Community News - Thurles Information

Death Of JJ Donnelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 14th July 2023, of Mr JJ. (James) Donnelly, No. 93 Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving father Tom and his brother Tony: the passing of Mr Donnelly is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his mother Bernie and his aunt Win, brothers Mixie and Ger, sisters Linda, Paula, Fiona, Maria, Teresa and Bridann, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, aunts, uncles, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Donnelly will repose at his place of residence on Friday evening, August 4th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
His remains will received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, at 9:30am on Saturday morning, August 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Kilvalure Cemetery, Glebe Cross, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Donnelly, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Donnelly 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.

Male Pedestrian Dead Following Tragic Motor Vehicle Accident.

An unnamed male pedestrian has sadly lost his life, having been struck by a motor vehicle in South Co. Tipperary last night.

The tragic accident happened close to 11.25pm on the R688, in the townland of Burgess West, on the Clogheen road close to the village of Ballylooby, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

The body of the man, understood to be aged 41 years and a resident of the area, has since been taken to University Hospital Waterford, where a post mortem will take place today.

We understand that the driver of the car, thankfully, was uninjured.

The road remained closed last night and this morning, for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions remaining in place.

Gardaí in Cahir continue to appeal for anyone who may have been travelling between Ballylooby and Clogheen between the hours of 10.00pm and midnight, to contact them on Tel: 052 744 5630 or the Garda Confidential Line on Tel: 1800 666 111 or indeed any Garda station.

Death Of Corey Moore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 15th July 2023, of Mr Corey Moore, Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family; parents Christy and Lucy, sister Tanya, brother Evan and his girlfriend Rebecca, Chloe, Corey’s girlfriend Lola, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends especially Denis.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Moore will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Wednesday afternoon next, July 19th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar na Naomh, Thurles, on Thursday morning, July 20th, at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am.
A private family Cremation Service will take place at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, at 1:00pm.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Moore, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Moore 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.

Thurles WEEE Collection Date July 22nd 2023.

A reminder to all our readers, on Saturday next, July 22nd 2023, a WEEE [ Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment] authorised collection point will be at Mid Tipp Co-Op Mart, Ballycarrane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

WEEE collection point dates for other towns in Co. Tipperary are also shown in the columns hereunder.

Date.	County.	Town.	Local Site Name.	Time.
Thurs 20th July 2023.	Tipperary.	Cashel.	Lidl Car Park, Cahir Road, Spafield, Cashel.	Full Day 10am – 4pm.
Sat 22nd July 2023.	Tipperary.	Thurles.	Mid Tipp Co-Op Mart, Ballycarrane, Thurles.	Full Day 10am – 4pm.
Tues 25th July 2023.	Tipperary.	Roscrea.	Lidl Car Park, Birr Road, Raheens. Roscrea.	Full Day 10am – 4pm.
Sat 29th July 2023.	Tipperary.	Templemore.	Co-Op Mart, Bank Street, Templemore.	Full Day 10am – 4pm.
Sat 12th Aug 2023.	Tipperary.	Cahir.	Cahir Co-Op Mart, Cashel Road, Cahir.	Full Day 10am – 4pm.

As most readers are aware, the service is totally free. But do remember, WEEE material is mostly anything with a plug normally attached.

They will accept: TVs and their Aerials, Radios, Microwaves, IT Equipment, Printers, Dishwashers, Cookers, Fridges, Freezers, Power Tools, Vacuum Cleaners, Battery Operated Toys, Electric Toothbrushes, Kettles, Toasters, Batteries, Energy Saving Lightbulbs and other associated items.

Teenager Loses life In Tipperary Two Vehicle Collision.

Sadly, a 19-year-old teenager lost his life last evening, while four other persons have been injured, following a collision on the N24 at Ballykisteen, near Tipperary Town, Co Tipperary.

The collision, which involved two motor vehicles, occurred shortly before 9:00pm.

The body of the deceased has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital, Waterford, where a postmortem examination is expected to take place.

The male driver and another male passenger, latter occupying the same vehicle, were taken to University Hospital Limerick, where the passenger is understood to be in a serious condition.

Two occupants of the second vehicle were also taken to University Hospital Limerick, understood to be suffering with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

The section of the N24 collision site remained closed over night to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions have been put in place.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to immediately contact them and should anyone have further information; same are asked to contact Tipperary Garda Station on Tel: 062 80670 or the Garda Confidential Line on Tel: 1800 666 111 or indeed any Garda station.