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Death Of Bernie Rigney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 19th February 2023, of Mrs Bernadette (Bernie) Rigney (née McCarthy), Davis Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seamus, niece Linda, sisters Nellie, Maria and Kate, brothers Martin, James, Michael and Paddy; Mrs Rigney passed away peacefully, while under the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sister-in-law Phyllis (O’Haloran), extended relatives, the Padre Pio community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Rigney will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday evening, February 22nd, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Thursday morning, February 23rd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Rigney, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Rigney 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.

Death Of John Dunne, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 18th February 2023, of Mr John Dunne, Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Philomena; Mr Dunne passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons Aidan and John, daughters Margaret and Geraldine, grandchildren, sister Maryanne (Coppinger), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will repose at McNally’s Funeral Home, 20 Drogheda St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, on Wednesday evening, February 22nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Dublin Street, Balbriggan on Thursday morning, February 23rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dublin, at 1:30pm.

For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Dunne, same can be viewed, streamed live online.
View Requiem Mass, HERE. – Crematorium Life Celebration, HERE.

The extended Dunne 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 Tommy Sheridan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 19th February 2023, of Mr Thomas (Tommy) Sheridan, Parkstown, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and late of Cavanfin, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan.

Pre-deceased by his parents William and Katie, sisters Margaret, Bridget and Mary and his brother John; Mr Sheridan passed away while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and good friends in Parkstown and Horse & Jockey.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Sheridan will be received into the Church of St. Felim, Ballinagh Road, Ballanagh, Co. Cavan, on Wednesday evening, February 22nd at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning, February 23rd at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Dunne, same can be viewed, streamed live online, (Link to follow).

The extended Sheridan 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.


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Death Of Catherine Harvey, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday last 15th February 2023, of Mrs Mary Catherine Harvey (née Barron), No.59 Vena Avenue Gorokan, New South Wales, 2263 Australia, and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her son Ben and her parents Michael and Mary Barron; Mrs Harvey passed away peacefully, following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Mike, her son Luke, sisters Fionnula, Carmel and Angela, brothers Tony and Billy, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mrs Harvey will be interred at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park, Palmdale Road, NSW 2258, Australia on Tuesday next, February 23rd, at 11:00am [Australia time].

The extended Harvey 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: New South Wales (NSW) is 11 hours ahead of Ireland.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

‘Banshees Of Inisherin’ Star Kerry Condon Wins Best Supporting Actress.

The Banshees of Inisherin Star, Thurles native and natural beauty, Ms Kerry Condon this evening, as expected, won a Bafta award for ‘Best Supporting Actress’. (After an unaired gaffe, which saw the wrong winner of the award being announced).

Thurles born and natural beauty, Ms Kerry Condon.

In accepting the award, Ms Condon thanked Director Martin McDonagh for giving her the part, and for all the parts he gave her throughout her career. “You make me so proud to be an Irish woman”, she added.

Barry Keoghan, won best supporting actor, and dedicated his award to the kids from the area that he came from, “who are dreaming to be something”.

Mr Martin McDonagh won original screenplay for “The Banshees Of Inisherin”, making it three wins in total for this dark comedy film.
Receiving his award, Mr McDonagh, thanked Bafta; his fellow nominees; his production company and all those who performed in the film.

“Ms Condon, you make Thurles; County Tipperary and Ireland so proud”.