2018 April « Thurles Information

Death Of Hugh O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 19th April 2018, of Mr Hugh O’Brien, Hillside, Lower Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, C0. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his beloved wife Kitty; daughter Marie; sons Edmond, Seán and Brendan; sisters Kitty, Margaret and Allie; grandchildren Fionn, Rory, Oisín, Eoin, […]

Death Of Billy Dunne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 19th April 2018, of Mr Billy (William) Dunne, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Dunne is most deeply regretted by his brother; sisters; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will […]

One Tipperary Crow Ain’t No “Birdbrain”.

We seem to be in the business of correcting erroneous concepts this week. We corrected the often-used idiom, “Blind as a Bat”, just 3 days ago, (April 17th) and now we turn our attention to that mild, yet commonly used insult “Birdbrain”, meaning a person is stupid, foolish, or scatter brained. This description also suggests […]

Death Of James O’Shea, Ballingarry (SR), Co. Tipp

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 18th April 2018, of Mr James O’Shea, Grawn, Ballingarry (SR), Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents, son Seamus and brother Joby; the passing of Mr O’Shea, is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary; son Richard; daughter Caitriona; grandsons Aaron and […]

Death Of Tom Meagher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 17th April 2018, of Mr Thomas Meagher, Fertiana, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly Ballingarry (SR), Co. Tipperary.

Mr Meagher passed away peacefully, while in the care of Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving […]