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Death Of Kathleen Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 22nd April 2025 of Mrs Kathleen Ryan [Dick] (née Whelan), Ballyboy, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by beloved husband Paddy, parents Mick and Josie, brothers John and Matt; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Padro Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons and daughters Richard, Siobhan, Mary, Anne and Michael, daughters-in-law Aileen and Annette. sons-in-law Chris, Don and Siobhan’s partner John, brothers Michael and Jim, sisters Anne, Mary, Margaret, Josephine and Betty, sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Kay, Jean, Irene and Mary, brother-in-law Mick, grandchildren Lorna, Padraic, David, Richard, Sean, Roisin, Domhnail, Doireann, Paddy, Harry, Joe, Sophie, Sophia, Martha and Canice, extended relatives, neighbours and friends .

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon, April 24th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, (Eircode E41 V389) on Friday afternoon, April 25th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Ryan and Whelan 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cameo Care Thurles.

The family of Mrs Ryan wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those in Padro Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, who cared for Mrs Ryan, during her time in their care.

Death Of Grainne Fanning, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 20th April 2025, of Mrs Grainne Fanning, (née McCabe) Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of The Derheen, Thurles and Monaraheen, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, sister Myra (Ritchie), brothers Pat and Laurence; Mrs Fanning passed away peacefully following a short illness, most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles and ICU, University Hospital Clonmel Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Anne (Edwards), nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Hannah (Power) and Kathleen (Ryan), brothers-in-law Stephen (Edwards) and Michael (Fanning), extended relatives, the Ardeen Nursing Home community, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Fanning will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday afternoon, April 23rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Fanning will be celebrated on Thursday morning, April 24th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Fanning and McCabe 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.

Vatican Reports Pope Francis Has Passed away.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17th 1936 and who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, has sadly passed away this morning.

Pope Francis first became Pope after his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, resigned in 2013.

His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis”.
He passed away at 7:35am this morning.

He was the first pope from the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order), the first from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born and raised outside Europe, since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.

“Ormond Octaves” Choir To Perform In Thurles Cathedral.

A wonderful evening of music and song is being embraced with news that the Ormond Octaves Choir, with special guests, Music Generation Tipperary, will perform in concert at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, in just under 12 days’ time, on Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

Thurles Cathedral.

The Ormond Octaves choir consisting of an 80 member four-part choir of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses was initially founded by its Musical Director, Ms Niamh Ryan, almost two decades ago and donates the proceeds of all concerts to worthwhile local charities and other worthy causes, throughout North Co. Tipperary.
The worthy cause, in this case, is the Thurles Cathedral Reroofing Fund, latter sadly having fallen into disrepair and is now leaking unto the ceiling plaster work, particularly during periods of high wind.

Included in the upcoming programme will be musical performances by special guests, “Music Generation Tipperary”, with vocal performances coming from Tipperary soloists, including tenors Willie O’Brien and Liam Brennan; tenor bass, Robbie Powell; alto, Edwina Morrissey; sopranos, Eithne Kennedy, Niamh Slattery and Maria McElgunn.

Expect to hear and enjoy the music from much loved musical shows, together with the songs of such artists as Simon and Garfunkel; Abba; Billy Joel; U2; Adele; Coldplay; Don McLean; Snow Patrol; Elbow; Lady Gaga and Toto, with a small sprinkling of well known and loved spiritual numbers.

This is an event for music lovers, young and old and not to be missed.

TICKETS: Tickets for the event are €25 each and are currently on sale at the Parish Offices in Nenagh, Holycross and Thurles and from Bookworm (latter situated in Liberty Square, Thurles).

Death Of Bridget Loughnane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 18th April 2025 of Mrs Bridget Loughnane (née Kenny), Clyduff, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Boulick, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband John, son Vincent, parents Neil and Ellie and sister Teresa; Mrs Loughnane passed away peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; hearbroken daughters Lisa and Lorraine, grandchildren Eoin, Libby, Jade and Rhys, brothers Richard, Michael and Con, sisters Mary, Patricia and Aileen, extended relatives, neighbours and friends and her much loved dog Bailey.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Loughnane will repose at Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 NY70), on Monday afternoon April 21st from 5:00pm until 7.00pm same evening.
Leaving her place of ordinary residence on Tuesday morning, April 22nd, her remains will be received into the Church of St Cronan, Roscrea, (Eircode E53 PK82) at 11:30am to further repose for Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining new graveyard.

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

The extended Loughnane and Kenny familied 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. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.