Church Services - Thurles Information

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.

Death Of Kathleen Ryan-Rue, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 2nd March 2024, of Mrs Kathleen Ryan-Rue (née O’Dwyer), Glenough, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her loving husband Christy; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully while in the care of Staff at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Kathleen, sons Roger and Christy, grandchildren Saoirse, Conor, Kaitlyn, Aéla, Fódhla and Coisla, son-in-law Seamus, daughters-in-law Liz and Eadaoin, sisters, brother, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of close friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Home, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary (E25 TX26) on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday March 3rd, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm same evening, to the Church of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Ryan will be celebrated on Monday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Ryan 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 Ailish O’Connor, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 29th February 2024, of Mrs Elizabeth (Ailish) O’Connor (née Kennedy), Clontarf, Dublin and formerly of Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Gerard and brothers Sean and PJ; Mrs O’Connor, while in her 90th year, passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her beloved family, supported by staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son Colin, daughters Anne, Caroline and Maeve, her son-in-law Bernardo, daughter-in-law Colette, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Connor will repose at the family home, Clontarf, on Sunday afternoon, March 3rd, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Gabriel, (Dollymount), No.3, St Gabriel’s Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 on Monday morning, March 4th, to to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Dardistown Cemetery, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Dublin, [K67 HP26]

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

The extended O’Connor 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 Vera Hazel, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 27th February 2024, of Mrs Vera Hazel (née McCormack), Booterstown, Co. Dublin and late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Finbar and brother John; Mrs Hazel passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Clinic, Old Lucan Road, D20 W722 Co. Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children; Audrey, Barry, Michael and Clodagh, brother Vincent and sisters-in-law Joan and Monica, step-brothers Richard and John, daughters-in-law Suzy and Dervla, Michelle and her sons-in-law Daniel and Alan, grandchildren Isobel, Pearce, Vincent, Evelyn, Christian, Siona, Fionn and Adaline, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a close circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hazel will be received into the Church of the Assumption, No. 67 Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co. Dublin [A94 NW53] to repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning next, March 2nd, at 11:00am, followed by Cremation at 3:00pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium, No. 158 Harolds Cross Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, [D6W HY98].

Note Please: Family flowers only.

The extended Hazel and McCormack 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Nora Quirke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th February 2024 of Mrs Nora Quirke (née Kennedy), Matthew Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bredagh, Toomevara, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Séan, her son-in-law Eugene (O’Brien), sisters Bab, Bridie and Kathleen, brothers Jack, Dan and Frank; Mrs Quirke passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters Catherine (O’Brien) and Marie (O’Gorman), her son-in-law Séamus, her cherished grandchildren Joseph, Róisín, Eugene and Norma (O’Brien), Éabha and Breana (O’Gorman), Roísín’s partner Tadhg, her brother-in-law Paddy (Quirke Littleton), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quirke will repose on Tuesday afternoon, February 27th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles [E41 XY47].
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Wednesday morning at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St Patrick’s Graveyard, Churchquarter, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Quirke 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.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the care provided to Mrs Quirke, by her home support team over many years and also their appreciation for the care provided by staff at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.