Pre-deceased by his wife Cora, brother Denis and parents John and Margaret (Maggie); Dr Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, while in the presence of his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; David and John, daughter Emma (Graham), son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Miriam and Alison, grandchildren Lily, Michael, James, Simon, Robert, Peter, Ruairí and Éabha, brothers William and Maurice, sisters Kathy, Mary, Ursula, Ann, Eileen and Julia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Dr Fitzpatrick will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode E41 XO38), on Sunday afternoon, November 15th, 2026, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. His funeral cortège will leave from his place of residence on Monday morning, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, (Eircode E41 RC56), to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Fennor Cemetery, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Dr Fitzpatrick, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).
The extended Fitzpatrick 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, to South Tipperary Hospice.
Ireland’s homelessness crisis has reached another devastating milestone, with 18,065 people recorded in State-funded emergency accommodation in September 2026. That is 180 more people than in August and the first time the national figure has exceeded 18,000. Behind that headline are 12,168 adults and 5,897 children, living without the security of a permanent home. The children were among 2,821 families in emergency accommodation. Compared with August, the number of children increased by 67. These figures were published on 13th November after a delay linked to industrial action.
And what does this mean for County Tipperary? The latest reliably verified county figure available is from August 2026, when 115 adults were in emergency accommodation across Tipperary, up from 112 in July. South East Simon Community reports that this was approximately 42% higher than a year earlier. A verified Tipperary-specific figure for September was not available in the sources checked, so August must not be presented as September’s total.
Tipperary is not immune to the national housing emergency. People facing unaffordable rents, insecure tenancies or sudden changes in family circumstances can find themselves with nowhere suitable to live. And emergency accommodation, although essential in a crisis, cannot replace a secure and lasting home. There is a local development worth watching. Plans announced in March for a staffed homeless accommodation centre in Tipperary Town envisaged space for nine to eleven people, with an opening targeted for early 2027. That would offer support, but it would not remove the wider need for permanent housing. We now urgently need stronger homelessness prevention, faster delivery of social and affordable homes, and meaningful support for families and individuals before they lose their accommodation. We also need regular, transparent county-level figures so communities can understand the scale of the problem.
As winter approaches, these statistics should prompt more than expressions of concern. Every number represents a person, a family, or a child whose life has been disrupted. Above all, long-term solutions must restore dignity, stability and hope to people.
Mr Alan Kelly, Mr Michael Lowry and Mr Ryan O’Mearaplease note – homelessness must never become accepted as normal, in Tipperary or anywhere else in Ireland.
A major worldwide Microsoft outage has caused significant disruption across County Tipperary, affecting both Tipperary County Council services and a high-profile attempted murder trial involving a man from Cahir.
The global technical failure, which began on Thursday, November 12, affected Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook email, Microsoft Teams and Copilot, disrupting businesses, public authorities and organisations worldwide. Tipperary County Council confirmed that several internal systems were affected, leaving staff unable to access essential digital services. However, members of the public could continue contacting the Council by telephone on 0818 065 000 for payments and other enquiries.
Meanwhile, the same Microsoft outage brought an early adjournment to a serious criminal trial at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick, yesterday Friday, November 13th. Mr Chad Allan, aged 28 with an address at Cahir, County Tipperary, has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Patrick Williams, who was allegedly doused in petrol and set alight during an incident at Knockane, Ballylooby, Cahir, on October 11th, 2025. The jury heard evidence from Garda crime scene examiner Mr Larry Stapleton, who photographed the alleged crime scene. Images presented in court included a burned-out car, damaged clothing and a fire-damaged petrol container.
However, technical difficulties caused by the global Microsoft outage prevented the court from proceeding with certain evidence. Trial judge Ms Justice Melanie Greally apologised to the jury and adjourned proceedings until Monday, November 16th, expressing hope that normal services would have returned by then.
Microsoft reported progress in restoring its systems on Friday, although some users continued to experience disruptions. The two incidents highlight how a worldwide technology failure can affect everything from everyday local government services to serious criminal proceedings in the courts.
So congratulations to the Irish banking industry! You’ve managed to create a system where the customer can’t access his money, and the staff can’t explain why…“Fraud – That is dealt with in Dublin”you are informed.
Years ago, you walked into a bank, handed the teller behind the counter your savings book, and she gave you your money. Simple! Nowadays, you need a smartphone, an internet connection, three passwords, facial recognition, a fingerprint, and preferably a degree in computer science! And all that just to find out you’ve only €23.50 left!
Of course, the banks tell us it’s all for our security. Oh, absolutely! They’re very concerned about security! Try taking fifty euro out of your own account and suddenly you’re treated like an international criminal!
Mick’s Misfortunes – Just Wanted My Money, Not Another Bloody App!
“What’s your password?What’s your mother’s maiden name?What was your first pet called?What colour were your underpants on your seventh birthday?”
But some bloody hacker in Indonesia can buy himself a new jet ski with your Visa card, while you’re asleep! And the bank doesn’t bat an eyelid! You try buying a sandwich in Lidl and your card gets blocked for suspicious activity! Meanwhile, some fella in Singapore is ordering twelve laptops, a Rolex and a weekend in Dubai on your account! Apparently, that’s perfectly normal! And when you phone the bank to complain, a lovely recorded voice says… “Your call is very important to us.”
IS IT? – Well, it’s not important enough for a human to ANSWER THE BLOODY THING! Then they tell you to download their new banking app. ANOTHER BLOODY APP? I’ve more apps on my phone than I’ve money in the bank! And the really clever part? The hackers don’t need to download any apps at all! They’ve already spent your money before you’ve figured out how to log in!
In her 96th year, and pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tommy; Mrs Horan passed away peacefully, following a short illness, most bravely borne.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Helena, Margaret, Ita and Claudia, sons Tom, Michael, John, Pat, Paul and Edward, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Theresa, Rosemary and Kay, sons-in-law Robert, John and Cornelius, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Horan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78), on Sunday afternoon, November 15th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles, (Eircode E41 YD73), to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, November 16th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in closeby St. Mary’s Cemetery, Drangan, Thurles Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Horan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Horan and O’Shea 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.
“The Horan family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Mrs Horan throughout her illness, especially those who helped fulfil her wish to remain in the comfort of her own home. They also wish to thank everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are deeply appreciated”.
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