Mrs Thompson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Beaumont, Co. Dublin.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband William; her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Cecilia and Berenice, sons James and Nicholas, sons-in-law Paul and Harry, daughters-in-law Elaine and Eve, cherished grandchildren, Cian, Andrew, Eoin, Matthew, Luke, Clodagh, Grace, Áine and Laura, great-grandchildren, Harry, Oscar and Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Thompson, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Thompson and Kennedy 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.
Life Sentence For Killer Of 89-Year-Old Ms Josie Ray.
A second of three high-profile murder cases involving victims in County Tipperary has now reached a verdict, following the conviction of 52-year-old Mr Hasan Ali Gori, for the brutal murder of 89-year-old Josephine “Josie” Ray at her home in Nenagh, North Tipperary.
Mr Gori was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick, after a jury returned an 11-1 majority guilty verdict, following a three-week trial. Ms Ray, a mother of five, grandmother and great-grandmother, was found dead at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperaryon August 4th, 2024. The court heard that she had been strangled and suffocated in her bed, suffering more than 40 injuries, including two broken bones in her neck. Forensic evidence revealed DNA matching Mr Gori found beneath her fingernails, were consistent with a physical struggle. Mr Gori had been living in Ms Ray’s home, while in a relationship with her daughter, Mary.
In sentencing, Mr Justice Seán Gillane spoke of the senseless violence inflicted on an elderly woman who was entitled to feel safe in her own home. Her devastated family described Josie as the heart of their family, a fiercely independent woman remembered throughout Nenagh for her kindness, personality, fashion and love of life.
Three Tipperary Cases – Two Verdicts Now Delivered
Timothy “Teddy” Murnane, aged 80 – Tipperary Town. On November 6th, Mr Seán Harding, aged 32, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of the manslaughter of Mr Murnane, who died following a confrontation during a burglary at his home in September 2025. Sentencing is scheduled for December 14th.
Josephine “Josie” Ray, aged 89 – Nenagh. Today, November 10th, Mr Hasan Ali Gori was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Scarlett Faulkner, aged 28 – Birdhill. The third case remains before the Central Criminal Court. A woman and a teenage girl are on trial for the alleged murder of Ms Faulkner, who died on April 13th, 2026, following a violent roadside attack at Birdhill in March. Both have denied murder, although the teenager has admitted manslaughter. The murder charges have yet to be determined by the jury.
Three Families Devastated By Violent Deaths These three cases have brought immense grief to families and communities across County Tipperary. With two verdicts now delivered and a third trial continuing, our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Timothy Murnane, Josephine Ray and Scarlett Faulkner.
May those who have lost their lives be remembered with dignity, and may their families find some measure of peace and justice.
A new national approach to community safety could provide a welcome opportunity to make towns, villages and rural communities across Tipperary safer, stronger and more connected.
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has launched Ireland’s first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety 2026–2030, introducing a coordinated approach to tackling the issues that affect people’s safety and wellbeing.
The strategy recognises that community safety involves much more than policing and crime prevention. It also includes tackling antisocial behaviour, improving public spaces, supporting vulnerable people, encouraging community participation and ensuring that public services work together effectively.
For County Tipperary, the strategy could deliver significant benefits if supported by meaningful local action and adequate resources.
Communities across Clonmel, Nenagh, Thurles, Roscrea, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary Town and the county’s many smaller towns and rural villages could benefit from closer cooperation between An Garda Síochána, Tipperary County Council, local organisations and public service providers. Potential improvements could include greater attention to rural crime prevention, safer streets and public spaces, better lighting, improved road safety, stronger supports for older people and vulnerable residents, and initiatives aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour. The strategy could also help strengthen community alert programmes, support young people through positive local activities and give residents a greater say in decisions affecting their neighbourhoods.
An important part of this new approach is the establishment of the Tipperary Local Community Safety Partnership, which held its first meeting in January 2026. The partnership brings together community representatives, public bodies and local organisations to identify concerns and develop practical solutions tailored to the county. One of the greatest opportunities for Tipperary is ensuring that rural communities and smaller villages are not overlooked when priorities are being established. Issues affecting a rural community may be very different from those experienced in a larger town. A successful strategy must recognise these differences and ensure that local voices are heard.
While the new national strategy represents a positive development, its success in Tipperary will ultimately depend on effective implementation, cooperation between agencies, sufficient resources and measurable improvements on the ground. The people of Tipperary deserve to feel safe in their homes, on their streets and throughout their communities. This new strategy offers an opportunity to turn that ambition into meaningful action and help build a safer, more inclusive and more confident County Tipperary for everyone.
Tipperary Fresh milk is preparing to expand into Tesco stores across Ireland in the coming weeks, marking another important milestone for the Thurles-based dairy brand.
The announcement was made by Centenary Thurles senior executive John Martin at Tillage Day 2026, highlighting growing consumer interest in locally produced, sustainably focused dairy products. Non-GMO milk is milk produced by cows that are fed a diet free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This means their feed is made from ingredients that have not been genetically engineered, avoiding genetically modified crops such as certain varieties of soya and maize. In the case of Tipperary Fresh, cows graze on grass and receive specially produced non-GMO feed, with regular testing and independent certification to ensure standards are maintained. Non-GMO milk offers consumers greater transparency about how their milk is produced, although it is not necessarily healthier or more nutritious than conventional milk.
Already available through Dunnes Stores, ‘Tipperary Fresh’ is supplied by 14 dairy farmers located within a 12km radius of Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The milk comes from grass-grazing cows whose supplementary feed contains no genetically modified ingredients or soya. This initiative brings together local dairy farmers, grain growers and Centenary Thurles’ milk processing and feed milling operations, creating a closely managed supply chain that supports Irish agriculture.
Tipperary Fresh currently retails at approximately €1.74 per litre, compared with €1.15 for standard supermarket own-brand milk. The 59c per litre retail premium reflects the product’s specialist positioning, with participating dairy farmers also receiving an additional payment for their milk. The co-operative has also supported local tillage farmers through competitive grain prices, paying €225 per tonne for feed barley and €237 per tonne for feed wheat this year, alongside a transport bonus.
Maintaining the product’s non-GMO certification involves regular testing, farm inspections and feed mill audits, with independent certification provided by FoodChain ID. The expansion into Tesco represents a significant opportunity for Tipperary Fresh to reach more households nationwide while strengthening the connection between local food production, sustainable farming practices and consumer choice.
The development is another positive step for Tipperary agriculture, demonstrating how locally produced milk and grain can create added value for Irish farmers.
Pre-deceased by his loving parents Patrick and Elizabeth, his sister Bridie and his brother Dan; Mr Morrissey passed away peacefully.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Nan, sister-in-law Theresa, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Morrissey, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Morrissey 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.
“The Morrissey family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Mr Morrissey throughout his life, especially the staff of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, who showed him such kindness, care and compassion throughout his many years there. They would also like to thank everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness, prayers and support are deeply appreciated.”
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