Mr Crowley passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, following a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Liam, children Caia, Allie, Dale and Barry, parents Noel and Phyllis (Power), brothers Declan and Marcus, brother-in-law Michael, sisters-in-law Sabrina and Annie, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Crowley, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Crowley and Power families 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 Crowley and Power families wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for and showed kindness to Mrs Crowley throughout her illness. Their thoughtfulness, prayers and messages have been a great comfort and are deeply appreciated.”
This August, the fairways of Thurles Golf Club will become the setting for something far greater than a round of golf.
From Tuesday, 18th August to Friday, 21st August 2026, golfers from across County Tipperary and the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly are invited to gather in friendship, rivalry and common purpose for the Thurles Lions Club Golf Classic 2026.
At the heart of the event stands one of Thurles’s most treasured landmarks: the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption.
Construction of the Cathedral began in 1865, and it was consecrated in 1879. For almost a century and a half, its towers, domes and sacred spaces have watched over generations; marking baptisms, weddings, funerals, feast days and countless moments in the life of the community. Now, as the Cathedral approaches its 150th anniversary in 2029, its roof requires major replacement. The wider fundraising campaign is working to secure the future of this much-loved building, described by Thurles Parish as more than stone and mortar, but a place of faith, memory and community that must be preserved for generations still to come.
Thurles Lions Club has committed to raising €50,000 over four years in support of that mission, and the upcoming Golf Classic is one of the central events in that effort.
The People To Chat To:- L-R: Lions Club member Mr William McDonagh and Lions Club President Ms Mary Slattery.
A golf competition with parish pride at stake. Teams of three players are invited to enter, with every team competing for the Thurles Lions Club Golf Classic Trophy and a share of an overall prize fund of approximately €2,000.
But this is no ordinary golf classic. Parish teams will also have the opportunity to compete for two special perpetual trophies: The Tipperary Parishes Trophy, sponsored by Thurles Lions Club. The Cashel and Emly Trophy, sponsored by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly.
To represent a parish, each member of the team must either live in that parish or have grown up there. A parish may enter as many teams as it wishes. The two best team results from each parish will be combined to determine its overall score—opening the door to friendly rivalry, local bragging rights and, perhaps, a little parish history.
► Who will carry the honour of their community? ►Who will hold their nerve over the closing holes? ► Which parish will return home with the trophy?
Event Details:
Date:18th – 21st August 2026. Venue: Thurles Golf Club. Teams: Teams of three. Cost: €210 per team, including green fees and a meal. Prizes: Approximately €2,000 in prizesplus Trophies.
Thurles Golf Club provides a fitting stage for the occasion: a mature parkland course known for its peaceful surroundings, welcoming atmosphere and strong playing conditions.
Note:Payment may be made when the team checks in at Thurles Golf Club on the day of play.
Businesses, organisations and individuals can also support the event through tee-box sponsorship for €100. Parish teams are encouraged to seek local sponsorship and bring their wider communities into the campaign.
This is an opportunity to play for your parish—but also to play for heritage, remembrance and the generations who will one day walk through the Cathedral doors.
Four summer days. Three players per team. One great community cause. Great golf. Great cause. Great community. Support. Play. Make a difference.
A 29-year-old Tipperary man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the attempted murder of Mr Patrick Williams, in Ballylooby last year.
Mr Luke Caplice, of Knockane, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary, entered the guilty plea on Friday, July 31, to attempting to murder Mr Williams at Knockane, Cruboge, Tipperary, on October 11th, 2025.
Previous court reports stated that Mr Williams, who was then aged 42, suffered serious burn injuries after being doused with petrol and set alight. He reportedly spent several weeks in hospital receiving treatment.
The court heard that Mr Caplice is currently being held in Limerick Prison, but is “anxious to be sentenced in Dublin”.
Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the case until November 2nd, 2026, and directed that a victim impact statement be prepared ahead of sentencing.
A second man was previously charged in connection with the incident. Those proceedings are separate, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The Born Clothing Group, Including Former Thurles Outlet, now at Centre of €1m Thai Villas High Court Claim.
The collapsed Born Clothing group, which previously operated a store in Thurles Shopping Centre, County Tipperary, is at the centre of High Court proceedings concerning the alleged use of almost €1 million in company funds to purchase two luxury villas in Thailand. The retail group operated 15 shops around Ireland before entering liquidation with reported debts of €7.82 million. This included approximately €2.2 million owed to the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
Thurles Shopping Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The allegations have been made by the company’s joint liquidators, Mr David O’Connor and Mr Ian Barrett. They claim that Mr John Curley, whom they describe as the group’s de facto managing director and “controlling mind”, used company money to acquire the Thai properties for his personal benefit, while the businesses were experiencing serious financial difficulties. Mr Curley strongly disputes the liquidators’ account. He maintains that the properties were purchased under a voluntary co-investment arrangement with the company. He claims that he contributed €220,000 and was entitled to a 30 per cent interest in the villas, although the properties were registered solely in his name.
The liquidators allege that various payments totalling close to €1 million were transferred from the company between April 2022 and November 2024 to fund the purchases. One of the properties is reportedly believed to have generated rental income of approximately €3,505 per month through the Kamala Falls Residential Resort.
Mr Curley has said that he was an employee of an associated company, Elland Distributors Ltd, earning €24,000 annually, and that he acted under the instructions of those controlling the business. However, the liquidators claim that he exercised substantial influence over Born Clothing’s daily operations. They say this included dealing with staff, negotiating with landlords and providing personal guarantees connected with company financing. Mr Curley had previously served as a company director before resigning in 2011.
The court was also told that he had the use of a BMW 7 Series company car reportedly worth approximately €110,000. The liquidators believe the vehicle remains in his possession. Born Clothing’s sole registered director at the time of liquidation was Joan Lynch. According to the liquidators, Ms Lynch has said that she knew nothing about the alleged co-investment arrangement involving the Thai villas.
At a one-sided preliminary hearing on Friday, Judge Brian Cregan permitted the liquidators to serve proceedings at short notice. They are seeking injunctions preventing Mr Curley from selling or otherwise disposing of the villas, along with declarations that he holds the properties on trust for the company. No final findings have been made against Mr Curley, and the allegations remain strongly contested.
The matter is due to return before a vacation sitting of the High Court on August 12th 2026.
The case will be of particular local interest in Thurles and across County Tipperary, where Born Clothing formerly operated from Thurles Shopping Centre before the nationwide closure of the retail group.
Pre-deceased by his parents Bridget and Michael Glasheen; Mr Glasheen passed away peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Helen, son Philip, daughter Fiona, grandchildren Cora, Shay and Christina, his loving brothers Tom, John and Michael, sisters Kathleen and Marion, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Glasheen, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Glasheen 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.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
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