Thurles Information

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 16th April 2019, of Sr. Claire Fogarty, Presentation Convent, Thurles and Drom, Co. Tipperary.

Sr. Claire passed away while in the loving care of the staff of Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles.

Predeceased by her sister Catherine, her brother Fr. John and sister-in-law Aine; her passing is most deeply regretted by her brother Con; nieces Mary and Brigid; nephews Jerry and Patrick; grandnieces; grandnephews; nieces-in-law; nephews-in-law; her Presentation Community; extended relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Sr. Claire will lie in repose in the Presentation Convent Chapel, Thurles, on Good Friday from 4.00pm, with prayers at 6.30pm.

Funeral Liturgy will take place in Presentation Convent Chapel, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Easter Saturday morning at 11.00am, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Drom Cemetery, Templemore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

It is with sadness that we report the death today, Tuesday 16th April 2019, of Mr Edward Purcell, St. Patrick’s Terrace, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents, sister and brother; Mr Purcell passed away peacefully at his residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving brothers John, Michael and Gerry; sisters Lelia, Noreen, Alice, Teresa and Martha; uncle; brothers-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will lie in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Wednesday, April 17th, from 5.00pm with removal at 7.00pm to the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), to arrive at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the Old Churchyard, Ballingarry.

Note Please: No flowers. Donation in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Home Care Team.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 14th April 2019, of Mr Sean Russell, Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

A delegate to the mid Tipperary and County Tipperary GAA Boards and a long serving official on Thurles Fennelly’s GAA club committee; Mr Russell passed away following a short illness at the Thurles Community Hospital of the Assumption.

The passing of Mr Russell is most deeply regretted by his cousins; extended relatives; An Post colleagues; neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Russell will lie in repose on tomorrow evening, Tuesday April 16th, at Ardeen Funeral Home, Abbey Road, Thurles, [E41 CY91] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, to arrive at the Church of St. Joseph & St. Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, at 8.00pm.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday morning, April 17th at 10.00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.