Thurles Information

You, our readers, will remember a story we carried on January 15th last, [Reporter Mr Gerry Bowe], concerning secret preparations being made for Sr. Mary Britton, latter a native of Two-mile-Borris, who was due to celebrate her 100th birthday in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on January 20th, last 2022.

Today, we are happy to bring you a picture featuring that same event, shown above.

Back here in her home village of Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles last week, local Parish Priest Fr. Tom Fogarty, celebrated Mass in the Church of St. James, to honour this significant occasion and remarkable life; attended by members of the Britton family and friends residing in Two-Mile-Borris and its environs.

Sr. Mary, we wish you continued years of good health and happiness.

In the words of an old Irish blessing – “Lá Breithe Shona dhuit agus sláinte an bhradáin agat”.
[English Translation: “Happy Birthday and may you have the health of the salmon”.]

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 20th January 2022, of Mr Pakie Phelan, Curraduff, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Phelan is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Nora (Brown), sons John, Peter and Vincent, daughters Michelle, Marie and Orlagh, grandchildren Ashton, Grace, Ellie, Chloe, Ava, Liam, Fionn, Harry and Matthew, sisters Annie, Mary and Theresa, sons in law Mark and Willie, daughter-in-law Lana, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Phelan will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Sunday January 23rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

His body will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, January 24th, at 11.30am, followed by burial in the local nearby cemetery.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Phelan, but are unable to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Phelan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House to remain private.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 17th January 2022, of Mrs Moira Mernagh (née Moroney), No.35 Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 100th year, pre-deceased by her husband John and her baby son John; Mrs Mernagh passed away while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving children Joe, Billy, Gerry, Breda and Martin and their families, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her adored cousin Phil (Ryan).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Mernagh will repose in Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, January 18th, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Her body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Mernagh, but are unable to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Mernagh family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.