2024 February « Thurles Information

Man Dies In Car Park Of Nenagh Hospital, Co. Tipperary.

Man dies in car park at Nenagh Hospital, in Tipperary, following suspected heart attack.

A male foreign national, aged in his 60s, sadly passed away after attending a scheduled appointment on Tuesday, January 30th, in the car park of Nenagh Hospital, Tyone, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

It is understood that the man became unwell while […]

Death Of Anthony Connolly Treacy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday last, 9th February 2024, of Mr Anthony Connolly Treacy, Moyglass, Fethard Co. Tipperary and formerly of the Rocks Road, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father James Connolly; sadly Mr Connolly Treacy passed away unexpectedly.

His passing is most deeply […]

Death Of John Newman, Formerly Of Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 9th February 2024, of Mr John Newman, Templeogue, Co. Dublin and formerly of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Terence and sister Margaret; Mr Newman passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, and […]

Extract From ‘Irish Roadside Trifles’ Published In 1929 By T. O’Gorman.

The Angelus.

When about halfway on the high road between Dublin and Cork, I decided to have tea in the Cathedral town of Thurles and I said, “When thus refreshed, I shall think nothing of the 73 mile journey from there to the southern capital”.

These thoughts were in my mind, when a young […]

Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel.

Lyrics and Vocals: American singer-songwriter, the late John Townes Van Zandt, (1944-1997).

The lyrics of a song can be sometimes difficult to interpret, and never more so than the lyrics of the song “Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel”. Personally, I believe “Miss Carousal” represents uncontrolled substance abuse and […]