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MARGUERITE O'HALLORAN (née O'Dwyer) Dillon Street, Tipperary Town, Tipperary
Tributes have been paid to the victim of a tragic house fire in Tipperary which occurred over the Bank Holiday weekend as the much-loved woman is to be laid to rest on Friday.
Marguerite O'Halloran (née O'Dwyer) of Dillon Street, Tipperary Town passed away on January 31, 2025 following a fatal house fire which has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Pre-deceased by her father Ned (Eddie), she is deeply mourned by her loving children; Mikey, Conor, Aoife and Jack, husband Toddy, mother Kitty, brother Jimmy, her extended family, relatives and friends.
Arriving to St Michael’s Church, Tipperary, on Friday, at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Michael’s Cemetery, Tipperary.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at a house at Dillon Street, at approximately 8:30pm on Friday night last and the body of a woman in her 50s was discovered at the property.
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People have been posting tributes to Marguerite on rip.ie:
Marguerite brought our treasured pet Nell into our lives many years ago. Her kindness will not be forgotten. May she rest now following her good deeds. Deepest sympathy to Toddy and all her family
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Our sincere and most heartfelt condolences to the O'Halloran and O'Brien families on the tragic news of Ma's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this terribly difficult time. May your gentle soul rest in peaceful sleep Ma.
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We are so deeply saddened to hear of Marguerite’s passing, such a beautiful person, taken far too soon. Our heartfelt condolences to her husband and children, her mam, brother and extended family and friends. May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may your memories bring you peace and comfort. You are in our thoughts.
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I’m so very sorry to hear of your passing Marguerite, you always had a smile on your face and you were one amazing person and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my friend xx
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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