Thurles Information

Death Of Baby Caelan Bannon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 18th January 2026, of Baby Caelan Bannon, Cassestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Baby Caelan, was born on 18th January and following some precious moments in Mammy and Daddy’s arms, sadly he passed away peacefully.

The passing of Baby Caelan is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and is lovingly remembered by his sorrowing and heartbroken parents Liam and Linda, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Mass of the Angels for baby Caelan will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Thursday morning, January 22nd, at 11:00am, followed afterwards by a private family burial.

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

The extended Bannon 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.

“Parents Liam and Linda wish to express their depth of gratitude to the staff at the Maternity Unit, St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny for the great kindness and sensitivity shown to them at this saddest of times.“

Note Please: House Strictly Private.

“Until we meet again our darling little boy, Mam and Dad xxx”
In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Elizabeth Senior, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th January 2026, of Mrs Elizabeth Senior (née Ryan), Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, parents Edgar and Terry and brother Alan; Mrs Senior passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving children, Lizanne and Edgar; grandchildren, Delphine and Michael; and her sister Geraldine, brothers Desmond and Gary, extended families, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mrs Senior will repose at a private ceremony for immediate family, same to be held today, January 20th 2026, at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Ballymount Great, Dublin 24.
A burial ceremony for friends and family will take place at Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18, at a later date, to be advised.

The extended Senior 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 lieuif desired to Focus Ireland in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Senior (née Ryan)

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.

Lyrics: Popular 1940s country television performer, dancer, singer and fiddler, the late Wiley Walker (1911-1966) and songwriter, the late Gene Sullivan (1914–1984).
Vocals: American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist and fiddler, the late Merle Haggard (1937–2016).

When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.

When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.

When my blue moon turns to gold again,
And the rainbow turns the clouds away,
But someday they’ll live again, sweetheart,
And my blue moon again will turn to gold.

Memories that linger in my heart,
Memories that make my heart grow cold,
Then someday they’ll live again, sweetheart,
And my blue moon again will turn to gold.

When my blue moon turns to gold again,
And the rainbow turns the clouds away,
When my blue moon turns to gold again,
You’ll be back within my arms to stay.
You’ll be back within my arms to stay.

END

Thurles Student Crowned Lions Clubs Ireland “Young Ambassador of the 21st Century”.

Thurles student Ms Caitlin Tierney has been crowned Lions Clubs Ireland “Young Ambassador of the 21st Century”

Ms Tierney, a student studying at the Ursuline Secondary School, in Thurles has been named Lions Clubs Ireland Young Ambassador of the 21st Century, following the national finals held last weekend.

**Photo L-R:** **Ms Mary Slattery** *(Thurles Lions Club Vice President),* **Ms Caitlin Tierney and Mr William McDonagh** *(Thurles Lions Club).*

Ms Tierney, who had been selected just before Christmas to represent Thurles Lions Club, was announced as the overall national winner, an achievement that recognises exceptional community involvement and a strong connection to the values and service work carried out by Lions Clubs.

As Ireland’s new ‘Young Ambassador’, Ms Tierney will now go forward to represent Ireland at the European stage of the competition, latter to be held in Germany.

The award also includes a €1,000 bursary, to be donated to a charity of her choice or used to support a community project, along with a three-week international exchange in a country of her choice, to take place this summer or next.
Ms Tierney will also participate in the UK finals as part of the wider programme experience.

The Young Ambassador of the 21st Century initiative is a Lions Youth Programme, run across Europe, which highlights young people, aged 15–19, for community service, leadership and communication skills, while encouraging volunteering as a key part of leadership.

Death Of Mary Morley, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th January 2026, of Mrs Mary Morley (née Phelan) Rathcoole, Co. Dublin and formerly of Cranagh, Templetuohy, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Kitty, brothers Ollie and Tommy; Mrs Morley passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Pat, daughter Emma and her partner Eoin, grandchildren Ben and Lucy, sister Josephine, brother Gerard, in-laws, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Morley will repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, January 22nd at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart, Dublin (Eircode D24 E867) at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Saggart Cemetery, Castle Road, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Morley 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. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, in memory of Mrs Mary Morley.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.