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The Goodness Of God

“Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.”

[Extract from the poem “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann (1872 – 1945)]

Lyrics: Benjamin David Fielding, Jason David Ingram, Edmond Martin Cash, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson.

Vocals: Priscilla Marie Winans Love, known professionally as CeCe Winans.

The Goodness Of God

I love You, Lord,
For Your mercy never fails me,
All my days,
I’ve been held in Your hands,
From the moment that I wake up,
Til I lay my head,
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.

Chorus.

Though my life, You have been faithful
Though my life, You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.

I love Your voice,
You have led me through the fire,
In darkest nights,
You are close like no other.
I’ve known You as a father,
I’ve known You as a friend,
And I have lived in the goodness of God.

Repeat Chorus.

Your goodness is running after, running after me.
Your goodness is running after, running after me.
With my life laid down, I surrender now, I give You everything.
Oh Lord Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me.
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me.
With my life laid down, I surrender now, I give You everything,
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me.

Repeat Chorus.

END.

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RTE To Feature Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade.

NOTE: We learn from the Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee; same ably led here in Thurles by Mr John Kenehan, that RTE have indicated that the latter will be covering the Thurles St. Patrick’s day Parade for the first time this year.
The Parade will begin sharply at 2.30pm in the town’s centre, Liberty Square, so make sure you ladies are wearing your best bonnets.

It’s A Great Day For The Irish.

Lyrics: By Hollywood composer, arranger and associate producer, the late Mr Roger Edens (1905 – 1970).

Vocals: Internationally acclaimed American actress and singer Ms Judy Garland.
The song was partly written to capitalize on Ms Garland’s Irish roots. Ms Garland was a quarter Irish through her maternal grandmother Eva Fitzpatrick.

It’s A Great Day For The Irish

Oh, I woke me up this morning and I heard the joyful song,
From the throats of happy Irishmen, a hundred thousand strong.
Sure it was the Hibernian Brigade,
Lining up for to start the big parade.
So I fetched me Sunday bonnet and the flag I love so well,
And I bought meself a shamrock just to wear in me lapel.
Don’t you know that today’s March seventeen?
It’s the day for the wearing of the green.
It’s a great day for the Irish, it’s a great day for fair,
The side-walks of New York are thick with Blarney,
For shure you’d think New York was Old Killarney.
It’s a great day for the Shamrock, for the flags in full array,
We’re feeling so inspirish, shure because for all the Irish,
It’s a great, great day.

Begosh and begorragh, every Irish son and daughter,
Every good old Irish name and his relation.
They come from Tipperary, Donegal and County Kerry,
But they are all here to join the celebration.
Now, there’s Terrence O’Toole and Cahal O’Doherty, Patrick O’Bogle and Mullin McGrew, Mike Maley, Tim Dayley, and Barney O’Flagherty, Daniel Doolan and Shamus Carew.
Conleys and Donleys and Padraic O’Bannigan, Ryans, O’Briens, McLaughlins, and Lynch, McGloans and McFaddens and Mister Pat Flannagan, Hogans and Glogans, McPhersons and Finch.
Cowans, McGowans, and Carricks and Garricks, Mahoneys, Maloneys, O’Donnels, O’Connells,
Are here to join the jubilee!

It’s a great day for the Irish, it’s a great day for fair.
Begosh, there’s not a cop to stop a raiding,
Begorrah all the cops are out parading.
It’s a great day for the Shamrock, for the flags in full array,
And as we go a-swinging, every Irish heart is singing,
It’s a great, great day.
END

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Death Of Thomas McCormack, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 15th March 2024, of Mr Thomas McCormack, Curraheen, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna, brothers Patrick (Big-Pat) and Eddie; Mr McCormack passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel and the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family; brothers Seamus, John, Joseph and Pascal, sisters Helen and Mary, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Peggy, Mary and Gemma, cousins, the hospital of the Assumption community, fellow resident Murty, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McCormack will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Monday afternoon, March 18th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, March 19th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended McCormack 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.

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Death Of Sr. Mary Britton, Formerly Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday March 6th 2024, of Sr. Mary Britton, Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane, Australia and formerly of Cloncleigh, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 103rd year of age and pre-deceased by her brothers Edward and Christy, sisters Johanna and Bridget, nephews Enda and Eamon, nieces Mary, Imelda and Josephine; Sr. Mary Britton passed away peacefully, while in the gentle care of her religious community.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sisters of Mercy community, her brothers Paddy, Billy, Sean and Pierce, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A celebration of Sr. Mary’s life will take place at St. Vincent’s Chapel, Nudgee, Brisbane at midnight on Sunday, March 17th, (Monday, 18th March 10:00 AEST Brisbane). Interment will take place at 1.00am Irish time and can be viewed on the livestream link shown HERE.

The extended Britton family and the Sisters of Mercy community, 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

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Death Of Mary Shorley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 15th March 2024, of Mrs Mary Shorley (née Cullagh) St. Mary’s Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Robert; Mrs Shorley passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness most bravely borne.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons Robert, Brian, Noel, Declan and Mark, grandchildren, great -grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers Michael and Jim, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Shorley will repose at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, [Eircode E41 XY47] on Sunday afternoon, March 17th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:00pm same evening.

Requiem Mass for Mrs Shorley will be celebrated on Monday morning, March 18th, 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 the funeral service for Mrs Shorley, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Shorley 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.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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