Thurles Information

Child Homelessness Reaches Record High As 17,527 People Remain In Emergency Accommodation

In County Tipperary, 112 adults accessed emergency accommodation during July 2026, seven fewer than in June of this year.
However, the published figures do not provide a separate County Tipperary breakdown for children, meaning the county’s full homelessness total cannot be established from the monthly report.

A total of 17,527 people, including 11,868 adults and a record 5,659 children, were living in emergency accommodation in Ireland during July 2026, according to the Department of Housing’s latest report.
The total increased by 45 from 17,482 in June. The correct June breakdown was 11,862 adults and 5,620 children, meaning the adult population rose by six and the number of children by 39.

Adults aged between 25 and 44 remained the largest adult age group, accounting for 6,138 people, or 51.7% of all adults in emergency accommodation.
Simon Communities of Ireland said the overall population had increased by 1,469 people, or 9.1%, during the previous 12 months. Executive director Ms Ber Grogan called on political leaders to show homelessness the same urgency demonstrated by the Dáil’s recall to address rising fuel prices.
Ms Grogan said stronger homelessness-prevention measures, increased delivery of social and affordable homes, and clearer routes from emergency accommodation into permanent housing were urgently needed.

The Salvation Army also warned that returning to school creates immense pressure for families living in emergency accommodation. Mr Anthony Byrne, service manager at Houben House family hub, said children can experience anxiety when asked where they live and may feel excluded because they cannot invite friends home for play dates, parties or sleepovers.

The July total was only 21 below the record of 17,548 recorded in April 2026. These monthly statistics cover people using designated emergency accommodation and should not be interpreted as a complete count of everyone experiencing homelessness.

Death Of Eilis Roseingrave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 26th August 2026 of Ms Eilis Roseingrave, Rosemount, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Highfield Park, Dundrum, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her parents Tomás and Ellie and brothers Eugene, Tom and Denis; Ms Roseingrave, sadly, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Cork.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving partner Michael, heartbroken daughter Natasha, son-in-law Dermot, beloved grandsons Christopher and Dan, sisters Máire, Siobhán and Paula, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Roseingrave will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 XY47) on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday August 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same eveming.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, Dublin 14. (Eircode D14 K820) to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, August 31st, at 10:30am, followed by committal prayers in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome cemetery, Harold’s Cross, Dublin (Eircode D6W HY98) at 12:15pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Roseingrave, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Roseingrave 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: No flowers. Donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Cork University Hospital.

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Death Of Nathalie Jordan, formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Thursday 27th August 2026, of Ms Nathalie Jordan, No.11 John’s Gate, Castlecomer Road, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Ms Jordan is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Shauna and Kaya, partner Gordon, parents Noel and Aileen, Kaya’s Dad Paul, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Jordan will repose at Ardeen Nursing Home, Garryvicleheen, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CY91) on Sunday afternoon, August 30th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the nearby Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles on Monday morning, August 31st, at 10:30am for Funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by a service of cremation in Shannon Crematorium Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) at 3:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Jordan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
For those persons who would wish to attend the service of cremation but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE. [Using Password NJT3]

The extended Jordan 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.

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Cracker Jack.

Lyrics and Vocals: American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and business woman, the late, great Ms Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean (née Parton), [1946–2026].

A song for all you dog lovers everywhere; the late Dolly Parton’s “Cracker Jack” is a tender tribute to the scruffy stray she once befriended as a child and remembered as her loyal playmate and best friend.
Recorded in 1973 but unreleased until the 2007 reissue of “Jolene”, this bittersweet country story celebrates the unconditional love of a cherished pet and the memories that endure after they are gone.

Cracker Jack.

Once I had a little dog, I called him Cracker Jack.
He had a spot around one eye that looked just like a patch.
His legs were way too long and he was awkward as could be.
He wasn’t much to look at but he looked alright to me.
I found him by the river bank just wandering about.
He was cold and hungry and his ribs were sticking out.
I snapped my fingers, whistled, when he came, I picked him up.
I was just a kid and Cracker Jack was just a pup.
I took him home and fed him ’til he couldn’t eat no more.
I took him to my room and put a blanket on the floor.
After that beside my bed is where he’d always sleep.
Each night in my prayers I’d pray the lord his soul to keep.

Chorus.

Cracker Jack,
The best friend that I ever had was Cracker Jack,
But he was more than that,
A playmate, a companion,
He was love and understanding,
That was Cracker Jack.
The best friend that I ever had was Cracker Jack,
But he was more than that,
Everything a kid could want I had in Cracker Jack.

Cracker Jack would run to meet me after school each day.
He’d jump and wag his tail and look at me as if to say,
“I love you and I’ve missed you and I’m glad you’re home again”.
I knew just how he felt ’cause me and Cracker Jack was friends.
Through the woods and fields we would often roam about,
And when we got in trouble we would help each other out.
I could run almost as fast as Cracker Jack could run,
We had a lot in common and we had a lot of fun.
He was always with me when I was growing up.
We shared each other’s good times and we shared each other’s love.
He only lives in memories now but often I think back,
To the days of childhood, the days of Cracker Jack.

Repeat Chorus.

END.

Death Of Mary Esmonde, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 26th August 2026, of Mrs Mary Esmonde (née Moore), Moynetemple, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Kitty, husband Martin, brother Padraig and sister Bernadette Anne; Mrs Esmonde passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Oliver, Michael and Anthony, daughter-in-law Anita, grandchildren Matthew and Tom, sister Bríd, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Esmonde will repose for Requiem Mass in the Church of St Mary, Moynetemple, Moyne, Thurles, on Saturday morning, August 29th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Moynetemple, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Esmonde and Moore families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time,

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Waterford Hospice Movement.

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