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Grab Your Suitcase – Thurles Park Has Begun To Vanish.

In early September 2024, we wrote that in recent weeks we had watched 10 mature trees being ripped out from their allocated space, in the now closed ‘The Source’ car park. Same were re-sown close by, behind Thurles Swimming pool.

**10 trees removed from *‘The Source’* car park.**

Sadly the outer bark and the roots of these 10 mature trees were extensively damaged by heavy machinery, used to rip apart the tree heel mesh grills at their base.
We forecast then that at least two of these 10 mature trees were unlikely to survive the coming winter.
It would now appear that all ten of these trees, so savagely uprooted, have vanished without trace, leaving behind small hillocks of bare earth. (I hasten to add not the work of Beavers or giant Moles).

**Thurles Park** – *“Going, Going, Gone”*.

But then another shock!
The costly mural, lauded by local councillors, (who had suffered a bad announcement week), has also vanished from the same area.

We were aware that in their annual report in 2019, ‘Tidy Towns’ judges had been rather critical of this art work; unjustifiably so to my mind, again positioned to the rear end of Thurles Swimming pool. Their report had stated, quote – “with all due respect there are parts of the mural that look as if they were done by a graffiti artist”. (Obviously a prominent, leading, art critic was in their midst.)

It has taken until 2025, (six years later), to have this mural painted over, using a colour identified by locals as being “Rectum Defecatious”, same an inspirational neutral brown colour, but as yet not unveiled on this years ‘Colourtrend‘ colour card. Same colour I understand was chosen to reflect the hue projected by the River Suir from Barry’s Bridge, latter situated in the centre of Thurles town.

WARNING: Residents, with things vanishing without electors knowledge, do be very careful travelling through this area of Thurles Park, especially at night.

Death Of James Taylor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 7th June 2025, of Mr James Taylor, Moynetemple, Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Taylor passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Clonmel, South Tipperary and staff at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Sarah, sons James, John and David, daughters-in-law, brothers, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Taylor will be received into the Church of St Mary, Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles on Tuesday evening, June 10th at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mr Taylor will be celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby St Mary’s Cemetery, Moynetemple, Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Taylor family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Note Please: Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Ireland.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Michael Wade, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 6th June 2025, of Mr Michael Wade, Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his cherished daughter Rachel, parents Michael and Kitty, brothers Pat and John; Mr Wade passed away peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of the Cardiac Care Unit of University Hospital, Limerick City, Co. Limerick (UHL).

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing and heartbroken family; loving wife Lily (née Kelly), son Mark, daughters Natalie and Michelle, grandchildren Chloe, Nessa and Gráinne, daughter-in-law Orla, son-in-law Conor, sisters Anne (Stapleton), Mary (Cooke) and Catriona (Wade), brothers Benny and Noel, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law Paddy, Seamus, Neil and Tom, sisters-in-law Marion, Teresa, Mary, Joan, Patsy, Noeleen, Bridget and Mary, cousins, extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Wade will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on tomorrow afternoon, Monday June 9th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Tuesday morning June 10th at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation in the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 2:00pm.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE. Service of Cremation can be viewed streamed live online HERE.

The extended Wade and Kelly families 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.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Attestation Of 120 New Gardaí Welcomed.

Further intake of Garda recruits will enter the Garda College in Templemore, Co. Tipperary next week.

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan T.D. has welcomed the attestation of 120 new members of An Garda Síochána, at an attestation ceremony in the Garda College in Templemore, Co. Tipperary today.

The new Garda members will now be assigned by the Commissioner, to Garda Divisions throughout the country, where they will begin their careers in An Garda Síochána.

Speaking at the Garda College today, Minister O’Callaghan said: “My focus is on ensuring Ireland is a safer place for everyone. Making sure that An Garda Siochana is at full-strength is a core part of that. This Government has made a commitment, and we will recruit at least 5,000 new Gardaí over the next five years.
I am pleased that a further 170 recruits will enter the Garda College this coming Monday 9th June.”

Of the 120 attesting today, 89 are men and 31 are women.

Minister O’Callaghan added: “I want to congratulate our new Garda members as they attest from the Garda College and join their new stations across the country. Some 74 of the new Members (61.6%) will be deployed across the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
For each new Garda attesting today, this is a milestone that marks the beginning of a fulfilling career dedicated to protecting the community and to public service.
That strong relationship between our Gardaí and the community is not the norm in many countries and it is something we must never take for granted. I know that each one of these Gardaí will continue in this great tradition”.

17th Annual Killea Fun Day & Margaret O’Sullivan Feile.

Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band To Open 17th Annual Killea, Templemore, Tipperary, Fun Day and Margaret O’Sullivan Feile.

Tom Ryan Reports.

An Irish village will revive its traditional lifestyle of 80 years ago, when it takes a step back in time for its 11th annual fun day in the old fashioned way on Sunday, June 15th, 2025.

Once again, it will be officially opened by the Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band, from Templemore, Co. Tipperary, at 1:30pm sharp.

Sean-Nos dancing will feature during this popular Field Day; to be held in conjunction with the hugely popular Margaret O’ Sullivan Feile. The committee Secretary, Mr Jim Hamill says ”Sean-Nos dancing requires intricate body movement, using head, hips and hands, as well as feet”.

Children will be admitted free of charge on what should be a colourful day in Killea sports field, latter a nice gesture, indeed, from the organising committee. Latter are hoping for yet another sunny day for this eagerly awaited annual event, which has grown from strength to strength, in the shade of the famous Bearnan Eile or Devil’s Bit.

Killea will stage some 30 plus events to stir nostalgia among older Tipperary people and same event is expected to raise cash for local groups.

A canteen will be in operation during the day, with locally baked confectionary. Homemade colcannon and sides of bacon can be had at the barbecue and shop; manned by the local ladies committee.
There will also be pancakes available, which are always very popular in Killea.

Events will include set-dancing, figure-dancing, horseshoe throwing, pillow fights, skittles, penalty taking, pony rides, stock-judging, sheaf pitching (with finals to be held at 3:00pm), a tug of war competition, a dog show, darts and a tractor run, (latter beginning at 11:30am and returning to Killea sports field).

Participants in the County Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil from Clonmel are expected to feature among the many musicians who will entertain those in attendance.
There will be a set-dancing display from the top senior and junior dancers of Killea and district and a host of traditional musicians, singers and dancers from various parts of the county, many of whom have won
awards, and who will entertain from 1:30pm until 6:00pm.

Matt The Thresher himself would surely have approved of it all, as would Charles J Kickham, author of “Sliabh na mBan”, our Tipperary ‘anthem’.

Officers of the organising committee include Chairman, Mr Michael Duff;
Secretary Mr Jim Hamill and Treasurer Mr John Fogarty.