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06 Sept 2025

Great sadness in Thurles at passing of Sally Willoughby

Great sadness in Thurles at passing of Sally Willoughby

The late Sally Willoughby

There was great shock and sadness in Thurles following news of the passing yesterday afternoon of Sally Willoughby, Kickham St.

Mrs  Willoughby (née Philbin), formally Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow and Ballinlough, South Hill, Delvin, Co. Westmeath passed away peacefully while in the care of Limerick Regional Hospital’s, Intensive Care Unit (I.C.U.), Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick.

She was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Annie, her brother Seán and brother-in-law Noel.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken family; husband George; daughters Karen and Rachel; sons Stewart, Shane and Alan; sisters Mary (Nolan, New York.) and Anne (Lennon, Dundalk.), sons in law Ronan and Garry; nephews; nieces; cousins; extended relatives; good neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Willoughby will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Saturday 2nd June from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, to arrive at the Cathedral of The Assumption, Thurles at 9.00pm.

Requiem Mass will be held on Sunday 3rd June at 12.00 noon, followed immediately afterwards by interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Note Please: House fully private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Thurles Cathedral Restoration Fund.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

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