Campion, grandchildren, Julie, Diarmuid, Philip, Colm, Aoife, Conor, Áine, Anna, Cathy, Marie, Jack, and Kate, and great grandson Ricky, sisters-in-law Carmel and Gretta, brother-in-law Colman, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Campion will repose for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Moyne, Thurles on Saturday, April 9th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Campion family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
Mr Mulhall passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Nenagh General Hospital, Co. Tipperary and St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted wife Kathleen, loving daughter Caitríona, grandson Cormac, son-in-law Brian (Cashin, Ballyfin, Co Laois), brothers Pat, Tom and Eamonn, sisters Sheila (Coonan) and Mary (Hyland), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Mulhall will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday evening April 8th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, to arrive at 8:00pm. His body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning next, April 9th, at 11:00am, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Mulhall, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Mulhall family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
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