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Death Of Musical Genius Philip Donnelly, Co. Tipperary

It was with a great personal sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 28th November 2019, of renowned guitarist & songwriter, Mr Philip Donnelly, Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary and formerly Clontarf, Dublin

Mr Donnelly passed away peacefully, while in the care of University Hospital, Waterford, surrounded by those who loved him.

Musical genius Mr Philip Donnelly, affectionately known as “The Clontarf Cowboy”, had, during his lifetime toured with household named singing artists like Johnny Cash, The Everly Brothers, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, Townes Van Zandt, Donovan, Don Williams, Sara Dee, Ray Lynam, Clannad, Joe Ely, Kathy Mataya, Lyle Lovett, Hal Ketchum to name but a few.

Philip co-wrote (With Sam Hogin and Roger Cook) Crystal Gayle’s number one wonderful hit song ‘Living in these Troubled Times’, latter released in August 1982, as the third single from the album Hollywood, Tennessee. The song reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

His gold discs included bass-baritone singer the late Don Williams‘ (1939-2017) million selling album ‘I Believe in Love’, regarded as one of the biggest Country Singles of all time.

Mr Donnelly married artist Ms Jessica Roth in 1990. Miss Roth was also living in South Tipperary at that time and following the marriage they had a son together, before getting divorced. However, though separated, the family remained very good friends.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his brother Gerard; son Brian; grandson Matson; Jessica; Fiona; Aegina; Ciaran; Orla; extended relatives and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Donnelly will lie in repose at Stafford’s Funeral Home, No.60 North Strand Road, Dublin 3, on Monday evening next, December 2nd, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Removal will take place on Tuesday morning, December 3rd, to St. John the Baptist Church, No.15 Seafield Road, Clontarf east, Co. Dublin, arriving for 10:00am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery, Swords, Co. Dublin.

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Death Of Sr. Joseph Darmody, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness we learned of the death today, Thursday 28th November 2019, of Sr. Joseph Darmody, Presentation Convent, Midleton, Co. Cork; Doneraile, Co. Cork; Ballygriffin, Co. Cork, and Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Daughter of the late James and Hannah Darmody and sister of the recently deceased Jerry Darmody; Sr. Joseph (Alice Mary) passed away peacefully at Conna Nursing Home, Co. Cork.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her Presentation Community; her nephews; nieces; grandnephews; grandnieces; cousins; extended relatives and her many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Sr. Joseph will lie in repose at the Presentation Convent, Middleton, on tomorrow afternoon, Friday November 29th, from 2:00pm until 4:30pm, before removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, St. Mary’s Road, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2:30pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the Presentation Community Plot within the adjoining cemetery.

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Death Of Wayne Moylan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness we learned of the death, on Tuesday 26th November 2019, of Mr Wayne Moylan, No.27 College Green, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing, tragically, of Mr Moylan is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Gerry and Margaret; his sons Tristan, Keelan and Corey; sister Lisa Marie; Lisa Marie’s partner Shane; niece Fíadh; aunts; uncles; cousins; extended relatives; neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Moylan will lie in repose at his parent’s residence, No.27 College Green, Thurles, on Saturday evening, November 30th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Removal will take place to the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar na Naomh, Thurles, on Sunday morning, December 1st, for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of Pat Dwyer formerly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness we learned of the death today, Thursday 28th November 2019, of Mr Pat Dwyer, No 20 Grenville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Butler Avenue and Clongour Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Dwyer passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan; son Paul; daughters Martina and Isabel; sisters Mary, Nora and Martina; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; mother-in-law Mary; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Dwyer will lie in repose at his residence (R32 CPK6) on Friday evening, November 29th from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
Removal will take place on Saturday, November 30th, to arrive at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Dublin Rd, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (R32 R684) for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm.
Private cremation will take place at a later date.

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Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Death Of Bobby Farrell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with a great personal sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 25th November 2019, of Mr Bobby Farrell, Dehreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

While in his 90th year and in the care of the Staff of St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles; Mr Farrell passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted wife Ellen; sons Martin, Robert and Colm; daughter Deirdre (Molyneaux); grandchildren Collette, Mary, Aishling, Robert, Evan, Pearse, Liam and Colm; daughters in law Mary, Margaret and Roisín; son in law Henry; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Farrell will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Wednesday evening, November 27th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, to arrive at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 9:00pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday afternoon, November 28th, at 2.30pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Note Please: Family flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.