Thurles Information

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 21st February 2025, of Mrs Johanna (Josie) Guilfoyle (née Lawlor), Manchester, United Kingdom, and formerly of Loughinny, Barna, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny and Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, her parents Michael and Bridget (Lawlor), her brothers and sisters Molly, Tom, Dick, Mikey, Annie, Paddy, Bridie, Kathy and Billy; Mrs Guilfoyle passed away peacefully at her Manchester home, while in the presence of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Elizabeth, Bridget and Joanne, sons James, Liam and Michael, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Dylan and twins Mia and Luca, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Guilfoyle will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday evening, March 18th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Graine, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, on Wednesday morning, March 19th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Guilfoyle 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 14th March 2025, of Mr Aidan O’Dwyer, Gasworks, Stradavoher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr O’Dwyer sadly passed away following an illness borne bravery, with much strength and dignity; while in the care of staff at the ‘Oak Ward’ of University Hospital, Waterford, surrounded by his devoted wife Lauren and his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife and best friend Lauren, parents Tom and Bridget (Biddy), brother Barry and his partner Megan, mother-in-law Janice, brothers-in-law James and Kevin, uncles, aunts, grand-uncles, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends, (especially his friends in the ‘Strongman’ and ‘Arm wrestling’ community).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, No. 6 Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles (Eircode E41 EV78), on Sunday afternoon, March 16th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon, March 17th, at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the new Cemetery of the Assumption, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dwyer, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE

The extended O’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: House Strictly Private.

“The immediate family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr O’Dwyer throughout his illness.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.