2020 April « Thurles Information

Death Of Conor O’Dwyer, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 11th April 2020, of Mr Conor O’Dwyer, Glendara, Kill, Co.Kildare and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr O’Dwyer is most deeply regretted by his wife Angela (née McCrann); his sons Matt and Tom; daughters Catherine, Sarah, Eileen; sister Margaret; […]

Death Of Ned Cahill, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 11th April 2020, of Mr Edmond (Ned) Joseph Cahill, Templeogue, Co. Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Cahill passed away peacefully while in the care of Beneavin House Nursing Home, Glasnevin, Co. Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted by […]

Nationally, 14 New Covid-19 Deaths & 727 New Cases

14 New Covid-19 Deaths and 727 New Cases confirmed by the Department of Health and a testing laboratory in Germany.

This Easter Sunday night, we learn that the number of deaths associated with Covid-19 virus, has increased by 14, bringing the total number of deaths to 334 from yesterdays toll of 320 deceased persons, […]

Cheap & Nourishing – That Bowl Of Nettle Soup

“If you touch a nettle gently it will sting you for your pain; grasp it like a lad of mettle, an’ as soft as silk remains”.

A 16th century recorded rhyme, later on quoted in the Sean O’Casey play, entitled “Juno and the Paycock”.

It had possibly emerged from […]

Happy Easter To All Our Readers – Thurles.Info

“Through These Trials Of Life I FindAnother Voice Inside My Mind “

The Easter holiday period usually provokes a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness, what with children and third level students on extended holidays, while employees and many self-employed persons look forward to taking advantage of the year’s longest holiday weekend.

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