Thurles Information

Death Of Eddie Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 14th November 2025 of Mr Edward (Eddie) Bourke, Farney Cottege, Cormackstown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jackie and Bridget (nee Cullagh), his sisters Nuala (in infancy) and Bridget (Biddy) Nevin, his brother Willie, his niece Alice Bourke and his grand nephew Josh Nevin; Mr Bourke passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff of St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving brothers John Joe, PJ, Mike, Martin (Tony), Gerry, Ollie and Pascal, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47) on Monday afternoon, November 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, November 18th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla,Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Bourke 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.

The family of Mr Bourke would like to thank, most sincerely, the staff of St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Mr Bourke since 2022 last.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Jim Hennessy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 13th November 2025 of Mr James (Jim) Hennessy, Cormackstown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, brother David, sisters Bridie Kearney and Sr Hilary; Mr Hennessy passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Kathleen, sons John, Kevin and Brian, daughters Geraldine (O’Sullivan, Boherlahan) and Brenda (Dempsey Bouladuff), grandchildren Liam, Michael, James, Ben, James, Cormac, Claire, Aoife, Siobhan and Fiona, daughters-in-law Annmarie, Geraldine and Deirdre, sons-in-law Mick and Paul, brothers Pat (Hospital, Co. Limerick) and Noel (Dundrum), sisters-in-law Mary, Genevieve, Agnes and Sheila, extended relatives, former colleagues in AFT and An Teagasc, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hennessy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon, November 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday morning, November 18th, at 11:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Hennessy 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.

In Our Hands – Preserving Thurles Cathedral, Co. Tipperary.

In memory of the late Sally Willoughby, a beloved member of the Thurles community, who greatly cherished the Cathedral of the Assumption. Her family are delighted to present a limited-edition series of 20 wooden nature prints, celebrating God’s flora and fauna.

**Photographic prints are impressed on wood, producing a unique natural look**.

Each print is beautifully wrapped and ready for Christmas gift-giving and all 20 prints are being sold from tomorrow, at the Thurles Cathedral Parish Centre, with 100% of proceeds going to the “In Our Hands – Preserving the Cathedral” campaign.

It is a meaningful Christmas gift, honouring Sally’s involvement in photography, faith and community, while helping to ensure our Cathedral’s heritage for future generations.

For enquiries and to purchase, contact the Thurles Parish Office Centre, Tel: 0504 22229/22779.

Death Of Margaret Power O’Gorman, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 11th November 2025, of Mrs Margaret Power O’Gorman, Monastery Close, O’Donovan Rossa Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly ‘Margaret’s Alterations’, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Denis (O’Gorman) and her mother-in-law Ann (Mc Galey); Mrs Power O’Gorman passed away peacefully, after a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son David (Mc Galey), grandson Josh, daughter-in-law Kati (Schlingloff), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Power O’Gorman, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon, November 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by a service of cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) on Tuesday afternoon, November 18th at 2:00pm.

The Power O’Gorman family wish to thank Thurles Lion’s Trust Housing Association, for all the support and kindness given to Mrs Power O’Gorman over the years.

The extended Power O’Gorman 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.

Death Of Jack Gooney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 14th November 2025 of Mr John (Jack) Gooney, Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Norah and Tommy, brothers Paddy, Mick, Frank, Joe and Bill, sisters Josie (Molumby), Nell (Hayes), Kath (Grehan), Mary (Callahan) and Bríd (Gooney); Mr Gooney passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Irene (Cooke), son Paul, daughter Elizabeth (Ryan), grandchildren Heather, Kristian, Abby and Anna, daughter-in-law Letitia, son-in-law Sean, brother Ollie, sister Betty (Fogarty), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gooney will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Sunday afternoon, November 16th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Monday afternoon, November 17th, at 12:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary..

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

The extended Gooney and Cooke 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.