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Death Of William Lane, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 7th January 2026, of Mr William Lane, (late of C.I.E.), Crecora, Co. Limerick and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister Bridget; Mr Lane passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick City, Co. Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Bridget (nee Hayes), sister Ena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lane will be received into the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Crecora, Co. Limerick, (Eircode V94 N6YK), on Friday evening, January 9th, to repose from 6:00pm until 7:00pm.

Requiem Mass for Mr Lane will be offered on Saturday morning, January 10th, at 12:00 noon, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Lane and Hayes 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.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Mick Kennedy, Formerly Of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 5th January 2026 of Mr Michael (Mick) Kennedy, Dalkey, Co. Dublin and formerly of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Kennedy passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Mary, Kitty and Nancy; his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Maura (of 65 years), son Johnny, daughters Frances, Trish and Kate, sons-in-law Paul, Ger and Ian, daughter-in-law Pilar, grandchildren Sam, Emily, Julie, Fiona, Sean and Harry, brother Denis, sister Peggy, sister-in-law JoJo, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Kennedy will repose at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, 5-6 Church Place, Dun Laoghaire, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin, (Eircode A96 V962), on Thursday afternoon, January 8th
from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
A private service of cremation will be held at a later date.

The extended Kennedy 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.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of choice.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Henry Cummins, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 6th January 2026, of Mr Henry Cummins, Rathcradogue, Rahealty, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

In his 97th year, Mr Cummins passed away peacefully, while in the presence of his loving family, in the care of staff at the Coronary Care Unit of Cork University Hospital, following a brief illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family, many friends and wonderful neighbours and all who will mourn his passing.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cummins will repose at the home of Jim and Patricia Cummins, Rathcradogue, Rahealty, Thurles, Co Tipperary, (Eircode E41 Y990), on Thursday afternoon, January 8th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Friday morning, January 9th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a private service of cremation, at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

The extended Cummins 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: House private on Friday morning (January 9th).

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Women’s Christmas Marked In Thurles & A Final Visit To The Cathedral Crib.

Nollaig na mBan: Women’s Christmas marked in Thurles with a final festive visit to the magnificent Cathedral Crib.

The 12th and final day of Christmas, January 6th, is celebrated in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan, (Women’s Christmas), or Little Christmas, traditionally seen as a day of rest and recognition for women folk after the fine work undertaken during the festive season.

To mark this occasion, families and visitors are being encouraged to enjoy one last seasonal highlight in Thurles: the Christmas Crib in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, a display that has once again, drawn quiet admiration throughout the 2025/2026 Christmas season.

**“Love, quietly born with togetherness the gift.”**

A parish spokesperson said Nollaig na mBan provides “a fitting moment to close out Christmas with reflection and gratitude, and to acknowledge the strength and generosity shown in homes and communities right across the season.”

A cherished custom and a little piece of folklore.
Alongside the visit, many will recognise a well-loved tradition associated with the Crib: legend has it that if you take a small piece of straw from a Crib at Christmas time and keep it in your purse or wallet, it will never be found empty in the year ahead. The custom is remembered in different parts of Ireland as a simple token of good fortune for the months to come.

Looking ahead: Supporting the Cathedral roof project.

The parish is well aware that, while the Crib is a seasonal centrepiece, attention is now again turning to a major practical need in the near future: the Cathedral roof is approaching the end of its lifespan and is expected to require full replacement within the coming years as part of the parish’s ongoing “Raise the Roof” efforts.
In that spirit, the parish is encouraging the wider community to continue supporting the Cathedral’s upkeep and future.

Hence, we echo the message of Hebrews 10:24: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

Death Of Niamh Kinnane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Monday 5th January 2026, of Ms Niamh Kinnane, (Tábhairneoir Kinnanes Pub/Restaurant), Upperchurch Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Paddy Kinnane and Kathleen (née Shanahan) and her brother-in-law Jimmy Butler; Ms Kinnane passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Nenagh General Hospital, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sister Siobhan (Butler), nephew Fergal Butler, niece-in-law Eavan (Fogarty), grandniece and grandnephew Maisie and Andy, extended relatives, neighbours and close and wonderful friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Kinnane will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, (Eircode E41 FN34), on Wednesday afternoon, January 7th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, (Eircode E41V389), to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday afternoon, at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in nearby Upperchurch Cemetery, Upperchurch Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Kinnane, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Kinnane 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.