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Cashel Library – Davóg Rynne Concert – Free Event.

On Tuesday evening next, April 4th, 2023 @ 7:00pm sharp, why not come along to Cashel Library and discover the mystical Druidic world of Stories; Poems; Songs that speak of times past and Songs that speak of lessons learned. Enjoy Irish melody, while listening to the pagan beat of the bodhran and even experience some Gangani blues.

DavÓg Rynne

DavÓg Rynne is from the most renowned musical families in Ireland (Moore / Rynne). The son of singer Anne and Davoc Rynne, Tin Whistle player and folklorist from Miltown Malbay, Co Clare. (Note: Christy Moore and Luka Bloom are his uncles).

DavÓg started playing music; tin whistle, bodhran and guitar at a young age, before he began a career in acting; having completed an acting course at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
He has appeared in four plays in the Abbey Theatre, touring Hong Kong and the USA, before reviving his musical career in France.
He released his first album, “Talk to me” in 2018. His second album “Gangani – Seeds Of Hope” was released in 2020, and his third album “Come To The Path” was released in 2023.

While this concert is a free event on Tuesday evening next; please take note that booking remains essential.
So do please contact: Cashel Library Tel. No. 062 63825.
Note: Refreshments will be served.

Upcoming Events In Two-Mile-Borris & Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Local Correspondent Mr Gerry Bowe Reports on Upcoming Events.

Race Night.

A ‘Race night’, in aid of MBL Mens Shed, will take place in Bannon’s Bar, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, on tomorrow night, Friday, March 31st, beginning sharp at 8.00pm.

Coffee Morning.

A ‘Coffee Morning’ in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will be held in the Muintir Na Tire Hall, Littleton, Thurles, on Saturday morning next, April 1st, from 10:00am until 12:00 noon.
All support given is very much appreciated.

**“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”**
*Pic: J. O’Loughlin*.

Church Easter Ceremonies

St. Kevin’s Church, Littleton, Thurles.
Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord Supper at 7:30pm.
Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:30pm, Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross in Liathmore, Leigh, Two-Mile-Borris at 12:00 noon.

St. James Church Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles.
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 6:00pm.

St.Peter Church, Moycarkey, Thurles.
Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at 1:45pm.
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil at 8.00pm.

Note: Easter Sunday – Masses in all of the above Churches at usual Sunday times.

2023 Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners.

**Mr Pat Carey presenting the *‘Special Award’* to the Ukranian Ladies Dancing Troop, following the Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023.**

**Mr Johnny Kenehan presenting *‘Best Sports Award’* to Mr Tomas Loughnane, Thurles Rugby Football Club, following the Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023.**

**Mrs Anne Kennedy presenting the *‘Runner Up Small Float Award’*, to Mr Tim Quinn & Colleagues, representing Mens Shed Thurles, following the Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023.**

2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners.

**Mr Johnny Kenehan, *(Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chairperson)*, presenting 1st Prize of €1,000 and winners trophy to the overall winner, Thurles Panto Society.**

Mr John Tarpey presenting Supermac’s Crystal Bowl to *‘Best Large Float’*; the award going to Coolmoyne Moyglass Vintage Club, the Club also received prize money of €500 sposored by Dew Valley Foods.

Cathoirleach Thurles MDC Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan presenting the Runner Up Large Float Award to Clonoulty Rossmore Vinatge Club together with money prize of €250 Sponsored by Barry’s SuperValu, Friar Street, Thurles.

Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Committee would sincerely like to thank all donors who made the 2023 Parade possible.

List of Donors:

The People of Upperchurch/Drombane, Borrisoleigh, Moyne and Thurles, JYSK Thurles, Thurles.Info (website), Declan Maher Financial Services Ltd, Executive Menswear, Dwans Hardware, Denis Kinane Motors, Sheppard’s Opticians, TUS Thurles, Dew Valley Foods, Barry’s SuperValu, Bowe Travel, Pat Brennans Bar, Vale Oil Co., Thurles Credit Union, Noel Ryans Pub, Thurles Photoshop, The Mall Curios, Dr. Paul Ryan & Dr. David Millman, Centenary Thurles Co-Op, A.I.B. Thurles, Tipperary County Council, Michael Lowry T.D., Eoin Dunne Driving School, Jackie Cahill T.D., The Anner Cleaners, The Anner Hotel, Jennings Opticians, Daly’s Fish Shop, Linnane’s Off-Licence, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Moran’s Menswear, Ryans Cleaning, Sammons Pharmacy, Brennans Bar, Mitchel House, Q Mobiles, The Village Market Holycross, Frank Roche & Sons, E. Cleary Motors, CM Signs, Kennedy’s County Bar, Supermacs Thurles, Thurles Shopping Centre, Michael’s Jewellers, Flynn’s Childrenswear, Grace’s Fashions, O’Dwyer Transport, Sklep Polski Jelonek, Inga Mikelsone, Margaret Skehan, Thurles Irish Country Womens Association, Hanafins Furniture, Roynanes Hardware, Tim Looby Accountants, W.F. Gleeson Solrs, Martin Shanahan Tyres, Kambo Chinese Restaurant, Golden Nails, Stakelums Hardware, Dinans Timber, Thurles Tourist Office, Tipperary Star, Tipperary Live, BC IT, Tip Mid-West Radio, and TippFM.

Sudden Death Of Comedian Paul O’Grady MBE DL.

Sadly, we wake up to news of the death, yesterday, of the well-known and much loved comedian, television and radio presenter, actor, drag queen and writer Mr Paul O’Grady, MBE DL. [Order British Empire – Deputy Lieutenant].
Mr O’Grady achieved notability in the London gay scene in the 1980s and 1990s, with his drag queen persona “Lily Savage”.

Mr O’Grady dropped the latter character in the 2000s, to become the presenter of various television and radio shows, including the much loved ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’.

Born to a working-class Irish migrant family, [Father Paddy Grady Co. Roscommon & mother Molly Savage latter with strong Co. Louth connections], in Tranmere, Cheshire, Mr O’Grady moved to London in the late 1970s, initially working as a travelling care officer for Camden Council.
He developed his drag act in the late 1970s, basing his character “Lily Savage” upon traits found amongst female relatives.

Touring England, Mr O’Grady became a popular stand-up comedian in the early 1980s and for the next eight years performed at a South London gay pub, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT), where he gained a popular following among London’s gay community, and used his character to speak out for gay rights.

Having being nominated for a ‘Perrier Award’ (now known as Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards), in 1992, Mr O’Grady attracted mainstream attention, making numerous television, radio, and theatrical appearances.

Later as “Lily Savage”, he presented the television shows The Big Breakfast (1995–1996), Blankety Blank (1997–2002), and Lily Live! (2000–2001), earning various awards and becoming a well-known public figure.

Additional television shows included Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans and Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape (2020). He published several books, including a four-volume memoir.

Mr O’Grady was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 – Birthday Honours list for his services to entertainment.
In 2020, he became president of the British Music Hall Society.

Sadly yesterday, March 28th, 2023, Mr O’Grady passed away “unexpectedly but peacefully” aged 67 years. His death was confirmed by his husband, Mr André Portasio.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.