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Death Of Sean Shanahan, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 27th January 2026, of Mr Sean Shanahan, Toomevara and late of Clonmore and Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Ann, son-in-law Declan Barry, brothers Chris and Jim; Mr Shanahan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving son Andy, daughters Sarah and Grace, daughter-in-law Edel, son-in-law Jason, adored grandchildren, brother Pat, sister Nora, sister-in-law Alish, brother-in-law Pat, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Shanahan will be received into the Church of St Mary, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary on Thursday at 12:00 noon, to repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th January 2026, of Mr Tommy O’Dwyer, No. 3 St Brigid’s Villas, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased recently by his beloved wife Joan, parents Denis and Maureen and his sister Anne; Mr O’Dwyer sadly passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving daughters Denise (Gould) and Lorraine (Carroll), grandchildren Harry, Jack, Charlie and Clodagh, sons-in-law James and John, brother Noel, sisters Mary, Collette, Bernie and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 VX81), on tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 26th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart Church, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, January 27th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dwyer, but for reasons cannot, 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.

Death Of Noreen Moriarty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th January 2026, of Mrs Noreen Moriarty, Rushmere, Cabra Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Pre-deceased by her husband Joe, three infant babies, sister Margaret, and brothers Mike and John; Mrs Moriarty passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home, Co. Kilkenny.of Rushmere, Cabra Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary .

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Orla (Murphy), Nessa (Canny), Ann and son Conor, sons-in-law Pat and Tony, daughter-in-law Jude (Cross), grandchildren Stephen and partner Aisling,, Aoife and husband David, Eoin, Niamh, John, Joe (Canny), Joe (Moriarty) and Kate, great-grand-daughter Ada, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Moriarty will repose at the residence of her daughter Mrs Nessa Canny, at Churchill, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode R95 F1W3), on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 20th January, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Wednesday morning, January 21st, 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 Moriarty, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Moriarty 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 Tom Costello, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 15th January 2026, of Mr Tom Costello, Pallas, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Matthew and Sarah and uncle Jim, the passing of Mr Costello is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken wife Marguerite, daughters Catherine (Murray), Michelle, Maria and Sarah, grandchildren Fíonn, Rían, and Éada, son-in-law Paul, Sarah’s partner Seamie, brothers-in-law Francis and Larry (Bourke), sisters-in-law Mary (O’Loughlin) and Ann (O’Brien), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Costello will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 VX81), on Friday evening from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Costello 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 Seamus Butler, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 14th January 2026, of Mr Seamus (Tiny) Butler, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Nora and Jimmy; Mr Butler passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and devoted wife Catherine (née Burke), sons James and Frankie, daughter Grace, sisters Eileen and Geraldine, brother John, father-in-law Frank, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Tony, aunt Ann, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of of Mr Butler will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Sunday afternoon, January 18th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Monday morning, January 19th, 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 Mr Butler, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Butler 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.