Thurles Information

Readers will remember, with the deepest regret, reading of the death on Monday 30th, August 2021, of Ms Margaret Hickey, Sydney, Australia and formerly of Toureen, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Ms Hickey continues to be most deeply regretted by her brothers Frank, Richard and Willie, her sister Catherine, nieces Jessica, Michelle and Ciara, nephews Michael, Robert, Davie and Walter, grandnephew Jack, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and her large circle of great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Ms Hickey reposed for Requiem Mass in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, September 8th, last, at 11:00am, Australian time; with an online live stream remaining available to view HERE.

The ashes of Ms Hickey have now been repatriated to her native village and will repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon on Sunday next, November 21st, in St. Joseph’s Church, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment in Kilcommon Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Ms Hickey, on Sunday next, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the Memorial Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Hickey family wish to again, express their appreciation for your understanding and kindness at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send further messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 18th November 2021, of Mr Michael O’Dowd, Rossestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his sisters Mary, Josie, Kathleen, Margaret, Janie and Bridget; Mr O’Dowd sadly passed away, while in the care of staff at Limerick University Hospital.

His passing is most sadly missed by his loving wife Noreen, daughters Eileen, Lisa and Emma, son Mark, sons-in-law Davy, Michael and Paul, daughter-in-law Ciara, brother Pakie, sister Eileen, grandchildren, great-grandson, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, colleagues in Tipperary County Council, neighbours and many good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dowd will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening Friday, November 19th from 5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m. for family and close friends.

His body will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles on Saturday morning at 9:30a.m. to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00a.m., followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dowd, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the Memorial Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended O’Dowd 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday, 15th November 2021, of Mr Laurance (Lar) Smith, Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his wife Marette; the passing of Mr Smith is most sadly missed by his loving sister Kathleen (Dunlea) and her husband Denis, nephews Kieran, Paul, Mark and Alan, grandniece Hannah, grandnephews Adam and Daniel, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Th earthly remains of Mr Smith will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Friday morning to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in nearby, St Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipprary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Smith, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; Requiem Mass can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the Memorial Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Smith 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.