Large Truck Rearranges A Half Upgraded Liberty Square, Thurles.

A large 25,000 pound vehicle, latter attempting to pass yet another large vehicle, which was offloading its cargo on Liberty Square, Thurles, has made some changes to the now only half upgraded Liberty Square in the Town centre.

The vehicle was obliged to drive over the kerb up unto the flowerbed in order to pass the correctly parked vehicle, ploughing peat unto the narrow single traffic lane.

This rearranging of a flower bed has happened where an already erected directional sign had previously stood in August of 2022.

We note from those who contact us here on Thurles.Info, that housewives with babies and small children, latter required to operate baby seats and seat bases in the rear of their cars, are now avoiding the Liberty Square area. They claim that there is insuffecient room to keep a rear car door open, while strapping in their offspring’s.

But sure what is the worst that can happen in this instant? The peat, now bulldozed onto the narrow single street lane, will be washed into a nearby drain during a heavy rain shower, thus joining the other host of blocked drains in the town.

The Liberty Square, upgrade began officially on August 17th, 2020, and to date, over 3 years later, same has only been half finished.

Question: Is Tipperary County Council in serious financial difficulties or is it evidence of their poor ability to administrate?

Death Of Pat Gleeson, Latteragh, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today Sunday 1st October 2023, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Gleeson, Tiermoyle Latteragh, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and formerly Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Pakie and Christina (Chriss) and brother in law Pat O’Dwyer; Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Sheila, daughters Sharon and Aisling, son Padraig, sons-in-law Dermot and Jamie, Padraig’s partner Ellen, his adored grandchildren Lilliana, Fiadh, Lucy, Donagh, Sadie and Mollie, brothers Tony, James, Michael andTerence, sisters Alice (Meelick, Co. Clare), Margaret (Boherlahan, Tipperary) and Maura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, James’s partner Margaret, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, No. 45 Connolly Street
Nenagh Co. Tipperary, on Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry, Co. Tipperary at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 4rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Templederry New Cemetery.

The extended Gleeson 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.

Note Please: House strictly private on Wednesday morning. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Time Comes For All Of Us.

Don’t let the old man in.

Vocals: American singer-songwriter and actor Toby Keith (Toby Keith Covel).

Lyrics: Toby Keith.

“Not letting the old man in”, could be the secret to living longer.
Song lyrics inspired by a question Toby Keith asked of American actor and film director Clint Eastwood (latter then aged 87 back in 2017). He asked how Eastwood managed to keep going at his age?
Clint Eastwood replied; “I just don’t let the old man in”.

Don’t let the old man in.

Don’t let the old man in,
I wanna leave this alone.
Can’t leave it up to him,
He’s knocking on my door.

And I knew all of my life,
That someday it would end.
Get up and go outside,
Don’t let the old man in.

Many moons I have lived,
My body’s weathered and worn.
Ask yourself how would you be,
If you didn’t know the day you were born.

Try to love on your wife,
And stay close to your friends.
Toast each sundown with wine,
Don’t let the old man in.

Many moons I have lived.
My body’s weathered and worn.
Ask yourself how would you be,
If you didn’t know the day you were born.

When he rides up on his horse,
And you feel that cold bitter wind.
Look out your window and smile,
Don’t let the old man in.

Look out your window and smile,
Don’t let the old man in.

END.

Death Of Wally Byrne, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday Saturday 30th September 2023, of Mr Walter (Wally) Byrne, Blackstairs, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Byrne passed away peacefully, while in care of staff at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary, following an illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family; Joseph, Tommy, Niamh and Anne Marie (Butler, Blackstairs) and Pat, Nora, Jimmy, Mary and Tom, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Byrne will repose on tomorrow afternoon, Monday October 2nd at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon Cross, Thurles from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Hollyford, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Byrne, will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, October 3rd, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Byrne 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

A Song For A Sunday.

I Watch The Sunrise

Vocals: British singer Ms Kathryn Crosweller.
Lyrics: Colin James Murphy and John Michael Glynn.

I Watch The Sunrise

I watch the sunrise lighting the sky,
Casting its shadows near,
And on this morning bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me.
But you are always close to me, following all my ways.
May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord.
I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds,
Warming the earth below,
And at the mid-day life seems to say,
I feel your brightness near me.
For you are always close to me, following all my ways.
May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord.
I watch the sunset fading away, lighting the clouds with sleep,
And as the evening closes its eyes, I feel your brightness near me.
For you are always close to me, following all my ways.
May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord.
I watch the moonlight guarding the night, waiting ’til morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest, only your peace is near me.
Yes, you are always close to me, following all my ways.
May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord.
Yes, you are always close to me, following all my ways.
May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord.

END.