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Death Of John Small, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 16th April 2024, of Mr John Small, Dublin 9, Co. Dublin and late of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Small passed away suddenly; but peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his son Declan; the passing of Mr Small is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, son Ger, grandchildren John jnr., Catherine, Patrick, Caoimhe and Dearbhla, and great-grandchild Charlie. daughter-in-law Andrea, son-in-law Ciaran, brothers Joe, Tom, Martin, sister Rita, sisters-in-law, Mary, Marie, Peggy and Joan, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, former work colleagues and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Small, will repose in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, No.21 Beaumont Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9, (D09 VW90) on Thursday afternoon, April 18th, from 3:30pm until 5.30pm.
His remains will be received into the nearby Holy Child Roman Catholic Church, The Thatch Rd, Whitehall, Dublin 9, (D09 HX99) on Friday morning, April 19th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by a cremation service in Glasnevin crematorium, Old Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, 11.

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

The extended Small 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.

“Always a gentleman and always smiling”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Brenda Pender, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 16th April 2024, of Mrs Brenda Pender, (née Commins), Killerig, Co. Carlow, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Pender passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Beacon Hospital, Beacon Court, Bracken Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband John (Blondie), sons Jim and Ned, sisters Betty, Louise, Patricia, brothers Donnacha and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mrs Pender will repose at her place of residence, in Killerig, Co. Carlow (EirCode R93 R899) on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, April 18th, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Removal will take place from there on Friday morning at 10:00am to Glasnevin crematorium, Old Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, for a Cremation Service to be held at 12:00 noon.

For those persons who are unable to attend the Cremation Service for Mrs Pender, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Pender and Commins 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: Family flowers only.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Uninsured Vehicle Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Driving.

A Tipperary Roads Policing Unit, carrying out ‘Hi-Visibility’ patrols in Nenagh Co. Tipperary earlier today, intercepted a vehicle, which it flagged for having no insurance using the new Garda Insurance Application.

The driver of the vehicle was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving, having failed a roadside ‘DrugWipe’ test for Cocaine.

The vehicle in question was seized, with a Court appearance to follow.

TD Highlights Land Concentration Ownership In Tipperary.

Independent TD Michael McNamara, highlights concentration of land ownership in South Co. Tipperary.

Independent TD Mr Michael McNamara has called on Dáil Éireann to set aside time for a discussion on the purchase of vast tracts of farmland in South Tipperary by Mr John Magnier and called for measures to combat further concentration of ownership.

The Independent TD for Co. Clare has expressed his concern that the accumulation of thousands of acres of land in the Golden Vale is leading to local farmers being priced out of land, at a time when the agriculture sector is already facing excessive operating costs.

Deputy McNamara said the situation reflects the ongoing, profound changes underway in rural Ireland regarding the acquisition of prime agricultural land by trust funds and the resultant negative consequences for the agriculture sector.

Addressing the Ceann Comhairle today, Deputy McNamara asked, “Will all of South Tipperary have to be owned by one man and trust funds linked to him, before the matter is debated in this house and measures are taken to prevent that concentration of land ownership, because of the economic and social consequences of that?”

Speaking during the Order of Business in Dail Éireann, the Independent TD added, “Just because one is a large donor to the parties in government should not preclude one from examination in this house.”

Following Deputy McNamara’s request, a vote on the Order of Business for this week was held and subsequently defeated by the government parties.

Driver With Learner Permit Arrested For Drug Driving In Tipperary.

Tipperary Roads Policing Unit; latter carrying out speed compliance checks in the Tipperary North area, detected a vehicle travelling at 89km/h in a 50km zone in the Birdhill area of the county.

The driver, a new learner permit holder, was identified driving unaccompanied and with no L-plates displayed.
Having failed a ‘DrugWipe’ test for Cannabis, he was arrested on suspicion of Drug Driving.

The motor vehicle has now been seized, with a Court appearance to follow.