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Death Of John Shinners, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 30th March 2020, of Mr John Shinners, Curraghduff, Killoscully, Co. Tipperary; formerly of Killough, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Clontarf, Co. Dublin and Templeogue, Co. Dublin.

Mr Shinners passed away peacefully at his family residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his […]

Helplines See Unprecedented Rise in Volume of Assistance Calls – Lowry

Helplines See Unprecedented Rise in Volume of Calls – Michael Lowry TD

The sheer speed at which the Covid-19 virus has turned our lives upside down has caused stress, worry and problems of many kinds for people across the length and breadth of Ireland.

Schools at all levels have been closed; jobs have […]

Death Of Delia O’Neill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 30th March, 2020, of Mrs Delia O’Neill (née Stapleton), No.8 St. Anne’s Terrace, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs O’Neill passed away peacefully, while in the care of South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most […]

Death Of Tess Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 29th March 2020, of Mrs Teresa (Tess) Ryan (Davy), Moyaliffe, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; Croughafoile, Doon, Co. Limerick and formerly of Knockalough, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mrs Ryan is most deeply regretted by her brothers Tom, Con and Pakie; […]

Away From It All

Away From It All

Poem Courtesy of Thurles Author & Poet Tom Ryan ©

So, alone and happy in the world,We two in a rustic wildernessCan listen to the wind And its tale of the centuries.The present and its ephemeral importanceCan be forgotten in this old house,Cherishing its own quiet wisdom.The […]