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Death Of Michael Heaphy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 8th April 2025, of Mr Michael Heaphy, Knockalonga, Lisnamrock, Coalbrook, (The Acres), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Ann (Kennedy) and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) and more recently his grandnephew Damien Dempsey; Mr Heaphy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his sister Mary, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Heaphy, will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), on Thursday afternoon next from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, at 7:30pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Heaphy will be celebrated on Friday morning, April 11th, at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Heaphy 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 Eoin Morgan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 7th April 2025, of Mr Eoghan (Eoin) Morgan, Paphos, Cyprus and formerly of Dublin and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Brian; Mr Morgan passed away peacefully while in the tender care of staff at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons Evan and Dwayne, his daughter Grace, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Garrett, Dwayne’s partner Kathy, his grandchildren Sam, Niamh, Liv and Isla, brother Donagh and sisters Mary and Catherine, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Mr Morgan Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Morgan will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, (Eircode D6W AC82) on Thursday afternoon, April 10th, form 3:00pm until 5:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold’s Cross Rd, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin, (Eircode D6W X296), on Friday afternoon April 11th, for a Humanist Service at 3:00pm, followed by cremation afterwards.

For those persons who wish to attend the Humanist Service and Cremation for Mr Morgan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Morgan 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: No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association.

Death Of Noel Gaynor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, today Tuesday 8th April 2025, of Mr Noel Gaynor, The Quarry, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Noel Gaynor passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his wife Peggy (née O’Reilly), daughter Deirdre, brothers Willie, Tom and Chris, sisters Noreen and Maura; his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family, loving daughters Maura, Claire and Anne, son John, brother John Joe, sons-in-law Owen, Anthony and Donal, grandchildren Evan, Dylan, Fionn, Dara and Tadgh, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Teresa and Nancy, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours friends and former colleagues in Thurles old swimming pool.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gaynor will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamom Road, Thurles on Thursday afternoon next, April 10th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Friday morning, April 11th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass 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 Gaynor, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Gaynor and 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 Chrissie Nash, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 7th April 2025 of Mrs Christine (Chrissie) Nash (née Grant), Shanakyle, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 94th year and pre-deceased by her husband John, son John, parents Patrick and Ellen Grant, brother Pat, sisters Margaret (Peggie) and Agnes; Mrs Nash passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Helen (Tobin) and Margaret (Pollard), son Michael, daughter-in-law Siobhan, sons-in-law Frank and Anthony, adored grandchildren Amy, Aoife, Kevin, Thomas, Eoghan, Frank, Sean and Darragh, sisters Helen and Mary (Carroll), brothers Eddie and John, sister-in-law Eileen, brother-in-law David, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Nash will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles (Eircode E41 HH66), on tomorrow afternoon Wednesday, April 9th, from 4:30pm until 7:30pm 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 Thursday morning, April 10th at 11:00am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Nash and Grant 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.

Safety Fund 2025 Opens For Applications.

  • Proceeds of crime invested back into local communities.
  • Fund increases in size to €4 million.

The nationwide funding call for the Community Safety Fund 2025 is now open.

This annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to be directed into local projects to support and enhance community safety.

This year, €4 million is available, which is double the original allocation of €2 million when the fund first opened for applications in 2022, and grants range from €20,000 to €150,000.

The call for the Community Safety Fund is open for six weeks from today Monday April 7th, before closing on Friday May 16th next.

The Community Safety Fund will be managed by the newly established National Office for Community Safety within the Department of Justice.

The Fund:

  1. Allows proceeds of crime to be directed into projects to support and enhance community safety
  2. Ensures that the most appropriate proposals to improve community safety will access the funding they need
  3. Allows best practice on community safety and youth justice to be shared with other partnerships and communities nationally as new proposals are developed
  4. Benefits from the success of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in seizing the proceeds from criminal activity.

Projects that have previously benefited from the funding supported initiatives that:

  1. Reduce the fear of crime; improve community safety and feelings of safety.
  2. Support the creation of safe and resilient communities.
  3. Reduce reoffending.
  4. Divert vulnerable individuals away from engagement in criminal behaviour.

In 2024, over €3 million was allocated to projects nationwide. Themes from 2024 successful applicants included projects aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, social exclusion, youth programmes, prison post-release support.
Many of the projects focused on education, sport, recreation, and social interaction to proactively address safety concerns in communities.

Completed application forms must be returned by 5:00pm on Friday 16th May to CommunitySafetyFund@justice.ie
Supporting documentation, including the Application Form and Guidance Document are available HERE.

All documents must be downloadable.