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Thurles Wives.

Thurles Wives

Episode 2.

Four Thurles wives were waiting for a bus on Liberty Square in the town; on Saturday last.

As they waited the subject of each of their individuals social classes in local Tipperary society, became a topic for discussion.

The first wife Mrs Taytum Kenny says, “I’m a YUPPIE; […]

Death Of Greta Hallinan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday, 30th July, 2022, of Mrs Greta Hallinan (née Connolly), Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballyclough, Carrickbeg, Carrick On Suir, Co. Waterford.

Mrs Hallinan passed away peacefully, after a short illness.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Eily and […]

Death Of Nellie O’Mahony, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday, 30th July, 2022, of Mrs Ellen (Nellie) O’Mahony (née Martin), The Glebe, Oola, Co. Limerick and late of Knockfune, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and son John; the passing of Mrs O’Mahony is most deeply regretted […]

Death Of Mark McKenna, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday, 29th July, 2022, of Mr Mark McKenna, Coolcroo, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his father Billy; his passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, his mother Lily, brothers Michael, Paul and Liam, sisters Elizabeth, Deirdre, Claire, Mary, […]

Thurles Wives

[Note Please: Any resemblance to the Jackie Collins’ novel and television mini-series ‘Hollywood Wives’ is purely coincidental.]

Episode 1.

Thurles Wives

According to Thurles born Mrs Brooklin Casey, (who claims she heard it directly from the horse’s mouth), her neighbour and also housewife Mrs Harper Penelope McCarthy, got home from work rather early […]