2023 March « Thurles Information

Safeguard Risk Of Drowning In Thurles.

We pointed out previously, in November last, the total lack of Litter Bins provided on the Suir river walkway here in Thurles, resulting in cheap wine bottles, cans and other litter being dumped into an already polluted and slowly dying river.

But another problem has also now arisen. Overgrown Willow tree branches are holding […]

New Free Schoolbooks Scheme

Parents will not be buying school books next September. The Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley TD has published guidelines for recognised primary schools and special schools on the new free schoolbooks scheme.

The new guidelines are designed to assist primary schools, as they adopt the free schoolbooks scheme in time for the start […]

Death Of Patrick Dowd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 9th March 2023, of Mr Patrick Dowd, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Carnew, Co. Wicklow; London, England and Northampton, England.

Pre-deceased by Tommy, Sean, Nelly, Nora and Peg; the passing of Mr Dowd is most deeply regretted by his […]

Death Of Pat Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 20th March 2023, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Gleeson (Retired Garda Síochána) Glendale, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father and mother, his sister and nephew; the passing of Mr Gleeson is most deeply regretted […]

Death Of Mary Egan, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 19th March 2023, of Mrs Mary Egan (née Power) Crumlin, Moneygall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and late of Galboola, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Peggy; Mrs Egan passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her […]