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Death Of Sr. Carmel Daly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 20th March 2026, of Sr. Carmel Daly, Presentation Convent, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; O’Curry Road, Dublin and formerly of Ballingoola, Herbertstown, Co. Limerick.

Pre-deceased by her parents Pat and Eileen and her brother Anthony; Sr. Carmel sadly passed away, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her loving sisters Noelle (Barry), Bernie (Neville) and Patricia (Shorten), her brothers-in-law Garrett, Mike and Mervyn, sister-in-law Bridie, nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, Presentation Community and Congregation and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Sr. Carmel will repose at the Presentation Convent Chapel, Cathedral Street, Thurles, tomorrow afternoon Sunday, March 22nd, from 3:00pm until 6:00pm, concluding with Evening Prayer.
Requiem Mass for Sr. Carmel will be offered in the the Presentation Convent Chapel on Monday morning, March 23rd, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Patrickswell, (Lough Gur) Cemetery, Co. Limerick.

The extended Daly 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.

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FSAI Recall Batches Of Dunnes Stores Plain Tortilla Wraps.

Recall of specific batches of Dunnes Stores Plain Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 20th March 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.11.
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Plain Tortilla Wraps; pack size: 512g.
Batch Code Best before: 29/5/2026, 30/5/2026 and 31/5/2026.
Country Of Origin: Netherlands.

Message: Dunnes Stores is recalling the above batches of its Plain Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required: Retailers and Customers.
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.

Death Of Thomas Gleeson, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 19th March 2026, of Mr Thomas Gleeson, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Colette, siblings Ellen, Michael, Kathleen, Mary and William; Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Francis Hospice, Station Road, Raheny, Co. Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; children, Denise, Shane, Tomás, Nives and Matthew, daughter-in-law Tina, sons-in-law Ambrose and Joe, nine grandchildren Karl, Gordon, Cormac, Alexander, Gabrielle, Douglas, Evan, Rebecca, Aoise and four great grandchildren, Ezra, Arlo, Eli and Leon, sister-in-Iaws Pauline and Bernadette, brother-in-law John, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, (Eircode E41 YD96) on Sunday afternoon, March 22nd 2026, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, (Eircode E41 X523), on Monday morning, March 23rd, to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Gleeson 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.

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Death Of Alan Butler, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 17th March 2026 of Mr Alan Butler, Ballygammane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Cloneyharp, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Kitty and Patrick and sister Sally, the passing of Mr Butler is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; lovely partner Hilary, sisters Ellen and Tina, brothers Pat, John, Anthony and Gerard, brother-in-law Richard, uncles Ned, Pat and Tom, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Butler, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Friday afternoon, March 20th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St John the Baptist, Church View Clonoulty, Cashel, (Eircode E25 CY91), on Saturday morning, March 21st, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by a Service of Cremation in Shannon Crematorium on Sunday afternoon, March 22nd, at 3:00pm.
Interment of his ashes will take place in Clogher cemetery, Clonoulty, Cashel at a later date.

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

The extended Butler 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.

Note please: Donations in lieu of flowers to MS Ireland in memory of Mr Alan Butler.

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Thurles Marked St Patrick’s Day With Strong Community Turnout.

As we already stated on Tuesday last March 17th, Thurles was alive with atmosphere and community pride as the town celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a well-attended parade that brought people together from across the area.

Video: Courtesy G. Willoughby.

Despite cold and cloudy conditions, large crowds gathered along the streets of Thurles, creating a vibrant and welcoming scene throughout the day. Families, friends, neighbours and visitors turned out in great numbers, with a strong sense of occasion evident from beginning to end.

The parade was a fitting reflection of the spirit of Thurles and the wider mid-County Tipperary community. It showcased the town’s warmth, resilience and pride, while also highlighting the importance of St Patrick’s Day as one of the most significant dates in Ireland’s cultural and civic calendar.

People of all ages joined in the celebrations, lining the route in good spirits, applauding participants and embracing the event with enthusiasm. The day offered a strong expression of local identity and community togetherness, as residents and visitors alike came together to celebrate Irish heritage and shared belonging.

Thurles continues to be a thriving and proud town in County Tipperary, and this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade once again demonstrated the strong community values for which it is so well known. The lively crowds and positive atmosphere underlined the town’s reputation as a friendly, welcoming and united place.

The celebration was a reminder of the enduring importance of community events in bringing people together and strengthening local connections. In Thurles, St Patrick’s Day 2026 was marked not only with colour and festivity, but with a genuine sense of pride, unity and shared celebration.