Thurles Information

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.

Use Of Cannabis In Ireland Is Of Huge Concern.

The chief medical officer Professor Breda Smyth has warned that the use of cannabis in Ireland is of huge concern.

Professor Smyth speaking at the fifth meeting of the ‘Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’, stated that one in five adult cannabis users will become dependent on the drug, and one in three young persons are likely to become addicted, if they continue to use the drug as little as just once a week.

Professor Smyth stated, that the strength of cannabis potency, has increased by 57% in the 10 years from 2011-2021, with people using the drug often on a daily basis.
Some 45,000 people with cannabis-use disorders, is show in the latest data available, with those under 18 years of age accounting for 80% of new presentations to cannabis addiction treatment services, making it now a significant public health problem here in Ireland.

Professor Smyth confirmed that there were 409 drug-induced deaths in 2020, with drug-related hospitalisations accounting for approximately 53,000 inpatient bed days, each year, and a steady increase in admissions to psychiatric services, all associated with drug-related causes.

She continued by stating that the profile of drug users in Ireland has changed significantly over the last 30 years and while it can affect everyone, from all social classes across Ireland; it in particular, affects most severely, those in deprived areas of our society.

Death Of Timothy Morrissey, Formerly Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Mr Timothy Morrissey, Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Ballinahow, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Mr Morrissey passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Raheny House Nursing Home.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted wife Ursula, children John, Jim, Conor, Eleanor and Tim Jr., extended family including Cearúil, Sarah, Laura, Uli, Lára, thirteen loving grandchildren, sister Kate, brothers Nicholas and Pat, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Morrissey will repose at Frank Jennings Funeral Home, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin [eircode D05 KP80] on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm until 7:45pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer Ave, Kilbarrack, Foxfield, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin, on Wednesday morning at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by a cremation service at Glasnevin Crematorium, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin. [eircode D11 XA32].

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Morrissey, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Morrissey 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 Audrey Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 29th September 2023 of Mrs Audrey Ryan (née O’Dwyer), Rathcannon, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Clogher, Clonoulty.

Pre-deceased by her infant son James Daniel, baby brother T.J., father-in-law Panie and her grandparents; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family, following an illness most bravely borne.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Jim, sons Daire and Finn, daughter Róisín, parents T.J. and Bridget, sisters Annette and Caroline, brother Declan, mother-in-law Anne, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at her home on Sunday afternoon, October 1st, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into Holycross Abbey, Holycross, Thurles on Monday afternoon at 1:30pm to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Ryan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Mercy University Hospital Foundation; – South Tipperary Hospice, or the Irish Cancer Society.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Both Sides, Now.

Both Sides, Now

Lyrics: Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell composed sometime before 1967 and inspired by a passage in “Henderson the Rain King”, latter a 1959 novel by Saul Bellow.

Vocals: Joni Mitchell, latter born Roberta Joan Anderson.

Both Sides, Now.

Rows and flows of angels hair,
And ice cream castles in the air,
And feather canyons everywhere,
Looked at clouds that way.
But now they only block the sun,
They rain and they snow on everyone,
So many things I would have done,
But clouds got in my way.
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down and still somehow,
It’s cloud illusions I recall,
I really don’t know clouds at all.
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels.
The dizzy dancing way that you feel,
As every fairy tale comes real,
I’ve looked at love that way.
But now it’s just another show,
And you leave ’em laughing when you go,
And if you care, don’t let them know,
Don’t give yourself away.
I’ve looked at love from both sides now,
From give and take and still somehow,
It’s love’s illusions that I recall,
I really don’t know love.
Really don’t know love at all.
Tears and fears and feeling proud,
To say, “I love you” right out loud.
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds,
I’ve looked at life that way.
Oh, but now old friends they’re acting strange,
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I’ve changed.
Well something’s lost, but something’s gained,
In living every day.
I’ve looked at life from both sides now,
From win and lose and still somehow,
It’s life’s illusions I recall.
I really don’t know life at all.
It’s life’s illusions that I recall.
I really don’t know life,
I really don’t know life at all.

END