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The death has occurred of

Eileen O’Dwyer (Nee Purcell)

Eileen O’Dwyer (Nee Purcell), Fishmoyne, Drom, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 20th of January 2026, peacefully after a short illness very bravely Bourne.

Deeply regretted by her loving sons Patrick and Denis, daughter in law Caitriona, partner Joe Ryan, brothers in law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Eileen’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore (e41 tr83) this Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Friday Morning to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore for Requiem Mass at 11-30am. Interment in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.

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  1. Jim Catherine Treacy Rathnavogue Roscrea

    Deepest sympathy to Joe and all Eileen’s family on the sad passing of Eileen Rip

  2. Tess and Birdle

    Lord have mercy on your beautiful soul Eileen may you rest in peace Amen 🙏

  3. Miriam Mc Cormack

    Sincere sympathy to the O’Dwyer & O’Sullivan families on the sad passing of Eileen.

    May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

  4. Sadie Eid

    Deepest sympathy to Eileen’s children grandchildren and partner so sorry for your loss Eileen was a real lady may she rest in peace 🙏

  5. John Treacy

    John Treacy deepest sympathy to Joe and Patrick and denis on the passing of eileen may she rest in peace

  6. Marie and Oliver Houlihan

    Our deepest sympathy to Eileen’s family and partner Joe at this time ,may Eileen’s soul rest in eternal peace,fly high with the angels pet

  8. Ann Kenneally and family

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis and to all Eileens extended family.May her gentle soul Rest in peace.

  9. Maryanne, Liam, Sarah & Billy Ryan, Templetuohy

    Our deepest condolences to Joe, Paddy, Denis and Catriona and all the Purcell family on the very sad passing of dear Eileen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  10. Patricia Hussain

    Condolences to Paddy and Denis and Joe and all the family may Eileen rest in peace🙏

  11. Aileen Delaney ( O'Hara) Drom.

    Deepest sympathy to Joe , Patrick, Denis, Caitriona and all the Ryan family on the passing of Eileen RIP. Im so sorry to hear this sad news . Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers .

  12. Jonathan Cullen

    I am deeply saddened to learn of Eileen’s passing. I started out my working life under her guidance, and she was always someone I have held in very high regard. Deepest sympathies to Eileen’s family at this very sad time.
    Rest in Peace Eileen.

  13. Aileen Purcell..Clobanna/Roscommon

    To Joe Patrick Denis & Catiorina sincere sympathy to you all, on the sad passing of Eileen, she was one courageous Lady.
    She will be sadly missed by all.
    May she rest in peace now.

  14. Ryan O'Meara TD

    Sincere sympathy to the O’Dwyer and Purcell families on the sad passing of Eileen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  15. Liz Moloughney (Nee Tuohy )

    So sadden to hear of Eileen’s passing. Deepest to sympathy to all family who I know she absolutely adored. I’ll miss our chats 💔

  16. Noeleen & John Monahan Shanakill Roscrea

    To joe and family
    Sincere sympathy.to you all on the passing of Eileen
    A lady who I found to be very sincere at every opportunity when we met
    Rest in Peace Eileen
    🙏🙏🙏

  17. Tina & Chris

    Such sad news, our deepest sympathy to Eileen’s family and friends. May you rest in peace Eileen

  18. Ann & Conn Hennessy ( Waterford)

    Sincere condolences to eileen’s family and to joe may she rest in peace

  19. An old school friend

    Deepest sympathies to Eileen’s family ,fond memories of shared school days and laughs with Eileen .You will not be forgotten Eileen

  20. Bill & Anna Corcoran

    Deepest sympathy to Joe & Eileens family on her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

    Bill & Anna Corcoran.

  21. Claire n Michael Webster

    Deepest sympathy to Eileen’s Sons, daughter-in-law Cathriona n Partner Joe – may her beautiful soul rest in peace – a lovely lovely lady 🌹

  22. Tony and marie Kiely rathleasty drom

    Sincere sympathy to joe,patrick, Dennis and all the Purcell family on the sad passing of Eileen.rip.

  23. Ray and Maura Creaney, Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to the O ‘Dwyer and Purcell families,also Eileen’s partner Joe Ryan on the death of Eileen.
    May Eileen rest in peace.

  24. Denis & Onagh Bohan, College Hill, Templemore

    Deepest sympathy to Joe and all of Eileen’s family. May Eileen Rest in Peace

  25. Clare & Ger O'Dwyer Cassestown

    Deepest sympathy to Patrick, Caitriona, Denis and Joe on the sad passing of Eileen.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time, may Eileen rest in peace.

  26. Ger Tuohy. Grauignamanagh.

    My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Eileens family and extended family.
    May Eileen rest in peace x

  27. John Healy and family. Co Kerry.

    To Eileen’s partner Joe her Sons , relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

  28. Mary O’Hara & family, Toomevara.

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis & Catriona & extended families on the passing of Eileen.
    Keeping you all in our prayers at this very difficult time.
    May Eileen Rest in Peace with all her loved ones 🙏

  29. Josie and Tom Thurles

    Sincere sympathy to Joe Dennis and Patrick
    on your very sad loss of Eileen
    She was a lovely lady RIP

  30. Marie and Hugh Coghlan Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis and Cathriona on sad passing of Eileen. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  31. Damian & Rachel Johnston, Richmond

    Deepest condolences to Joe, Patrick, Denis and Caitriona on their sad loss. May Eileen’s gentle soul rest in peace.

  32. Dermot Mary and Aine Fogarty. Clonakenny

    Deepest sympathy to Joe ,Patrick and Denis on the sad passing of Eileen . May she rest in peace.

  33. Mary & Donal O Keeffe, Knock. Roscrea

    So sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing, a courageous & sincere woman. Sincere Sympathy to Joe, Patrick & Denis & all her family and friends. God rest your soul Eileen, may you get the best bed in heaven, no more suffering & keep dancing x

  34. Donal and Mary Comerford Templemore

    Deepest Condolences to Joe , and family members of Eileen. Eileen was a wonderful person, May Her Gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  35. Lorraine and Margaret cleere

    My sincere condolences to Eileen’s son’s Patrick and Denis on the loss of your dear mam I have fond memories of Eileen as a child she was a lady R.I.P Eileen

  36. Paddy O Meara

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and Eileen’s sons . May her gentle soul Rest In Peace . Paddy and Brigid Kilkenny

  37. Siobhán Kiely, Drom, Templemore

    My deepest sympathies to Joe, Partick, Denis and the extended families on the passing of Eileen. A lovely lady. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May Eileen’s gentle soul rest in peace 🕯

  38. Anonymous

    Sincere sympathy to Joe Patrick and Denis and all Eileen family. So sad to here of her passing. Lovely lady great chats when we met. Rest in peace eileen
    🙏🙏🙏

  39. Tomas Deegan

    Sad to hear the death of Eileen I knew her through the years she worked in Clarkes Hardware A real Lady Sincere sympathy to her Family RIP

  40. Statia Treacy mountgeorge borrisoleigh

    Deepest sympathy to Eileen family Eileen was a real lady may she rest in peace

  41. Brendan and Mary Collins Ardkeen, Drom.

    Deepest sympathy to Joe and all of Eileen’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. R.I.P. Eileen.

  42. Esther Falvey

    Deepest sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis and the extended families.
    Eileen was a lovely lady and she will very much be missed. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🙏

  43. John Murphy

    Sincerest Sympathies to Joe and Family on the passing of Lovely Eileen.May she Rest In Peace,Was a great support to me when I lost my wife Maura.
    John Murphy Kilkenny

  44. Brigid Cosgrave Nenagh

    Joe, patrick, Denis, Caitriona and all of the extended families, my very sincere sympathy to each and all . She was a mum, a partner and a friend to all. .Her loss is great but she will now have no more pain. Rest in peace Eileen and your memory will sustain your family forever.

  45. Jim and Mar Healy Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to Patrick Denis and Joe and the Purcell family on the sad passing of Eileen may her soul rest in peace

  46. Johnny and Deirdre Doran .Main street . Templemore

    Sincere condolences on the sad passing of Eileen .. a beautiful lady

  47. Ann Marie & David Dann. Knock, Roscrea

    Sincere condolences to Joe, Patrick, Denis & all the extended family on the sad loss of Eileen. May she rest in peace 🙏

  48. Buddy Guerin.

    Sincerest condolences to all of Eileens family and friends. Eileen was one lovely lady. Rest in peace Eileen.
    Buddy Nora Guerin and family

  49. Michael and Lorraine morkan Shinrone

    Condolences to Eileen’s family and partner hoe , may she rest in peace

  50. Mary Minchin.

    Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time. Eileen was a lady and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The light of heaven on her gentle soul.

  51. Diarmuid Everard

    Sincere sympathies to the O’Dwyer family on the passing of Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  52. Breda Bourke , Marlstone Manor, Thurles. (Formerly Graiguefrehane, Loughmore)

    My sincere sympathy to Eileen’s family & partner Joe. I feel sad to hear this news. We had lovely chats in exercise Club, Thurles Crokes, when we met up. May she Rest In Peace, a lovely lady..

  53. Sarah & Robert Barber

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and Eileen’s extended family Eileen was a pure lady and will be greatly missed. RIP Eileen

  54. Jerry O’Hara, Gurtmullen, Roscrea.

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, Denis, Patrick & Catriona & extended families on the passing of Eileen.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    May Eileen rest in eternal peace.

  55. Natashia and James McFarlane Roscrea

    Deepest sympathy to all of Eileen’s family, thinking of you all at this sad time.

  56. Seamus, anna and orla fogarty graiguefrehane loughmore templemore

    Rip eileen condolence to all the family

  57. Peter & Nina O Dwyer, Clonoulty

    Sincere condolences to Eileen’s family and friends also to Mary, Angela and Kevin on the sad passing of their Aunt Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  58. Peter & Nina O Dwyer, Clonoulty

    Sincere condolences to Eileen’s family and friends also to Mary, Angela and Kevin on the sad passing of their Aunt Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  59. Jason & Annie Kelly Castlerea Co Roscommon

    Our deepest condolences to Paddy Catriona And all the O’ Dwyer family on the sad passing of Eileen . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time . May Eileen’s soul rest in peace

  60. Delacy and Nora Byrne Cullohill Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to Joe ,Patrick ,Denis, extended family and friends on the sad passing of Eileen . May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  61. Alan & Eileen (Gleeson) Chamberlain

    With deepest sympathy to her beloved partner Joe, her sons Patrick & Denis and her extended family. Eileen was a much loved cousin who will be sadly missed by all. She was the last remaining child of Jack and Mary Purcell from Loughmore. May she now rest in peace with her brothers and sisters. God be with you Eileen. RIP. Alan & Eileen (Gleeson) Chamberlain

  62. John and Sinead Kelly

    Mary and Angela sincere sympathy to you both on the passing of Aunt Eileen. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Reunited with your mother in heaven. Xx

  63. Sean & Mary Kiely, Killeenleigh, Thurles.

    Our sincere condolences to Patrick, Denis,, Caitriona and Joe and all the Purcell families on the sad death of Eileen. May Eileen rest in eternal peace.

  64. John and Una Dunne Longfordwood Clonakenny

    Our deepest sympathy to Joe and all the extended O’Dwyer family on the sad passing of your beloved Eileen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most sad and difficult time. Eileen was a pure lady, always smiling and always had time for a chat. May you get the best bed in Heaven Eileen which you truly deserve. Joe may the many wonderful memories you have of Eileen help you to cope with her death.

  65. Sean & Mary Kiely, Killeenleigh, Thurles.

    Our sincere condolences to Patrick, Denis,, Caitriona and Joe and all the Purcell families on the sad death of Eileen. May Eileen rest in eternal peace.

  66. Sean and Mary Delaney.

    To Joe and all who mourn the sad passing of Eileen we send our heartfelt sympathy. May she rest in peace.

  67. Margaret Gildea , Drombane

    My deepest sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis , Catiorina & the extended family , on the passing of Eileen. Thinking of you all at this difficult time .May Eileen rest in peace.

  68. Mary Sause Glenbane Holycross Thurles.

    Sincere sympathy to Joe sons Patrick & Dennis & extended Families on the very sad passing of Eileen may her gentle soul rest in peace amen 🙏

  69. Kathleen Cahill

    Sincere Sympathy to the O’Dwyer and Purcell families on the death of Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  70. Rose & Rosie Younge, The Ragg, Thurles.

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis, Caitriona & The Purcell Family on the sad passing of Eileen who fought a hard battle with great bravery..you deserve a bed in Heaven Eileen…rest in peace.

  71. Mulrooney Oil Company Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to the family on the death of Eileen. May she rest in peace

  72. Patsy and Kathleen Dorney and family

    We’re so sorry to hear Eileen has passed away after her hard fought battle and courage. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May she rest in peace 🙏

  73. Richard Stapleton, Castleiney/Palmerstown

    Sincere sympathy to Eileen s family and friends on her very sad passing. Eileen was a lovely, genuine person

  74. Marie and Pat Quinn Castleiney Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Joe Patrick Denis and Caitriona and extended family on the sad passing of the lovely Eileen. She was a wonderful couragious sincere Lady who will be missed by all. Rest in Heavenly Peace Now Eileen with all your loved one’s . 🙏🌹🙏

  75. Declan & Ann Kelly, Toomevara

    Deepest sympathy to Paddy, Catriona and all the extended family on the sad passing of Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  76. Bernie Wall, Couraguneen, Roscrea.

    My deepest Sympathy to Partner Joe, Sons Patrick & Denis, Daughter In Law, all the Family, on the very sad passing of Eileen, a lovely friendly lady. May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

  77. The Shanahan Family, Tullowmacjames, Templetuohy.

    Heartfelt condolences to Joe, Paddy & Catriona, Denis and all family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
    We are deeply saddened to hear of Eileen’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
    May her gentle soul now rest in peace.

  78. Agnes Toohey

    Sympathy to Joe and Eileen’s family on her passing. May she now enjoy heavenly happiness and peace.

  79. Eileen Fennelly, Ballingarry (nee Ryan)

    My sincere condolences to you all on the death of your precious Eileen, RIP.
    My sympathy to her cousins the Healy family also.
    Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis Eileen.

  80. Michael and Kathleen Kennedy Kilfithmone

    Deepest sympathy to Joe and The ODwyer and Purcell families on the passing of Eileen may her gentle soul rest in peace

  81. Aileen Dooley, Roscrea

    Sympathies to Joe and all the O’Dwyer family on Eileen’s passing. May she Rest In Peace

  82. Ann Dollard.Castletown.

    My sincere sympathy to Joe, Eileens sons, daughter in law, her extended family & friends on the loss of a dear partner & mother..
    May she have eternal peace .

  83. Martin & Mary O Gorman. Rossmore.

    Our sincere sympathy to Mary. Angela & Kevin on the passing of your Auntie Eileen also to P.J and all knew and loved her.

  84. Karen Healy, Loughmore

    Deepest sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis and the Purcell family at this very sad time. May Eileen’s gentle soul rest in peace.

  85. Sarah at O'Connell's Pharmacy

    So sorry for your lost. Eileen was such a lovely lady to meet always so kind.

  86. Ann Cosgrave

    My sincere condolences to Joe on the passing of your partner Eileen and to her two sons and extended family. I hope the many treasured memories you have help comfort you through the days and weeks ahead. May Eileen rest in peace.

  87. Brìd Kineally Walsh and Paschal Killea/Templemore plemore/Killea

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and family on the sad passing of Eileen. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

  88. Mary Morris and family Loughmore.

    Rest in peace Eileen.
    Sincere condolences to all her beloved family who cared for her so lovingly during her long illness.. Eileen, May you now enjoy the happiness of heaven with all gone before you..

  89. Paddy Cadell

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and all the family on Eileen’s passing. She was a lady and always appeared in good humour in spite of her illness. May she rest in peace.

  90. Patricia Leahy Littleton

    Sincere sympathy to all Eileen’s family at this very sad time .Eileen was a lovely lady may she rest in eternal peace.

  91. Phil and Ann Maher Cullohill Borrisoleigh

    Our condolence to The O’Dwyer, Purcell and extended family on the passing of Eileen. May She Rest In Peace.

  92. Sean Buckley Knocka

    Deepest sympathy to Joe Patrick and Denis on the passing on Eileen RIP

  93. Tom & Lorraine Egan Thurles

    Deepest condolences to Joe and the boys. May Eileens gentle soul rest in peace. .

  94. Pat and Patricia Cullen

    SINCERE SYMPATHY TO
    JOE AND ALL Eileens family on the sad passing of Eileen May her gentle soul rest in peace

  95. Tim Maher Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the O’Dwyer and Purcell families on the death of Eileen. May she rest in eternal peace.

  96. Mary,Dan Russell & Family killea

    Sincere sympathys to you Joe & Eileen s family on the loss of yer Beautiful Eileen such a lovely kind person always to meet Thinking of you all in my prayers at this dreadful sad time 🙏🙏

  97. John O'Dwyer, Loughmore

    My Sincere Condolences to Joe, Patrick and Denis, and to all Eileen’s relatives, friends and former colleagues.

    Eternal Rest Grant Onto Eileen…

  98. Denise ryan

    Deepest sympathy to Joe and all Eileen’s family on the sad passing of Eileen Rip

  99. Michael & Lily O'Brien

    Deepest condolences Joe & Eileens family on the death of Eileen may her gentle soul rest in peace 🕊️🕊️

  100. Maxie and Anne Crampton

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and all the O Dwyer family on the sad passing of Eileen

  101. Bridget and Batt O’Dea. The Islands. Loughmore.

    Deepest sympathy to Eileen’s family and Joe on the passing of Eillen. May she rest in eternal peace. She was a lovely kind person and faught her battles silently. May she rest with her parents and siblings in eternal peace.

  102. HEnry Young Templemore.

    SO SORRY TO LEARN OF EILEEN’S PASSING WHOM I WOULD HAVE KNOWN OVER MANY YEARS.MY SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO HER SONS PARTNER JOE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS EILEEN IS NOW FREE OF ALL SUFFERING AND PAIN AND IS NOW AT PEACE IN HER HEAVENLY HOME.

  103. Ray and Linda Nesbitt, Templemore

    Sincere condolences to Joe, Denis and Patrick, and to all Eileen’s relations and friends. May she rest in peace.

  104. Neddie & Margaret Bourke Loughmore

    Sincere & deepest sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis, Cathriona & All who mourn the sad passing of dear Eileen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  105. Billy & William Treacy Castleiney

    Deepest sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis, Cathriona, relatives & friends on the sad passing of Eileen. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

  106. Caitríona Connolly (Loughmore)

    My sincere sympathies to you all on the your sad loss of Eileen. Likewise to the Healys, my sympathies. May Eileen rest in peace.

  107. Bridget Connors

    Sympathy to everyone on the loss of Eileen she was a lovely lady always x

  108. Charles

    Rest in peace Eileen, from your Motorhome friends in Ardmore
    🌹🙏😢

  109. Yvonne Hassett

    My sincerest condolences to Patrick, Denis, Joe and all Eileen’s family on her sad passing.
    I had the pleasure of meeting Eileen many years ago in classes in Templemore and her smile would light up the room.
    May her gentle soul rest in peace

  110. Mary Walsh Borrisoleigh..

    Deepest sympathy to joe and 0’Dwyer family on the Death of Eileen may she rest in peace

  111. Pascal, Jackie Hosford and all Hosfords

    Sincere Condolences to all families on the death of Eileen – from Hosfords

  112. Eamonn and Anne Lloyd, Thurles.

    Sincere sympathy to Joe, to Eileen ‘s family and the O’Sullivan family on the passing of Eileen. May the light of Heaven shine on her gentle soul.

  113. Sean and Mairead Stapleton, Borrisoleigh

    Sincere sympathy to Joe and the extended family on the sad passing of Eileen. May she rest in peace.

  114. George and Rosaline Drew, Glen of Aherlow Caravan & Camping Park

    Our sincere sympathy to Joe, Patrick, Denis and Caitriona on the sad passing of Eileen. A lovely lady to chat to, we will miss her visits. May she rest in peace.

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