Pre-deceased by his parents Tim and Josie and his sister Mary; Mr Gleeson, sadly, passed away following a short illness.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Joan, son Stephen and daughter Antoinette, daughter-in-law Petra, son-in-law Neilie, adored grandchildren Lilly-May, Nora and Iarlaith, brothers Frank, Tom and Pakie, sisters, Julia and Peggy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Gleeson, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Gleeson 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 “Sweet White Violets”(Latin Name: Viola odorata alba), which is expected to appear in late winter or early Spring, arrived exactly on time this year, exhibiting a massive crop of blossoms.
Sweet White Violets pictured here with emerging wild Primroses. Pic: G. Willoughby.
This small hardy herbaceous perennial is also commonly known as ‘Wood Violet‘; ‘English Violet‘; ‘Common Violet‘; ‘Florist’s Violet‘ and ‘Garden Violet’.
Sweet White Violets: The flowers which are either dark violet or white in colour, are scented, with the species most often found near the edges of forests or in shaded clearings; it is also a common “uninvited guest” found on shaded lawns or elsewhere with in Irish gardens.
Both the leaves and flowers are edible and in the late Victorian period, were used in the production of cosmetic fragrances and perfumes and in the production of medicine. Interesting to note: The scent somehow has suggested sex, so the violet served as a symbol of a favoured flower of Aphrodite, (latter ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty); and her son, Priapus, (latter a minor fertility god in Greek mythology), who was also the protector of livestock, fruit plants and, yes male readers should note, male genitals. Both the former named Greek goddess and minor god were the deity of gardens.
A Bunch Of Violets Blue.
Lyrics: Attributed to composer, writer John McCormick. Vocals: Irish country, traditional and easy listening singer, guitarist and saxophone player, the late Tom McBride, (Big Tom 1936–2018).
A Bunch Of Violets Blue.
It was out in a moonlit garden, Not far from the ballroom grand, A soldier and his sweetheart, Went strolling hand in hand. Tomorrow the war would call him, And he vowed he would be true, And from her breast she gave to him, A bunch of violets blue. They were only a bunch of violets, A bunch of violets blue, Fresh and fair and dainty, All sparkle like the dew. Fresh and fair and dainty, As he pressed them to his heart, He smiled and said where’er he’d roam, From them he’d n’er would part. A soldier boy lay dying, Upon the cold, cold ground. A bunch of withered violets, Upon his breast was found. Turning to his comrades, In a feeble voice he sighed. Take them back and tell her that, I wore them till I died. They took the withered violets back, It been on her wedding day. An old man’s gold had won her, From her soldier far away. An old man’s gold had won her, From her soldier young and tall, And this is what he said to her, One evening at the ball. They were only a bunch of violets, A bunch of violets blue, Fresh and fair and dainty, All sparkle like the dew. Fresh and fair and dainty, As he pressed them to his heart, He smiled and said where’er he’d roam, From them he’d n’er would part.
Pre-deceased by his grandparents James and Bridget Doyle, uncle Patrick, cousins Anthony, Nicki, Amber, Michael and Delilah; Mr Doyle passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; mother Breda, father Christopher, Margaret and Tony his second mom and dad, sisters Bridget, Nicola, Mairead and Bridget, brothers Patrick, Anthony, David and Thomas, brother-in-law Thomas, sister-in-law Emma, nieces Ava-Rose and Rhea, godson David, uncles, aunts, grandparents Mary and Johnny, cousins, extended relatives, the Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed community, Templemore Boxing Club and IABA colleagues, neighbours and many friends.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Doyle, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Doyle 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.
Lyrics and Vocals: American singer, songwriter, actor and country musician Vince Gill (Vincent Gill).
When I Call Your Name.
I rushed home from work like I always do. I spent my whole day just thinking of you. When I walked through the front door, my whole life was changed, ‘Cause nobody answered when I called your name. A note on the table that told me goodbye. It said you’d grown weary of living a lie. Oh, your love has ended, but mine still remains, But nobody answers when I call your name. Oh, the lonely sound of my voice calling, Is driving me insane, And just like rain, the tears keep falling, But nobody answers when I call your name. Oh, the lonely sound of my voice calling, Is driving me insane, And just like rain, the tears keep falling, But nobody answers when I call your name. Oh, nobody answers when I call your name.
For those of you planning on heading to the shops this weekend, hereunder, please find opening and closing times of your main Thurles Town supermarkets, over this 2025 St Patrick’s weekend.
Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Pic: G. Willoughby.
St Patrick’s weekend 2025:
Aldi Opening Hours
DunnesStore Opening Hours
Lidl Opening Hours
TescoOpening Hours
SuperValu Opening Hours
Friday 14th
08:00-22:00
08:00 – 21:00
08:00-22:00
08:00-21:00
08:00-21:00
Saturday 15th
08:00-22:00
08:00 – 19:00
08:00-22:00
08:00-21:00
08:00-21:00
Sunday 16th
09:00-21:00
09:00 – 19:00
09:00-21:00
09:00-20:00
09:00-09:00
Monday 17th
09:00-21:00
09:00 – 19:00
09:00-21:00
10:00-19:00
08:00-10:00
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, while enjoying this upcoming bank holiday weekend.”
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