Thurles Information

Death Of Stephen Gahan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 11th February 2025 of Mr Stephen Gahan, Fethard Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Gahan passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of staff at St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Ellen (Nellie), son Peter and partner Fiona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gahan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, No 6 Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, February 13th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Kickham St, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, February 14th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Gahan 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 Gahan family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Gahan throughout his illness”.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Josie Hayes, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 10th February 2025, of Mrs Josephine (Josie) Hayes (née Foxe), Doorish, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Aughacrew, Annacarty, Co. Tipperary.

In her 104th year and pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy and son Tommy; Mrs Hayes (Hayes Machinery, Ballagh, Clonoulty) passed away, while in the care of staff at Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Noel, Seamus, Joe, Brendan and daughter Maura (Tynan), daughters-in-law Catherine, Tricia, Helen and Alice, son-in-law Seamus Tynan, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends, and the staff of the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, (Latter who took care of her for the past 2 years).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hayes, will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary (E34 WR83) on Wednesday afternoon, February 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Hayes 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.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.

Death Of Daniel Webster, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, of Mr Daniel (Snowball) Webster, No. 6 Cashel Road, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Elizabeth; the passing of Mr Webster is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Philip (Snowflake) and Damien (Snowdrop), grand daughter Darcy (Snowbell), daughters-in-law Samantha and Aisling, brother Robbie, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, brother-in-law Pat Hegney, extended relatives, neighbours and friends on Cashel Road.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Webster will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles (E41 HH66) on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, February 12th, from 5:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles at 7:00pm same evening.
Funeral Mass for Mr Webster will be celebrated on Thursday morning, February 13th at 11:30am, followed by interment in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Webster 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Today Is Safer Internet Day In Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Today, February 11th, 2025, is ‘Safer Internet Day’ (SID). Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially for young people.

This year’s celebrations are based around the theme, “Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers.”

This theme invites everyone to consider how algorithms and influencers shape lives.

For more information on helping children and young people to stay safe online, VISIT HERE.

Thurles Drama Group – ‘Rathmines Road’ Benefit Night For Thurles Order of Malta.

Thurles Drama Group to open ‘Rathmines Road’ as a benefit night for the Order of Malta

Mr Gerard Fogarty (Officer in charge) Thurles Unit, Order of Malta, Reports:

Thurles Drama Group will present ‘Rathmines Road’, by Deirdre Kinahan, in The Source Arts Centre from Sunday February 16th until Friday February 21st inclusive. Opening night Sunday February 16th will be a benefit night for Thurles Order of Malta.

Note: Due to the sensitive themes and language in the play, ‘Rathmines Road’ is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

Rehearsals are going really well and with 2 weeks to opening night the group are excited about supporting the Order of Malta’s fundraising programme.

The Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps is one of the largest providers of first aid and voluntary medical services in Ireland. From small beginnings in Galway in 1938, it has developed into an organisation of over 2,500 members in more than 60 Units spread throughout communities all over Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps Thurles was established in 1948, shortly followed by its Cadet Unit, and has grown to become one of the largest and most active units in the country. They provide excellent first aid training, event cover, transport, venue hire, and community care services to the greater Thurles and Templemore area.

The Unit is made up of voluntary members of all ages into their eighties from all around the Mid-Tipperary area and a Cadet Unit (10-16 year olds). Membership is also made up of medical professionals – Doctors, Nurses, EMT’s, Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics. Some of the Officers have been appointed to National and Regional roles within our organisation. Thurles unit provides many first aid and community services, first aid training courses for industry and for the public, emergency first aid and ambulance cover at events around Thurles like GAA matches, horse racing, car rallies, pilgrimages, major Diocesan events, and point-to-points.

They also provide patient transport facilities with our fleet of five fully equipped multi-terrain and sized ambulances and a mobile first aid station along with many community care services like nursing home visits and entertainment, parties for the elderly, hospitality at Blood Donation Clinics, and they are central to many Public Access Defibrillator Programmes locally.

The reason for fundraising on this occasion is the running of the Thurles Cadet Unit Order of Malta. As Dennis Jordan points out, “it will be used for the running of the Cadet Unit including uniforms, training, travel for our annual cadet camp, competitions and activities“.
In addition, we like to supplement the cost to parents of cadets who travel to Lourdes to assist with caring for the sick during the Order of Malta International Pilgrimage to Lourdes. We also attend the National Order of Malta Pilgrimage to Knock every year. We are once again delighted to work with Thurles Drama Group and supporting their wonderful contribution to drama and community theatre in Thurles.

Opening night tickets are on sale for €20, including a wine and canapes reception at 7:15pm. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Order of Malta (Mr Dennis Jordan Tel. (087) 974 0983), Thurles Drama Group and The Source box office; Tel. 0504 90204