2023 February « Thurles Information

Downfall Of Many Men – “Slow Horses & Fast Women”.

The song sung hereunder, is about the Irish boxer, of the 1930s. Mr Jack Doyle latter who was known as ‘The Gorgeous Gael’. Born into a working-class family on August 31st, 1913 in Cobh, Co. Cork; he would pass away on December 13th, 1978 in Paddington, London, England.

Jack was tall (six feet […]

Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Committee Launch 2023 Parade.

On Wednesday last, February 22nd, Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee officially launched details of this year’s town parade (2023), following a meeting held in the Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre. Pictured L-R: Pat Carey, Hugh Ryan, Jane Ryan, Julie Barrett, Helen Pollard (Sponsor Michael’s Jewellers, Westgate, Thurles.) Cllr. Peggy Ryan (Cathaoirleach Thurles Municipal District […]

Death Of Carmel Bowe-Saunders, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 23rd February 2023, of Mrs Carmel Bowe-Saunders, late of England and formerly of Leigh, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Sadly, Mrs Bowe-Saunders passed away following a short illness.Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Kevin.Carmel, […]

Significant Increase In Judicial Resources Announced.

Significant increase in judicial resources, to improve access to justice, announced. Minister for Justice secures government approval for 24 additional judges to be appointed in 2023. Report recommends a second phase of 20 judges in two phases by 2024. Significant investment will support establishment of Planning and Environmental Court and dedicated Family Courts. Reforms […]