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Alph Cooney

Alph Cooney

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The death has occurred of Alph Cooney of BushyparkBorrisokane, Co Tipperary and formerly of Kiltullagh, Co Galway.

Peacefully on October 15 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Adored husband and best friend of Gwen.

Deeply missed by his sister Anne (Shaughnessy), his brother Seán, and by his brothers and sisters-in-law Carmel, Marie, Martin, Oliver, Breda and Seán’s partner Mary.

Adored by his many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Pre-deceased by his parents Dominick and Kathleen, his brothers Martin and Paddy, his sisters Maisie, Chrissie and Ena.

Alph will be lovingly remembered by his family, his many dear friends and neighbours.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Reposing at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Borrisokane on Saturday, October 18 from 5pm-7pm.

Requiem Mass on Sunday October 19 at 10.30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Condolences

Noel Uniacke

Our sincere condolences to all of the Cooney family on the sad passing of Alph. I remember playing hurling against him for the pioneers when he was with kiltulla and we had a team in Kilconieron. May he rest in peace

pat healy

may your gentle soul rest in peace Alph. happy memories of our time in New Inn Tech in the 1950's

VICTORIA REYNOLDS

REST IN PEACE

Peter o Halloran

Remember Alph well from his hurling days Alph also worked travelling around to various Garages selling tyres many the battle we had when he played against us when he used to hurl against Rahoon my sympathy s to Alph wife and family and many hurling friends RIP amen 🙏