2019 May « Thurles Information

‘Judas Tree’ – Part Of Christian Folklore

Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’.

One of the many rare and beautiful trees currently on sale at Seamus O’Driscoll’s Garden Centre, situated on the Mill Road, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, must surely be the Cercis canadensis ‘Caroline Sweetheart’, also called the Judas Tree or Flowering Judas Eastern Redbud.

With the name ‘Judas […]

WEEE Collection Dates For County Tipperary.

WEEE Ireland [ Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment] will be collecting, free of charge, old and broken electrical appliances from 4 venues, here in Co. Tipperary in the weeks ahead,.

Remember WEEE material is anything with a plug normally attached. They will accept: TVs and their Aerials, Radios, Microwaves, IT Equipment, Printers, Dishwashers, Cookers, […]

Death Of Mary Bourke, Formerly Holycross, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 8th May 2019, of Ms Mary Bourke, Appian Way, Dublin 6, Co. Dublin; formerly Clune, Clonoulty Cashel, Co. Tipperary and The Green, Holycross, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her brother John together with parents Edward and Maureen; Ms Bourke passed away unexpectedly, […]

Note: New Legislation On Radon In Workplaces

New radiation protection legislation now requires all employers, in high radon areas, to test their workplace for the radioactive gas ‘Radon‘. Where levels are above the national reference level of 300 Becquerel per metre cubed, employers are then required to carry out work to ensure the reduction of these levels.

The above Radon Map […]

Death Of Mary O’Keeffe, formerly Rossmore, Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 16th April 2019 last, of Mrs Mary O’Keeffe, Northampton, England & formerly of Glenough, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her brothers Dan and Eddie and sister Eileen; Mrs O’Keeffe passed away peacefully at Northampton General Hospital, England.

Her passing is most […]