RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary woman who was 'so loved'
Tess Brennan passed away on September 24
The death has occurred of Tess Brennan (née Leonard), of Ballinacourty, Aherlow, Co Tipperary and Carrigaline, Co Cork, who passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, after a long illness bravely borne with dignity and courage, surrounded by her beloved family.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Mike, her father Dinny and her mother Tessie.
Tess will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving and heartbroken daughters Denise (Ryan, Cork) and Martina (Luttrell, Cork), son Michael (London), sons-in-law Dermot and Ciaran, adored grandchildren Lily, Tessa, Conor, Aidan and Alec, brothers Tom (Ballycrehane), Jack (Ballykiveen) and Denis (Ballycrehane), sisters Bridget (Breheny, Scallagheen Cross), Hannah (Madden, Glenview Square), Rosie (Finnan, Ballinahow) and Mary (Ellard, Mount Bruis), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and her very large circle of friends.
May she rest in peace.
Tess will lay in repose at the Chapel of Peace, Fraser’s Funeral Home, Galbally (E34 AE22) on Sunday, September 27, from 5pm to 7pm.
Reception will take place on Monday, September 28, into Church of the Sacred Heart, Lisvernane, for Requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, at 3pm.
Tributes have been paid to Tess following her passing, with one person saying: “Martina, Denise, Michael and the Brennan and Leonard families we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Tessie was a loving, kind and wonderfully humorous woman and I feel very lucky to have known her and grown up with her in my life. She had such a warm presence, a way of making people smile and she will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her time as secretary of Aherlow Ladies Football Club brought great success and joy to our lives and Tessie's dedication to that role will forever leave a legacy. There are so many players, mentors, parents and referees that will always remember Tessie with enormous affection and gratitude. Thinking of you Martina, Denise, Michael and all the family at this heart-breaking time. May Tessie rest in peace.”
Another said: “My deepest sympathy to you Denise and all your family. Your mom was so loved by you all as I'm sure ye felt so much love from Tess ..I hope this will keep ye going through this time xx.”