Thurles Information

Death Of Patrick Stokes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 4th January 2026, of Mr Patrick Stokes, Galbertstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 95th year and pre-deceased by his sister Renee (Fitzpatrick) and brother Nicholas; Mr Stokes passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Moira, daughters Alma, Roma and Valerie, son Frank, adored grandchildren Ciara, Rory, Alex, Isabel, Laura, Ben, Melissa and Naomi, sons-in-law Thierry (Sueur) and Fergal (O’Mongain), daughter-in-law Elaine (née Crowley), nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Alfred (Butler), sisters-in-law Kay and Pauline (Butler), cousins, extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Stokes, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP58), on Wednesday afternoon, January 7th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey Church, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01) on Thursday morning January 8th at 11:00am 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 Stokes, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Stokes 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thank God For The Radio.

Lyrics: American country singer and songwriter, the late Max D. Barnes (1935-2004) and American songwriter and former employee of the record label Ovation Records, Robert John Jones.
Vocals: American neotraditional country singer/songwriter Alan Eugene Jackson.

Thank God For The Radio.

Thank God For The Radio.

On the wrong end of the highway,
When a long night has no end,
When there’s no one there beside me,
Till I hold you once again.
Thank God for the radio,
When I’m on the road,
When I’m far from home,
An’ feelin’ blue.
Thank God for the radio,
Playin’ all night long,
Playin’ all the songs that mean so much,
To me and you.
There’s a song, that we first danced to,
And there’s a song, they played the night we met,
And there’s a song, we first made love to,
That’s a song, I’ll never forget.
So, thank God for the radio,
When I’m on the road,
When I’m far from home,
And feelin’ blue.
Thank God for the radio,
Playin’ all night long,
Playin’ all the songs that mean so much,
To me and you.
Thank God for the radio,
When I’m on the road,
When I’m far from home,
And feelin’ blue.
Thank God for the radio,
Playin’ all night long,
Playin’ all the songs that mean so much,
To me and you.
Playin’ all the songs that mean so much,
To me and you.
Thank God for the radio.

END

Death Of Larry Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Sunday 4th January 2026, of Mr Larry Ryan (Larry), Liscrea, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Tim and Josie, his brothers John and Pakie and brother-in-law Tom; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while in the care of the staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters Kathleen (Hennessy) and Eileen (Nellie) and brother Timmie, sisters in law Margaret, Pat and Maura, his special friend Kitty, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Stapleton’s Funeral Home, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 YT20), on Monday afternoon, January 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Inch, The Ragg, Thurles, on Tuesday morning at 11:40am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s cemetery, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Ryan 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Lily Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Sunday 4th January 2026, of Mrs Lily Maher (née Ryan), Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Cappamore, Co. Limerick.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Paddy, parents Elizabeth and John; Mrs Maher passed away peacefully, following a short illness while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Paul and Colm, daughters-in-law Tricia and Siobhan, grandchildren Emma, Aisling and Aoife, sisters Bridget and Marie, brothers Tommy and John, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Connie and Dick, 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 Tuesday afternoon, January 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Wednesday morning January 7th, 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 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Gardaí Seek Assistance In Tracing Whereabouts Of Tipperary Man.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Mr Ciaran Moorehouse, aged 27, who has been reported missing from his home in Cashel, Co. Tipperary since Thursday the 1st January 2026.

**Missing Mr Ciaran Moorehouse, Cashel, Tipperary**.

Mr Moorehouse is described as being approximately 5’ 10” (1.778 metres) in height and of a slim build, with black, short hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen in Clonmel Town at approximately 7:00am on the morning of New Years Day. He was wearing an orange illuminous jacket.

Ciaran’s family and Gardaí are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on Ciaran’s whereabouts is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel; 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line Tel; 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.

UPDATE: We are happy to relate that Mr Ciaran Moorehouse has been located safe and well.