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Death Of Former Fianna Fáil TD Séan Byrne, Ballylooby, Cahir

It is with a great personal sadness I learned of the death yesterday, Monday 5th March 2018, of Mr Séan Byrne, Tubrid, Ballylooby, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

A man of great integrity, Mr Byrne first served as a Fianna Fáil member of South Tipperary Co. Council, and later as a member of Dáil Éireann (1982 to 1987), before serving as a member of Seanad Éireann (1997). He was also a member of the group referred to as the ‘Gang of 22’, latter who opposed the leadership of Mr Charlie J. Haughey, back in the early 1980s.

Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Burke); Mr Byrne passed away peacefully, aged 81, and surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of the Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, in Cashel.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his family; daughters Miriam, Bernie (O’Donnell), Claire (McDermott), Olive (O’Leary) and Seanie, Seamus, Michael, the late Liam, Tom, and PJ;  sons-in-law Pat, Tony, and Eoin; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces; grandchildren; extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle friends.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Byrne will lie in repose at his family home in Tubrid on Wednesday evening, March 7th,  from 4.oopm to 8.00pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church, Duhill, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Ballylooby Cemetery.

Note Please: House private on Tuesday.

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Death Of Winifred Maher, Formerly Cooga, Upperchurch, Thurles

It was with great sadness we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 5th March 2018, of Mrs Winifred (Freddy) Maher (née Ryan), Ashlawn, Clerihan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Holloway Barnett, London, and Cooga, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Tom (February 1996); Mrs Maher passed away while in the comforting care of the Staff of St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Cashel.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her daughters Maria and Kathy; son Thomas; daughter-in-law Noreen; sons-in-law Gary and Raymond; grandchildren Katherine, George, Robert, Mark, Rory, Sean and Aidan; especially by her first cousin Dick Stapleton who was like a brother to her; carers; friends; extended family in both the UK and Ireland.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will lie in repose at the residence her son, Mr Tom Maher, No.23 Ashlawn, Clerihan on tomorrow evening, Wednesday March 7th, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday morning at 11.30am in St Michael’s Church, Clerihan, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Upperchurch Cemetery.

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Death Of Josie Maher, Hillview Drive, Thurles

It was with great sadness we learned of the death today, Tuesday 6th March 2018, of Mrs Josephine (Josie) Maher (née Guthrie), Roxboro, Hillview Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary formerly Knocklofty, Clonmel, Co.  Tipperary.

Mrs Maher passed away peacefully while in the loving care of the Staff of the Community Hospital of The Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her husband Dennis; daughters Katheryn and Denise; son Niall; grandchildren Joseph, Robert, Lily-Kate, James and Billy; sons-in-law John and Colm; god-daughter Mary; sister Kitty; nephews; nieces; brother in law Nicky Maher; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles  on Thursday 8th March from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, to arrive at the Cathedral of The Assumption, Thurles at 7.30pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 9th March at 11.00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Holycross Abbey Cemetery, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Note Please: House Private.

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Death Of Peggy Dalton, Coalbrook, Thurles

It was with great sadness we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 5th March 2018, of Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Dalton, Ballinastick, Coalbrook, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formally of Ballingarry (SR), Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Dalton passed away peacefully while in the loving care of the Matron and Staff of Bailey House Nursing Home, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving daughter Anna Maria; son-in-law Richard; grandchildren Tom, Eamonn and Orla; sisters Breda and Eileen; brother-in-law Larry; much loved nieces; nephews; extended relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Dalton will lie in repose at Ronans Funeral Home, Ballingarry tonight Tuesday, March 6th, for Rosary at 8.00pm. Her remains will further repose on Wednesday evening next, March 7th, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, followed by removal to the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR).

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Glengoole Cemetery, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of Josephine Maher, Borrisoleigh, Thurles

It is with great sadness we learned of the death today, Sunday 4th March 2018, of Mrs Josephine Maher (née Fahy), Cullahill, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Maher passed away while in the loving care of the staff of Nenagh Hospital, Nenagh.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving son Micheál; his partner Martina; grandchild Ciara; sister-in-law Maureen; extended relatives; neighbours and many friends.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will lie in repose in Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, next Tuesday evening, from 5.30pm with removal at 7.00pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Borrisoleigh.

Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday morning at 11.00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.