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Death Of Michael Dorney Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 14th April 2020, of Mr Michael (Barton) Dorney, No. 2 Clonbanna Tce, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Dorney is most deeply regretted by his brother Patsy; sister-in-law Kathleen; nieces; nephews; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

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Five Great Websites To Support Distance Learning

With the Easter holidays nearing an end and with schools closed until at least May 5th, 2020; here are five more websites and applications to help parents and pupils with another phase of distance learning.

Kahoot is a game based website and app that enables users to create, play and share trivia quizzes. Why […]

All Expenses Paid, World Tour, Courtesy Thurles.Info

I Think It’s Going To Rain Today

Broken windows and empty hallways, A pale dead moon in a sky streaked with grey. Human kindness is overflowing, And I think it’s gonna rain today. Bright before me the signs implore meHelp the needy and show them the wayHuman kindness is overflowingAnd I think it’s […]

Covid-19 – 31 People Dead – Confirmed Cases 10,647.

A further 31 people have died from Covid-19 here in the Republic of Ireland today; that is according to the Department of Health, bringing our overall death toll to 365.

In Northern Ireland, 6 further coronavirus-related deaths have been also announced today; bringing their total to 124.

Here in Co. […]

Reminders

“Sending you forget-me-nots to help me to remember” From the song ‘Remind Me’, by American jazz pianist and R&B singer Patrice Rushen. Reminders

Courtesy of Thurles Author & Poet Tom Ryan ©

Always unexpected, It’s always some little thing. A word or gesture or photograph, Turned up in the kitchen drawer, That shocks […]