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Death Of Ita Breen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death on Saturday last, 26th April 2025, of Mrs Ita Breen (née Mulligan), Renaghmore, Grange, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 94th year and pre-deceased by her husband Sèan, son Hugh, brothers Tom, Jim, Hugh and sisters Rose and Kathleen; Mrs Breen passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Archersrath Nursing Home, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; Stephen, Mary and Liz, son-in-law Dave, daughter-in-law Frances, Liz’s partner Johnny, grandchildren Clodagh, Aoife, Eilish, Shauna, Ciara, Noel and Nick, great grandchildren Sèan and Hannah, brother Ned, sister Betty, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Breen will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, on Tuesday afternoon, April 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles on Wednesday morning, April 30th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Breen and Mulligan 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 Billy McEnery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 27th April 2025, of Mr William (Billy) McEnery, Ballyvadlea, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 91st year and pre-deceased by his sister’s Breda and Judy and his brother’s Mick, Marty and Frank; Mr McEnery passed away peacefully, while in the care of the staff at Fennor Hill Care Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; long life friend Carmel, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McEnery will repose at St Michael’s Church Mortuary, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday April 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the nearby Church of St Michael same evening, concluding with prayer.
Requiem Mass for Mr McEnery will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 30th at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Isertkieran Cemetery, Ballynacloghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended McEnery 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.

“The McEnery family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Billy throughout his illness”.

A Song For A Sunday

Take This Body Home.

Lyrics and Vocals: South London based English singer-songwriter Rose Betts.

Take This Body Home.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May all the rains fall with tenderness,
On the fields and forgotten tracks.
May your hardened heart be woken,
By the soft and distant song,
Of all you left here unspoken,
All the shards we keep stepping on.
Take this body home,
Take this body home,
Call the wind, and let her know.
Take this life outgrown,
Take this broken soul,
Call the stars, call them all,
And take it high, take it far, take it home.
May the dark and bitter feelings,
Take the path to quiet release.
May all your wounds find their healing,
In the last and enduring sleep.
Take this body home.
Take this body home,
Call the wind, and let her know.
Take this life outgrown,
Take this broken soul,
Call the stars, call them all,
And take it high, take it far, take it home.
Take it high, take it far, take it home.

Take it high, take it far, take it home.
Take it high, take it far, take it home.
Oh, take it high, take it far, take it home.


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Thurles Order Of Malta Regional Competitions.

Mr Thomas Burke, (Cadet Leader – Thurles Cadets) Reports:-

The regional Order Of Malta competitions were held in Thurles yesterday, Saturday 26th April.
Cadet units from the Southern Region descended on Thurles to compete in the various categories of First Aid and Assisted Activities of Daily Living.

Thurles Unit Order of Malta Cadets

The Thurles Unit had a strong presence in this year’s competitions and managed to be placed in every category that was entered.
These competitions assist the cadets with their learning by presenting injuries in new and challenging ways.

Training continues now as we prepare to assist the Ambulance Corps with a busy season of duties in the days and months ahead.

Best of luck to all teams competing at national competitions in July 2025.

Death Of Patrick Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 26th April 2025, of Mr Patrick Maher, (Irish Rail, Retired), Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, Hannah and Patrick; Mr Maher passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Palliative Care, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Lily, sons Paul and Colm, daughters-in-law Tricia and Siobhan, grandchildren Emma, Aisling and Aoife, brothers Connie and Dick, brothers-in-law Tommy Ryan and John Ryan, sisters-in-law Marie Ryan and Bridget Ryan, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Monday afternoon, April 28th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:45pm, same evening.

Requiem Mass for Mr Maher will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, April 29th at 11:00am followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Maher 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 Tipperary University Hospital, Palliative Care.