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Predeceased by her husband Loughlin (Lottie), parents Peter and Mary, brothers Michael and Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family; daughters Margaret and Mary, sons John and Peter, grandchildren, sons-in-law Freek and Conal, daughter-in-law Sinead, sisters-in-law May and Kathleen, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday 23rd January from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at St. Kevin's Church, Littleton on Saturday 24th January at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Old Cemetery, Holycross.
The death has occurred of Bridget (Breda) Ensor (née Lonergan) who died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 20th 2025.
She lived in Birmingham, England but was born in Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary. She will be sorely missed by her three children Gerard, Sharon and Paul, daughters-in-law Chris and Julie, son-in-law Adrian. She was adored by her 9 grandchildren Joe, Matthew, Charlie, Hattie, Tilly, Alex, Catherine, Eddie and Ella as well as her 4 great-grandchildren Reggie, Johnny, Millie and Aoife. Breda will be sadly missed by her brother Eddie and sister Maureen also her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Breda's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
She will be received into the Church of Mother of God and Guardian Angels, Birmingham, England at 4pm on January 22nd 2026.
Breda's Funeral Mass will take place on January 23rd 2026 at 11.30am followed by Committal at Coleshill Cemetery next to her beloved husband Joe.
Link for Breda's Funeral Mass
https://funeralvideo.co.uk/bridget-ensor
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Kathleen died peacefully in her daughter's home in Ballintaggart, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her husband Seán and parents Joe and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Joe and Shay, daughter Tríona (Hayes), sisters Eilis (Walsh), Moira (Corcoran), and brothers Séamus and Eamon, son-in-law Thomas, Shay's partner Ann, grandchildren Clodagh, Conor and Brian (Hayes), Shauna (Hennessy), sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing in Ronan's Funeral Home, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, E41 CK88, on Thursday evening from 5pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm followed by removal to Church of the Assumption Ballingarry E41 X523.Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.
The Funeral Mass will be available to stream through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@s.rlivestreamingservices
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