Thurles Information

Death Of Joe Sutcliffe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 11th January 2026, of Mr Joe Sutcliffe, Lisheen Barna, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of The Glebe, Donaghmore, Co. Laois.

The passing of Mr Sutcliffe is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Betty, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Geraldine, son Martin, Grandchildren, son-in-law Fergus, daughter-in-law Roisin, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Sutcliffe will reposed at his residence, (Eircode E41 X832), this afternoon, January 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church Lane, Longorchard, Templetuohy, Thurles, tomorrow morning, Tuesday January 13th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Theresa Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 11th January 2026, of Mrs Theresa Maher (née Phelan), Clongour Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Curraghduff, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Mary Phelan, infant son John, sisters Freddie, Mary, Kathleen, brothers Tommy and Patrick; Mrs Maher passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving and devoted husband Martin (Musha), son Patrick, daughters Geraldine, Olive, Bernadette, Theresa, Lucie and Marie, sister Annie Coffey, sisters-in-law Nora Phelan, Anne Phelan, brothers-in-law Paddy Roche, Mick Coffey and Paddy Ryan (Patsy), sons-in-law Paul Earley, Paul Garity, John Hurme, Johnny Lawlor, Kevin Walsh and Patrick’s partner Joyce, grandchildren Scott, Michelle, Stephanie, Jonathan, Jacqueline, P.G., Kiara, Maeve, Shane, Chloe, Jack, Sophie, Melissa, Dennis, Garrett, Kylie, Martin and great-grand daughter Freya, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Friday afternoon, January 16th, 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 Saturday morning, January 17th, 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 Maher, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Maher and Phelan 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: Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia Ireland.

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Death Of Kathleen O’Connell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 10th January 2026, of Mrs Kathleen O’Connell, (née Carroll), No 24 Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs O’Connell 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; loving husband Michael, son Neville, daughter-in-law Susanne and adored grandson Finn, sisters Margaret, Helen, Rosie, Phyllis and Bridget, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jim and Mary Finn (Ballinahow), nieces, nephews, neighbours, good friends in Thurles and Tenerife.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Following a service of cremation in Tenerife, the earthly remains of Mrs O’Connell will later repose for Requiem Mass in Thurles, followed by the interment of her ashes, immediately afterwards, in Thurles.

Further details of funeral arrangements will be published later, as soon as final details are fully confirmed.

The extended O’Connell 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.

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Death Of John Lahart, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 10th January 2026, of Mr John Lahart, Avondale, Cashel Road, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Nigel, his parents Jack and Peg, brother Jim and sister Eileen; Mr Lahart passed away peacefully, while at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken wife Rena, son Daniel, daughters Cora, Andrea and Gemma, adored grandchildren Cillian, Cayla, Emily, Sonny and Dylan, son-in-law Steve, brothers Billy, Thomas and Eamon, brothers-in-law Eugene, Pat, Dick, Jim, Donal and Derek, sisters-in-law Marian, Mary, Lily and Maire, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lahart will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 12th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles, at 7:30pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Lahart will be offered on Tuesday morning at 11:30am followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Lahart 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 Irish Cancer Society in memory of Mr John Lahart.

The Lahart family would like to thank, most sincerely, the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, South Tipperary, Palliative Care Team, Irish Cancer Society, Carers, Dr Jaco and staff at Fethard Medical Centre and J.F O’Sullivan‘s Pharmacy for the exceptional care shown to Mr Lahart throughout his illness.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

A Song For A Sunday.

“Peace Poem” – Song “Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream”.

Lyrics & Poem: American and Canadian singer of contemporary and English folk music, songwriter, and character actor the late Ed McCurdy, (1919–2000).
Vocals: American country and folk singer, songwriter, and actor the late John Denver, (1943–1997), born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.

Peace Poem.
By Ed McCurdy.

There’s a name for war and killing,
And there’s a name for giving in when you know another answer,
For me the name is sin.
But there’s still time to turn around and make all hatred cease,
And give another name to living, we could call it “Peace”,
And peace would be the road we walk, each step along the way,
And peace would be the way we work and peace the way we play.
And in all we see that’s different and in all the things we know,
Peace would be the way we look, peace the way we grow.
There’s a name for separation.
There’s a name for first and last,
When it’s all for us or nothing,
For me the name is past.
But there’s still time to turn around and make all hatred cease,
And give a name to all the future, we could call it“Peace”,
And if peace is what we pray for,
And if peace is what we give,
Then peace will be the way we are,
And peace the way we live.
For there still is the time to turn around,
And make all hatred cease,
And give another name to living,
We can call it “Peace”,“Peace”,“Peace”.

END

Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream.

Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream.

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I never dreamed before.
I dreamed the world had all agreed,
To put an end to war.

I dreamed I saw a mighty room,
And the room was filled with men,
And the paper they were signing said,
They’d never fight again.

And when the papers was all signed,
And a million copies made,
They all joined hands and bowed their heads,
And grateful prayers were prayed.

And the people in the streets below,
Were dancing round and round,
And guns and swords and uniforms,
Were scattered on the ground.

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I never dreamed before,
I dreamed the world had all agreed,
To put an end to war.

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I never dreamed before,
I dreamed the world had all agreed,
To put an end to war.
I dreamed the world had all agreed,
To put an end to war.

END.