Pre-deceased by her parents, brothers Ned and Paddy, sisters Nancy, Kitty, Joan and Nellie; the passing of Sr. De Paul is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brother Tom (Killenaule), sisters-in-law Susan and Mairead, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, friends and her Sisters of Mercy Community.
The extended Maher 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.
Irish sax player and singer Mr Paddy Cole passed away this afternoon, aged in his 86th year. He had recently celebrated his 85th birthday, on December17th last. The musician and singer was just 12-years-old when he first played took to the stage at a venue in his home town of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.
Mr Cole joined the Capitol showband in the early 1960’s and widely toured the country with them. He would later be recruited by the Big Eight Showband, latter a group of Irish musicians who went to play in Las Vegas, before returning home to Ireland, in later years.
Mr Cole co-owned a pub and restaurant in Castleblayney town with his wife Helen, and in more recent years resided in Co. Dublin.
In a statement, his son Pat said: “The music world mourns the loss of the legendary Paddy Cole, a beloved entertainer who brought joy to thousands with his vibrant personality and infectious music. From the Capitol Showband to his own Superstars, Paddy Cole’s saxophone, clarinet, and vocals filled dance halls and concert stages with his signature blend of jazz, Dixieland, and showband sounds. His music transcended generations, creating memories that will forever be cherished. On behalf of his family, we express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Paddy’s legacy will live on through the music he created and the joy he shared with the world”.
Mr Cole is survived by his wife Helen and three children, Pat, Pearse and Karen.
The 2024 Irish general election to elect the 34th Dáil took place on Friday, November 29th 2024, following the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil on November 8th by President Michael D. Higgins following the request by Taoiseach Mr Simon Harris.
In accordance with the Litter Pollution Act 1997, (as amended), all election posters and their plastic ties must be removed within 7 days after polling date. Failure to do so may result in prosecution. The associated fixing arrangement particularly plastic ties must be removed at the same time the poster is being removed.
Election posters that do not comply with these conditions or that are erected on Council property prior to the declaration of an election will be removed by the Council. In the event of a breach of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 – 2009, prosecutions may be initiated.
The above failed election poster which also names newly elected Tipperary TD Mr Ryan O’Meara, currently, after some 9 weeks, today remains uncollected, and is now on show in the village of Two-Mile-Morris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
I since understand that this poster has recently been ‘laid to rest’, and can be found taunting non convinced Fianna Fail supporters, who attend at funerals inside the gates of Two-Mile-Borris, cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Yes, the cemetery can be regarded as being on Council property. Wonder will he be prosecuted?
One man has been arrested after the seizure of approximately 10kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of some €200,000, in the town of Cashel, South Co. Tipperary.
This seizure was conducted following a joint operation undertaken by Revenue’s Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit.
Following an intelligence-led operation Gardaí arrested a man, understood to be aged in his 30s, in connection with this incident.
He currently remains detained at a Garda Station in Co Tipperary, held under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
Garda investigations are continuing. This seizure is part of ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
Lyrics: A humorous Irish folk song, written by Liverpudlian Anthony Murphy, about a man whose father was a Protestant (“Orange”) and whose mother was a Catholic (“Green”). It describes the man’s trials as the product of religious intermarriage and how “mixed up” he became, as a result of such an upbringing. Vocals: Irish folk singer and guitarist, Dublin born Paddy Reilly.
The Orange and the Green
Oh, me father was an Ulster man, proud Protestant was he. Me mother was a Catholic girl, from county Cork came she. They had married in two churches, lived happily enough, Until the day that I was born and things got rather rough. Oh, it is the biggest mix-up that you have ever seen. Me father, he was Orange and me mother, she was Green. Oh, Baptized by Father Riley, I got rushed away by car, To be made a little Orange man, me father’s shining star. I was christened “David Anthony”, but still, in spite of that, To me father, I was “William”, while my mother called me “Pat”. Oh, it is the biggest mix-up that you have ever seen. Me father, he was Orange and me mother, she was Green. Up to Mass every Sunday, with Ma I’d proudly stroll. And after that, the Orange lodge would try to save me soul. Well I’d go along with both of them for I was smartly called. I’d play me harp or play me flute, depending where I was. Oh, it is the biggest mix-up that you have ever seen. Me father, he was Orange and me mother, she was Green. Now, when I’d sing them rebel songs ‘twould fill my mother’s joy. My father he’d leap up and shout “Look here William me boy”, “That’s quite enough of that lot!”, he’d then toss’ me a coin, And have me thinking bally on the heroes of the Boyne. Oh, it is the biggest mix-up that you have ever seen. Me father, he was Orange and me mother, she was Green. Well they’ve both passed on, God rest ’em, and left me caught between, The awful colour problem of the Orange and the Green. Oh it is the biggest mix up that you have ever seen. Me father, he was Orange and me mother, she was Green. END
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