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Death Of John Gleeson, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 19th May 2025, of Mr John Gleeson, Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents and brother Michael; Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Mater Private Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Jackie (née Bracken), daughters Suzie and Alicia, son Mark, grandchildren Cillian, Cían, Caelan, Luke and Max, sons-in-law Mark and Kavan, daughter-in-law Meghan, brothers Brian, Brendan, Dermot and Ken, sisters Mairéad, Valerie, Barbara and Helen, best friend Gerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, (Eircode W23 AK13), on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd, from 5:00pm before being received into the Church of St. Patrick, Main Street, Celbridge, Co. Kildare at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mr Gleeson will be celebrated on Friday morning, May 23rd, at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.

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

The extended Gleeson and Bracken 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.

Line Dancing Friday, May 23rd, In Cashel Library.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) reports:

Line Dancing takes place on Friday next, May 23rd in Cashel Library from 11:00am12:00 noon.
It’s a fun way to exercise, socialise, make friends and a great way to finish our Bealtaine events.

Dancing and music is an essential part of self-care and well-being in this busy environment. So do come along and enjoy a great morning.

Remember: Booking Essential to Tel. No. 062-63825 with spaces limited for this FREE Event.

********Dust those boots off and get ready to dance!********

Visitors attending this event can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

FSAI Recall Russell Meats Sliced Corned Beef, Sliced Turkey & Roast Beef.

Food Safety Authority recall Russell Meats Sliced Corned Beef, Sliced Turkey and Sliced Roast Beef due to unapproved processing, packaging and labelling.

Alert Summary dated Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.20
Product Identification: Russell Meats Sliced Corned Beef, Russell Meats Sliced Turkey, Russell Meats Roast Beef Sliced.
Batch Code: All batch codes, all use by dates.

Message: All vacuum packed ready-to-eat Russell Meats Sliced Corned Beef, Sliced Turkey and Roast Beef Sliced are being recalled as they were processed, packaged and labelled without approval and were therefore not subject to official controls.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

HELLO HOW ARE YOU?

Afternoon Tea in Cashel Library tomorrow afternoon at 2:30pm

‘How Are You? asks, Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) who now reports:

Hello, How Are You?” is a campaign about connecting with those around us and engaging in open conversations about mental health.
It’s about asking the question, ‘How Are You?’ with meaning, and really listening to the response.

Following on from the successful Afternoon Tea last year, Cashel Library invites you once again, to come along and meet people; form a new friendship and discover the well-being effect that talking and listening to each other can have.

Sometimes all we need to do is ask the question HELLO HOW ARE YOU?

Afternoon Tea is a free event but please remember booking is essential in order to facilitate the necessary catering requirements for this event. To confirm attendance contact Tel: 062-63825.

Visitors attending this event can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Death Of Joan Barry, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th May 2025, of Mrs Joan Barry (née Fitzgerald), No. 13 St Patrick’s Close, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Crohane, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved son Jonathan; Mrs Barry sadly passed away unexpectedly, at her place of ordinary residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Paddy, daughters Debbie, Linda, and Alison, sons Andrew and Graham, sister Frances (Culleton), son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Helena, grandchildren Dayna, Brandon, Isaac and Brianne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Barry will repose at her home (Eircode R95 FD7P) on Wednesday afternoon, May 21st, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6:30pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Patrick, College Road, Walkinslough, Kilkenny City, on Saturday morning at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by a Service of Cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold’s Cross Rd, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, (Eircode D6W HY98) at 1:45pm.

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

The extended Barry and Fitzgerald 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.