2021 February « Thurles Information

Weekend Baking Project: Easy & Nutritious Pint Glass Soda Bread.

During lockdown many of us are discovering the joys of baking as a pastime, not to mention the self-sufficiency and satisfaction gleaned from making something from scratch.

One item we’d surely all like to master is the art of bread making. There’s nothing like the taste and smell of freshly made bread in your […]

‘The Crocus’ – By Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe.

Extract from the poem “The Crocus” by abolitionist, poet and author Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe.[Best known for her novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” published 169 years ago this March 20th, 2021, selling 300,000 copies in just 3 months.]

The Crocus“In blue and yellow from its graveSprings up the crocus fair,And God shall raise those […]

Covid-19 Update: Fri. 26th Feb. 2021 – 29 Deaths – 776 New Cases.

Only YOU and you alone can stop the current chain of virus transmission.

The Department of Health has confirmed that there has, sadly, been 29 further death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 4,300.

There have been 776 […]

Death Of Pat Harrington, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 25th February 2021, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Harrington, Tarmon Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Newcourt, Church Cross, Skibbereen, Co. Cork.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Ann, brothers Bertie and Michael, sister Eileen and his great grandson Ryder […]

Death Of Jim Max, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death today, of Mr James (Jim) Max, Bohernamona Road, Thurles, Tipperary.

Predeceased by his son Tomás and sister Mary; Mr Max passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Cork University Hospital.

His passing is most […]