2020 April « Thurles Information

“Singing Mailman” John Prine Dead At 73 years

Maywood, Illinois born John Prine, the American country folk singer-songwriter sadly passed away yesterday, April 7th 2020, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, aged 73 years.

The long to be remembered 1970’s live performer, gifted influential composer and recording artist passed away following a 13 day fight with Covid-19 virus.

During […]

New Emergency Powers Granted to Gardaí Last Night

Tipperary Independent TD Mr Michael Lowry

Tipperary Independent TD Mr Michael Lowry has stated that news which the Government signed into legislation last night (Tuesday April 7th) which granted emergency powers to Gardaí is very welcome, particularly in advance of Easter weekend and anticipated good weather.

Under this legislation Gardaí will retain these powers […]

Death Of Kathleen O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 7th April 2020 of Mrs Kathleen O’Brien (née Keating), The Green, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Joe; Mrs O’Brien passed away peacefully, following a long illness most bravely borne, and while in the […]

Thirty Six Irish Residents Dead From Covid-19 Virus

The National Public Health Emergency Team have informed the public that a further 36 people, (17 females/19 males), all confirmed with the Covid-19 virus, have died in the 26 counties of Ireland today. This brings the overall death toll to 210 since its conception. Today’s tally also represents the largest amount of deaths reported […]

Death Of Mary Cleere, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 7th April 2020, of Mrs Mary Cleere (née O’Donoghue), Beechwood Grove, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Edward [Friday 16th February 2018]; the passing of Mrs Cleere is most deeply regretted by her daughter RoseAnne (Troy); sons Noel and Pat; grandchildren; […]