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Death Of Derek Dee, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 7th May 2026, of Mr Derek Dee, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Elm Park, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his cherished son Joey, father Maurice and sister Sandra, the passing of Mr Dee is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving children Ayla, Dylan, Melissa and Damon, grandchildren Kodie, Levi and Molly, mother Catherine (Cathy) Slattery, brothers Aaron and Aidan, sister-in-law Siobhán, nephews Aidan and Hunter, niece Isabella, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Dee will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Wednesday afternoon, May 13th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A service of interment will take place in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon, May 14th, at 1:00pm

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society Report Successful Lecture.

Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society had another very successful Lecture on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

Tim Maher Reports:

Dr John Reynolds a former member of An Garda Siochana at Templemore Garda College and well-known historian, lectured on the Foundation of An Garda Siochana in 1922 and the Templemore Museum and Archives.

Our vice Chairperson Michael Costigan introduced Dr. John Reynolds to the audience on behave of our non-resident Chairperson Christine Timoney who lives in Australia. Michael welcomed John to Lismackin Hall on behalf of Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society and gave a brief summery of his achievements to date.

**Photo shows Dr. John Reynolds with members of ‘Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society’.**
*Pic: Courtesy Tim Maher*

Dr Reynolds detailed the changeover from the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) armed police force of the United Kingdom in Ireland from 1822 until 1922, to the unarmed Irish police force An Garda Siochana, and how they managed the changeover after the Irish War of Independence and during the Irish Civil War.

After a tea break and a chat, he continued the second part of his lecture on how he set up the Templemore Garda Museum. He told us, he had hundreds of visitors per week from home and abroad visiting. They had groups of school children, tourist, and many other groups, like ourselves, visiting before the COVID-19 virus hit. When the pandemic was over,unfortunately the museum was never opened again and some parts move to a new Dubin Garda museum.

We finished up with our vice chairperson Michael Costigan thanking him for his time and his wonderful lectures. Dr Reynolds said he would be delighted to come again to lecture on a different subject. He is the author of two books that he had for sale, ‘The Templemore Miracles‘ and ‘46 Men Dead‘.

We had a great turnout and thanks to everyone who attended and made it a great night.

Thurles Order Of Malta Cadets Prepare For All-Ireland Challenge After Cork Success.

Thurles Order of Malta (Ireland) Cadet Leader Mr Thomas Burke Reports:

All roads led to Cork this weekend as the Southern Region Order of Malta Cadet Competitions took centre stage.
Over the past number of months, cadets and leaders have dedicated countless hours to training and refining their skills in First Aid and Assisted Activities of Daily Living.

Their hard work, commitment, and determination paid off, with cadets achieving outstanding success across all categories entered.
The celebrations continued as cadets and leaders proudly brought silverware back to Thurles, following a highly successful weekend of competition.

Attention now turns to the All-Ireland Competitions, which will take place in Fermanagh this July, where the team will continue training and preparing to represent their region with pride once again.

Community Mourns Following Tragic Deaths Of Mother & Newborn In Tipperary.

Community Mourns Following Tragic Deaths of Mother and Newborn in Carrick-on-Suir
A tragic incident in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, is being treated by Gardaí as a medical tragedy following the deaths of a woman and her newborn infant at a residence in Greenhill Village on Friday morning.

The woman, a Polish national named locally as Ms Monika Kubasiewicz, aged in her 30s who had been living in Ireland for several years, is believed to have died during a medical emergency, linked to childbirth at her place of residence. Sadly the infant was also found deceased at the scene.

Emergency services attended the property after the discovery was made. Gardaí have confirmed that foul play is not suspected and investigations are focused on preparing a file for the Coroner.

A family liaison officer has been assigned to support the bereaved family during this difficult time.

The woman and her partner were understood to be parents of two other children and had previously operated a business in Clonmel. The family had recently moved to Carrick-on-Suir.

Post-mortem examinations have been completed, and Gardaí continue to conduct inquiries with sensitivity and respect for the family involved.

Local communities in Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel have expressed condolences and support for the family affected by the tragedy.

Death Of Joan Counihan, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Sunday 10th May 2026, of Mrs Joan Counihan(née Shaw), Upper Lewis Road, Killarney, Kerry and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Counihan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Co. Kerry.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Denis, daughters Sinéad, Catherine and Avril, sons-in-law Troy (Hunter), Philip (O’Callaghan) and Eóin (Leonard), adored grandchildren Millie, Evie, Lulu, Nell, Joey, Faye, Kitty, Cameron and Adam, siblings Syl, Mary, Kate, J.P. and Fidelma, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Counihan will repose at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, (Eircode V93 KX61) on Tuesday afternoon next, May 12th, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm, same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the nearby Cathedral of St. Mary New St, Inch, Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Wednesday morning, May 13th, at 10:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Old Kilcummin Cemetery, Rockfield, Glebe, Co. Kerry.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Counihan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Counihan and Shaw 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. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Kerry Hospice Foundation (Palliative Care), in memory of Mrs Joan Counihan.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.