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Death Of John Carey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 11th September 2026, of Mr John Carey, Coolnamona, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his mother Sadie (née Fennelly), aunts Kathleen, Mary and Maureen; Mr Carey, sadly, passed away following a long illness, most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital, Co. Waterford and previously St James’s, Hospital, Co. Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving father Seamus, sisters Siobhán, Aileen (Egan), and Sandra (Maher), brother James, brothers-in-in law John and Ger, sister-in-law Siobhan, nephews Daragh, John, Pádraic, MJ and Ronan, nieces, Sadie, Meadbh, Grace, Sarah, Róisín, Isabelle and Aoife, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carey will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, (Eircode E41 FN34), on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, September 13th from 5:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Drombane, Thurles, (Eircode E41 T880), at 7:30pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Carey will be offered on Monday morning, September 14th at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Upperchurch Cemetery, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Carey and Fennelly 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.

Both families would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who cared for Mr Carey over the years.

Imelda Goldsboro – Political Background And €16,779 Sick-Leave Allowance Payments

Sen. Ms Imelda Goldsboro

Fianna Fáil Senator Ms Imelda Goldsboro received €16,779 in travel and accommodation allowances in 2026 during an eight-month absence, through serious illness, according to an Irish Times report published today, 11th September 2026.

Ms Goldsboro said she continued working in Tipperary and while in hospital. Fianna Fáil subsequently said she was engaging with the Oireachtas to ensure her records and payments were accurate.

Ms Goldsboro’s political career includes serving on Tipperary County Council for the Carrick-on-Suir area from May 2014 until February 2025. She unsuccessfully contested the Tipperary constituency in the 2020 general election, Tipperary South in the 2024 general election, and the Agricultural Panel in the 2025 Seanad election.
She also served on the South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
She became a senator in February 2025 last, following her nomination by An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin.

Following Ms Goldsboro’s appointment to the Seanad, her daughter Ms Amy Goldsboro, then 21 years of age, won a Fianna Fáil selection convention and was subsequently co-opted unto her mother’s vacant seat on Tipperary County Council, representing the Carrick-on-Suir area.

Travel and accommodation allowance payments continue automatically unless the member gives written instructions to stop them, according to an Irish Times report.

Oireachtas rules allow medically certified illness to be considered when assessing attendance requirements.

Death Of Mick Shanahan, Formerly Of Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 9th September 2026, of Mr Michael (Mick) Shanahan, No 6 The Village, Rathcabbin, Roscrea, Co Tipperary and late of Newtown House, Cloughjordan, and formerly of Gurrane, Latteragh, Templederry, Nenagh.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Nora, brother Seamus, niece Louise, parents-in-law Eileen and Freddie (McBride); Mr Shanahan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Tullamore General Hospital, Co Offaly.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving partner Sonia (McBride), son Graham (Ballysimon Co Limerick), daughters Rosie and Catherine, sisters Mary (Fitzpatrick – Youghlarra, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), Nonie (Hogan – Monaquill Killeen, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), brothers Tommy (Ashford, Co. Wicklow), Paddy (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), Gerard (Shannon, Co. Clare), nephews, nieces, aunts Molly and Una, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, extended Shanahan and McBride relatives, neighbours and friends.families.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Shanahan will repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Unit 4b, Knockanpierce, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary on Saturday afternoon, September 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A private funeral cortège, from his home at Rathcabbin, will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception Templederry, on Sunday morning, September 13th, at 11:45am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in nearby Templederry New Cemetery, Cloghinch, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Shanahan and McBride 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: House strictly private on Sunday morning.

The Shanahan and McBride families would like to thank Mr Shanahan’s personal GP Dr Patrick Yon Hin; Mr Kieran Slattery and team (Murphy’s Pharmacy); Dr. Paul Sheils and team at Tullamore general hospital, for the love, respect, kindness and dignity shown to Mr Shanahan.

Death Of Tuiren Phelan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with a very great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 11th September 2026, of Ms Tuiren Phelan, Inchorourke, Urlingford, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her grandad Michael; Ms Phelan passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, while in the arms of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken parents Patrick and Deirdre, brother Lochlainn, sister Neala, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, school friends, extended relatives, carers in the medical profession, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Phelan will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, September 13th next, at 1:00pm, to repose for a Mass of the Angels.
Ms Phelan will later be laid to rest in a private, family only, ceremony in the nearby Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend the Mass of the Angels for Ms Phelan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).

The extended Phelan and Tuohy 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.

Those wishing to attend the funeral will have the opportunity to meet with the family at the end of Mass in the Church.
The family have requested that bright clothes to be worn at the Church, in memory of Ms Phelan.

Please Note: House private at all times please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

Death Of Ann Hackett, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 10th September 2026, of Ms Ann Hackett, Windsor Grove, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Thomas and Maura; Ms Hackett, sadly, passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill care facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Mary (Treacy, Cloncleigh, Two Mile Borris), brother-in-law Billy, nieces Michelle, Aisling, Audrey and Avril, grand-nephew Danny, Sean and Kai, uncle, aunts, cousins, Fennor Hill care facility community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Hackett will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Sunday afternoon, September 13th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Monday morning, September 14th, 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 Ms Hackett, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hackett 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.