2020 April « Thurles Information

Death Of Erin Foods & Expected Regeneration

The Japanese Kobelco excavator; its long arm fitted with a jaw like bucket reminiscent of a Triassic period Dinosaur, has now for the moment ceased its persistent pounding, having chewed up every remaining morsel of the once large, proud, busy industrial unit, known as Erin Foods, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In just […]

Death Of Musician & Singer Bill Withers

Soul, R&B, Blues and Funk musician and singer Mr Bill Harrison Withers Jr., has alas passed away on March 30th last, 2020, from cardiovascular disease, at his home in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He was aged 81 years.

Songs from his chosen genres included; “Just the Two of Us” (Grammy Award 1980); “Grandma’s Hands“; […]

Death Of Kevin Foyle, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 2nd April 2020, of Mr Kevin Foyle, Woodlands, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly of Slieve Na Mban (Slievenamon) Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Foyle passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by family members.

Predeceased by his wife June (nee McCabe), […]

Ó Riordáin & Tipperary’s Kelly To Contest Labour Leadership Today

Mr Alan Kelly TD & former FAI boss Mr John Delaney.

Following the decision by Brendan Howlin to step down as leader of the Irish Labour, following the February 2020 general election, latter having spent four years in charge; today a new leader is expected be decided. With two individuals having thrown their hats […]