Thurles Information

Irish Government Warns Against Fuel Price Gouging.

Irish Government warns against fuel price gouging amid current Middle East tensions.

Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has said there is “no excuse for prices going up at the pumps yesterday, or indeed anywhere”, warning fuel and home-heating suppliers against taking unfair advantage of consumers in response to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting, Mr Martin said Ireland currently has adequate supplies and noted that much of the State’s oil is sourced from the North Sea, including Norway. He acknowledged the situation could have implications over time if it does not stabilise, but said immediate price rises are not justified.

The Taoiseach said he has raised the issue with Minister for Energy Mr Darragh O’Brien and has engaged with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The Government has asked the CCPC to examine the sector for any unfair pricing practices. He also pointed to ongoing work on energy affordability and wider EU-level discussions on energy pricing structures.

Enterprise Minister Mr Peter Burke said energy price rises are a concern for the economy, noting prices increased on Monday, while emphasising the country has continued to see solid growth despite geopolitical instability.

There’s A Blue Moon Over My World Without You.

Lyrics: Irish award winning singer-songwriter and musician Shunie Crampsey.
Vocals: The wonderful successful Irish musical duo of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. (Foster & Allen).

“There’s a Blue Moon Over My World Without You” is a gentle, deeply emotional song about the quiet emptiness left when someone special is gone. Written as a tribute to a treasured friend, it speaks to shared chats, warm memories, and the feeling that life looks different after loss. It’s a song that has resonated widely in Irish communities because it puts grief and gratitude into simple, comforting words.

The song’s message now regularly appears and is acceptable during public moments of remembrance, (i.e. funerals), underlining how closely the song is associated with paying tribute to someone dearly loved and missed.

There’s a Blue Moon Over My World Without You

I can only say the pleasure has been mine,
For at least I got to know you for a time,
But now you’re gone I don’t know what I’ll do,
There’s a blue moon over my world without you.

Each time we meet just sit and talk a while,
And things they seem much better with your smile,
When I think of all the things that you’ve been through,
There’s a blue moon over my world without you.

The stars will shine much brighter in the heavens now you’re there,
Each time I think about you I say a silent prayer.
I’ve lost a special friend so warm and true,
And there’s a blue moon over my world without you.

To each and every one comes judgement day,
Where all you take is what you gave away,
You gave so much to everyone that’s true,
And there’s a blue moon over my world without you.

The stars will shine much brighter in the heavens now you’re there,
Each time I think about you I say a silent prayer,
I’ve lost a special friend so warm and true,
And there’s a blue moon over my world without you.

Goodbye my special friend so warm and true,
There’s a blue moon over this world without you.

END

Death Of Kevin O’Connor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mr Kevin O’Connor, Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Dermot and Statia; Mr O’Connor, sadly, passed away unexpectedly while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Gaye, sister Lily and brother-in-law Richard, nephews Ciaron and Conor and their wives Melody and Johanna, grand-nephews Tristan, Oskar and Luka, sisters-in-law Phyllis, Anne and Marion and their families, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O Connor will repose at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday evening next, March 4th 2026, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles, on Thursday morning, March 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Connor 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 Tom Grace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, today Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Grace, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick.

A keen environmentalist and pre-deceased by his parents Gerald and Hannah (Barna, Co. Limerick), and his brother Paddy; Mr Grace 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 wife Myra (née Bane, “Graces Fashions” Liberty Square, Thurles), daughter Jennifer, son John, grandchildren Katherine, Hannah, Emma, Olwyn, Caroline and Jack, son-in-law Louis (Flannery), daughter-in-law Margaret, sister Teresa (McAuliffe), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Grace will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Tuesday afternoon, March 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Wednesday morning, March 4th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in Old Pallas Graveyard, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, (ETA approx 1:30pm).

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

The extended Grace 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 Bill English, Formerly Of Rossmore Cross, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 28th February 2026 of Mr William (Bill) English, Mount Elliott, New Ross, Co. Wexford and formerly of Rossmore Cross, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister Phyllis, his brothers John, Mikey, Tom and Paddy and Claire’s partner Tommy; Mr English 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 wife Anne, son Paul, daughter Claire, daughter-in-law Wendy, grandchildren Mark, Matthew, Rebecca, Hannah and Rosie, sister-in-law Anne, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, former colleagues in Teagasc, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr English will repose at Cooney’s Funeral Home, New Ross, Co. Wexford, (Eircode Y34 FK44), on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday March 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of St. Mary and St Michael, Robert Street, New Ross on Wednesday morning, March 4th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation at The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, on Thursday afternoon, March 5th at 1:30pm.

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

The extended English 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.

“The English family would like to thank all of their wonderful neighbours, friends and carers, who helped them greatly through Mr English’s illness”.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.