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Short-Term Agreement Extends Racing Lifeline At Thurles.

The Molony family, long-time owners of Thurles Racecourse, have agreed to extend a temporary arrangement with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). This follows a similar agreement that kept the track operational for the previous season after the family signalled their intention to step back from running the venue due to ongoing operational challenges.

The continuation of racing under this framework allows valuable time for discussions around the long-term future of the racecourse, which has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s winter racing calendar for generations.

Operational Continuity Under Ms Jessica Cahalan.
Ms Jessica Cahalan will remain in charge of day-to-day operations at Thurles for the upcoming season. Her continued leadership is seen as key to maintaining stability at the track while the Molony family considers future plans for the venue, located on the Nenagh Road just outside Thurles.

Industry Support Recognised.
Suzanne Eade, CEO of HRI, welcomed the development, highlighting the collaborative effort involved in securing the agreement. She acknowledged the role of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), as well as the broader racing industry, in supporting the continuation of racing at Thurles.

The IHRB oversees approximately 500 fixtures annually across Ireland, covering Flat, National Hunt, and Point-to-Point racing, with around 39,000 runners each year, underlining the scale and importance of the sector.

Strategic Importance to Racing Calendar.
Thurles Racecourse has long been regarded as a vital component of the Irish National Hunt season, particularly during the winter months when its track conditions are highly valued by trainers and jockeys.

The decision to extend operations is also influenced by broader infrastructure factors within the sport. Notably, nearby Tipperary Racecourse is currently closed for a major redevelopment project and is not expected to reopen until October 2027, when it will feature both a new all-weather surface and an upgraded turf track.

Looking Ahead.
While the agreement secures the immediate future of racing at Thurles, it remains a transitional solution. The additional time afforded by this extension is expected to be used by stakeholders to explore sustainable long-term options for the venue.

For now, however, the message is clear: Thurles Racecourse will continue to play a central role in Irish racing for another season, much to the delight of fans and the wider industry.

Death Of May Rochford, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 17th April 2026, of Mrs May Rochford (née Tuohy), Glebe House, Fennor, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare and Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seamus, her parents Martin and Mary, brother Pajoe and sister Cathy (Pearse); Mrs Rochford passed away peacefully while in the care of nurses and staff at Padro Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles in the presence of her family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Marie, Colette and Caroline, son Patrick, son-in-law Melvin, daughter-in-law Katrina, adored grandchildren Seán, James, Thérése, Sarah and Grace, sisters-in-law Carmel and Mary, brother-in-law Vincent, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Rochford will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode E41 XO38), on Sunday evening, April 19th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, arriving at 8:30pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Rochford will be offered on Monday morning, April 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in Fennor Cemetery, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Rochford and Tuohy 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.

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Recall Of Crowes Farm Black & White Pudding Roulade.

Recall of specific batches of Crowes Farm Black & White Pudding Roulade due to incorrect use-by dates.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 17 April 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.15
Product Identification: Crowe’s Farm Black & White Pudding Roulade; pack size: 360g
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The below batches of Crowe’s Farm Black & White Pudding Roulade are being recalled due to incorrect use-by dates printed on the front of packs. The correct use-by dates are in the table below. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Batch codes:	Use-by date on pack:	Correct Use-by date:
78 0010049.	18/06/2026.	29/04/2026.
090.	06/07/2026.	13/05/2026.

Action Required: Consumers, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches after the correct use-by date.

Death Of Patricia Heffernan, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 17th April 2026, of Mrs Patricia (Patty) Heffernan, (née Murphy), Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary and formerly of No.13 Kincora Terrace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jack and Ellen Murphy and sister Helen; Mrs Heffernan passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her heartbroken family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Liam, sons Kevin, Declan and Brendan, daughter Maìre, grandchildren Liam and Ciara, son-in-law Robert (Meade), daughters-in-law Louise Dunne-Heffernan, Helena O’Brien-Heffernan and Louise Brennan-Heffernan, brothers John and Jimmy, sisters Margaret and Maura, brothers-in-law John Syron, Tom Dalton, Kevin, Tony, Paddy and Ger Heffernan. Nieces, nephews, extended relatives great neighbours, (especially the O’Meara family) and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Heffernan will repose at Sullivan & Son, Funeral Home, Main Street, Borrisokane, on Sunday afternoon, April 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Peter and St Paul Church, Borrisokane, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary on Monday morning, April 20th, at 10:45am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Heffernan and Murphy 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.

“The Heffernan family would like to acknowledge the excellent care taken of Mrs Patricia Heffernan by Dr. Rory Glynn and his team and the Milford Palliative Care team, especially Margaret, Marie and Hillary.”

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Milford Care Centre, in memory of Mrs Patricia (Patty) Heffernan (née Murphy).

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Death Of Angela Quinn, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 17th April 2026, of Mrs Angela (Angie) Quinn (née Jordan), Sarsfield Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Danny, son Paul, parents Gerald (Pop) and Elizabeth, sister Kathleen, brothers Paddy and Frankie; Mrs Quinn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Unit C, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughter Susan, grandchildren Serena, Emma, Aisling and Brian, great-grandchildren Tristan, Robyn, Billy, Patrick, Jack, Seamie, Bonnie Mae and Georgie Grace, best friend Hannah, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quinn will reposing at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday April 18th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Monday April 20th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Quinn and Jordan 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: Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in memory of Mrs Angela Quinn (née Jordan).

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