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Death Of Fr Denis M. O’Rourke, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 15th November 2021, of Fr Denis M. O’Rourke, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow; Diocese of Minna (Nigeria, West Africa); formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and B’Mai (née O’Doherty) and by his brother Fr J C (Australia); Fr Denis (MSPS), passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most sadly missed by his sisters Claver [Hill (UK)] and Ita [Loughnane (Maynooth)], his brothers-in-law Robert Hill and Michael Loughnane, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, eextended relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and by his Society family.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Fr Denis will repose for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow on Thursday, November 18th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in the nearby Society Cemetery.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Fr Denis, 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 O’Rourke 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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Death Of Davy Kerwick, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 15th November 2021, of Mr David (Davy) Kerwick, Newpark, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, his sisters Bridget and Mary and his brother Michael; Mr Kerwick sadly passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his sisters Josephine, Margaret and Kathleen, his brothers John and James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kerwick will repose at Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Tuesday evening, November 16th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm; before being received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Wednesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Following Mass, interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Kerwick 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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Death Of Nuala Dowling, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 14th November 2021, of Mrs Nuala Dowling (née McGann), Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Athenry, Co. Galway.

Predeceased by her husband Bill, sisters Fidelma and Cora, brothers Cyril and Dermot, Mrs Dowling passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Dearbhla and Orla (Gleeson), grandchildren Cathal and Róisin, son in law Michael, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Brenda, Miriam and Teresa, brothers-in-law Michael and Larry, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Dowling will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Wednesday evening, November 17th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into St Peter’s Church, Moycarkey, Thurles at 7:30pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Dowling will take place on Thursday morning, November 18th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Dowling 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.

Note Please: House strictly private.


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Death Of Gerry D’Arcy, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 13th November 2021, of Mr Gerry D’Arcy, ‘The Commonage’, Ciamaltha Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Iona Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr D’Arcy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.

In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to medical research.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, sons Garrett and Gavin, daughters Eithne and Maeve, brother Sean, daughter-in-law Becky, Gavin’s partner Siobhán, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

A Memorial Mass for Mr D’Arcy will take place on Tuesday afternoon, November 16th, at 2:00pm, in St. Mary of the Rosary Church, No.6 Church Road, Nenagh North, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the Memorial Mass for Mr D’Arcy, 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 D’Arcy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Donations if desired to Suaimhneas Cancer Support Centre, Nenagh.

Note Please: House private.


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Death Of George Burke, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 13th November 2021, of Mr George Burke, Ballycloven, Callan, Co. Kilkenny; formerly of Ballintaggart, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, Andrew and Ellen, his siblings Jim, Peter, Lily, Mary, Kathleen, Philomena and Mary (who died in infancy); Mr Burke passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Brigid, daughters Aisling and Sinéad, sons Diarmuid and Brendan, his adoring grandchildren Seán, Caoimhe, Billy, Bébhinn, Cormac, Róise and Rían, sister Margaret, brothers Richie and Padge, sons-in-law Adrian and David, daughters-in-law Edel and Joie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Burke will repose at Molloy’s Funeral Home, West St, Callan South, Callan, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday evening, November 16th, from 5:00pm with funeral prayers at 7:00pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption, Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday morning, November 17th at 11:00am followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe, Co. Kilkenny.

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

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

The extended Burke 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.

Note Please: House strictly private please.


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