Thurles Information

Death Of Thomas Brolan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Monday 6th January 2025, of Mr Thomas Brolan, Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brothers Joe, Jimmy, Jack, Paddy, Billy, Michael and Richard, sisters Kitty and Mary, parents Ann and Joseph; Mr Brolan sadly passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; devoted wife Phyllis (née McGuigan), sons Tony and Jody, daughters Rose, Annmarie, Sinead and Angelina, 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Andrea and Colette, sons-in-law Cyril, Jerry, John and Billy, sisters Ann (O’Rourke, The Ragg) and Eileen (Sorohan, Rahealty), brothers Stephen (Clobanna) and Phil (Leugh), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Brolan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, January 11th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, January 12th, 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 are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Brolan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Brolan and McGuigan 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.

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Death Of May McGettigan, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Monday 6th January 2025, of Mrs Mary (May) McGettigan (née Phelan), Santry, Co. Dublin and formerly of Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Joe, sisters Alice and Nellie and her brothers John, Jimmy and Francis; Mrs McGettigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughter Úna, son Seán, son-in-law Eoin, daughter-in-law Louise, grandchildren Dean, Callum, Jack and Molly, sisters-in-law Rose and Bridie, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs McGettigan will repose at the home of her son Seán, on Wednesday evening January 8th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

Her remains will be received into the Church of the Holy Child, Thatch Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9, (D09 HX99), on Thursday morning, January 9th, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Dardistown Cemetery, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Co. Dublin, (K67 HP26).

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

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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 5th January 2025, of Mrs Nuala O’Connell (née Forrestal), Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tom, parents Paddy and Chris and sister Noreen; Mrs O’Connell passed away unexpectedly at her place of ordinary residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughter Christine, son John, grandchildren Killian, Josh, Lily and Jack, great-grandson Jackson, daughter-in-law Katie, Christine’s partner Donnie, sisters Helen, Ann and Mary, brothers John, Patrick and Martin, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law Matt, Connie, Denis, Michael and P.J., sisters-in-law Helen, Joan, Marian and Sheila, cousins, uncles Matt, Bernie and Mike, aunts Noelle, Rosemary and Molly, extended relatives, great neighbours, the Thurles Sarsfield’s community and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Connell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon next, January 10th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will leave her residence on Saturday morning, January 11th, before being received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles 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 are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Connell, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Connell and Forrestal 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 in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

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Planters Daughter.

The Planters Daughter

Vocals and Lyrics: Country and Irish singer/entertainer; Banagher, County Offaly born Johnny McEvoy.

The beautiful song hereunder, “The Planter’s Daughter”, was written about Odette McEvoy, latter the authors wife, whom he met in 1967, before marrying in 1970. The song suggests that she was a descendant of 12th century planters; following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, “Strongbow’s (Richard de Clare) blood ran in your veins”.

The Planters Daughter.

March winds were blowing when we met.
A moment in time we won’t forget.
Rain drops were falling at your feet,
Reflecting your beauty on the street.
Grafton Street was empty of all charm.
You reached out and took me by the arm.
I’ve never felt as good as I felt then,
And I knew I’d never be the same again.

Down where the old churchyard lies,
Under the grey midland skies,
Tumbled down and broken.
Who’d say it’s not right,
Our ancestors might,
But I’ll always love the planter’s daughter.

Strongbow’s blood ran in your veins.
Of myself, I couldn’t say the same,
But somehow it seemed to be OK,
And it didn’t really matter anyway.
Were I to live a thousand years,
Or hear the angels whisper in my ears,
And sit and watch the sunlight fade away,
I never will forget that one spring day
.
Down where the old churchyard lies,
Under the grey midland skies,
Tumbled down and broken,
Who’d say it’s not right,
Our ancestors might,
But I’ll always love the planter’s daughter.

Down where the old churchyard lies,
Under the grey midland skies,
Tumbled down and broken,
Who’d say it’s not right,
Our ancestors might
But I’ll always love the planter’s daughter.

END

Death Of Michael Lyons, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Tuesday 31st December 2024, of Mr Michael Lyons, Sydney, Australia and formerly of No.11 St Mary’s Road, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son David, parents George and Kathleen, sister Eileen and brother Fr. George; Mr Lyons passed away peacefully.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Celine, son Peter, grandchildren Riley and Penny, daughter-in-law Hayley, Peter’s partner Pilar, sisters Betty, Noreen and Ita, brothers John and Patrick, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lyons will repose for Requiem Mass at St Declan’s Catholic Church, Penshurst, Sydney Australia on Thursday morning, January 9th, at 11:00pm (Irish time).

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

The extended Lyons 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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