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Death Of Paddy Dunlea, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 15th February 2025 of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Dunlea Cappamurra, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary; Tipperary (Town), Co. Tipperary and Kilcolgan, Co. Galway.

Pre-deceased by wives, Eileen (Kearney) and Winifred (Lynch); Mr Dunlea passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of staff at Galway University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Caitriona, sisters Sr. Mary Bridget, Peig and Alice, daughter-in-law Olivia, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dunlea will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary to repose for Requiem Mass on tomorrow moring, Tuesday 18th February, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Dunlea 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.

Every time (When We Are Gone).

Every time (When We Are Gone).

Lyrics: Thomas Richard Paxton.
Vocals: American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Tom Paxton.

Every time (When We Are Gone).

Every time I hear a sweet bird singing,
I think of you and I my dear,
I think of you and I.
When I hear the evening bells a-ringing,
I hang my head and cry my dear,
I hang my head and cry.

And they will ring,
And they will ri – i – g,
When we are gone.

Every time I hear your soft voice humming,
My heart jumps in my breast my dear,
My heart jumps in my breast.
And until I hear your footsteps coming,
I sure can know no rest my dear,
I sure can know no rest.

I will love you.
I will love you – ou – ou.
When we are gone.
I will love you.
I will love you – ou – ou,
When we are gone.

END

A Song For A Sunday.

Reconciliation.

Lyrics: Cork born, Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and band leader, the late Ron Kavana [Ronnie Kavanagh 1950 – 2024].
Note: Ron Kavana opened several tours for North Tipperary resident, the late Shane MacGowan (The Pogues).
Vocals: Ger and Katie (Ger O’Donnell Music).

Reconciliation.

When summertime has gone,
And autumn winds are threatening,
To blow our love away,
Then love will be tested.
Arm in arm we’ll stand,
Side by side together,
To face the common foe,
That would tear our love asunder.

Chorus.
Tu ra lura lay,
Tura lura laddie,
Tu ra lura lay,
Tu ra lay.

Now ye fair-weathered friend,
Where are you now I need you.
Gone like the autumn sun,
On a dark December morning.
When hard times come around,
Like cold and stormy weather
It’s only you and I,
To Shelter one another

Repeat Chorus

Now there’s a time to fight,
And there’s a time for healing.
As the sun will melt the snow,
On a clear, bright April mornings.
Our fight has run its course,
Now let us start the healing,
And let us both embrace,
Sweet reconciliation.

Repeat Chorus Twice.

END

Death Of Irish Jockey Michael O’Sullivan Following Thurles Tragic Fall.

Sadly, we report that Mallow, Co Cork UCD student Mr Michael O’Sullivan, a 24 year old jockey, who was involved in a pile-up at Thurles Racecourse on February 6th last, has succumbed to his injuries.

This unwelcome news has been confirmed by the International Horse Racing Board (IHRB) early this morning.

A two-time winner at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival; Mr O’Sullivan was one of several jockeys who fell at the final hurdle on the Thurles course; mounted aboard ‘Wee Charlie’, for horse trainer Mr Gerard O’Leary.

He received immediate medical attention at the racetrack before being airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where he was taken into an intensive care unit and placed in a induced coma.

Just shortly before his 25th birthday and surrounded by his family; Mr O’Sullivan passed away just 9 days later.

O’Sullivan shot to prominence in 2023 when winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, seated aboard ‘Marine Nationale’, before then going on to win the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, same day with ‘Jazzy Matty’.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of John McCormack, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Friday 14th February 2025, of Mr John McCormack, No.10 Kyle Terrace, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and James, sisters Kathleen (aged 14) and Nora, and baby brother Philip; Mr McCormack passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Dublin Road, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sisters Marie Carroll (Rossmore) and Margaret Roche (Clonmel), brothers-in-law Michael and Ger, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, members of Thurles Camera Club, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McCormack will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Tuesday afternoon, February 18th, from 5:00pm untill 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Wednesday morning, February 19th 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 McCormack, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended McCormack, Roche and Carroll 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.