2020 April « Thurles Information

Leadership In Times Of “Great Calamity”

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Above quote by American author, Socialist party member, political activist, and lecturer Helen Adams Keller (1880 – 1968); first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Rev. Archdeacon Dr. Henry Cotton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

At the start of 2020, no […]

Please Stay At Home Over Bank Holiday Weekend

Corona-19 virus cases increase by 500, while associated deaths are confirmed at 28 more this evening.

The Department of Health have confirmed that a further 500 more cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed here in the Republic of Ireland this evening, bringing the present toll of confirmed cases to 6,574 persons.

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Semple Stadium Gets Permission For Kinane Stand Face Lift

Semple Stadium, Thurles

Semple Stadium (Semple’s Field) here in Thurles, Co Tipperary, has been granted permission to undertake a €8-9million euro face lift on its Kinane Stand, known as the “Old Stand”.

Last resting place of Tom Semple, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The Kinane Stand, which affords space for 14,500 spectators currently, is expected to […]

Death Of Ann Flannery, Formerly Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 8th April 2020, of Mrs Ann Flannery (née Stapelton), Clonmore South, Cahir, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Flannery passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing […]

Irish Covid-19 Cases Increase By 365, With 25 More Deaths

Irish Covid-19 Cases increase by 365 – 25 more deaths.

The Department of Health have confirmed that a further 365 more cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed here in the Republic of Ireland, bringing the present number of confirmed cases in total to 6,074 persons.

A further 25 people have sadly died […]