RIP: Tributes as community mourns two young women who died in Tipperary just days apart

Tipperary communities are mourning the passing of two young women who sadly lost their lives in recent weeks and the villages and towns impacted are coming to terms with their tragic loss. 

Meadhbh Philomena Lyons of Gortishall, Ballyporeen, Tipperary passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.

Adored daughter of Morgan and Mary (née Coffey) dearly loved sister of Daragh and twin sisters Niamh and Aoife.

Sadly missed by her loving family nieces Aoibhe, Claragh and Fiadh, nephews Rua, Oscar and Sam. Sister-in-law Trish, brothers-in-law Simon and David, aunts, uncles and cousins and her wide circle of friends.

Tributes on rip.ie read:

My deepest sympathies to all the Lyons family and friends on the passing of Meadhbh. She was such a wonderful, kind and caring person both to her patients and colleagues. She had a great sense of humour and I enjoyed our early morning chats in the office. May she rest in peace.

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So very sorry to hear of Meadhbh's passing. My sincere condolences to all of the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have very fond memories of meeting Meadhbh on many occasions when she was working in Beaumont hospital. She was always so sweet and such a lovely person.

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My sincere condolences to all of Meadhbh's family and friends at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of living with Meadhbh for some time, a bright, bubbly and gentle lady who I often had a great laugh with. May she rest in peace.

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Meanwhile, Noreen Walsh of Rooska, Cahir sadly passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 20.

Beloved daughter of Pat and Helen, much loved sister of Bríd and her brother in law Seamus, adored aunt to Bobby and Tess.

Noreen will be very sadly missed by her loving family, her aunts, uncles, cousins, and her wide circle of friends, neighbours and ABP work colleagues.

Tributes on rip.ie read:

My deepest sympathy to all the Walsh Family on the passing of Noreen. I was a couple of years older than Noreen in Rockwell but I remember her well as she was always so gentle, kind and a very special person, even at a young age. May she rest in peace.

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Sincere condolences to all the Walsh family on the heartbreaking loss of your beautiful Noreen. She was obviously a very special person, and greatly loved. Extending sympathy to her Aunt Anne & family, and to all whose lives were touched by Noreen. May she rest in peace.

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My sincere sympathies to all the Walsh family on the very sad passing of Noreen.

I am truly heartbroken for you all and for the many people lucky enough to have called her a friend and for our wider ABP work family.

Her loss will be felt far and wide; Noreen wasn’t just a work colleague, she was a true friend. She was always ready with a listening ear and her positive, optimistic approach to everything in life was infectious.

In late 2021 we undertook a charity abseil in Dublin together with some others from ABP and I will never forget the craic that we had that day, a day I was lucky enough to meet Bríd too.

It was a privilege to have known Noreen and she will forever live in the hearts of all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

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Meadhbh was laid to rest in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballyporeen on Wednesday, August 20 after her funeral Mass in the nearby Church of the Assumption.

Noreen's requiem Mass took place in St Kieran’s Church, Ballylooby followed by interment in adjoining cemetery on Saturday, August 23. 

Life seems unfair sometimes, they should have so much to contribute to society for very many years to come.