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Death Of Moira Morrissey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 28th March 2025, of Mrs Moira Morrissey, (née O’Donnell), Tullamaine, Fethard, and formerly Moyglass, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 89th year and pre-deceased by her beloved husband Billy, son-in-law Dominic, brothers Matt and Willie and her sister Jenny; Mrs Morrissey, sadly,passed away, while in the care of staff at Cluain Arran Nursing Unit, Tipperary Town.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Anne, Mary, Frances, Rita and Eleanor, sons John and Willie, sons-in-law Kevin, Eddie, Paul, Declan and Alex, daughters-in-law Mairead and Maura, grandchildren Stephen, Ian, Leanne, Sean, Niall, Niamh, Daire, Michael, Laura, Owen, Orlaith, Muireasa, John , Brian, Liam, Aoife, Cian, Enya and Hannah, and nine great-grandchildren.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Morrissey will be received into the Church of the Holy Trinity, Fethard to repose for Requiem Mass on tomorrow morning, Sunday March 30th, at 11:00am.

A private Cremation Service for Mrs Morrissey will take place at a future date.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs 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.

Note Please: The family will remain in the Church after Requiem Mass, if anyone would like to meet them to pass on condolences. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice.

A Song For A Sunday

Go Rest High On That Mountain.

Lyrics and Vocals: American singer, songwriter, and musician Vincent Grant Gill.

Go Rest High On That Mountain.

I know your life,
On earth was troubled,
And only you could know the pain.
You weren’t afraid to face the devil,
You were no stranger to the rain.
Go rest high on that mountain,
Son your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin’,
Love for the Father and the Son.
Oh, how we cried the day you left us,
Gathered ’round your grave to grieve.
Wish I could see the angels faces,
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Go rest high on that mountain,
Son your work on earth is done,
Go to heaven a-shoutin’,
Love for the Father and the Son.
Go rest high on that mountain,
Son your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin’,
Love for the Father and the Son.
Go to heaven a-shoutin’,
Love for the Father and the Son.

END.

Irish Summer Time Begins Tomorrow Morning.

Clocks go forward tonight, with Irish Summer Time beginning tomorrow morning, Sunday March 30th, at 1:00am. This change will mean longer, lighter evenings from the start of next week.

This practice of advancing clocks is to make better use of the longer daylight available during our summer season, so that darkness falls at a later clock time.

Most of our smartphones, tablets, laptops and PC’s will automatically update.

Since April 2021, the European Parliament, of which Ireland is a member, voted by 410 to 192 in favour of ending this seasonal practice of moving clocks forward by an hour in springtime, and then back again in the autumn. This decision is expected to form the basis of further discussions within EU countries before taking a final stance on the matter.

The British government has already indicated that having left the European Union, it will stick to the current practice/system of switching clocks.
Sir Winston Churchill once stated that the switching of clocks enlarged opportunities for the ‘pursuit of health and happiness’, among the millions of people who reside in England, however, it should be remembered that the practice of changing clocks was first introduced in 1916 to save energy costs during World War I.


Tomorrow, Sunday March 30th, Is Mothers Day – Dare You Forget.

Mother.

Lyrics and Vocals: American country music duo ‘Sugarland’ (Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush).

Mother.

She’ll take you in, feed your friends,
Her open arms are welcoming,
She’ll rub your back all night when you’re crying.
She’ll listen to you tell your story.
Hold your fear and all your worries,
Help you find the truth when they’re all lying,
Even when it’s hopeless, she keeps trying.
She’s your mother, you love her,
There won’t be another place like her again that you call home.
She stands here to help you, there’s nothing she won’t do,
As long as she’s alive you’re not alone you’ve got each other,
That’s your mother.
She fixes all the broken things,
When you’re in love, she’s got a ring,
To give to you, she hopes you’ll give away.
She don’t care who you give it to,
Where they’re from, if they pray like you,
As long as they are good to you, that’s enough.
First thing she taught you was love is love,
She’s your mother, you love her.
There won’t be another place like her again that you call home.
She stands here to help you there’s nothing she won’t do,
As long as she’s alive you’re not alone you’ve got each other,
That’s your mother.
When you fail her, when you’re afraid,
And crying in the careless mess you’ve made,
She’ll make you clean it up yourself and offer you a little help,
And dry your weary eyes when you let her,
But she’ll look at you and know you can do better,
She’s your mother, you love her.
There won’t be another place like her again that you call home.
She stands here to help you there’s nothing she won’t do,
As long as she’s alive you’re not alone.
The secrets in your heart she’s always known,
She’s a beacon, a harbour,
A lighthouse, her armour,
A promise and a blanket when it’s cold.
You’ll understand it more when you get older,
You’ve got each other,
That’s your mother.
You’ve got each other,
That’s your mother.

END

Death Of Frank Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 27th March, 2025 of Mr Francis (Frank) Ryan, late of Arklow, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Knocklyon, Dublin 16, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Ryan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at the Wicklow Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Carmel, daughters Orla, Niamh and Sinéad, son Seán, sons-in-law Gary and Sid, cherished grandchildren Darragh, Ciara, Aaron and Ava, sisters Finola, Betty, Antoinette, Colette and Monica, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday afternoon, April 1st from 4:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
A celebration of his life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday morning, April 2nd, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Shanganagh Cemetery, Dublin Road, Bray, Co. Dublin, [Eircode A98 VX58].

For those persons who wish to attend the service, celebrating the life of Mr Ryan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE

The extended Ryan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice.