Thurles Information

Pedestrian Struck By Haulage Truck In Thurles Town Centre.

For the second time in 5 days a serious collision has brought Thurles traffic to a total standstill.

**Haulage truck collides with male pedestrian on Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

The accident, this afternoon, involving a large haulage truck and an elderly male pedestrian, happened at between 3:00pm and 3:30pm at the junction of O’Donovan Rossa Street and Liberty Square in the town.

Two ambulances together with paramedics and a large number of Gardaí quickly attended the scene, to assist and investigate the incident, and to direct, where possible, traffic which remained totally congested.

The elderly male pedestrian, understood to be from the immediate locality, was, we understand, seriously injured and has been transferred to hospital by ambulance.

This is the 3rd pedestrian to be struck by motorised vehicles in the Liberty Square area, since 2018, following so called traffic calming measures introduced into the area, latter which has now destroyed the business centre of Thurles and has granted pedestrians a false sense of safety.

As of 6:30pm this evening all traffic hoping to proceed eastward on Liberty Square are prohibited from doing so, and motorists are advised to avoid the centre of Thurles altogether.

Death Of Rosemary Kennedy, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 13th August 2023, of Ms Rosemary Kennedy, Hazelwood, St. Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick, and formerly of Cormackstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her mother, father, stepmother and brother-in-law Tom; Ms Kennedy passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her family and friends.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters, Kathleen, Josephine and Nora, her brothers Michael and Tom, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and members and her Hazelwood family in St. Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Kennedy will repose at Hazelwood (V94 RR79) on Tuesday sfternoon, August 15th from 5:00pm until 6:30pm same evening, followed by prayers at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, August 16th, at 11:30am in St. Vincent’s Centre, followed by interment in the Old Graveyard at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kennedy 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 Irish Cancer Society.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Garda Seek Assistance Following Co. Tipperary Serious Assaults.

We learn yesterday that two teenagers were hospitalised following an assault which occurred one week ago, on Monday morning August 7th last, in Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

The early morning assault happened between the hours 1:30am and 2:30am, on Silver Street in the town, executed by a group of other males, who then quickly fled the scene.

Both of the men, who suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries, were removed to University Hospital Limerick, and the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise respectively.

Investigating Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward, by contacting Nenagh Garda Station Tel: 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on Tel: 1800 666111, or indeed any garda station.

Any person who may have phone camera or dash-cam footage are also asked to make same available to Gardaí.

Death Of Sally Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 12th August 2023, of Mrs Sally Kelly (née Long), Grange Castle, Grange, Barna, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Hugh and Josie, brother Eamon, and sisters Mary and baby Patricia; Mrs Kelly passed away suddenly, but peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Jackie, loving family, Yvonne, John, Finbarr and Joanne, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren, brothers Jimmy-Joe, Tommy and Hugh, sisters Josephine, Noreen and Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kelly will Reposing at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday afternoon, August 15th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Oliver and St. Patrick, Glengoole, Thurles on Wednesday morning, August 16th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Kelly 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. House strictly private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Straw Bales Maliciously Set On Fire On South Tipperary Farmland.

South Co. Tipperary farmer, Mr Seán O’Reilly, suffered the loss of some 40 straw bales, following a fire maliciously set alight, sometime around midnight on Wednesday night, August 9th, last.

The fire, which was first spotted by his wife, latter having spotted the flames from their nearby home; was restricted to a field which had just been harvested on Sunday last, on land in the townland of Ballinree, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, situated off the Cashel to Mitchelstown Motorway.

Flames from the fire could be spotted from a distance, before Gardai and Emergency Services, who quickly attended at the scene, got the blaze under control.

Investigating Gardai are now anxious to hear from anyone who may be in a position to assist them in their ongoing enquiries. Witnesses and those with any information are asked to contact either Cashel, Tel: (062-75840) or Cahir Tel: (052-744 5630) Garda Stations.