Community News - Thurles Information

Death Of Bríd O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 23rd March 2023, of Mrs Bríd O’Dwyer (née Maher), Avalon, Clongour, Thurles, Co.Tipperary and formerly of the Furze, Cassestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 93rd year and predeceased by her husband Donal, sisters Frances and Maura, brothers John-Joe, Noel, Martin and Brendan, baby sisters Carmel and Angela; Mrs O’Dwyer passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; her daughter Ellie, son Donal, grandchildren Niamh and Ciaran, daughter-in-law Nikki, sisters Mona (Kinane), Bernie (Barnaville) and Mairead (Murray), brother Mattie, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Mary and Sheila, brothers-in-law Johnny and Mike, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Dwyer will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, March 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, March 27th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Dwyer, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended O’Dwyer 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

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of John Harkin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 23rd March 2023, of Mr John Harkin, Drom, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Josie and Chrissie and brother Pat; Mr Harkin passed away while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and the Fennor Care facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan, daughters Maria and Niamh, grandchildren Jack, Amy, Cathal, Sineád and Grace, son-in-law John (Lillis) and Maria’s partner Matthew (Twomey), mother-in-law Kitty (O’Halloran), sisters Bridie, Sheila, Carmel and Noleen, brothers Jimmy, Frank, Ger and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Harkin will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisland South, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, March 25th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into St. Mary’s Church, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am; followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Harkin, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Harkin 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.

Note Please: House private on Sunday morning.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Death Of Seán Kelly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Kilkenny.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Seán Kelly, Dama Upper, Ballycallan, Gorteen, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Anne and daughter Ann Marie; Mr Kelly passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny city, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughter Margaret, son-in-law John, granddaughter Ciara, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Co. Kilkenny, on Friday afternoon, March 24th, from 5:00pm; concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brigid, Ballycallan, Gorteen, Co. Kilkenny, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Foulkstown Graveyard, Co. Kilkenny.

The extended Kelly 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.

Note Please: House strictly private.

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Death Of Robert Kiely, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Robert Kiely, Melbourne, Australia, and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

Pre-deceased by his father John (Seán); Mr Kiely, sadly, passed away following an illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Jocelyn, mother Carmel, brothers Seán, Declan and Mark, sisters Caroline and Cilla, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A funeral service will be held in Melbourne, Australia.
Requiem Mass, for the repose of his soul, will be offered on Sunday morning, March 26th, at 11:00am in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady , Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Kiely family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time

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Death Of Martin Hayes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Martin Hayes, Leigh, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret and sister Margaret (Ryan); Mr Hayes passed away peacefully, following a long illness most bravely borne, and while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; sons T.J. and Patrick, grandchildren Sophie, James and Hailey, daughters-in-law Sharon and Úna, sisters Mary-Ann, Hannie, Bridget, Dakie and Liz, brothers Thos, Robert and Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Dick (O’Connell), cousins, extended relatives, neighbours, the Hospital of the Assumption community and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayes will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, March 24th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Saturday morning, March 25th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Hayes 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Community Hospital of the Assumption.

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