Thurles Information

Death Of Brid Lawlor, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 12th July 2025, of retired National School teacher, Mrs Brid Lawlor (née Butler), Richmond, Templemore, Co.Tipperary and formerly of Toher, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Sean, her parents Martin and Margaret (Gretta), brother Tom, cherished daughter-in-law Sinead and brothers-in-law Michael, Dan and Tom; Mrs Lawlor passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Declan and Brian, sisters Angela (O’Kelly, Thurles), Carmel (Campion, Moyne), brothers Michael (New York), Eddie (New Jersey), grandsons Sean, Cillian and Odhran, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs lawlor will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Quarry Road, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday morning next, July 17th, to repose for Requiem Mass, beginning at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby St Joseph’s Cemetery, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Lawlor and Butler families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

July 13th, 2025 Marks 40th Anniversary Of Live Aid.

Today, Sunday July 13th, marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, a two-venue benefit concert and music-based fundraising initiative held on Saturday July 13th 1985. It was a day when the world rocked united in a common goal.

One year earlier, 41 years ago, on November 25th 1984, “Boy George” (George Alan O’Dowd, whose parents, Jerry and Dinah O’Dowd, are Thurles, Co. Tipperary natives), had participated in the successful Band Aid single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”.

Latter Band Aid had been founded by Bob Geldof and James “Midge” Ure. The song raised £8 million in its first year alone, for famine relief in Ethiopia.

The 1985, Live Aid event was also organised by Dún Laoghaire native, Irish singer, songwriter and political activist Bob Geldof; again in association with Scottish singer, songwriter and record producer James “Midge” Ure, to raise further funds for the 1983–1985 famine relief fund in Ethiopia.
Others involved in organising Live Aid were Harvey Goldsmith, who was responsible for the Wembley Stadium concert, and Michael C. Mitchell, who put together the American side.

More than 75 acts played at Wembley Stadium in London, UK and at John F. Kennedy Stadium, (later demolished in 1992) in Philadelphia USA on that day, with 1.9 billion people, or 40% of the then world’s population, in 150 nations, watching the live broadcast from their home.

However, it was the 21-minute rock session by 1970’s British rock band “Queen”, [Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass) and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals)], that stole the show that day 40 years ago; who today is still recognised as one of the greatest live rock performances of all time.

Ireland donated to Live Aid in 1985, was £7 million, same donations per capita more than any other country in the world.

Irish National Day of Commemoration Ceremonies.

A National Day of Commemoration saw ceremonies being held at several locations across Ireland this morning. This morning’s events were organised to honoured all Irish men and Irish women who died in all wars including those who lost their lives while on service with the United Nations and other international organisations, in the service of peace.

A commemoration ceremony held at Dublin’s Royal Hospital, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, was attended by Irish President Mr Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Mr Simon Harris. Others attending included members of the Government; the Council of State; the Diplomatic Corps; Defence Forces; veteran’s organisations, the judiciary and representatives from Northern Ireland.
They were joined by relatives of those who sadly died in past wars or on UN peace keeping service, together with relatives of 1916 rising leaders.

Today’s Dublin’s Royal Hospital ceremony included a wreath-laying by President Higgins on behalf of the people of Ireland, before ending with a fly-past by the Irish Air Corps.

Other ceremonies which took place at locations around Ireland, including Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork city; Galway University, Co. Galway; Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City; Limerick City; City Hall Sligo Town, Co. Sligo and at the John Condon Memorial, situated in Waterford City.

Death Of Tony Lawrence, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 11th July 2025 of Mr Anthony (Tony) Lawrence, Tinakelly, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary and late of Melview Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by his loving parents Michael and Lena; Mr Lawrence sadly passed away suddenly, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary General Hospital Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Eileen, sons Michael, Ned and Joey, daughters-in-law Aoife, Bernardine, Seema, life long friend Rena Kelly (née Crowley), grandchildren Joshua, Alex, Caoimhe, Matt, Emily, Yuvan and Kira brother-in-law Paddy and Paddy’s wife Agnes, sister-in-law Mary (O’Hanlon), extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lawrence will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Tuesday afternoon, July 15th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of the Visitation, Cloneen, at 11:00am on Wednesday morning, July 16th, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard

The extended Lawrence 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 family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Lawrence throughout his illness especially staff at Melview Nursing Home, Clonmel / Haywood Lodge, Clonmel.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

A Song For A Sunday.

It’s About Time.

Lyrics and Vocals: American country and folk singer, songwriter and actor, the late John Denver (1943-1997).

It’s About Time.

There’s a full moon over India and Gandhi lives again.
And who’s to say you have to lose for someone else to win.
In the eyes of all the people the look is much the same,
For the first is just the last one, when you play a deadly game.
It’s about time we realize it, we’re all in this together.
It’s about time we find out, it’s all of us or none.
It’s about time we recognize it, these changes in the weather.
It’s about time, it’s about changes, it’s about time.

There’s a light in the Vatican window for all the world to see,
And a voice cries in the wilderness and sometimes he speaks for me.
I suppose I love him most of all when he kneels to kiss the land,
With his lips upon our Mother’s breast, he makes his strongest stand.
It’s about time we start to see it, the Earth is our only home.
It’s about time we start to face it, we can’t make it here all alone.
It’s about time we start to listen to the voices in the wind.
It’s about time, it’s about changes, it’s about time.

There’s a man who is my brother, I just don’t know his name,
But I know his home and family, because I know we feel the same,
And it hurts me when he’s hungry and when his children cry,
I too am a father, that little one is mine.
It’s about time we begin it, to turn the world around.
It’s about time we start to make it, the dream we’ve always known.
It’s about time we start to live it, the family of man.
It’s about time, it’s about changes, it’s about time.
It’s about peace and it’s about plenty, it’s about time.
It’s about you and me together and it’s about time.

END.