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“Battle-Axe” Gleason From Fishmoyne, Borrisoleigh, Thurles.

Patrick Jerome Gleason, (April 25th 1844 – May 20th 1901) known then to American’s as “Paddy” to others as “Battle-Axe”, was born in Fishmoyne, (Fia Múin), Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; latter situated east of the river Gramoge. He was one of ten children born into a family, with a long tradition of fighting local […]

Thurles Humour.

Paddy Murphy, the local Thurles chicken farmer, entered the Arch Bar in Liberty Square, Thurles and taking a seat at the counter, he called for a brandy and white lemonade.

It was the middle of the afternoon and the place was partially deserted except for a rather attractive 35 year old woman, socially distancing, […]

2,777 Virus Cases Confirmed On Island Of Ireland.

The new virus surge caused by the Delta variant is now well under way here within the Irish Republic. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan has stated that the cases of Covid-19 are increasing in 22 out of 26 counties, as the Department of Health confirms 1,377 additional cases.

The Department of Health has […]

Death Of Dan Whelan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, today Friday 16th July 2021, of Mr Dan Whelan, No.10 Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of No.1 Shyann Terrace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his wife Frances, daughter Helen, sisters Kitty, Alice and Lena, brothers Thomas and John; Mr […]

2553 Corona Virus Cases Confirmed On Island Of Ireland Today.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,173 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland. The number of people in intensive care units has risen to 23, with 79 people being treated for the virus in our overcrowded hospitals.

Persons who are awaiting full vaccination are being strongly urged to take all necessary […]