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From Cappawhite, Tipperary – To New York – Remembering Martin Coughlan, Lost On 9/11

On the morning of September 11, 2001, (25 years ago today), two hijacked passenger planes struck the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center. Both towers collapsed.

Together with the attacks at the Pentagon and the crash of another hijacked aircraft in Pennsylvania, that day claimed nearly 3,000 lives, leaving families and communities grieving across the world.

For Cappawhite, County Tipperary, that loss had a familiar name: Mr Martin Coughlan.

Mr Coughlan was 53 years old, a carpenter working in the South Tower. He had made his home in Queens with his wife, Catherine, and their four daughters. During the unfolding tragedy, he called his wife, Catherine to tell her that something terrible was happening and that he was trying to get out. He never came home.

Those who knew Mr Coughlan remembered his pride in his craft and the long hours he worked to support his family. He had spoken of perhaps returning to Ireland.
In Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, more than 1,000 people attended a memorial Mass in his memory; a community gathering to mourn one of its own.

Talented Kilkenny singer and guitarist Ms Nora Fogarty, in the video hereunder, remembers the USA Terrorist Attack On 11th September 2001.

“Shattered Dreams”

(Lyrics written by Co. Kilkenny poet Kathleen Blanchfield).

As we remember that terrible day, let us hold Mr Coughlan’s family in our thoughts, alongside all those whose loved ones were lost.
Behind every name is a life full of relationships, ordinary joys and plans left unfinished. Remembering Mr Coughlan means making room for that life, as well as mourning its ending.

May Mr Coughlan’s memory be held with love in Cappawhite, in New York, and wherever your story is told.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Sr Assumpta White, Formerly Of Rossmore, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 10th September 2026, of Sr Assumpta White, Convent of Mercy, Rosanna Road, Tipperary and formerly of Knockbawn, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary

Sr. Assumpta passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick, Mercy Sisters and family members.

Pre-deceased by her parents William and Nora, sister Kitty, brothers Matty, Pat, Dan and William; the passing of Sr Assumpta is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; treasured nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and great grandnephews, great grandnieces, Mercy Sisters congregation, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Sr. Assumpta will repose in the Convent of Mercy Chapel, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town, this afternoon, Friday, September 11th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the parish Church of St. Michael, St Michael’s Street, Tipperary Town, at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, September 12th, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Michael’s cemetery, Cashel Road, Rathsasseragh, Tipperary.

The extended White 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.

Death Of Mary Loughnane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 10th September 2026, of Mrs Mary Loughnane (née Bourke), Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ard Mhuire, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jackie and Josie and her infant brother John; Mrs Loughnane, sadly, passed away following a long illness, most bravely borne.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Pat, sons Derek, Tony (Chuck) and Jonathan, daughter Maria (McGovern), sisters Breda, Margaret and Teresa, grandchildren Philip, Cora, Stacey, Elliott, Páraic and Molly, beloved son-in-law Frankie, daughter-in-law Shelly, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and loyal ‘old pal’ Scooby.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Loughnane will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47), on Saturday evening from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street , Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Sunday morning 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 Loughnane, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Loughnane and Bourke 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.

Death Of Paddy Keenan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 9th September 2026, of Mr Paddy Keenan, Shangarry, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Johnny Keenan (Senior), his mother Mary Bravender Keenan, his brother Johnny (Junior) and his sister Eileen (Keenan Noonan); Mr Keenan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving brothers and sisters Anne O’Doherty, Marjolaine Keenan, Eimhim Keenan, Sabrina Keenan and Luke Keenan, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keenan will repose in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, (Eircode E41 CK88) on Friday afternoon, September 11th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Loganstown Cemetery, Peterstown, Trim, Co Meath, (Eircode C15 YA39), at 3:45pm approximately.

The extended Keenan 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.

Rising Energy Supply Costs Drive Electricity Price Increases From 9th October.

Why electricity prices are increasing from 9th October.

Bord Gáis Energy has announced electricity price increases from 9th October, pointing to two main reasons:-

  1. Sustained increases in energy supply costs: The company says rising costs of supplying electricity are driving the price changes.
  2. Ongoing volatility in global energy markets: Continued fluctuations in international energy markets are adding pressure to supply costs.

Bord Gáis Energy says these factors are outside its control and that its teams worked to avoid passing on the increases.

So what will change?

  • Electricity unit rates will increase by 9.1%.
  • Electricity standing charges will increase by 7.2%.
  • An average electricity bill will rise by an estimated €14.75 per month, equivalent to €177.00 per year.

The company acknowledges the pressure this will place on customers and says it will continue doing everything it can to limit the impact of rising costs.

The new rates will apply to bills from 9th October. Your plan contract discount and contract end date will remain unchanged, where applicable.