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Death Of Owen Brennan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 15th March 2024, of Mr Owen Brennan, Oakfield Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Nora and John, brothers Mikey, Dick, Willie, Sean and Timmy, sisters Kathy, Mamie and Nora. Mr Brennan passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Bridgie, Julia, Ann, Theresa and Celia, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Brennan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, [E41 CP59], on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, March 20th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles at 7:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Brennan will be celebrated on Thursday morning, March 21st, at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the graveyard attached to the Church of St Patrick and St Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Brennan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Brennan 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.

“You’ll never walk alone”


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024.

Under a clear sunny sky, the Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade began sharply from Abbey Road Thurles at 2.30pm in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, travelling via Friar Street unto Liberty Square as is usual.
The parade featured two marching bands; namely the Sean Treacy Pipe Band and the C J Kickham Brass Band.

This year the St Patrick’s Day Parade “Guest of Honour”, in keeping with this year’s theme, “Youth: Our Hopes For the Future’, featured Thurles Christian Brothers Secondary School pupil Master Luke Blackwell, latter a winner in the 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Prior to the start of the parade live music was performed beginning at 1:00pm, with face painting and other side attractions keeping those attending occupied.

The Arch Bar [a favourite abode of the fictional Mikey Ryan], in Liberty Square, hosted a 12-hour Irish Traditional Music Session on the day, to raise funds for the ‘Ciarán’s Cancer Treatment Fund’, latter a seriously ill 4 year old boy, currently undergoing medical treatment for his present condition.

For the first time, RTE television captured video footage of the event; of which a sample of same footage can be VIEWED HERE (Scroll down the page to headline – ‘Limerick, Ennis, Thurles‘).

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FSAI Recall Village Bakery White Tortilla Wraps.

Recall of Village Bakery White Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

Alert Summary dated Sunday, 17th March 2024.

Category 1: For Action,
Alert Notification: 2024.09,
Product Identification: Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White; pack size 8x62g.
Batch Code: All best before dates.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom.

Message: All best before dates of Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces as the product may have been tampered with. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

Action Required: Retailers are requested to remove the product from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the product.

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Death Of Gillies Macbain, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Saturday 16th March 2024 of Mr Gillies Macbain, Cranagh Castle, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Macbain passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the dedicated care of staff at Kilkenny Care Centre.

The earthly remains of Mr Macbain will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church Lane, Longorchard, Templetuohy, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, March 19th, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Oakvale Cemetery, Carricksallagh, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Mr Macbain, an active member within the Templetuohy and Thurles area, is survived by eight of his nine children.

The family wish to thank the staff of Kilkenny Care Centre for their genuine care given to Mr Macbain over the past few months.

Note Please: Donations, if desired, to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.

The extended Macbain family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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Full House For Opening Night At Holycross Open Drama Festival.

Holycross Open Drama Festival, attracted a full house last night, with its opening performance of “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel, performed by Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group.

Section of the audience who turned out for “Dancing at Lughnasa,” in St. Michael’s Community Centre Theatre, in Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, last night.
Pic. G. Willoughby.

Shows to take to the stage for the rest of this week include:

Sunday March 17th, (Confined) ”On Raftery’s Hill” by Marina Carr. (Wayside Players).

Monday March 18th, (Open) ”The Ferryman” by Jez Butterworth. (Ballyduff DG).

Tuesday March 19th, (Open) ”Antigone” by Sophocles and adapted by Don Taylor. (Bride-view DG).

Wednesday March 20th, (Confined) ”Same Old Moon“ by Geraldine Aron. (Slieve Aughty DG).

Thursday March 21st, (Confined) ”Drama at Inish“ by Lennox Robinson. (Rearcross DG).

Friday March 22nd, (Open) “The Lonesome West” by Martin McDonagh. (Kilmeen DG)

Saturday March 23rd, (Confined) “Now and Then” by Sean Graham and adapted by John Corless (Harvest Moon DG).

(The Festival is held under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland ADCI).

Season tickets are €70 and concessions are €12.
For further information please contact Mobile
Tel. No. 0862575159

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