Thurles Information

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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

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.

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Death Of Eileen Concagh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 5th October 2025, of Mrs Eileen Concagh (née Cronin), Knockroe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Gortadrishligh, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy, sister Hannah (Concagh) and brother Michael; Mrs Concagh passed away peacefully, following a long illness most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Kenneth and Seamus, daughters Fionnuala (Hayes) and Aisling (O’Dwyer), grandchildren Niaobh, Daniel, Aaron, Ailís, Kate, Anna, Aaron, Emma, Aoibhe, Grace and Eimear, daughters-in-law Connie and Áine, sons-in-law Jim and John, brothers Denis, sister Bridie (O’Rourke), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Concagh, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday afternoon, October 8th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles on Thursday morning October 9th at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in nearby St Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Concagh and Cronin 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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Urgent Safety Alert for 114,000 Tucson Heating Pumps.

CCPC Issues Urgent Safety Alert for 114,000 Tucson Heating Pumps Posing Electrocution Risk.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today issued an urgent safety alert concerning approximately 114,000 Tucson heating system pumps installed in Irish homes, which may present a serious risk of electrocution.

The affected models are Tucson 5m, 6m and 8m circulating pumps manufactured between 2017 and 2024.

An investigation by the CCPC, following a referral from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), found that the mains cable on these pumps can be connected in reverse, allowing the live pin to connect to the earth pin. This electrical fault poses a significant risk of electric shock to anyone handling the unit.

This is one of the largest and most serious product safety alerts ever issued by the CCPC.

Consumers are advised that they may continue using their heating systems as normal but must not touch or attempt to service, disconnect, or adjust the affected pumps.

The manufacturer, Tucson Pumps, has launched a nationwide replacement programme. Consumers with affected products can have their pump replaced free of charge by an approved Tucson technician or service agent.

Mr Patrick Kenny of the CCPC urged all households and tradespeople to check heating systems installed or serviced within the last eight years.

“Check your heating system very carefully – do not touch the pump. Look for the Tucson brand, locate the serial number, and check it against the list on CCPC.ie,” Mr Kenny said.
“If your pump is affected, Tucson will replace it for free through an approved service technician.”

The CCPC is also appealing to retailers and tradespeople to take immediate action.

“Anyone working on heating systems must be fully aware of the serious risk posed by these pumps. Retailers should check their stock and cease the sale of affected units immediately,” the Commission stated.

Consumers can find the pump’s serial number on the front of the unit and verify it via CCPC.ie, tucsonpumps.ie, or by calling TEL: 01 842 6255.

Serial numbers beginning with any of the following indicate that the pump must be replaced:
S/N A, S/N B, S/N C, S/N D44 or earlier, S/N 2017, S/N 2018, S/N 2019, or S/N 2020.

Murder Inquiry Expected After Man’s Body Found In Tipperary.

Gardaí are expected to launch a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in a house in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, late on Saturday night.

A 999 call was received shortly after 11:30pm, and emergency services arrived at the property on O’Callaghan’s Lane, in the town to find the man, believed to be in his 30s, with what are thought to be stabbing injuries in the living area of the house.

Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The State Pathologist’s Office has been notified, and the results of a post-mortem examination at University Hospital Waterford are expected to guide the direction of any future investigation. However, detectives are understood to be satisfied that the man’s injuries were not self-inflicted and are preparing to launch a full murder inquiry.

A 24-year-old woman from the Czech Republic was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. She is being detained at Clonmel Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, which allows gardaí to hold suspects for up to 24 hours before they must be charged or released.

Gardaí have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of all next of kin, but it is understood he was originally from eastern Europe and had been living in the house for a period of time.

The scene remains sealed off for a forensic examination, and the Garda Technical Bureau is expected to travel from Dublin today to carry out a detailed analysis.

Meanwhile, gardaí have begun door-to-door inquiries in the O’Callaghan’s Lane area to establish whether anyone heard a disturbance or noticed suspicious activity in the cul de sac late on Saturday night.

Officers are also canvassing nearby homes and businesses for CCTV footage that may assist in tracking the man’s final movements.

An incident room has been set up, and investigators are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel: (052) 617 7640.