Thurles Information

Death Of Catherine Loughran, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 14th January 2025, of Mrs Catherine Loughran (née Dooley) Castleknock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Sean Tracy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Loughran passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Sean, daughter Deborah, sons David, William and Jonathan, grandchildren Timmy and Phoenix, brother Monsignor Dr Maurice (Loughmore, Templemore), daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

The earthly remains of Mrs Loughran will be received into the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, on Saturday morning next, January 18th, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a service of Cremation in Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, (D11 XA32).

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Loughran, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Loughran and Dooley 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. Video stream viewed online on Saturday morning next is live only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Irish Singer, Actress & TV Personality Linda Nolan Dead.

Aged just 65 years, the singer, actress and TV personality Linda Nolan, has sadly passed away after a 20-year battle with breast cancer, at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her 3 surviving sisters; Anne, Coleen and Maureen. [Linda’s sister Bernie, sadly died from breast cancer in 2013 last]
Her sad demise was brought about this mid-morning (Wednesday January15th), having succumbed to her a battle with double pneumonia.

Linda was first diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in 2005 before getting the all-clear in 2006. However, in 2017 she was diagnosed with a form of incurable secondary cancer in her hip, which spread to her liver in 2020. In 2022 she shared the news that cancer had spread to her brain, with two tumours identified on the left side of her brain, leaving her struggling with both her speech and balance.

Linda rose to fame, alongside her 4 sisters as a member of the girl band “The Nolan Sisters”, latter the first Irish act (born in Dublin) to sell over a million records worldwide. Having toured the world and selling over 30 million records, Linda later pursued a career in stage musicals.
Beyond her incredible early career, Linda dedicated her later life to helping others; raising some £20 million for numerous deserving causes, including Breast Cancer Now, Irish Cancer Society and Samaritans, together with countless others charities.

“Her memory will live on forever in the many lives she touched and in the music she performed.”

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of PJ Dwyer, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 13th January 2025, of Mr Patrick (PJ) Dwyer, Hardwicke Street, D1, Co. Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Johnny and sister Carmel; Mr Dwyer passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; partner Patsy, loving sons Daniel, Anthony, Andrew and Sean, brother Michael, grandchildren Matthew and Tilly, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dwyer will be received into the Catholic Church of St Joseph, Berkeley Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, (D07 TD29) to repose for Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon next, January 20th at 5:45pm, followed by a Cremation Service on Tuesday, January 21st, in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, (D11 XA32) at 12:00 noon.

For those persons who are unable to attend the Cremation service for Mr Dwyer, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Dwyer 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 the Simon Community.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Oliver Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 13th January 2025, of Mr Oliver Ryan (Roche), Main St., Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mai, John and Alicia Ryan, Paddy Bourke and his daughter-in-law Catherina; Mr Ryan passed away while in the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital, and Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Rena (McGrath), sons John and Declan, daughter Triona (Fitzgerald), adored grandchildren, son-in-law John, brothers, sisters, aunt, uncle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castle Quarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (E41 VX81) on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday January 15th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Thursday morning, January 16th, to further repose for requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Ryan and McGrath 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. Donation in lieu, if desired, to the Parkinson Association, (Tipperary Branch).

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Tipperary Launch Operation To Counter Unlawful Killing Of Hares.

An operation, by authorities in Co. Tipperary and Co. Clare, has been launched to halt the act of illegal hunting and killing of hares.

District Conversation Officers with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, have stated that groups of men from urban areas are regularly observed entering unto farmers lands, without permission being granted, and using dogs, to hunt hares, thus causing great distress to these animals.

The actions by those involved in such trespassing, mainly for gambling purposes, very often result in the intimidation of landowners, by the individuals involved.

Gardaí and National Parks and Wildlife Services are now putting in place targeted checkpoints in areas where such hunting activity has increased; which will involve future prosecutions; the seizure of motor vehicles and the dogs involved.

Concerned persons and animal lovers are asked to keep an eye out for such individuals who usually arrive in one or more vehicles, with a number of greyhound/lurcher type dogs.
Should they enter rural farm lands, then observers are asked to note registration numbers of vehicle and immediately phone/text their local Gardaí with known information.

Members of the general public and landowners are warned not to enter into verbal dispute with the individuals involved.