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Death Of Marie Hayes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 15th January 2026, of Mrs Marie Hayes (née Purcell), Shanballyduff, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Pa Joe and her father Michael; the passing of Mrs Hayes is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son Aidan and his wife Claire, her mother Madge, brothers Michael and Sean, sisters Mairead (Clancy) and Carmel (Deady), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hayes will repose at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CY91), on Saturday afternoon, January 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Moyne, Thurles, on Sunday morning, January 18th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:30pm, 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 Hayes, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hayes and Purcell 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 Liam Coen, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 16th January 2026, of Mr Liam Coen, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary and late of Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

Mr Coen passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, following a long illness, most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Bernie, son Cathal, stepsons Diarmuid and Evan, father Michael, mother Mary, brothers Seamus, Micheál and Padraig, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends and his special comrades in “The Rebel Hearts” music band.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Coen will repose on Sunday afternoon next, January 18th, at Hayes Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Rossmore, on Monday morning, January 19th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Coen 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 Michael (Babs) Keating, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 16th January 2026, of Mr Michael (Babs) Keating, Mullinoly, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Margaret, son Noel, sisters Liz and Joan, brothers John and Tommy; Mr Keating passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Oak Ward of Waterford University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving daughters Tracy, Helen, and Claire, son Michael, sons-in-law Mark, Paul and Mark daughter-in-law Val, grand-children Emma, Shane, Chloe, Kaven, Emily, Katie, Kayleigh, Erin, Michael and Freya, great-grand-children Patrick, Jack, Lilly, Keeva and Fionn brothers Martin and Richard, sisters Monica and Ann, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keating will repose at his place of ordinary residence (Eircode E41 R256), Mullinoly, Mullinahone on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday January 17th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, January 18th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Keating 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 Bill Dwyer, Formerly of Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 2nd January 2026, of Mr Willie (Bill) Dwyer, Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Corbally Upper, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Linda, Mr Dwyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving children Judy, Josephine, David and Helen, daughter-in-law Cintya, sons-in-law Ciaran and Killian, his adored grandchildren Emma, Sophie, Sarah, Ryan, Dylan, Alena, Liam and Alan, great-grandchildren Ethan, Maia, Finn and Aidan; his sister Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dwyer, will repose at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, (Eircode A98 Y673) on Monday evening, January 19th, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm.
His funeral cortège will walk from his home on Tuesday morning, January 20th, beginning at 10:15am before being received into the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, to repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Redford Cemetery, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

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

The extended 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.

Thurles Road Alert -Temporary Traffic Management Due On R-498.

Tipperary County Council: Road Alert – Temporary Traffic Management on the R-498 at Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

From January 19th 2026 next until June 7th 2026, Temporary Traffic Management will take place on the R-498 at Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the junctions with Racecourse Road (L-4039) and Bohernanave (L-4027), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Same is to facilitate construction of the R-498 Castlemeadows Active Travel Scheme. The project will include the installation of cycle and pedestrian infrastructure to improve active travel connectivity along the R498.

The Active Travel Scheme is a government-supported initiative, primarily in Ireland, focused on developing infrastructure (like segregated cycle lanes, wider footpaths, new crossings) to encourage walking, cycling, and “wheeling” (scooters, skateboards) for purposeful journeys, aiming to boost health, cut congestion, and meet climate goals by making sustainable transport safer and more accessible. Key programs include the National Transport Authority (NTA), funding local authorities to deliver projects, and specific initiatives like the “Safe Routes to School Programme”.

Two way traffic will be maintained on the R498, with an intermittent Stop/ Go system being put in place. Commuters are warned to please expect delays.