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17 Dec 2025

RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, February 21

RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, February 21

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Patrick (Pat) Carey

Carey Patrick (Pat), Howth, Co. Dublin and formerly of Garrycummer, Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary. 18th February 2025. Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brother Seamus and sisters Nora and Mary. Beloved husband of Ann. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, son Rory, daughter Áine, sisters Teresa and Bridget, brother Larry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and his four legged friend Elvis.

 

May He Rest in Peace.

 

Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock (D13 E0A2) on Friday, 21st February, from 2pm to 4pm. House private please. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth on Saturday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.

 

https://ika.ie/

 

A live stream of Pat’s Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link:

 

https://www.churchservices.tv/howth

Les Colbourne

The death has occurred of Les Colbourne, Monsea, Ballycommon, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Cree, Birr, Co. Offaly on 20th of February 2025 peacefully in the loving care of Milford Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brother Thomas, Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Lily and Emma, parents Raymond and Hilda, brothers Desmond, David and Alan, sister Valerie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

 

May Les Rest In Peace

 

Reposing at Keller's Funeral Home Nenagh (E45XO94) on Saturday 22nd of February from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving to St Mary's Church of Ireland, Nenagh on Sunday at 2:15pm for funeral service at 2:30pm followed by burial in Monsea Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Milford Care team.

 

“Safe in the arms of Jesus “

William Jeremiah Ben Donoghue

Donoghue

Wembly, London, Springfield, Co. Longford and Tipperary Town

January 23rd 2025

William

 

 

Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Elizabeth Lilly (Nee Glasheen) formerly of Croguehill, Tipperary, son David, daughter Deirdre, granddaughters Claudia and Morgan, brother Tom Joe & wife Maureen and family, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

 

Rest in Peace

 

Mass for William will take place in St. Michael's Church, Tipperary on Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 11:30am and burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tipperary Town.

 

 

 

Mass may be viewed on www.stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie.

Bridget (Biddy) English
(née Sullivan)

The death has occurred of Bridget (Biddy) English (née Sullivan), Glenegad Road, Old Bridge, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

 

Biddy (in her 97th year), passed away peacefully in the tender care of the Cottage Nursing Home on Thursday morning following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Jerry she will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends.

 

May She Rest in Peace

 

Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Saturday evening from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Sunday to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 12.30pm. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church livestream service https://www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis

 

John (Harry) Houlihan

John (Harry) Houlihan

Pairc Na Cille,​​​​​​​ Lorrha,

Co. Tipperary

​​​​​​​Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Amanda and Rebecca, and their partners Ryan and Daniel, his mother Elizabeth, brothers Seamie, Mike, Meelie and Paul, sisters Theresa, Mary, Vera, Esther, Martina and Bridget, brothers in law, sisters in law, his adored grandchildren Leah, Naomi, Kayden, Nathan, Billy-Ray and Demi, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.

 

May John Rest In Peace

 

Reposing this Friday evening at Sullivan's Funeral Home, Main Street, Borrisokane from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. Removal on Saturday morning from his residence at 10:30 a.m to St. Ruadhans Church, Lorrha, arriving at 10:45 a.m for funeral mass at 11 a.m. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Saturday morning please.

Mary Mitten

The death has occurred of Mary Mitten late of Marian Avenue Carrick-on-suir died in her 81st year peacefully at Waterford University Hospital on the 19th February 2025.

Pre-deceased by her mother Elizabeth, sisters Eileen and Annie, brother Kevin,

Mary will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, Carer Caroline, friend Lynn and all the Volunteers from Carrick-on-Suir Meals assistance, relatives and friends.

 

May Mary rest in peace

 

Mary will arrive at St Nicholas' Church, Carrick-on-Suir on Monday the 24th February for requiem mass at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery.

Michael O'DWYER

Michael O'Dwyer

"Garvaghey" College Gardens, Callan Rd, Kilkenny

and formerly of Emly, Co. Tipperary.

 

Michael (former teacher at St. Kieran's College) passed away on 19th February 2025, peacefully, at home. Beloved husband of Anne and much loved father of Donagh, Tomás, Aideen and Caitríona. Michael will be dearly missed by his wife and family, daughter-in-law Pauline, son-in-law Ultan, grandchildren Michael, Dylan, Aishling, Cian, Isabelle, Tara and Marianne, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and former work colleagues at St. Kieran's.

 

Michael is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary, brothers Martin and Bill and sister Mary.

 

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

___________________________________

 

Reposing at his home in College Gardens (R95RF8Y) on Friday (21st Feb) from 3pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny (R95 VX96). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery, Waterford Road, Kilkenny.

 

The Requiem Mass will be live streamed

HERE

Teresa Reidy
(née McGrath)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Teresa Reidy (née McGrath), Ashfield, Raheen, Limerick and late of Main Street, Emly, Co. Tipperary, and England, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, 20th February 2025, in the loving care of Roseville House Nursing Home, Ballysimon, Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, parents John and Margaret, brothers Pat and Larry, sisters Peggy and Kitty.

 

Much loved mother of John, Paul and Chriss. Sadly missed by her loving sons, brother John (Galbally), sisters Maureen (U.K.), Alice (U.K.), Josephine (Donegal), Pauline (Galbally), Bernie (U.K.), Noeleen (Galbally) and Anne (Clonmel), daughters-in-law Deirdre and Trish, grandchildren Michael, Stephen, Michael, Katie and Ciara, great-grandchildren Erica and Alex, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and her many friends.

 

~ ~ ~ ~

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE / AT PEACE

~ ~ ~ ~

 

Family flowers only, please.

Donations, in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Edward Patrick Sweeney

On the 17th February 2025, suddenly at his home, Edward (Ed), son of the late Edward Patrick Sweeney (Templemore, Co. Tipperary) and Emily Sweeney (née Thursby, Liverpool UK.) died peacefully aged 90 years. Former miner (Hilton Main Colliery UK), Schoolmaster (Bluecoat C of E school, Dudley UK) and Company Director of EPS Construction (Northern) Ltd, and latterly retired in Ireland since 2003.

 

Beloved husband of Eileen (née Lewis) and a well regarded and loved Brother in Law of Patricia Hall and Lynn Lewis UK and late Brother in Law Michael. Uncle to Julie, Joanne and Michael, Great Uncle to Bradley, Hannah, Theo and George, and Great great uncle to Rosa (all UK). A loyal and true friend to many, he will be sadly missed and fondly remembered with great affection for his kind, gentle and modest manner and great sense of fun and generosity.

 

Sincerest thanks to The HSE Home Help, Public Nursing, and the Medical and Day Care Centre teams plus Drinagh Pharmacy staff in Bantry for their excellent and kind support which allowed Ed to be cared for at home these past five years. Also sincere thanks to the Ambulance, Garda and Medical Team who attended Ed at his passing.

 

Reposing at Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Bantry, P75 YW58 on Tuesday Feb 25th from 4pm to 5.30pm. Private funeral service to be held at 1pm on Wednesday February 26th at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, (to view live stream click here). followed by a reception at ; The Carragaline Hotel, Main Street, Carragaline, Co. Cork.

 

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be gratefully accepted and may be made to;_

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, (donate here)

British Heart Foundation UK, (donate here)

Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland, (donate here)

Cancer Research UK, (donate here)

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, (donate here)

Most Rev. William Walsh

Most Rev. William Walsh

Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe

 

Peacefully at home on the 19th February 2025.

 

Predeceased by his parents Ellen and William, brothers Joe, Eddie and John and his sisters Maura and Catherine.

 

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Karina, Michael, Emma, Willie, Miriam, Jim, Mark, Liz and Con and their families, sister-in-law Christine, his cousin Fr. Laurence OCSO, Bishop Fintan Monahan and the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese of Killaloe and his wide circle of friends.

 

Funeral Arrangements: Bishop Willie will lie in repose in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Sunday (23rd February) from 3 pm with evening prayer at 7 pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Monday (24th February) at 1 pm. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.

 

Cineáltas Chríost

(In the gentleness of Christ)

 

Family flowers only please.

 

Bishop Willie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/

Live streaming is operated by a third party, the funeral home has no control over its functionality.

 

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolences section below or sent privately to Kennedy’s Funeral Directors by post or emailed to info@kennedysfuneralhome.com

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