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.
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.
Lyrics and Vocals: American country and folk singer, songwriter and actor, the late John Denver(1943-1997).
The late John Denver.
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.
Lyrics: Irish poet, singer and Dublin native, the late Barney Rush. Vocals: Co. Offaly born country and Irish genresinger and entertainer Johnny McEvoy.
In reality Nancy Spain [Nancy Brooker Spain (1917-1964)] was a colourful and extremly talented English broadcaster and journalist, a columnist for the Daily Express; for ‘She’ magazine and for the News of the World. Nancy lived openly from the 1940’s to the 1960’s with her female lover, the editor of ‘She’, Joan Laurie (“Jonnie”).
In 1964, Nancy and her partner were both sadly killed with three others, in a light aircraft accident, near Aintree racecourse, while on their way to the English Grand National. Ms Spain was travelling there to cover the 1964 Grand National, which was taking place on that same day.
When author Barney Rush was writing this love song, featured below, he just needed a name to tie it all together and Nancy Spain was simply the name that he chose, as most fitting for his lyrics.
Nancy Spain.
English broadcaster and journalist Nancy Spain.
Of all the stars that ever shone, Not one twinkles like your pale blue eyes, Like golden corn at harvest, is your hair. Sailing in my boat, the wind, Gently blows and fills my sails, Your sweet-scented breath is everywhere. Daylight peeping through the curtains, Of the passing night time, is your smile, The sun in the sky is like your laugh, Come back to me, my Nancy, Linger for just a little while. Since you left these shores, I’ve known no peace nor joy. No matter where I wander I’m still haunted by your name, The portrait of your beauty stays the same. Standing by the ocean wondering where you’ve gone, If you’ll return again. Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain? On that day in Spring, when snow starts to melt, And streams to flow, With the birds, I’ll sing a song. In the while I’ll wander. Down by bluebell grove, where wild flowers grow, And I’ll hope that lovely Nancy will be there. No matter where I wander I’m still haunted by your name, The portrait of your beauty stays the same. Standing by the ocean wondering where you’ve gone, If you’ll return again, Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain? No matter where I wander I’m still haunted by your name, The portrait of your beauty stays the same. Standing by the ocean wondering where you’ve gone, If you’ll return again, Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain? Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain? Where is the ring I gave to Nancy Spain?
A major planning development is being proposed for an area north of Thurles town, with plans already submitted since 2024, to the Tipperary local authority.
The developer, County Laois registered Irish construction company O’Ceallaigh Westfield Ltd(Michael Kelly) have now applied to Tipperary County Council for permission to construct 52 residential homes on Brittas Road, latter running north of Thurles Town.
It is understood that these proposed development plans would include: 3 x four-bedroomed homes; 15 x three-bedroomed semi-detached homes, 18 x three-bedroom terraced homes, and 2 x two-storey duplex blocks, latter containing eight units of one and two-bedroomed units.
The proposed plans are understood to seek permission for the demolition of an existing detached bungalow and to construct a new vehicular entrance to the site from the Brittas Road, while including necessary road surfaces and footpaths; resident and visitor parking; bicycle parking; one external communal bin store, while integrating fully with both the existing landscape and surrounding residential area.
A decision on this planning application is expected, from Tipperary County Council, by September 3rd 2025.
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