Tributes are pouring out after the passing of a legendary Tipperary publican

Legendary Nenagh publican, Una Powell, has passed away this week.

Una passed away peacefully on Wednesday 28 May, after a short illness in the loving care of the esteemed staff of St Conlon's Home in Nenagh. 

Predeceased by her parents Josephine and Robert, her sister Kathleen (Flannery), and her brother Thomas, she will be deeply regretted by her loving brothers Robert and Andrew. Sisters-in-law Marion and Patricia, and brother-in-law Frank. Nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Una's namesake pub, which she sold a number of years ago but has kept its name at Summerhill in Nenagh, has been a favourite haunt for many Nenagh locals throughout the years and people have come from across Ireland and even further to visit the establishment that has earned such a great name for itself.

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Since the news of her passing, the people of Nenagh and it's surrounds have been paying tributes to Una. 

Una Powell's pub posted on social media: 

"My sincere sympathy to Una's family on her passing. Una was a lady and an icon of Nenagh who will be sadly missed. Go raibh leaba i measc na naomh aici." wrote former TD Máire Hoctor.

"What a lady. Friends with my family for many years. May Una RIP." said Alan Kelly TD.

Another person online wrote: "We had the pleasure of meeting Una at a sweet cafe in Nenagh on our very first visit there . She had just that year sold the pub , but told us all its history . We had such a lovely encounter with this very special lady that we went to check out Una Powel’s Pub that evening. Fell in love with it , and we go back every time we are back in Ireland. Rest in Peace dear Una."

Her remains will be reposing in Ryan's Funeral Home Nenagh this Friday 30 May from 4pm with removal at 6pm to arrive at St Mary's of the Rosary Church Nenagh at 6:30pm.

Her requiem mass will take place on Saturday 31 May at 1pm. A livestream will be available on nenaghparish.ie or on radio 106.2 Fm. Her burial will follow in Lisboney New Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.