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Death Of Mary Jo Fanning, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 29th April 2026, of Mrs Mary Jo Fanning (née Ryan-Martin), Rosemount, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Glenreigh, Holycross, Thurles and Doorish, Rossmore, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Ned and Maurita; Mrs Fanning passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Sean, son John, daughter Martina, grand-daughter Róisín, John’s partner Amanda, Róisín’s father Killian, brothers, extended relatives, neighbours, former colleagues in Tesco Liberty Square, Thurles, and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Fanning will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Saturday afternoon, May 2nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before her remains are received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), at 8:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mrs Fanning on Sunday morning, May 3rd, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Holycross Abbey graveyard, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Fanning, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fanning 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.

Death Of Michael Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th April 2026, of Mr Michael Purcell, (Retired Architect with the Office of Public Works) Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Grawn, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 98th year and predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen (née Kealy), brothers and sisters; Mr Purcell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio, Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons P.J., Adrian, Antoinette, Fiacre, Dara, Rory, daughters Cáit, Rosemarie, Audrey and Aisling, as well as his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Lil, brother-in-law Albert, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, former Office of Public Works colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Friday afternoon, May 1st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Saturday morning, May 2nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Roads, Loghtagalla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Purcell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Purcell and Kealy 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.

Death Of Eugene McMullan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th April 2026, of Mr Eugene McMullan, Riverview, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bangor, Co. Down (NI).

Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Cissie, and brother Eamon; Mr McMullan passed away in the care of staff at Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea, North Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, sons Stephen and Niall, daughters Mary and Bronagh (Delargy), grandchildren Aoife, Emer, Anna, Cara, Erin, Olivia, Finn, Arturo and Michelle, daughters-in-law Brenda and Adrianna, sons-in-law John and Kevin, nieces Joanne and Lisa, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McMullan will repose at his daughter Bronagh’s residence at Fishmoyne, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 W7X6), on Thursday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh Thurles, on Friday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by a service of cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode: V14 PV30) at 4:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr McMullan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended McMullan 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.

Death Of Tommy Dalton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 27th April 2026, of Mr Tommy Dalton, Ballyphilip, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Sheila, his brother Joseph and sister Jacinta; Mr Dalton passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his partner Josie, her daughter Rachel and husband Darren, four adored grandchildren, brother Jimmy, sisters Patricia, Breeda, Eileen, Teresa, Marguerite, Geraldine and Caroline, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, good neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dalton will repose in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Friday afternoon next, May 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday morning next, May 2nd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard to St Patrick and St Oliver’s Church Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Dalton, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, [Link to follow].

The extended Dalton 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. House strictly private on Saturday.

Thurles Planning Alerts from Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2660199.
Applicant: Albert Stone.
Development Address: No. 3 Brittas, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: an extension to the side of existing bungalow and all associated site works.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 05/03/2026.
Decision Date: 17/04/2026.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660199/0.

Application Ref: 2660172.
Applicant: Tom and Theresa Ryan.
Development Address: Abbey Road , Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling house, a domestic shed, rear vehicular entrance and all associated site works.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 26/02/2026.
Decision Date: 16/04/2026.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660172/0.