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Snowdrops began emerging, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, last week. Soon they will stand just 7–15cm high, while exhibiting beautiful white bell-shaped flowers on the end of erect stems, which in turn will be surrounded by two to three leaves.
Yes, Snowdrops are informing us that Spring is most definitely en route to Co. Tipperary.
‘Snowdrop Time’
By English poetess, the late Mrs Mary Webb (1811-1927).
Ah, hush tread softly through the rime*
For there will be a blackbird singing, or a thrush.
Like coloured beads the elm buds flush
All the trees dream of leaves and flower and light,
And see, the northern bank is much more white,
Than frosty grass, for now is snowdrop time.
END
[*The little used word ‘Rime‘ is a type of ice that forms when the moisture in fog freezes suddenly.]
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 31st December 2023, of Mr James Joseph Bourke, (known as Seamus and Jim to his family and friends), Finglas, Co. Dublin and formerly of Coolaculla and Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mr Bourke passed away peacefully, while in the United Kingdom on 31st December 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his beloved son Damian as well as his very close friend Mary Cronin, daughter-in-law Brigid, five grandchildren, brother Eamonn, sister Marie, sisters-in-law Pam and Eileen, brother-in-law David, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Bourke, will repose at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas, Co Dublin, [D11 P642], on Friday afternoon, January 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall Road East, Ballygall, Co. Dublin, [D11 X026] on Saturday morning, January 13th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Glasnevin Co. Dublin, [D11 XA32].
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Bourke, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Bourke 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 3rd January 2024, of Mr Paddy Fanning, Maxfort, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Ellen brothers Rodge, Danny and Joe, sisters Mary Darmody, Josie Sheil and Peggy Power; Mr Fanning passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, surrounded by his loving family and his good friend David O’Hea.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by by his sister Biddy Moloughney, brother Mattie, brother-in-law John Power, sisters-in-law Biddy Fanning and Joan Fanning, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Fanning will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, this afternoon, Thursday, January 4th from 4:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles at 6:30pm .
Requiem Mass for Mr Fanning will be celebrated on Friday afternoon, January 5th at 1:00pm, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the nearby Old Graveyard, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Fanning, 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.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 3rd January 2024, of Mr Michael Shanahan, Ballydavid, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Parkstown, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Martin and Nora, brother Jimmy, sister Mary-B and nephew Martin; Mr Shanahan sadly passed away unexpectedly in Waterford University Hospital.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; sister-in-law Margaret, nephews, nieces, adored grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended relatives, close friend and colleague Pat, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Shanahan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, January 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church Of St. Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles on Sunday afternoon, January 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby St. Peter’s cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The extended Shanahan 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.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 2nd January 2024, of Mr Laurence (Larry) O’Connor, Killinan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry.
Mr O’Connor passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family; devoted wife Clare (née Kenny, Borrisoleigh), sons Ken and Graham, daughter Grace, adored grandchildren Lisa and Alex, daughter-in-law Charlotte, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, former colleagues in An Teagasc and University of Limerick, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Connor will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, January 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Saturday morning, January 6th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Killinan Cemetery, Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Connor, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended O’Connor 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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