Thurles Information

Former Ursuline Convent Thurles Student To Star In BBC’s “The Scarecrows’ Wedding”

Two of Ireland’s leading actors, Ms Jessie Buckley and Mr Domhnall Gleeson, will join forces to voice the lead roles in a new BBC Christmas animation, “The Scarecrows’ Wedding”.

The half-hour special is an adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved children’s book, produced by Magic Light Pictures, latter the team behind many of the BBC’s festive favourites including The Gruffalo; Zog and The Snail and the Whale.

The “The Scarecrows’ Wedding” follows the life of two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, as they prepare for their wedding day. But their plans are thrown into disarray by the arrival of the charming yet troublesome Reginald Rake.

Ms Buckley, who hails from Killarney, Co Kerry, and who was a former secondary school student of the Ursuline Convent in Thurles, has long established herself as one of Ireland’s most acclaimed performers. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Lost Daughter and has also starred in Wild Rose, Men (2022), and Fargo.

Speaking about her role as ‘Betty O’Barley‘, Ms Buckley said: “I love this story. The film has so many beautiful little moments, but I particularly love the scene where the first glimmers of love appear between Harry and Betty – the anxiety and tentativeness around that. They’re both edging closer to realising they want to be together… we’ve all been there. It’s all about young love, and recognising what’s truly important in life.”

Mr Gleeson, who voices ‘Harry O’Hay‘, described his character as “warm-hearted, loyal and loving”. “Harry is determined to make the wedding perfect for Betty,” he said. “I loved bringing him to life, especially when his devotion is tested and he has to prove he’s the real hero of the story. It’s a thrill to be part of something made especially for children at Christmas.”

The film is directed by Samantha Cutler and Jeroen Jaspaert, from a script by Steven Bloomer. It is produced by Barney Goodland and Michael Rose for Magic Light Pictures, with animation services provided by Red Star and Triggerfish Animation.

“The Scarecrows’ Wedding” will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this coming Christmas.

Woman Charged With Murder Of Man In Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

A 24-year-old woman appeared before a special sitting of Clonmel District Court yesterday charged in connection with the death of a man in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, at the weekend.

Ms Karolina Kovacova, with an address at O’Callaghan’s Lane, Carrick-on-Suir, stands accused of the murder of Mr Pavel Javorski.

Gardaí and emergency services had been called to an apartment on O’Callaghan’s Lane on Saturday night, where Mr Javorski was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

The victim Mr Javorski, aged in his 40s was a native of the Czech Republic, who had been living in Ireland for some 20 years.

A postmortem examination is understood to have confirmed that he died as a result of a violent assault.

Ms Kovacova, who is also from the Czech Republic and is understood to have been living in Ireland for a number of months.
Detective Garda Ruairí Ryan informed the court that Ms Kovacova made no reply when the charge was put to her.
Defence solicitor Mr Aidan Leahy told the court that prison would be a difficult environment for his client as she has very limited English, and he requested that she receive whatever assistance was currently available.
Judge Mr John O’Leary remanded Ms Kovacova in custody and recommended to the prison governor that her vulnerability be taken into account.

She is due to appear before the court again today.

Death Of Paddy Treacy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 6th October 2025, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Treacy, Cabra Road, Thurles, Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his daughter Josephine, parents Timothy and Josephine, sister Nora (Shanahan); Mr Mr Treacy passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and devoted wife Mary (née Power), daughters Alice (Davis) and Mary (Corcoran), sons Philip and Padraig, grandchildren Mark, Conor, Cathal, Sarah, Ciara, Caoimhe, Adam, Seán, Naoise and Devin, sons-in-law Tony and John, daughters-in-law Anne and Siobhan, brother Denis, sister Freda (Browne), nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Peg (Treacy), brothers-in-law Patsy (Browne) and Michael (Power), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Treacy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Rd, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, this afternoon, Tuesday October 7th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm this evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles tomorrow morning, Wednesday October 8th at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards. in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Treacy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Treacy 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Nora Hickey (née Mullhall), Formerly Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 6th October 2025, of Mrs Nora Hickey (née Mullhall), Ballinvalley, Borris, Co. Carlow and formerly of No.3 The Watergate, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and Mellison, Glengoole, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Margaret; Mrs Hickey sadly passed away unexpectedly while in the care of staff at St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband John, sons Joe, Michael, Patrick and Eoin, daughters Brid and Margaret, brother John, sister Mary (Ryan), grandchildren Johanna-Leni, Sadhbh, and Shay, daughters-in-law Lisa and Marleigh, brothers-in-law Michael and Seamus, sisters-in-law Margaret, Siobhan and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hickey will repose at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, Co. Carlow, on Wednesday afternoon, October 8th from 1:30pm, with funeral prayers at 6:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borris, Co. Carlow for prayers on reception at 7:00pm same evening.

Requiem Mass will be offered for Mrs Hickey on Thursday morning, October 9th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kilcoltrim, Borris , Co Carlow.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Hickey, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hickey and Mullhall 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.

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Death Of Betty Fleming, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 3rd October 2025, of Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Fleming (née Spillane), No.7 Derrynaflan Road, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Fleming, sadly, passed away unexpectedly at her place of ordinary residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Seamus, daughter Ann Marie and son Brian, son-in-law Seán, Brian’s partner Fiona, grandchildren James, Eoin, Ben, Rían and Seán, sister Bridie, brother Jimmy, brothers-in-law Johnny and David, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Fleming will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday October 7th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady and St Kevin, Littleton, Thurles, on Wednesday morning, October 8th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Fleming, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fleming and Spillane 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: House strictly private on Wednesday morning please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.