Thurles Information

In Our Hands – Preserving Thurles Cathedral, Co. Tipperary.

In memory of the late Sally Willoughby, a beloved member of the Thurles community, who greatly cherished the Cathedral of the Assumption. Her family are delighted to present a limited-edition series of 20 wooden nature prints, celebrating God’s flora and fauna.

**Photographic prints are impressed on wood, producing a unique natural look**.

Each print is beautifully wrapped and ready for Christmas gift-giving and all 20 prints are being sold from tomorrow, at the Thurles Cathedral Parish Centre, with 100% of proceeds going to the “In Our Hands – Preserving the Cathedral” campaign.

It is a meaningful Christmas gift, honouring Sally’s involvement in photography, faith and community, while helping to ensure our Cathedral’s heritage for future generations.

For enquiries and to purchase, contact the Thurles Parish Office Centre, Tel: 0504 22229/22779.

Death Of Margaret Power O’Gorman, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 11th November 2025, of Mrs Margaret Power O’Gorman, Monastery Close, O’Donovan Rossa Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly ‘Margaret’s Alterations’, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Denis (O’Gorman) and her mother-in-law Ann (Mc Galey); Mrs Power O’Gorman passed away peacefully, after a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son David (Mc Galey), grandson Josh, daughter-in-law Kati (Schlingloff), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Power O’Gorman, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon, November 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by a service of cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) on Tuesday afternoon, November 18th at 2:00pm.

The Power O’Gorman family wish to thank Thurles Lion’s Trust Housing Association, for all the support and kindness given to Mrs Power O’Gorman over the years.

The extended Power O’Gorman 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.

Death Of Jack Gooney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 14th November 2025 of Mr John (Jack) Gooney, Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Norah and Tommy, brothers Paddy, Mick, Frank, Joe and Bill, sisters Josie (Molumby), Nell (Hayes), Kath (Grehan), Mary (Callahan) and Bríd (Gooney); Mr Gooney passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Irene (Cooke), son Paul, daughter Elizabeth (Ryan), grandchildren Heather, Kristian, Abby and Anna, daughter-in-law Letitia, son-in-law Sean, brother Ollie, sister Betty (Fogarty), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gooney will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Sunday afternoon, November 16th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Monday afternoon, November 17th, at 12:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary..

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

The extended Gooney and Cooke 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 anam dílis.

New Cohort Of 194 Garda Recruits Sworn In at Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

An Garda Síochána has today welcomed 194 newly attested members to the organisation, following their graduation at the Garda College, Templemore, bringing the total number of sworn gardaí nationwide to 14,481.

The new intake includes 137 men and 57 women, with 18 recruits born outside the State, representing England, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales.
A further 17 Garda Reserve members; 13 men and 4 women, were also formally sworn in.

Of the 194 newly attested members:
87 will be assigned to the Dublin region
39 to the Eastern region
47 to the Southern region
21 to the North Western region

Meanwhile, 365 Garda recruits (Intakes 252 and 253) continue their training programme at the Garda College, in Templemore.

The next intake, (Intake 254), consisting of over 220 Garda trainees, will enter the Garda College on Monday next, November 17th. This will bring to approximately 800 the number of Garda trainees who commenced training during 2025.

An Garda Síochána congratulates all newly sworn members and wishes them every success as they begin their policing careers in the service of communities across Ireland.

Thurles MD – Water Quality Information Evening – Invite.

Ms Maggie Morrissey Reports:-

The public are warmly invited to attend a public meeting for the Upper Suir Priority Area, taking place on Tuesday, 25th November at 7:00pm in Murphy’s Pub, Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

The event is seen as a great opportunity to come together, as a community, and talk about the health of our local rivers and streams.

We will be sharing updates on water quality in the Upper Suir catchment, discussing local challenges and opportunities, and exploring how we can work together to protect and enhance our shared water environment.

**Flooding on Emmet Street Thurles yesterday, totally due to the failure by Tipperary Council to remove sediment and weeds from the River Suir over a 15 year period**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby.*

Whether you’re a local resident, landowner, angler, farmer, business owner, or simply someone who cares about your local waterways, your input and ideas are very welcome.

This meeting is part of a wider effort to support community-led action for water and ensure that local voices are heard in decision-making.

There’ll be time for questions, discussion, and a chance to meet others who are passionate about the Upper Suir and its future.