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Death Of Mary Gleeson, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with a great personal sadness and deepest regret that I learned of the death, today Sunday 21st March 2021, of Mrs Mary Gleeson (née Ryan), Tarmon Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Gleeson sadly passed away suddenly at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family, devoted husband Tom, sons Philip and Jonathan, grandchild Fae, daughters-in-law Suzanne and Elaine, sisters Kathleen (Sweeney, Templemore) and Teresa (Ryan, Thurles), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The funeral cortège, bearing the earthly remains of Mrs Gleeson, will leave her residence on Tuesday morning, March 23rd, at 10:15am, to be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service of Mrs Gleeson, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 10 family members), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Gleeson 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.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Dan Croke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death, today Saturday 20th March 2021, of Mr Daniel (Dan) Croke, Regaile, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Croke passed away peacefully while in the loving care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his brother Tom and daughter Mary; his passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Philomena, sons Christy, Pat and Danny, daughters Josie, Ann, Geraldine, Philomena and Margaret, sister-in-law Elizabeth, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews Christy and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Croke will repose for Requiem Mass, attended by family members only, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Nodstown, Boherlahan, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Monday morning next at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the nearby Ardmayle graveyard, Castlemoyle North, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service of Mr Croke, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 10 family members), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Croke, 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.

Death Of Willie Shanahan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 19th March 2021, of Mr Willie Shanahan, Foilagoul, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his brother Frank, Mr Shanahan passed away peacefully at his place of residence, while in the care of his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Zita, his daughter Catherine (Lonergan), sons James, Eoin and Martin, daughters-in-law Denise and Marllory, son-in-law Mark, grandchildren Jack, Anna, Katie, Fiona, Eleanor and Eliana, sisters Sr. Josephine, Mairead (Power), Anne (Ryan), Sr. Brigid, Nora (Ryan) and Mary (Gould), mother-in-law Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Shanahan will repose for Requiem Mass, attended by family only, on Sunday afternoon next, March 21st in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, at 2:00pm, followed by interment in Upperchurch cemetery

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service of Mr Shanahan, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 10 family members), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Shanahan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association.


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CDF Claim Church Cannot Bless Same Sex Unions.

Association of Catholic Priests believe a statement by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), issued 22nd of February 2021, is both negative and condemnatory.

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) believes that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) document is unfortunate and unwise, both in content and in timing. It is also contradictory. The content is negative, and condemnatory.

While it says that gay people are loved and valued by the Church, it then states that they are sinners, that their loving relationships are fundamentally opposed to God’s plan for creation. The certainty with which they assume what God can and cannot do, is breathtaking. It seems fair to say that gay people, reading this document, will not feel loved and valued.

This divisive statement comes at a time when there is a major initiative, both in the Vatican and by the Irish bishops, to initiate a process of synodality (an assembly of church officials or churches), meaning a process where people will be asked for their views on all aspects of church life. It is emphasised that everyone’s voice will be heard, especially those on the margins of the Church.

Following on from this judgemental and discriminatory statement, it will be hard for gay people to believe that Church authorities will be open and welcoming of their views.

The leadership of the ACP is saddened and disappointed by this document. It is increasingly difficult to remain hopeful of an inclusive church.

Death Of Therese Browne, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 17th March 2021, of Mrs Therese Browne (née Gleeson), “La Verna”, Tulla Road, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Mellison Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband David, Senan and her brothers & sisters; Mrs Browne passed away peacefully at her home, while in the loving care of her family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; daughters Mary, Clare (Dublin), Agnes (Bray), Anne Marie, Therese, Edel (UK), Frances, Berna (UK), Romie (UK) & son David (Wicklow), grandchildren Jordan, Serena, Clare-Louise, Ciara, Mark, Leon, Marcel, Lorna, Chloe, Josh, Clíona, Shónagh, Ornaith, Matthew, Rachel, Alana, Ogey, Hannah, Ara, Kyla, Ashley, Jessie and Emmy, great grandchildren, Óran, Iarlaith, Kayla, Louella, Darragh, Theo, Esme, Hunter, Jackson, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Browne will repose for Requiem Mass, attended by family members only, on Friday afternoon, March 19th, at 3:00pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Lifford Rd., Ennis, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery, Ennis, Co. Clare.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service of Mrs Browne, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 10 family members), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Browne 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: Family flowers only. House strictly private.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.