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Death Of Fiacre Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday June 2nd 2026, of Mr Fiacre Purcell, Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen; Mr Purcell sadly passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Dymphna (née Hogan), sons Mark and David, daughter Laura, brothers P.J., Adrian, Dara and Rory, sisters Antoinette, Cáit, Rosemarie, Audrey and Aisling, aunt Lil, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, 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 Saturday afternoon, June 6th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning June 7th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, 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 Purcell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Purcell and Hogan 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 Catherine Ena Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 2nd June 2026, of Mrs Catherine Ena Maher (née Lane), Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 93rd year and predeceased by her husband Philip, brother Liam and sister Bridget; Mrs Maher passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Gerard and Fergus, daughter Anne, grandchildren Joanne, Daniel, Caithlin and Orlaith, great-grandchildren Jade, Kaden, Grace and Saffy, daughters-in-law Catherine and Deirdre, son-in-law Joe, nephews, nieces (especially Annita), Don and Aidan, sister-in-law Bridget, extended relatives, the Ardeen Nursing Home community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Friday afternoon, June 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Maher will be offered on Saturday morning, June 6th at 11:00am, 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 Mrs Maher, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Maher 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 Brid Conway, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 2nd June 2026 of Mrs Brid Conway (née Ely), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Barronstown, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary and Ballycroy, Co. Mayo.

Pre-deceased by her parents Seamus and Stacia, Mrs Conway passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Michael, adored family, daughters Michelle and Ashling, sons Kevin and Mark, Ashling’s partner Robbie, her twin sister Marion (Hennessy, Mallow), sister Geraldine (Egan, Loughmore) and brother Jim (Ballagh, Co. Tipperary), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Conway will repose in Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47) on Thursday afternoon, June 4th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01) at 8:00pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Conway will be offered on Friday morning, June 5th at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Conway 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 Jerry Barrett, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, Monday 1st June 2026 of Mr Jerry Barrett, ‘Compsey Cottage’, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Killowen, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Anna, his parents Mary Ellen and Tom, and his brothers Tom and Donal; Mr Barrett passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Waterford.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving daughters Angela and Onagh, son Tony, brother Tony, grandchildren Ella, Laura, Róisín, Emma, Sarah, Piarais, Patrick, Michael and Johnny, daughter-in-law Monica, sons-in-law Mike and PJ, sisters-in-law Ann and Babs, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Barrett will repose at his place of ordinary residence, ‘Compsey Cottage’, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 KA02), on Friday afternoon, June 5th, from 4:00pm until 8.00pm, same evening.
His funeral cortège will leave from his residence on Saturday morning, June 6th, at 11:00am, before being received into the Church of St Michael, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Barrett 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 Barrett family would also like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Mr Barrett throughout his illness and to everyone who has shown kindness, support and sympathy. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.”

Death Of Jerry Younge, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 29th May 2026 of Mr Jerry Younge, Curraleigh, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Pat; Mr Younge sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving mother Josie, brothers P.J., John and Tom, sisters-in-law Maria and Nono, uncles, aunts, nephews Paidi, Harry, Josh, Tadgh, Elijah and Lar, niece Grace, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Younge will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (Eircode E41 VX81) on Wednesday afternoon, June 3rd, from 5:00pm, before being received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles at 7:00pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Younge will be offered on Thursday morning, June 4th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Upper Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Younge 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.