Church Services - Thurles Information

Death Of Marese Kennedy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 6th March 2024 of Ms Marese Kennedy, Annfield, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her father Denis and brother Paddy, Ms Kennedy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, Co. Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving mother Nonie, brothers Shane, Donncha, sister Antoinette (Hassett), sisters-in-law Fiona and Rachelle, brother-in-law Tomás, Donncha’s partner Aisling, nieces Molly, Evie and Anna, nephew Quinn, Aunts, Uncles, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Kennedy will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (E41 VX81), on tomorrow afternoon, Friday March 8th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Munroe, Inch, The Ragg, Thurles (E41 RC96) on Saturday morning, March 9th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, The Ragg, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Ms Kennedy, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Kennedy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Peg Byrne, Formerly Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 5th March 2024, of Mrs Margaret (Peg) Byrne (née Walsh), late of Carrigeen, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knockmannon, Lisdowney, Co. Kilkenny.

In her 104th year, and pre-deceased by her husband John, brothers Patrick, Ned and Kieran and niece Catriona; Mrs Byrne passed away peacefully, while in the care of Staff at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Dublin Road, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by by her nephews, nieces, cousin Monsignor Michael Ryan, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Byrne will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Cashel on tomorrow evening, Wednesday, March 6th, from 6:00pm, before being received into the nearby Church of St. John the Baptist, Clonoulty, at 7.30pm.

Requiem Mass for Mrs Byrne will be celebrated on Thursday morning, March 7th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Clonoulty New Cemetery, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Byrne, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Byrne family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Michael O’Meara, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 3rd March 2024 of Mr Michael O’Meara, St Joseph’s, Bohernamona Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sons Tom and John, daughter-in-law Eleanor; Mr O’Meara passed away unexpectedly following a short illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; devoted wife Chrissie (née Dwyer, Clonoulty, Cashel), daughter Helen, sons Michael and Eddie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Seamus, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Esther and Michelle, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Meara will repose at his residence, (E41 HT26) on Thursday afternoon, March 7th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Friday morning, March 8th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Meara, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Meara family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Sally Lee, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we learned of the death today, Monday 4th March 2024, of Mrs Sally Lee (née Fitzmaurice), Ladyswell, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Lisbane, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael (Latter former Lion’s Club District Governor), her parents Michael and Eleanor, sisters Mary, Nancy and Gretta and brother Tom; Mrs Lee passed away peacefully, while in her 92nd year, and following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family; sons Maurice, Laurence and Michael, daughters Elaine and Sinead, grandchildren Laura, Ellen, Louise, Conor and Oisín, daughters-in-law Aileen and Siobhan, son-in-law Robert, brothers John and Jim, sisters Eleanor, Kay, Pat and Teresa, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law John-Henry, John, Brian and Fergal, sisters-in-law Imelda and Margaret, extended relatives, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Lee will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles [E41 CP59] on Wednesday afternoon, March 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Thursday morning, March 7th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Lee, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Lee and Fitzmaurice families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Munster Hotel Car Park Closed To The Public.

Despite the statements and so called interventions by Fianna Fáil TD Mr Jackie Cahill and Fianna Fáil Councillor Mr Seamus Hanafin, yesterday’s statement printed in the Thurles Cathedral Mass Booklet correctly states, quote:-

“As you are possibly aware, the Munster Hotel Car-park has now closed for public use. This is a regrettable decision for all who visit and attend ceremonies at our Cathedral. Please be aware of this and plan your parking accordingly when visiting the Cathedral. Please note that the MIC (St. Patrick’s College)is available for weekend parking. However, due to the increased number of students the MIC carpark is not available on weekdays during College term”.

This accounts for the fact that the coin slot on the parking metre in this car park was taped-over on Saturday last, although the tape was removed this afternoon (Monday March 4th).

**Thurles Cathedral forecourt with partially completed marked car parking spaces.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

Thurles.Info warned of this problem some weeks ago [January 8th, 2024], regarding parking for those attending Mass, Funerals etc at the Thurles Cathedral, and indeed the impending challenges and dangers caused by no parking for retailers/consumers, latter attempting to transact service in numerous small, nearby business premises.

Look skyward as you pass the former Munster Hotel building, latter Thurles town’s number 1 eyesore, believed to be owned by Mr Martin Healy *(Member of Thurles Chamber of Commerce)*, as metal material is ready to displace itself from the Hotel’s roof.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

Right at this moment, while public car parking still occurs at the carpark in question; vehicle owners should be aware that our ‘eye in the sky’ has identified a large section of what appears to be metal material, that has broken loose from the roof of this Thurles town eyesore (Munster Hotel) and is due to descend into the car-park, therefore likely to strike a school bus, or other parked vehicle, or indeed likely to land in Cathedral Street, same propelled by a sharp south westerly wind blowing outside today.

Meanwhile, Thurles Cathedral (see pic. above) has partially undertaken, this morning, to mark out limited car-park spaces and pedestrian lanes on its tiny forecourt, in the interest of public health and safety.

**‘The** **Source’ Car Park, paid for by Rate Payers, *(which cannot accept buses)* continues to remain closed today following an arson attack last year.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

The Source Car Park, paid for by Rate Payers, still remains closed, although the streamers, ripped from roof insulation which was left uncovered, appears to have been removed, indicating a possible opening in the near future and will, no doubt, be welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD, Mr Jackie Cahill or Independent TD Mr Michael Lowry.

Bicycle bays remained empty this morning as Thurles Town continues to becomes a “no go area” for motor vehicle parking.
This situation should be etched on the electorates mind, when local elections take place shortly, in our once thriving town.
Local newspapers and local radio stations should now be highlighting and publishing this wanton destruction of a town centre, instead of reposting/publishing, ‘willy-nilly’, the press releases of Local Councillors and resident TD’s.