Pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Eileen, brother-in-law James and sisters-in-law Marian and Fiona; Mr O’Donoghue passed away, while in the care of staff at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Carmel, sons Michael, Richard and Joseph. Michael’s partner Zoe, Richard’s partner Jamie, his adored grandchildren PJ, Annie, Ellie and Emily and her mum Marie, his brothers and sisters Cathleen (Leahy), Michael, Mary (Long), Dan, Bill and Eileen (Quigley), his aunt Sr. Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, great neighbours and a large circle of cherished friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Donoghue, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Weblink to follow later).
The extended O’Donoghue 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: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Milford Care Centre in memory of Mr Patrick (Pat) O’Donoghue.
River Suir in Thurles; Fine words are not enough, while the river Suir remains in a state of further decline.
Looking skyward from Barry’s Bridge in Thurles, my eyes are drawn to the golden Laburnum I planted there in 1989, now grown into the full grace of maturity. Along the eastern bank of the River Suir, the Hawthorn too is in bloom, softening the riverside walkway with its delicate spring beauty. Yet, for all this natural splendour, the exposed bed of the Suir successfully dims the scene, drawing the eye away from the quiet enchantment of tree, blossom, bridge, and river.
Reading a local newspaper report recently, one wonders, has Cllr Mrs Kay Cahill Skehan actually walked along the River Suir in Thurles recently and has she observed the current condition it is in?
The video shown below is only a small example of what people in Thurles are expected to look at: shopping trolleys dumped, plastic, debris, waste caught along the banks, and a general appearance that is simply unacceptable for a river running through the heart of a busy historic, midland town.
Two very large piles of shredded timber are currently located, dumped within approximately half a metre of the river’s edge, following recent tree-pruning works in the area.
This presents a serious environmental and flood-related risk. In the event of heavy rainfall or flooding over the coming months, the lightweight shredded timber is likely to float and be carried downstream. Once saturated, the material may also release tannins, resins and other wood leachate into the water, which can degrade water quality and harm aquatic life. Research on wood residue near aquatic environments notes that wood leachate can have harmful effects on fish and aquatic habitats. As both piles appear to be located within a flood-risk area and immediately adjacent to the riverbank, they should be removed and relocated without delay. If immediate removal is not possible, the piles should at minimum be securely covered with heavy-duty tarpaulin and properly weighted or fastened to prevent displacement during heavy rain or rising water levels. We won’t mention the nice piles of logs, as some smart individual might decide to bag them for use as firing next winter.
Whatever other effluent is being washed into the river water, same forms a rich soapy caught by the overhanging vegetation..
We have reported this matter to the Local Authority and request that urgent action be taken to prevent potential pollution, obstruction, and downstream environmental damage.
Cllr Mrs Cahill Skehan is correct when she says the River Suir is a huge issue for Thurles. She is also correct in stating that people notice it more when water levels drop. But the people of Thurles do not need more sympathy. What they crave is action.
There is also a wider issue here. Her brother, former Fianna Fáil TD and former Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee Mr Jackie Cahill, recently appointed Chairperson of the National Milk Agency by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon in April 2026, was also a prominent critic of the reduction in Ireland’s nitrates derogation from 250kg to 220kg organic nitrogen per hectare, warning of serious consequences for the dairy sector.
Indeed, no one sector should carry all the blame. But we also have to be honest. Nitrogen leaching, nitrates, agricultural run-off and intensive land use are a major part of the water-quality problem in the River Suir. Farmers cannot be blamed for shopping trolleys dumped in the River Suir, but agriculture cannot be written out of the wider pollution picture either.
So where does that leave Thurles? It leaves us with a river that is visibly neglected, environmentally under pressure, and politically talked about for the last 15 years with absolutely no action being taken. Local Authority Waters Programme officials, (LAWPRO), may be sampling water. Reports may be being written. Presentations may be being given, but no one needs a scientific investigation to view shopping trolleys in the river. No one needs a catchment study to identify rubbish, plastic, clothing and debris sitting in plain sight. This is the work of highly paid Municipal District officials.
If Cllr Mrs Cahill Skehan is serious about the River Suir being an issue for Thurles, then the question must be asked; what immediate action is being demanded from Tipperary County Council and the other relevant authorities, to clean what is clearly visible today? The public are tired of hearing that “work is ongoing”, while the river remains a total eyesore.
Thurles deserves better than this. The River Suir should be an asset to the town, not something people are embarrassed to walk past, holding their noses.
Responsibility must be shared, yes; but responsibility must also be acted upon.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Hannah (nee Moriarty), his parents Neddy and Nellie and his brothers and sisters; Mr Healy passed away peacefully at St. Vincents Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving brother Eamon, sister Sr. Anne, 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 Mr Healy will repose at Doyle’s funeral home Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode E41 XO38) on Monday afternoon, May 25th. from 5:30pm, (pausing for prayers at 6:00pm) until 7:00pm same evening. His remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Graine, Ballinascarry, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, on Tuesday morning, May 26th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Healy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online with weblink to follow.
The extended Healy and Moriarty 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.
Pre-deceased by her husband John; Mrs Byrne passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. James’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughter Tina, nieces Lena, Mary, Catherine and husband Dave, nephews Larry and Tommy, grandnieces Jessie and Kate, Jessie’s partner Shane, grandnephew Seb, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Byrne, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Byrne and Burke 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.
Note Please: Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NSPCA in memory of Mrs Val Byrne (née Burke), Ballinteer, Co. Dublin.
Funeral arrangements have now been confirmed for Ms Liz Howard, formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin and Newtown, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, who passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Thursday last, May 21st, 2026.
Ms Howard was widely known and deeply respected for her lifelong dedication to Camogie and the GAA. A former President of the Camogie Association and former PRO of Tipperary GAA, she made an outstanding contribution to Irish sport as a player, administrator, analyst and passionate supporter. Born in Carrick-on-Suir, Ms Howard also lived in Clare and Dublin, but always regarded Newtown, Nenagh as home. Outside of sport, she enjoyed a distinguished career with Aer Lingus, later specialising in Human Resource Management.
Predeceased by her parents Garrett and Josephine, her sister Kathleen and her baby sister Elizabeth, Ms Howard will be sadly missed by her sisters Pat (O’Driscoll), Jo (Needham) and Ann (O’Meara), her brother Gary, sister-in-law Aileen, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiem Mass will be available to view online via the parish webstream, HERE.
The extended Howard 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, may be made to the Irish Kidney Association. Family homes to remain private, in accordance with Ms Howard’s wishes.
“Ms Howard family have also expressed their gratitude to Professor Yvonne O’Meara and her team, along with all the staff at the Mater Hospital, for the care and kindness shown to Ms Howard.“
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