Thurles Christmas lights will be officially switched on at 6:00pm sharp, on Friday evening next, December 6th 2024. The lighting ceremony will take place in the centre of Liberty Square, with staged live music; same starting at 5:30pm, and continuing until 7:00pm.
Santa will be also in Thurles on Friday December 6th, in Thurles Tourist office(on Slievenamon Road).
We hear also that a Santa Grotto will be open at the above stated Tourist Office in the town, beginning each Saturday; starting from December 7th, and operating between the hours of 2:00pm and 4:00pm. (Kids, don’t you worry about the lack of parking on Liberty Square, in Thurles; Santa always parks on the roof.)
Parents Do Note: A small appearance fee (€3.00) will be charged for this Santa Grotto service, to all children attending, (obviously to cover the cost of feeding carrots to Santa’s reindeer).
Q. Can you guess what Mrs. Santa Claus said to Santa when she looked up at the sky last Christmas Eve? A.“Looks like rain dear”.
Q. What do you call Santa when he’s wearing his ear muffs? A. You can call him anything you like; sure he can’t hear you.
Q. And while we are on the topic, how is Christmas like a day at the office? A. You do all the work, and that fat guy, in the suit, gets all the credit.
Q: What goes “oH oH oH” at Christmas? A: Santa walking backwards.
Lyrics: American singer-songwriter and country-folk musician the late/great John Edward Prine, (1946- 2020). Vocals: John Edward Prine.
That’s the Way That the World Goes.
I know a guy that’s got a lot to lose, He’s a pretty nice fellow, but kind of confused, He’s got muscles in his head ain’t never been used, Thinks he own half of this town.
Started drinking heavy, gets a big red nose, Beats his old lady with a rubber hose, Then he took her out to dinner, bought her new clothes, That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
That’s the way that the world goes ’round, You’re up one day, the next you’re down, It’s half an inch of water and you think you’re gonna drown, That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
I stood in the bathtub a counting my toes, When the radiator broke, water all froze, I got stuck in the ice without my clothes, Naked as the eyes of a clown.
I was crying ice cubes, hoping I’d croak, When the sun come through the window, the ice all broke, I stood up and laughed, thought it was a joke, That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
That’s the way that the world goes ’round, You’re up one day, the next, you’re down, It’s half an inch of water and you think you’re gonna drown, That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
That’s the way that the world goes ’round, You’re up one day, the next, you’re down, It’s a ‘happy insalata’ and you think you’re gonna drown, That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
That’s the way that the world goes ’round. That’s the way that the world goes ’round.
Vocals: The late American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist Noble Ray Price(1926 – 2013). Lyrics: American country music songwriter Sonny (James) Throckmorton(member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame).
I Wish I Was Eighteen Again.
At a bar down in Dallas an old man chimed in, And they thought he was out of his head, And all being young men, they just laughed it off, When they heard what the old man had said. He said, I’ll never again turn the young ladies heads, Or go running off in to the wind. I’m three quarters home, from the start to the end, And I wish I was eighteen again. Oh I wish I was eighteen again, And going where I’ve never been, Now old folks and old oaks standing tall just pretend. I wish I was eighteen again. Now time turns the pages and life goes so fast, The years turn the black hair all grey. I talk to some young folks, but they don’t understand, The words this old man’s got to say. Oh I wish I was eighteen again, And going where I’ve never been. Now old folks and old oaks standing tall just pretend, I wish I was eighteen again. Oh I wish I was eighteen again.
Lyrics: American country-folk singer and influential songwriter, the late John Prine, (recorded on his 1986 album). Vocals:John Prine.
Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.
You come home late and you come home early, You come on big when you’re feeling small, You come home straight and you come home curly, Sometimes you don’t come home at all.
So what in the world’s come over you, And what in heaven’s name have you done, You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness, You’re out there running just to be on the run.
Well I got a heart that burns with a fever, And I got a worried and a jealous mind, How can a love that’ll last forever, Get left so far behind.
So what in the world’s come over you, And what in heaven’s name have you done, You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness, You’re out there running just to be on the run.
It’s a mighty mean and a dreadful sorrow, It’s crossed the evil line today, Well, how can you ask about tomorrow, We ain’t got one word to say.
So what in the world’s come over you, And what in heaven’s name have you done, You’ve broken the speed of the sound of loneliness, You’re out there running just to be on the run.
You’re out there running just to be on the run. You’re out there running just to be on the run.
Lyrics: Scottish folk singer and songwriter Isla S. Grant. Vocals: Irish country, pop and folk singer Mary Duff.
Will You Walk With Me?
Will you walk with me through the darkest night? When my world goes wrong, will you make it right? Will you guide my lips, in all I say? Will you walk with me every day? When I’m tired and weak, will you make me strong? When my mind’s confused and all hope is gone, Will you take my hand? Will you lead the way? Dear Lord, will you walk with me today? Will you walk with me and ease my pain? Will you walk with me, give me hope once again? When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see? Dear Lord, will you walk with me? If my friends should go, when there’s no one there, If I call your name, in my dark despair, Will you come to me, will you ease my pain? Dear Lord, will you walk with me again? Help me find the strength just to carry on, Teach me how to pray, for it’s been so long, Since I fell on my knees, And ask that you forgive all my sins, Dear Lord, please forgive. Will you walk with me and ease my pain? Will you walk with me, give me hope once again? When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see? Dear Lord, will you walk with me? Will you walk with me through the darkest night? When my world goes wrong, will you make it right? Will you guide my lips in all I say? Will you walk with me every day? Will you walk with me, ease my pain? Will you walk with me, give me hope once again? When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see? Dear Lord, will you walk with me? Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
Recent Comments