2022 May « Thurles Information

Death Of Billy Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 29th May 2022, of Mr William (Billy) Maher, Manseltown, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

Predeceased by his first wife Mary (née Redahan); Mr Maher passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted […]

Six Members Appointed To Advisory Council Against Economic Crime.

Economic crime and corruption.

Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has received Government approval to appoint the independent chair and six ordinary members to a newly established Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption.

The establishment of an Advisory Council was one of the recommendations made in the Review of Structures and Strategies […]

Death Of Bridie Brophy, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 29th May 2022, of Mrs Bridget (Bridie) Brophy (née Kennedy), Knockalton, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Mountkinane, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Pat and Nonie Kennedy and her baby brother Christopher; Mrs Brophy passed away peacefully, […]

Death Of Legendary Jockey Lester Piggott, Aged 86.

Jockey Lester Piggott. R.I.P.

Legendary jockey Mr Lester Piggott, sadly passed away today aged 86, while in hospital in Switzerland, following a recurrence of a previous heart problem. Mr Piggott had emigrated to Switzerland in 2012, where he had continued to reside in rented accommodation with his mistress Lady Barbara FitzGerald, latter more than […]

First Case Of Monkeypox Virus Confirmed In Irish Republic.

Gambian Pouched Rat

Following the first case of the monkeypox virus having been confirmed in the east of Ireland on Friday night last; The Minister for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly, has confirmed that the HSE has secured a third-generation smallpox vaccine. Health officials have also confirmed that a further suspected case of the virus […]