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“Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover” ~ Warns Tipperary’s Molly O’Connell.

“Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover”, written By Stephen Hamilton, is the latest new single from that very talented Tipperary vocalist Ms Molly O’Connell.

The fast rising Co. Tipperary country singing star, began singing on stage first at the age of 6 years; winning her first Munster Final Fleadh at the tender age of 8 years and her first All-Ireland in Scór at the age of 14 years.

She has continued to wow audiences over the years, with her renditions of Country, Folk, Ballad and Traditional songs.

Molly hails from Kilcommon village, Thurles, County Tipperary and developed her passion of performing, from her now sadly deceased father Denis, who played the button accordion and sang in a well-known band, “The Mellow Tones.”

The youngest daughter of a family of five siblings; music and song were an integral part of “The O’Connell Family”, and growing up in such a musical home enabled her to become familiar with all the songs performed by the greatest and most famous of all time Country Singers.

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Death Of May Power, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Monday 24th October, 2022, of Ms Mary (May) Power, Beechwood Grove, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; formerly Dwan’s, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Mardyke, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her brother Matt and sisters Lizzie, Josie and Martha (Mealy); Ms Power passed away, in her hundredth year, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving nieces, extended relatives, friends and by Catriona, Dennis and all of the Dwan family.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Power will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Lognafulla, Thurles on Tuesday evening, October 25th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, October 26th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Power, same can be viewed online HERE.

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


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

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Man Arrested Following Stabbing Of Pregnant woman In Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí have arrested and are questioning a man in his 20s, following a stabbing incident at a house in Co. Tipperary, on Saturday evening last.

The stabbing incident resulted in a pregnant female; also aged in her 20s, being rushed to the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, with non-life threatening injuries. The young woman is said to be recovering well, with her unborn child not believed to be in any danger.

We understand from media reports (Irish Mirror), (Cork Beo), (Buzz.ie), that others in their company witnessed the incident at 6:20pm on Saturday evening, and are helping Gardaí with their inquiries.

Gardaí were quickly on the scene of the incident and were able to make an arrest. The assailant is currently being detained at Thurles Garda Station, under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and must be either charged or released from Garda custody today.

While Gardaí refused to be further drawn on the incident, they have confirmed that the incident did happen somewhere else in the Premier County.

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Thurles Film Stars Unite In “The Banshees of Inisherin”.

While only released officially this month, [October 21st, 2022] the film, “The Banshees of Inisherin” [Runtime: 113 minutes], is already available, two days later, here to view in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Opening this afternoon to rave reviews; three of the film’s well known stars, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Pat Shortt; are no strangers to Thurles town, with the latter two named, both born and educated here in the Cathedral town.

Directed by Martin McDonagh, [“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”]; the story tells of a pair of lifelong friends, on a remote Irish island, (set on the Irish Arran Islands), who find themselves at an awkward period in their relationship, when one of them no longer wants to be friends with the other.

Pádraic (played by Colin Farrell), latter an affable and kind man living on a fictional remote island known as Inisherin, suddenly has his world seriously shaken when his former close friend Colm (latter played by Brendan Gleeson), chooses to cut off their previously enjoyed, lifelong friendship.
What begins as a minor squabble between both of these former old friends, soon sends shockwaves throughout their small close-knit community, thus causing everyone, from Pádraic’s sister Siobhán (Played by Thurles born Kerry Condon) to the local parish priest, to inquire as to the cause of Colm’s sudden active hatred.

Well worth viewing at the IMC cinemas here in the Thurles Shopping Centre.

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Death Of Sandy Bradish Formerly of Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday, 19th October 2022, of Mrs Sandy (Yanling) Zheng (Bradish), Woodlands, Cahercalla, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Beijing, China and Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Bradish sadly passed away unexpectedly.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Nigel, loving children Emma and Ian, parents, sisters, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Bradish will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis, Co. Clare on Monday evening, October 24th, from 5:30pm with removal at 7:00pm to St. Columba’s Anglican Church, Bindon Street, Ennis.
Funeral Service on Tuesday morning, October 25th, at 11:00am, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon Co. Clare at 1:00pm.

For those unable to attend the funeral service, same can be viewed live online HERE. Cremation Service can be viewed HERE. [Follow the link for live streaming on the main page, and enter password CDD25]. Latter link will go live online at 12.55pm.

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

Note Please: Family flowers only.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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