RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, December 10

Reporter:

Daniel Ryan

10 Dec 2025 11:31 AM

Bridget (Biddy) Kennedy
(née Quinlan)

The death has occurred of Bridget (Biddy) Kennedy (née Quinlan), Main Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, formerly of Knocknavar, Cappawhite, in her 94th year, at Tipperary University Hospital.

Peacefully, on December 9th, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Larry, her brothers, sister, nephews and niece.

Deeply regretted by her daughter Geraldine, son-in-law Liam, cherished grandchildren Keith and Fearghal and their partners Áine and Jean, sister-in-law Mary, nieces and nephews, and her wonderful neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at White’s Funeral Home, Cappawhite, this Friday evening 12th December from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., with removal to Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cappawhite.

Requiem Mass on Saturday 13th at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in the local cemetery, Cappawhite.

A beautiful soul, very much loved and never forgotten.

Billy Loughnane

Billy Loughnane, Toher, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 9th of December 2025, unexpectedly after a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Anne and Michael and sister Eileen (Kelly).

Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Mary, Anne, Breda, Peggy, Kathleen and Patricia, brothers John and Michael, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and a very wide circle of friends.

May Billy’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore (e41 tr83) this Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Templetuohy on Friday at 11.30 am. Interment in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com

Ann O'Rourke
(née Tuohy)

Ann O'Rourke (nee Tuohy), Garrynoe, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Passed away peacefully on the 9th of December 2025 after battling a long illness. Deeply regretted by her husband Tom, daughters Adele and Ann-Marie, grandchildren Lottie and Paige, sons in law, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

May Ann's Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at O'Connell's Funeral Home Killenaule (E41 HH66), this Thursday Evening (11th December) from 5 pm to 7 pm. Arriving at Church of the Assumption Ballingarry on Friday Morning for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am. Followed by burial in the adjoining Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Heart and Lung Foundation Mater Hospital Dublin.

Brian Ahearne

Ahearne

Avondale Crescent, Tipperary Town & late of Clonmel

December 8th 2025

Brian

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Mary, adored children Marion, Brian and Tommy. daughters-in-law Melissa and Aisling, son-in-law Dave, cherished grandchildren Maria, Sarah, Renee, Evelyn, Lydia, Audrey, Ava and Ciara, brothers Tommy and Jackie, sisters Marion and Helen, brothers-in-law Paul and Chris, sisters-in-law Kate, Denise, Breda and Noreen, godchildren, nieces, nephews, former colleagues of Tipperary Urban Council, kind neighbours, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence 5 Avondale Crescent, Tipperary Town (E34 A309) from 5pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 11th 2025. Mass for Brian will take place in St. Michael's Church, Tipperary on Friday 12th 2025 at 12 noon and burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Mass may be viewed on www.stmichaelsparishtipperary.ie.

Jamie-Lee Brett Bryant (Cashin)

Jamie-Lee Brett Bryant (Cashin), Upper Crohane, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 PT35. 19/03/1990-07/12/2025. Jamie will be deeply missed by his mother Samantha and grandmother Teresa and father Martin, granddad John, son Damien, daughter Lexi, sister Jade, brothers Martin and John, brother in law, sister in law, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at O'Connell's Funeral Home, Killenaule (E41 HH66) this Wednesday Evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Arriving at Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry for Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11.30 am. Burial in the adjoining Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at www.twitch.tv/patcorbettlive.

Nicholas (Frank) Browne

We are sad to announce that the death has occurred of Frank Browne on Tuesday 9th December 2025. Peacefully and comfortably with his family and in the tender care of the staff at Sonas Melview Nursing Home. Predeceased by his infant daughter Jean and his sisters Alicia and Phyllis. Frank, will be sadly missed by his wife Breed, his daughters Marita, Ursula, Dervla and Niamh, sons-in-law Tom, Pat, Tom and Robert, grandchildren Shane, Karen, Caia and Aoibhin, great grandchildren Harrison, Bébhinn, Joni and Fionán, nieces, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and extended family.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home in King Street (E91 EN25) this Wednesday evening from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock with removal to Ss.Peter & Paul's Church on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 10.30 o'clock followed by interment in St.Patrick's Cemetery.

Paddy Crampton

Paddy Crampton, Roscrea Road, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, 9th of December 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Molly and daughter Geraldine.

Deeply regretted by his loving son Michael, daughter in law Moya, grandchildren Paddy, Robert, Tom and James, sisters, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Paddy’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence this Wednesday evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. Removal at 6-30 pm to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore to arrive at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Templemore afterwards.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer society or Milford Care Centre.

Michael CROKE

Michael Croke of Monaloe, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Lurgoe, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary and RTE, passed away suddenly, at home, on Monday, 8th December, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosanna, loving father of Gary, Conor, JP and Caroline, father-in-law of Linda, Lois, Fiona and Adrian, adoring and adored Grandad of Dylan, Aoife, Cathal and Cillian, Senan, Sadie and Molly, Jack and Emma. Predeceased by his sister Brigid and brothers Paddy, John Joe, Ned, Seamus and Billy. He will be sadly missed by his family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday (Dec.11) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday (Dec.12) at 10.00am in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice.

“May he rest in peace”

Mary Holmes
(née Morrissey)

Mary Holmes (Nee Morrissey), Cherryfield, Castletroy, Limerick & Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Peacefully on 8 th of December 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff of UHL and Milford Hospice. Deeply regretted by her loving husband PJ, Daughter Mairead, Son in Law David, Grandchildren Conor, Alex and Ryan, brother John Morrissey, Toureenbrien, Newport, sisters Patricia Fitzgerald (Crecora), Celia Keogh (Blessington) and Peggy Morrissey(Dooradoyle) & partner Karl, sister in law Julie and brothers in law Tim and Pat, sister in law, brothers in-law, cousins, nieces & nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Milford Hospice Mortuary on Sunday 14 th December from 4 to 6pm. Arrival for Requiem Mass at St. Mary Magdalene Church Monaleen on Monday 15th December at 11.30 am. which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/monaleen. Burial afterwards at Kilmurray Graveyard.

May her gentle soul rest in Peace with the Lord

Family flowers only please. Donations, If desired, to Milford Hospice.

Eileen (Eileen Óg) LOOBY

Formerly of Ballinree, Boherlahan, December 9th 2025, peacefully at St. Teresa’s Nursing Home, Cashel. Eileen (Eileen Óg), beloved daughter of the late Michael & Eileen, sister of the late Edmund, Jacky and Mickey and sister-in-law of the late Tom Lennon. Sadly missed by her sisters Hannah, Mary, Kathleen, Bernadette and Winnie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Devitt’s Funeral Home this Thursday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan at 11.30am and can be viewed on https://churchcamlive.ie/boherlahan-dualla-parish/ followed by Burial in Ardmayle Cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

A beautiful soul very much loved and never forgotten.

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RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, December 10