2021 May « Thurles Information

Death Of Ned Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, this morning Monday 3rd May 2021, of Mr Edward (Ned) Bourke, The Green, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Thurles Town, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his sister Amy; Mr Bourke passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

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Efforts To Improve Thurles Litter Problem Welcomed

Last Sunday (25/04/2021), Thurles.info highlighted a growing litter problem in Thurles Town Park. Stemming from a lack of sufficiently sized rubbish bins, coupled with an apparent failure to empty them regularly, the public’s rubbish began piling up in and around the bins because there wasn’t any room to put rubbish into them.

During a […]

Death Of Tom Hickey, Star Of ‘The Riordans’.

Sadly, today May 2nd 2021, the death has been announced of Actor Mr Tom (Thomas) Hickey, South Circular Road, Dublin and late of Co. Kildare.

Mr Hickey appeared on stage and screen in a career that began in the early 1960s. Alas, in more recent years he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

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Covid-19 Update: Sun. 2nd May 2021 – 1 Death – 402 New Cases.

The Department of Health this evening has confirmed that there has been 1 further death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 4,906.

In the 6 counties of Northern Ireland, their Department of Health have confirmed 69 new Covid-19 cases, and 1 further […]

Two Faces Of Tipperary County Council Revealed

The Library Service of Tipperary County Council is undertaking an exciting and important project that will see library staff digitise a wealth of historical documents currently held by the service.

These documents include Poor Law Union Minute Books, Rate Books, and Workhouse Registers. Since January 2021, staff have focused on digitising the 90 […]