2024 February « Thurles Information

Death Of Peter Fahey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 4th February 2024 of Mr Peter Fahey, Mount George, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Greenane Cross, Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Edward and Annie, his brother Eddie and his daughter-in-law Helen; Mr Fahey passed away peacefully […]

Death Of Laurence Doyle, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 3rd February 2024, of Mr Laurence Doyle, Ballyduff House, Ballyduff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Eileen (née Carey), and sister Marian; Mr Doyle sadly passed away unexpectedly at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply […]

Daffodils Set To Hail Arrival Of Spring.

Out on Brittas Road, near Thurles town, where the latter joins the junction with the N62, the daffodils (‘Lent Lillies’ or ‘Peter’s Leeks’) have been in full bloom for some weeks, “stretched in never-ending line” along the roadside, “Tossing their heads in sprightly dance”.

Daffodils ready to display their single flowers.Pic: G. Willoughby, © […]

Camino and Relic in Honour of St Brigid.

If you are looking to get out and about this celebratory bank holiday weekend in honour of St Brigid, look no further than Monasterevin and Co Kildare.

Faughart, Co. Louth is famously known as the birthplace of St Brigid, but according to local Kildare legend, St Brigid was actually born in Umeras just outside […]