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Death Of Christy O’Gorman, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 of Mr Christy O’Gorman, Gortfree, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Margaret (Madge), his brothers Andy and Paddy, his sisters Betty, Rita, Mary (Funcheon) and Anna (Cummins) and his nephew Philip Funcheon; Mr O’Gorman passed away peacefully while at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother John and James, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Gorman will repose at his home, Gortfree, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode R95 K400), on Thursday afternoon, July 24th, from 4:30pm, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on same evening.

Requiem Mass for Mr O’Gorman on will be celebrated on Friday morning, July 25th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Tullaroan Cemetery, Co. Kilkenny.

The extended O’Gorman 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, can be made online to South Tipperary Hospice. (Also donation boxes will be situated in his private residence and in Ballingarry Church),

The O’Gorman family would also like to express their sincere thank you to the staff at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, Mr O’Gorman’s Carers, The Home Support Service and South Tipperary Hospice, for their loving care.

Death Of John Tobin, Formerly Of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 20th July 2025, of Mr John Tobin, Rolestown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Tobin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family while in the care of staff at the Mater Hospital, Phibsborough, Dublin 7.

Pre-deceased by his wife Ita, the passing of Mr Tobin is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Enda and Sean, daughters Caitriona and Ann, son-in-law Marc, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Cameron, Morgan, Caitlin, Liam, Matthew and Nathan, sisters Nellie, Lizzie, Annie, Bridget and Margaret, brothers James and Martin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Tobin will repose at his place of ordinary residence on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday July 22nd, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brigid, Rolestown, Dublin, (Eircode K67 D265) on Wednesday morning, July 23rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in Rolestown East Cemetery, Co. Dublin.

The extended Tobin 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 Thomas O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 20th July 2025, of Mr Thomas (Skinner) O’Brien, No. 45 Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Gary and parents Jimmy and Nancy, the passing of Mr O’Brien is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Joan, son James, daughter Sandra, adored grandchildren Lee, Tommy and Pippa, brothers Billy, Denis and James, sisters Sally and Moira, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends including former Eircom colleagues.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Brien will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47), on Wednesday afternoon next, July 23rd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
The funeral cortège bearing the remains of Mr O’Brien, will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles. (Eircode E41 E084), on Thursday morning, July 24th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation, in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30), at 4:00pm.

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

The extended O’Brien 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: No flowers by request.

I Leave A Light On.

I Leave A Light On.

Lyrics and Vocals: American country music singer-songwriter Alan Eugene Jackson.

I Leave A Light On.

Alan Jackson.

I do alright, most of the time.
I’ve learned to move on, I’ve learned to get by,
But sometimes I can’t find the reason to be free,
So I leave a light on for your memory.

I leave a light on for your memory,
So it will be easy to come back to me.
When it’s late and I’m alone, I need some place to be,
I leave a light on for your memory.

You found a new love and I’d like to believe,
That you’re really better off without me.
The good days have slipped away, but I sometimes dream,
So I leave a light on for your memory.

I leave a light on for your memory,
So it will be easy to come back to me.
When it’s late and I’m alone, I need some place to be,
I leave a light on for your memory.
Yeah, when it’s late and I’m alone, I need some place to be.
I leave a light on for your memory.


END

“Liam MacCarthy Is Coming Home” – Quote Tipp. Team Capt. Ronan Maher.

Tipperary Rout Cork by 15-Points In All-Ireland Hurling Victory.

Tipperary defeats a 14-man Rebel County by 3-27 (37pts) to 1-18 (21pts), in masterclass hurling display at All-Ireland Hurling final.

“When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wondered.”

Excerpt from “The Charge of the Light Brigade” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Underdogs Tipperary, this afternoon, are deservedly All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions for the first time since 2019; following an unprecedented second-half win over the Rebel County, in their first All-Ireland final meeting, with their southern neighbours.

Tipperary Team Captain Ronan Maher receives ‘Liam MacCarthy Cup’ on behalf of his team mates.
Pic: G. Willoughby.

“Liam MacCarthy is coming home”, words spoken by Tipperary Team Captain Ronan Maher, having been presented with the All-Ireland winning trophy this afternoon.

Cork were six points ahead; 1-16 (19pts) to 0-13 (13pts), at the end of the first half, but were utterly obliterated by a skilled and talented Premier County team, during in the second-half.

Whatever discussions took place at half-time, between Tipp Manager Liam Cahill and his team players in the dressing-room; the second-half saw Tipperary totally dominate possession, during what can only be called a ‘Masterclass in hurling skill’; the result demonstrated by their scoring 1-05 (8pts), before their rivals Cork even managed to acquire just one single point.

Tipperary would go on to score another 2-05 (11pts) before ‘The Rebels’ would managed to score their second single point, in the 66th minute.

During this display, John McGrath, took his total championship tally to 7-16, having rifled home 2-2 (8pts).

Cork’s Eoin Downey was sent off after a foul on John McGrath; same resulting in a penalty that Tipperary’s Darragh McCarthy didn’t fritter away, thus adding to Cork’s woes.

Tipperary now return home with their 29th All-Ireland title, leaving Cork to wait at least one other year to again triumphally raise the Liam MacCarthy Cup, having been utterly obliterated by this skilled and talented Premier County team, whose skills were clearly displayed during the second-half of this afternoons clash.

Tipperary Team: Rhys Shelly (0-01), Robert Doyle (0-01), Eoghan Connolly (0-01), Michael Breen, Craig Morgan, Ronan Maher (Captain), Bryan O’Mara, Willie Connors (0-01), Conor Stakelum (0-01); Jake Morris (0-01), Andrew Ormond (0-01), Sam O’Farrell, Darragh McCarthy (1-13,- 0-09 from frees), John McGrath (2-02), Jason Forde (0-02).

Substitutes: Seamus Kennedy [for Bryan O’Mara], Alan Tynan [for Craig Morgan], Noel McGrath [for Sam O’Farrell], Oisin O’Donoghue [for Andrew Ormond], Darragh Stakelum [for Conor Stakelum].

Referee: Liam Gordon [Galway].