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Death Of Kathleen O’Reilly, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mrs Kathleen O’Reilly (née O’Donnell), Clondalkin, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Harry; Mrs O’Reilly passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son Eric, her daughter-in-law MJ, grandchildren Shauna, Ben and Jason, great-grandchild Tadhg, her beloved partner Bobby, brother and sisters Billy, Ann and TJ, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Reilly will repose at Brian McElroy, Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village, (Eircode D22 K602) on Friday afternoon, March 6th 2026 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Village, Dublin 22, on Saturday morning, March 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Ballymount Great, Dublin 24, (Eircode D24 K1CY) at 12:30pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs O’Reilly, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
For those persons who would wish to view her Service of Cremation, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Reilly and O’Donnell 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: Family flowers only. The O’Reilly family have asked for those who are attending the funeral to wear bright clothing.

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Tributes Paid As Cistercian Community Set To Leave Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Bishop Monahan Pays Tribute as Cistercian Community to Leave Roscrea for Mellifont.

Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe has expressed deep sadness following confirmation that the Cistercian Community of Our Lady of Silence Abbey, Roscrea (formerly Mount Saint Joseph’s Abbey), is to relocate to Mellifont Abbey in Co Louth.

The Bishop noted that, since 1878, the abbey has been a cherished and faithful presence in the pastoral life of the Diocese of Killaloe, holding “a special place in the hearts of the people of Roscrea”, including all who prayed and worshipped there, generations of pupils, (former students, included former Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen and former Tánaiste Mr Dick Spring), and staff connected with the school on the grounds since 1905, and those who benefited from retreats and the hospitality of the guesthouse. He also acknowledged the importance of the farm on the college grounds to the wider local community.

As stated, the abbey was founded in 1878 by a group of 32 monks from Mount Melleray Abbey, County Waterford. A number of years earlier Arthur John Moore MP of County Tipperary had visited Mt Melleray petitioning for it. The church was later opened for worship in 1883, on 600 acres in Mount Heaton, Roscrea, and a Boarding school, Cistercian College, Roscrea, was founded in 1905.

Bishop Monahan paid tribute to the contribution of the monks and school staff to education, highlighting the respected tradition of the boarding school and its strong sporting ethos. He confirmed that the Cistercians will continue as patrons of Cistercian College, ensuring the Cistercian spirit remains central to school life.

He said the abbey’s greatest gift has been its spiritual witness, including the long-standing availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the enduring legacy of figures such as Dom Eugene Boylan OCSO.

While acknowledging local disappointment, Bishop Monahan said he understands the decision follows prolonged prayerful discernment and reflects wider rationalisation in Church life today. He offered gratitude to Dom Rufus and the community, assuring them of prayers and good wishes as they undertake this transition.

Death Of Mary Kamhal, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mrs Mary Kamhal (née Hickey), Gurtataggart, Thurles and formerly Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her grandson Patrick, parents Pat and Philomena; Mrs Kamhal sadly passed away unexpectedly.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Roman, sons Adam and Michael, daughters Dearbhla, Luchia and Melissa, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Samantha, sons-in-law Dermot, Thomas and Jamie, brothers John, Pat, Philip and Denis, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Maura, Fiona, Monica and Claire, Roman’s Slovenian family, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kamhal will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Thursday afternoon, March 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, on Friday morning, March 6th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kamhal and Hickey 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.

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Death Of Kevin O’Connor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mr Kevin O’Connor, Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Dermot and Statia; Mr O’Connor, sadly, passed away unexpectedly while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Gaye, sister Lily and brother-in-law Richard, nephews Ciaron and Conor and their wives Melody and Johanna, grand-nephews Tristan, Oskar and Luka, sisters-in-law Phyllis, Anne and Marion and their families, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O Connor will repose at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday evening next, March 4th 2026, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles, on Thursday morning, March 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Connor 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.

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Death Of Tom Grace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, today Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Grace, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick.

A keen environmentalist and pre-deceased by his parents Gerald and Hannah (Barna, Co. Limerick), and his brother Paddy; Mr Grace passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Myra (née Bane, “Graces Fashions” Liberty Square, Thurles), daughter Jennifer, son John, grandchildren Katherine, Hannah, Emma, Olwyn, Caroline and Jack, son-in-law Louis (Flannery), daughter-in-law Margaret, sister Teresa (McAuliffe), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Grace will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Tuesday afternoon, March 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Wednesday morning, March 4th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in Old Pallas Graveyard, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, (ETA approx 1:30pm).

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

The extended Grace 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.

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