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Upperchurch And Toomevara Join Forces

Meet the new Mr/Mrs Maxwell

Wedding bells rang out to clear Summer skies from the Church of The Sacred Heart, nestled in the beautiful hilly village of Upperchurch, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, yesterday, for local beauty Miss Mairead Buckley.

The very lovely Miss Buckley, daughter of Mrs Margaret and Mr Pat Buckley Finnahy, Upperchurch, Thurles, and Mr Thomas Maxwell, son of Mrs Joan and Mr Sean Maxwell, Glenaguile, Toomevara, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary, both publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a huge and adoring gathering of friends and family.

The stunning bride, who arrived to the ceremony in a classic Black And Silver Rolls Royce, Silver Cloud III, was escorted down the aisle, to be given away by her father Pat.

The marriage ceremony’s chief celebrant was Rev. Fr. P.Greed, ably assisted by popular local curate Rev. Fr. L.Brennan and Rev.Fr. W.McCormack.
Music for the event was superbly provided by the much celebrated local musical duo of Pat and Kathy Phelan, assisted by the well known traditional Tipperary violinist, Tim McSherry.

Following the ceremony Mairead and Thomas entertained their guests in the wonderful gardens of the Great National Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, where over 250 guests enjoyed a champagne reception, combined with this seasons fresh strawberries, and during which family photographs were taken.  This reception was then followed later in the evening by a lavish six course banquet.

Music and dancing continued well into the early hours and over the next few days the happy couple will depart on honeymoon to tour some of America’s major beauty spots.
Friends and neighbours in Upperchurch and Toomevara County Tipperary send their very best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together and thank you both, most sincerely, for a really most enjoyable day.

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Sun Shines for Mr PJ And Mrs Helen Barron

The new Mr and Mrs Barron

The wedding took place today, in glorious sunshine, of the very lovely Miss Helen Cahill, daughter of Mrs. Nellie and Mr. Michael Cahill, Mullinahone, Co.Tipperary, to Mr P.J. Barron, son of Mrs. Peggy and Mr. Paddy Barron, Windgap, Co.Kilkenny.

A stunning bride was escorted down the aisle by her father Michael and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. Michael Barry, latter cousin of the bride, ably assisted by local parish priests Rev. Fr. John McGrath and Rev. Fr. Martin Cleere, in the beautiful church of St. Michael, in Mullinahone village.

Here, the couple publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a very large gathering of family and friends before later joining close family members for photographs.

Music for the ceremony was superbly provided by Tipperary recording artist, Nora Fogarty.

Following the event the new Mr and Mrs Barron retired to the magnificent four star Hotel Minella and Leisure Centre, situated at Coleville Road Clonmel, Co.Tipperary.

Here guests were entertained to a champagne and strawberry reception before joining the newly married couple at a lavish banquet, which was later followed by music and dancing late into the evening.

The couple have chosen California as their favoured honeymoon destination and from all their many friends and admirers in Co.Tipperary, go all good wishes to them both, for a happy and very prosperous life together.

On behalf of all guests attending, thank you both for a most wonderful day.

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Long Life And Happiness To The New Mr And Mrs Long

The historic Abbey at Holycross, Thurles, Co.Tipperary was the scene for the wedding, yesterday, of one of  Tipperary’s most popular couples.

"Good Health and Happiness"

The very lovely Miss Margaret Long, daughter of Mrs Christine and the late Mr Thomas Long, Holycross, Thurles, and Mr Evan Long son of Mrs Jacinta and Mr Matthew Long, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, both publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a very large gathering of friends and family.

The ceremonies chief celebrants were local parish priest Rev. Fr. Tomas Breen assisted by Rev. Monsignor James Commins.

This beautiful and ancient venue of Holycross Abbey has become the favourite hitching centre for marrying celebrates over past years and in recent times was the chosen venue of Dolores O’Riordan of the ‘The Cranberries’ fame and TV3’s news anchor Colette Fitzpatrick.

Following the ceremony Margaret and Evan entertained their guests in the wonderful gardens of the Anner Hotel ,Thurles, Co Tipperary, where over 200 guests enjoyed a champagne reception, combined with the first of this seasons fresh strawberries.  This was  followed later in the evening by a lavish six course banquet.

Music and dancing continued well into the early hours, and over the next  few days the happy couple will depart on honeymoon to tour Thailand.

Friends and neighbours in Tipperary send their best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together and thank you both, most sincerely, for such a wonderful day.

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Breda And PJ Start New Year As Mr And Mrs

XmasYesterday’s prevailing wind, snow and rain went totally unnoticed as the very lovely Miss Breda Kirwan, daughter of Mrs Kathleen and Mr Joe Kirwan, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary, married Mr P. J. Maher, latter son of Mrs Breda and Mr James Maher, Dunkerrin, Birr, Co. Offaly.

A stunning bride was escorted down the aisle by her father Joe and the ceremony was performed by Rev Fr.George Bourke PP ably assisted by Rev Fr.Pat Mulcahy, in the quaint and historic church of St Peter, in Moycarkey, Thurles, in the diocese of Cashel and Emly.

Here, the couple publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and friends before joining close family members for photographs.

Following the event the new Mr and Mrs Maher retired to the popular local wedding venue, the Anner Hotel, latter situated on the outskirts of Thurles town.

Here guests were entertained, on arrival, to light refreshments before joining the newly married couple at a lavish banquet, which was followed by music and dancing late into the evening.

The couple have chosen to tour America as their favoured honeymoon destination and from all their many friends and admirers in Co.Tipperary, go best wishes to them both for a happy and very prosperous life together.

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Party To Go – Latest From Mitchel House Restaurant Thurles

Mitchel House Restaurant

Mitchel House Restaurant

Mitchel House Restaurant have just announced their new outdoor catering menu “Food To Go” just in time for the Christmas party season.
This new service is ideal for entertaining at home whatever the occasion.

So if you are planning a Family Surprise, a Christening Party, a Barbecue for friends, a Wedding, a Confirmation or First Holy Communion celebration,  or indeed any spur of the moment gathering, from the privacy and comfort of your own home, Mitchel House can now provide you with superb cuisine assistance, totally hassle-free.

This service will removes all the associated stress from your planning, thus allowing you time to enjoy your party and take all the credit normally accruing to every good Host and Hostess.

Note: For all orders please give minimum notice of at least 48 Hours to allow the restaurant ensure they can completely tailor fit your event or function to your own very special requirements.

Please feel free to contact Mitchel House to discuss more elaborate menus which can also be easily arranged to suit your every need.

Party To Go can be contacted at  TEL: 0504 90776 or call into Mitchel House, Mitchel Street , Thurles or Café Mitchel, Slievenamon Road, Thurles and allow your catering problems to become theirs.

For full details and pricing range why not log on and download their menu here.  www.mitchelhouse.ie/media/files/partytogo.pdf

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