Thurles Information

Death Of Mary Hennessy, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 27th December 2024, of Mrs Mary Hennessy (née Ryan), Cross of the Tree, Ardmore, Knocklong, Co. Limerick and formerly of Garnakilka, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband William, brother Michael and sister Sarah (Carroll); the passing of Mrs Hennessy is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Maurice and Liam, daughter Marie (Godsil), grandchildren Ella, Kacey, Jack, Zoe, Anna, William and Conor, daughters-in-law Marie and Emer, son-in-law Denis, brother Peter, sister Catherine Fisher, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, special friend Mary O’Dea, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The funeral cortège of Mrs Hennessy will leave O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, on Monday afternoon next, December 30th, at 2:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Joseph, Knocklong West, Co. Limerick, (V35 XR65) to repose from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Hennessy will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, December 31st at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Hennessy and Ryan 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Josie Ryan, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Saturday 28th December 2024, of Mrs Josie Ryan (née O’Keeffe) Ballagh, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael (Mikie), sisters Mary, Eileen, Sarah, Winifred and brother Tim; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Martha, sons Francis, PJ and Tim, daughter Mary, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Marian, heartbroken grandchildren Fiona, Laura and David, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, her best friend Nellie, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Home, Clonoulty, on Monday afternoon next, December 30th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St John the Baptist, Clonoulty, on Tuesday morning, December 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Clonoulty cemetery.

The extended Ryan and O’Keeffe 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of James Scott, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, Christmas day of Mr James Bernard (Skinner) Scott, Ballycullen, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Carol, parents Walty and Eileen; Mr Scott passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother Michael, sister Sally, sister-in-law Margaret, aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Scott will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles on Sunday afternoon, December 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, December 30th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Scott 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.

Death of Joe Rochford (Snr.), Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today, Friday 27th December 2024, of Mr Joseph (Joe) Rochford (Snr.), Church Road, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Joe; Mr Rochford passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his wife Dympna, daughters Sue and Kathy, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Rochford will repose at Briody’s Funeral Home, The Green, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan on Sunday afternoon, December 29th, from 3:00pm until 4:30pm.

A cremation service will take place on Monday morning, December 30th, at 11:00am, in Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Tullymongan Upper, Co. Cavan, (H12 RF78).

The extended Rochford 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Budget Changes With Effect From January 1st 2025.

Following payment increases, tax changes, new grants etc, announced by the Irish Government back on October 1st last, many new measures will now come into effect within the coming days.
Some of these cost-of-living changes will now include:- See full changes HERE.

The national minimum wage will increase by 80 cents to €13.50 per hour.
The 4% rate of Universal Social Charge (USC) will be reduced to 3%.
A €125 energy credit, to be paid to all households, regardless, from January 1st 2025.
Means test to be disregarded for Fuel Allowance will be extended to those aged 66 years and over – €524 (single person) and €1,048 (for a couple).
Carer’s Allowance will become a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance, subject to meeting all criteria of the Fuel Allowance scheme, including satisfying the Fuel Allowance means test.
Weekly rates of Child Support Payment will increase by €8 to €62 for those aged 12 years and over, and by €4 to €50 for those aged under 12 years.
A €15 increase in Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit, Adoptive Benefit and Parent’s Benefit.
Newborn Baby Grant of €280 in addition to the first month of Child Benefit (€140) for children born on or after December 1st 2024.
A €12 increase in most weekly social welfare payments, with proportionate increases for qualified adults and people obtaining a reduced rate.
An increase by €60 a week in the case of the Working Family Payment; regardless of family size.
A €20 increase per month in Domiciliary Care Allowance.
The amount not taken into account when you sell your home to move into care will increase to €337,500 from January 2025
Those in receipt of State Pensions (Non-contributory); Disability Allowances or Blind Pensions; the amount not taken into account when you sell your home to move into care will increase to €337,500 from January1st 2025.
Carer’s Benefit to extend to persons who are self-employed.
VAT for installing a heat pump will be now be reduced from the current standard rate of 23% to the reduced rate of 9%.