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Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024 – Part 2

An estimated 2,500 viewers attended at the Thurles St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday afternoon last, March 17th; encouraged out by the bright spring sunshine and the slight increase in the local temperature.

Possibly the largest crowd ever in the history of such parades; people from the Republic of the Philippines, Ukraine, England, São Paulo in Brazil, China, Poland, Italy and Stockholm in Sweden, joined the large number of local residents, who turned out for this most enjoyable of events.

The huge crowds (See also Video Part 1 HERE) that packed Thurles streets, from Friar Street west, through the town centre and unto Barry’s Bridge, were extremely impressed by the colours of floats; the marching groups representing numerous clubs and societies; the bands and other individuals; all taking part.

A huge “Thank You” to the work undertaken by Mr John Kenehan and his committee, and to the many people ‘in yellow jackets’, who successfully ensured the health and safety of the public in attendance.

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Death Of Una Corcoran, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 18th March 2024, of Ms Una (Winifred) Corcoran, Ardragh, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Corcoran passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at JULA House, Disability centre, Newtown, Kells, Co Kilkenny, and St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny city, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving parents Michael and Noreen, her brother Seamus, her sisters Catherine, Geraldine and Mary, brothers-in-law Thomas, Jason and James, nieces and nephews Eamonn, Shane, Leanne, Emily, Evan, Kieran,and Ryan, her extended relatives, neighbours and friends; especially her friends and family at JULA House.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Corcoran will repose in the funeral home of Dermot Ronan, Ballingarry Upper Ballingarry (SR), Thurles (R691) on Tuesday afternoon, March 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by removal to the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry Upper (SR) Thurles, on same evening.

Requiem Mass for Ms Corcoran will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, March 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Church graveyard.

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


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

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Death Of Owen Brennan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 15th March 2024, of Mr Owen Brennan, Oakfield Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Nora and John, brothers Mikey, Dick, Willie, Sean and Timmy, sisters Kathy, Mamie and Nora. Mr Brennan passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Bridgie, Julia, Ann, Theresa and Celia, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral arrangements for Mr Brennan will be published later, as soon as final details are confirmed.

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


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024.

Under a clear sunny sky, the Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade began sharply from Abbey Road Thurles at 2.30pm in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, travelling via Friar Street unto Liberty Square as is usual.
The parade featured two marching bands; namely the Sean Treacy Pipe Band and the C J Kickham Brass Band.

This year the St Patrick’s Day Parade “Guest of Honour”, in keeping with this year’s theme, “Youth: Our Hopes For the Future’, featured Thurles Christian Brothers Secondary School pupil Master Luke Blackwell, latter a winner in the 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Prior to the start of the parade live music was performed beginning at 1:00pm, with face painting and other side attractions keeping those attending occupied.

The Arch Bar [a favourite abode of the fictional Mikey Ryan], in Liberty Square, hosted a 12-hour Irish Traditional Music Session on the day, to raise funds for the ‘Ciarán’s Cancer Treatment Fund’, latter a seriously ill 4 year old boy, currently undergoing medical treatment for his present condition.

For the first time, RTE television captured video footage of the event; of which a sample of same footage can be VIEWED HERE (Scroll down the page to headline – ‘Limerick, Ennis, Thurles‘).

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FSAI Recall Village Bakery White Tortilla Wraps.

Recall of Village Bakery White Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

Alert Summary dated Sunday, 17th March 2024.

Category 1: For Action,
Alert Notification: 2024.09,
Product Identification: Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White; pack size 8x62g.
Batch Code: All best before dates.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom.

Message: All best before dates of Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces as the product may have been tampered with. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

Action Required: Retailers are requested to remove the product from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the product.

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