Thurles Information

Tipperary Set To Benefit From New Destination Experience Development Plan.

Counties Kildare and Tipperary are set to benefit from a new “Destination Experience Development Plan” that will bring to life the extraordinary thoroughbred horse tradition, the world-renowned horse people, their crafts and the breeding heritage that is synonymous with Ireland.

Fáilte Ireland, Kildare and Tipperary County Councils launched the Thoroughbred Country Destination Experience Development Plan to drive and sustain tourism in Kildare and Tipperary by developing new and enhanced visitor experiences across both counties.

The five-year plan has been developed in collaboration with Kildare and Tipperary County Councils, and the Thoroughbred Country Steering Group. Ireland’s global reputation as a leader in the breeding and racing of the thoroughbred will be central to the plan, which will create a dynamic destination to attract domestic and international visitors and establish the region as the world’s leading thoroughbred experience.

You can read the report on delivering the world’s best collective thoroughbred visitor experience HERE.

Death Of Michael O’Dwyer, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Friday 25th February 2022, of Mr Michael O’Dwyer, Drom, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wives Eileen and Mai, his infant daughters Nora and Marie; Mr O’Dwyer passed away peacefully while in his 97th year, in the care of staff at the Woodland Nursing Home, Dundrum Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving family; son John, daughter Maureen (Kilkenny), granddaughter Elaine and her fiancé Simon, great-grand-daughter Allie, daughter-in-law Lena, sister-in-law Bridie, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at Haye’s Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on tomorrow evening, Sunday, February 27th, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm to the Church of Jesus Christ Our Savior, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.
His body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, February 28th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended O’Dwyer family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Neither A Borrower Nor A Lender Be.

Thurles resident Mikey Ryan was woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking of glass. Alarmed and unsure of where the sound originated, he peeped out from behind his bedroom blind, immediately noticing a burglar sneaking around his next door neighbour’s garden.

Suddenly, out from the shadows, sprang his neighbour’s oldest son, striking his victim a vicious blow on his head with the edge of a blue shovel; thus instantly leaving his victim completely lifeless.

As Mikey watched, his neighbour then, using the same blue shovel, began to dig a grave in the centre of his vegetable patch.

Mikey watched the interment for a while, then climbed back into bed.
His wife, now also disturbed from her slumber, asked “Darling, you’re shaking. What’s wrong?”

“You’ll never believe what I’ve just seen”, said Mikey. “That bastard next door still hasn’t had the decency to return my new blue shovel, that he borrowed from me at least 6 weeks ago.”

Death Of Louise Guilfoyle, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Friday 25th February 2022, of Ms Louise Guilfoyle, Urard, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Guilfoyle passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of the Palliative care team at University Hospital Waterford.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken parents Paddy and Eileen, brother Jonathan ,sister Leanne, brother in law Martin, niece Erin, nephews Shay, Billy and Conor, Uncles, Aunts, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Guilfoyle will repose at her residence (Eircode; E41 D2Y0) on Sunday evening, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Thurles Rd, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Guilfoyle family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House strictly private on Monday morning.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Pat John Davy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Friday 25th February 2022, of Mr Pat John Davy, Crannagh, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Garry and Elizabeth and his brother Joe; Mr Davy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at the community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel, children James, Elizabeth, Claire, Margaret, Garry, Linda, Kevin, Sarah, Eugene and Amy, sister Mary (in Australia), brothers David, Ger and Frank, sister’s-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, Chris, Dean, Tadgh, Tara, Abbie, Nial, Rachel, Ellie, Tommy, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Davy will repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning next at 11:30am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templetuohy, Thurles, followed immediately afterwards by interment in Belady Cemetery, Rathdowney, Co. Laois..

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass celebrating the life of Mr Davy, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Davy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.