Thurles Information

Death Of Joseph Pollard, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 4th March 2025 of Mr Joseph Pollard Ardleen, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Redbog, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow.

Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Thomas Pollard; Mr Pollard passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Limerick (UHL), surrounded by his heartbroken wife and family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; adoring wife Sheila, children Bebhinn, Fiachra, Triona and Breiffini, grandchildren, brothers Thos and Ger, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, niece, wonderful neighbours and a large circle of close friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Pollard will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Killaveney, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 DA52) on Friday afternoon from 5:00pm, concluding with prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Oldtown, Clonmore, Co. Carlow, on Saturday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Pollard 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The Day Leitrim Played In Croke Park.

“The Day Leitrim played in Croke Park”, by the award-winning writer, director and actor from County Leitrim, Seamus O’Rourke.

In all, Leitrim have played in Croke Park six times during their overall history.

Thurles Planning Alerts From Tipperary County Council.

Weekly Planning Alert from Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2560150
Applicant: Tipperary Education and Training Board
Development Address: Colaiste Mhuire Co Ed Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Description: 6 relocated car-parking spaces, extension to internal access road with all ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development
Status: N/a
Application Received: 28/02/2025
Decision Date: n/a
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560150/0

Application Ref: 24288
Applicant: Mrs Croghs Ltd.
Development Address: Parnell Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: an extension as built at the rear of the public house containing escape routes and storage space and PERMISSION to carry out upgrade works on the roof and exterior walls of this extension so as to tie in with the remainder of the building at No. 4 Parnell Street.
Status: Refused
Application Received: 18/12/2024
Decision Date: 19/02/2025
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/24288/0

Application Ref: 2460488
Applicant: John & Eleanor Lloyd
Development Address: Knockroe , Thurles , Co. Tipperary
Development Description: extension to existing house and all associated site works
Status: Conditional
Application Received: 18/06/2024
Decision Date: 21/02/2025
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460488/0

Application Ref: 2460378
Applicant: Reps of the Late Michael Butler
Development Address: No 3 Lisheen Terrace, Mitchel Street, Thurles.
Development Description: the following: a) as constructed extension to rear of existing house; b) domestic store shed to the rear and boundary wall to site with all associated siteworks.
Status: Conditional
Application Received: 17/05/2024
Decision Date: 18/02/2025
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460378/0

Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Wins SDG Junk-Kouture World Final Award.

Congratulations to the winner of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award entitled ‘Vision Zero’, represented by Christina Whelan, Tara Johnson and Caitlin Cussen pupils of the Ursuline Secondary School, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ten teams represented Ireland at the Junk Kouture World Final held in Dublin last evening, together with 50 other finalists from the UK, US, Italy, France and the UAE.

Inspired by the Road Safety Authorities (RSA) Vision Zero campaign and a personal bike accident, ‘Vision Zero’ raises awareness of road safety.

**Pictured Above: Teachers Mr Michael English & Ms Erica Flanagan with Award Winners Ms Christina Whelan, Ms Tara Johnson & Ms Caitlin Cussen.**

Junk Kouture was founded in Ireland in 2010 by entrepreneur Troy Armour from County Donegal, with a simple yet powerful mission – to enrich and empower the lives of young people through creativity and sustainability.
Since the beginning, students have been challenged to create wearable designs from recycled materials, celebrating creative and innovative talent, while driving behavioural change toward sustainability, creating the change makers of tomorrow, and ensuring inclusivity and diversity which is at the cornerstone of everything undertaken.

Coffee Morning Saturday March 8th, In Support Of Women’s Aid.

Cashel Garda Station are to host a Coffee Morning, on Saturday March 8th next, 2025 in conjunction with Women’s aid National day.

Women’s Aid is a national feminist organisation working to prevent and address the prevalence of domestic abuse within Irish society; how it impacts especially women during pregnancy and how employers can lead in addressing domestic abuse within the workplace.

The coffee morning will run from 11:00am until 1:00pm and the public are invited to pop in for something nice, to help support a worthy cause or even for a bit of advice or information.