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Home Of Shane MacGowan On Sale In Tipperary

Fairytale of New York
“They’ve got cars big as bars, they’ve got rivers of gold,
But the wind goes right through you, it’s no place for the old.”
Poetic extract from the song ‘Fairytale of New York‘ by the Pogues.

A house at Garryard East, Silvermines, Nenagh, in Co Tipperary, the oft-time home of Irish-British musician and singer Shane MacGowan and his family, has just been offered for sale.

The sale follows earlier this year the tragic death of Shane’s mother, Mrs Therese MacGowan, in a car accident.

Best known as a song writer and the lead singer of the Celtic punk band the Pogues; Shane together with his father Maurice; his mother Therese, and Siobhan his sister, moved to the Silvermines back in 1988, after living at an address in the UK, near London, for some 30 years, and where Siobhan and Shane were both born and raised.

It was from this Silvermines address in the 1990’s, that Shane started writing most of what would become his second full-length album entitled ‘Crock Of Gold,’ and other songs like ‘Lonesome Highway’.

Shane was also a member of the Nipple Erectors and the Popes, as well as producing his own solo material and working in collaborations with leading artists such as the late English singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl prior to her death in 2000; English musician, singer, actor and songwriter Joe Strummer who died in 2002; Nick Cave (Australian musician, singer-songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer and occasional film actor); Steve Earle (American rock, country and folk singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor), and Sinéad O’Connor (Irish singer-songwriter).

Asking price for this Silvermines property is €229,500, through selling agents Sherry FitzGerald Talbot, Tel: (067) 31496.

Thurles Arrange Tribute Night To Joe Dolan

On the tenth anniversary of Joe Dolan’s passing, a tribute night to remember the recording artist and pop singer’s memory has been arranged by the Moyne Road Residents Association, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pictured above are some of those involved and performing in this special event:- L-R : Liam Campion (Ticket Seller), Mary Barry (Thurles Care), Gary Roche (Ticket Seller), Kenny Ryder (Musician), Tommy Barrett (Moyne Road Res. Assoc.), Bridin O’Gorman (Moyne Road Res. Assoc.) and John McCarthy (Thurles Order of Malta).

Paschal Brennan and his six-piece band will perform a fitting tribute to the voice of the show-band years, with all of Joe’s greatest hits being performed including: ‘Good Looking Women’, ‘Make me and Island’, ‘It’s You, It’s You, It’s You’, and ‘Sister Mary’.

This event will take place on Saturday 17th June 2017 in the Premier Hall, Thurles. Doors will open at 7.00pm with the show starting at 8.00pm with Kenny Ryder and band.

Tickets are only €10 available from outlets: Tipperary GAA Shop, Liam Campion Butchers, Ryan’s Daughter Restaurant or call the box office on Tel: 0894487657 / 0861538355. All those who purchase a ticket before the 17th June are entered into a draw to win a one night stay in the five star, Park Hotel Kenmare, owned by the Brennan Brothers. This special draw will take place on the night of this event.

A great night of fun and entertainment is guaranteed. This event will allow for patrons to dance the night away on the dance floor, while seating will be situated along the sides isles of the hall.

All monies raised will stay in the local Community and aid the ongoing work of Thurles Order of Malta and Thurles Care. So, without delay go purchase your ticket today for what promises to be a magical music event for Thurles.

Thurles Musical Society – All Shook Up

Thurles Musical Society all ready to rock with “All Shook Up.”

Thurles Musical Societies PRO Mr Noel Dundon reports:-

“Thurles Musical Society will stage their hit show “All Shook Up – the music of Elvis Presley” starting next Tuesday evening, April 4th, until Saturday April 8th inc. in The Premier Hall, Thurles from 8:00pm nightly.

Music and Cast
This is a non-stop collection of music made famous by ‘The King’, and there is a great comedy element to the show, to ensure that audiences will really enjoy a most wonderful experience. Thurles will have almost sixty performers on stage and another forty or so working around the hall to bring this musical extravaganza to the audience. The show has been a big hit throughout the country and it is anticipated that the production in Thurles will be no different.

With hits such as ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘All Shook Up’, ‘Can’t Help falling in Love’, and many more; the show will take you on a nostalgic musical journey having been directed by Shannon man Aodán Fox, with Mary Rose McNally as Musical Director, Debbie Kieran as Choreographer, and Michelle O’Connell as Dance Captain.

The Cast and Chorus have been in rehearsals since early January and now that the Booking Office has opened in Hickey’s Pharmacy, Liberty Square, Thurles, real excitement has begun to build amongst the entire company.

Tickets
Tickets can be booked on (085) 2868726 at a cost of €20 for adults and €10 for children. There are also group concessions available and a family ticket will cost €50. Tickets will also be available at the door, on each night of the performance, although booking in advance is strongly advisable.”

Don’t miss this chance to see a truly great show locally.

Come On Tipperary – Let’s Dance

Learn Social Dancing in the Premier Ballroom, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Social Dancing Classes will commence, next month, on Tuesday February 7th at 8.20pm sharp and continue over a full six week period.

These classes are ideally suitable for anyone over 18 years of age wishing to learn the basic steps of social dancing, i.e. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and some Novelty dances.

Anyone getting married or going to a wedding this year or next would benefit greatly from these lessons.

The total cost of this six weeks course is a mere €25, which covers all costs associated with the 6 week course.

Keep in mind that dancing is one of the best forms of exercise; suitable for all ages; a great social activity lending itself to a most enjoyable night out.

These Social Dancing Classes are run twice each year (one in the Spring and one in the Autumn) and are expertly organised and sponsored by ‘The Club for Dancing,’ Thurles, for the past 26 years.

For further information contact Mr Tom Gleeson – Mobile Tel. No: 087-9732837.

Mother Of Shane MacGowan Dies In Tipp Road Accident

Singer Shane MacGowan

It is with sadness we report that a woman has died following a single-vehicle road crash in North Tipperary earlier this afternoon.

The victim has been named as Mrs Therese MacGowan; mother of much loved Mr Shane MacGowan, singer with the renowned band ‘The Pogues’.

Mrs MacGowan, who lived locally and who was aged in her late 80’s, is understood to have struck a wall in the townsland of Ballintogher, close to the village of Silvermines, with a vehicle she was driving, shortly before 3.00pm.

Her body was taken to Limerick University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out on tomorrow Monday.

The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or those with information to contact Nenagh Garda Station on Tel: 067-50450, the Garda Confidential Line on Tel: 1800 666 111 or indeed any garda station.

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