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Death Of Céline Connolly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 9th August 2024, of Mrs Céline Connolly (née O’Gorman), Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Edna and Patrick O’Gorman, husband Tom, sisters Patricia, Mona, Angela and brothers Fr John and Michael; Mrs Connolly, passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital, competently supported by the loving care of her cousin Brigid Cosgrave, niece Ciara Ormond and friend Tom Delaney.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Sr Edna (Medical Missionaries of Mary) and brothers Martin, Noel and Fintan, sisters-in-law Rena , Barbara-Anne, Frances and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Connolly will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, (E41 F5NO) to repose for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, August 13th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Connolly and O’Gorman families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Man & Woman Arrested Following Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Murder.

Two persons, both understood to be aged in their 50s, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray, (née O’Meara), St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Ray, who was also affectionately known as Joan, was found murdered at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon last.

Ms Ray’s funeral took place following Requiem Mass at St Mary of the Rosary Church, Church Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary today, where she was remembered as a “woman of remarkable presence” who was a “beacon” of the town.

This afternoon, Gardaí have confirmed that two people; a man and a woman, have since been arrested, as a result of Garda ongoing investigation.

Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the murder of Mrs Ray and the people arrested remain detained, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and are being held at unnamed Garda stations in the southern region.

Death Of John Walsh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 8th August 2024. of Mr John Walsh No.2, O Sullivan Tce, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Polly; Mr Walsh passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; beloved wife Joan, children Richard, Tony, Elizabeth, Joanne, Linda, Kevin, John-Paul, Derek and Pamela, his daughters-in-law Margaret and Jenny, son-in-law Michael, partners, grandchildren, great grandchild, his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, August 10th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, followed by evening prayer.
His remains will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry, (SR) Thurles, on Sunday morning, August 11th, at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Walsh 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 the Irish Cancer Society.

Death Of Rev Frank Canon O’Connor, Late Of St. John’s Cathedral Parish, Limerick.

It was with belated sadness that I learned of the death, on Thursday 1st August 2024, of Very Rev Frank Canon O’Connor, Late of St. John’s Cathedral Parish, Limerick and Lansdowne Park, Ennis Road, Limerick, Co. Limerick.

Pre-deceased by his parents Vincent and Tess, his brothers Paddy and Tommy; the former Co-Parish Priest of St John’s Pastoral Unit of Parishes, Limerick and former President of St. Munchin’s College, Limerick, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, following a short illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters-in-law Alice and Margaret, nephews Vincent and his wife Aislinn and their sons Markus and Robbie, his nieces Catherine (and her husband Stuart) and Gilly, Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop Donal Murray (Bishop Emeritus), Priests of the Diocese, extended relatives and a large circle of friends both in Ireland and in New Jersey USA.

Requiescat in Pace.

The earthly remains of Fr. O’Connor reposed at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Ennis Road, Co. Limerick on Monday afternoon last, August 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Fr. O’Connor was celebrated on Tuesday last, August 6th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in Mount St Lawrence Cemetery, Spital-Land, Limerick.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may still be sent to Milford Care Centre.

The extended O’Connor 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 Shane Corcoran, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday August 7th 2024, of Mr Shane Corcoran, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Georges Row, Bantry, Co. Cork.

The passing of Mr Corcoran is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; parents Sadie and PJ, family Peter and Sheena, brothers Pierre and Jamie, sister Rachael, nephews Will, Senan and Oisin, neice Sara, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Corcoran will repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning next, August 12th, at 11:30am in the Church of the Nativity Of Our Lady, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, (E41 F5N0), followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjacent graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Corcoran, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Corcoran family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Note Please: House to remain strictly private on Friday August 10th, Sunday August 12th and Monday August 13th, except for family members.