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Death Of Paschal Joseph Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 8th December 2023, of Mr Paschal Joseph Ryan, Churchquarter, Kilcommon, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of O’Brien Street, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Val and Joan, his brothers Martin, Val and Brendan; the passing of Mr Ryan is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother P.J., nieces Fiona and Deirdre, nephew David, sister-in-law Anne, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose on Monday evening next, December 11th, at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon Cross, Kilcommon, Thurles, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Tipperary Town on Tuesday morning, December 12th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by cremation immediately afterwards in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare.

The extended Ryan 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.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Eileen Power, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 9th December 2023, of Mrs Eileen Power (née Power), Shangarry, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Phil, her brothers and sisters and while aged in her 93rd year; Mrs Power passed away in the care of Fenor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son Tom, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Power will repose in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Barrick Street, Ballingarry Upper, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday December 10th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption Ballingarry, Thurles on Monday morning, December11th, to further repose for requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Power 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.

Death Of Oscar-Nominated Actor Ryan O’Neal.

Oscar-nominated, Los Angeles born, American actor Ryan O’Neal, who starred in such well known films as “Love Story”, and “Paper Moon”, sadly passed away yesterday, Friday, December 8th, 2023, at the age of 82 years.

The eldest son of actress Patricia Ruth Olga (née O’Callaghan; 1907–2003) and novelist and screenwriter Charles O’Neal.
Note: as their names suggest; his father was of both Irish and English descent, while his mother was of paternal Irish and maternal Ashkenazi* Jewish ancestry.
[*Ashkenazim, through the ages, made significant contributions to Europe’s philosophy, scholarship, literature, art, music, and science.]

The Tipperary Connection.
He starred in the late Stanley Kubrick (1928–1999) directed movie Barry Lyndon, much of which was filmed here in South Tipperary, using location such as Cahir Castle; The Vee and Castlegrace in Clogheen and Moorstown Castle near Clonmel. The film based on the 1844 novel ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, written by William Makepeace Thackeray, winning four Oscars in production categories and is today regarded as one of the late Mr Kubrick’s finest films ever made.

Mr O’Neal had initially trained as an amateur (Golden Gloves) boxer, before beginning a career in acting, as an extra; a film stand-in, and stunt man back in 1960, before making his first television appearance, guest starring on ‘The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis’ episode “The Hunger Strike” in the 1960’s.

The Hollywood star gained much popularity after his role in the American prime-time soap opera drama entitled ‘Peyton Place’ and later international claim after his Oscar-nominated performance as ‘Oliver’ in the 1970’s romantic film ‘Love Story’, latter one of the highest-grossing films of all time, when adjusted for inflation. His co-star American actress and activist Ms Ali MacGraw, was latter selected by ‘People Magazine’ as one of its “50 Most Beautiful People” in the world.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

A Song For A Sunday.

This One’s For You.

Lyrics: Accordion player with the Furey Brothers, Terry Bradford, composed this song as a tribute to the late Paul Furey who was once a member of the Furey Brothers and Davie Arthur group.
Vocals: The Furey Brothers And Davie Arthur.

This One’s For You.

Ah you turn the pages of your life,
See friend’s that come and go,
But that sir you are just a man,
That everyone should know.
From perfect stock, the kind of rock,
That made this island’s name,
But though the sun shone bright for you,
You left us just the same.

This one’s for you buddy, where ever you may be,
I never really told you what your friendship meant to me.
A glass or two buddy, are to stir the memory,
And though my eyes can’t see you, in my heart you’ll always be.

With so many treasured moments, I just don’t know where to start,
‘Cause Paul you played the kind of way that walked right through my heart,
And with a pint and a spoof, you were living proof of how to play the game,
And with so much left to give the world, you left us just the same.

This one’s for you brother, where ever you may be.
I never really told you what your music meant to me.
A glass or two brother, are to stir the memory,
And though my eyes can’t see you, in my heart you’ll always be.

A real old fashioned lady, with goodness through and through,
Ma you were the greatest woman that I ever knew.
You handed me the gift of life and helped me stake my claim.
I never thought you’d go away, but you left us just the same.

This one’s for you mammy, where ever you may be.
I never really told you what your loving meant to me.
A glass or two mammy, are to stir the memory,
And though my eyes can’t see you, in my heart you’ll always be.
(Repeat last verse)

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Death Of Fr. Donal Cunningham, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 8th December 2023, of Fr. Donal Cunningham, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary formerly of Ballyvalode, Oola, Co. Limerick.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, brothers Paddy, Michael, Sean, and Seamus, sisters Kathleen, Sr. Rita, and Breda; Fr. Cunningham A.P. and former P.P of Upperchurch/Drombane, sadly passed away while in the care of Milford Care Centre.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his sister Sr. Patrica, sisters-in-law Helen and Anne, godson John, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, his fellow Clergy and Religious of the Cashel and Emly diocese, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Fr. Cunningham will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, to lie in repose on Monday afternoon, December 11th, from 4:00pm unil 7:00pm same evening, with reception prayers at 4:00pm and closing prayers at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Fr. Cunninghamon will be celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30pm, followed by burial in the church grounds.

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

The extended Cunningham 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.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.