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Death Of Una Heydon, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, on Monday 12th July 2021 of Mrs Una Heydon (née McGrath), late of ‘The Paddocks’, Naas, Co. Kildare; Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Dunstown, Two-Mile-House, Co. Kildare.

Pre-deceased by her husband Joe; Mrs Heydon passed away peacefully, while in the care […]

Death Of Gary Kirby, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 12th July 2021, of Mr Gary Kirby, No.6 College Green, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Kirby is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents, Martina McGuire Kirby and Pat Kirby, their partners Dwighet and Mags and family. His […]

Jimmy Fogarty Memorial Plaque Unveiled In Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

On Friday last, July 9th, 2021 a stone memorial plaque was unveiled in Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary to the late Mr James (Jimmy) Fogarty (July 20th 1938 – May 15th 2018).

Prior to the unveiling, a memorial Mass was held in the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, latter celebrated by Fr. George […]

“She’s Not Here” – From Pen Of Thurles Poet Tom Ryan.

Pic: G. Willoughby She’s Not Here. Courtesy of Thurles Author & Poet Tom Ryan ©

I sought my love in diverse places,By land and sea and cemetery.As all alone my heart races,Seeking to solve the mystery.I wandered over hills and glens,Where once we strolled so long ago.Blissful lovers were we then,In ways that only […]

Today 1,128 New Covid Virus Cases On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has been notified of 600 new cases of Covid-19 today, with 64 people being treated for the virus in hospital. The number of people in intensive care units remains at 16, unchanged from yesterday.

In Northern Ireland, a further 528 new cases were confirmed today, with thankfully no further deaths […]