RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary woman who was 'a gentle, kind and wonderful lady'


Deirdre O'Connell passed away on September 10
The death has occurred of Deirdre O'Connell, of Gort na Manach, Clonmel, and late of Clane, Co. Kildare.
Deirdre passed away on September 10 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved daughter of the late John.
Deirdre is deeply regretted by her adored children Órla, Colm and Kate, Colm's partner Dan, her loving mother Mary, sisters Marie, Nuala, Bríd, Úna and Ita, brother John, brothers-in-law, Uncle, Aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Deirdre lay in repose at her sister Úna's residence in Calverstown, Kilcullen.
She arrived at St. Patrick and St Brigid's Church, Clane for Funeral Mass, followed by burial in The Abbey Cemetery, Clane.
Tributes have been paid to Deirdre following her passing, with one person saying: “Our deepest sympathies to all Deirdre’s family on her sad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have very fond memories of Deirdre as a friend and colleague in Ulster Bank Clonmel. She was a gentle, kind and wonderful lady. May she Rest in Eternal Peace.”
Another said: “So sorry to hear of Deirdre's demise. A lovely lovely lady, that I got to know while working in Clonmel. Condolences to her family and mother. May she Rest in Peace in Heaven. Amen.”