Thurles Information

Three Upcoming Events During Mná Month At Cashel Library.

A reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

Friends,

Three Upcoming Events Taking Place During Mná Month At Cashel Library

(No. 1) Saturday 8th March at 11:00am – Circle Dancing on International Women’s Day with Ms Tracey Tobin (only 3 spaces left).
Circle Dance is a gentle, healing way to bring body, mind and spirit together. This workshop helps to relieve daily stress and release creative energy. Let your mind learn from your body.
Booking is essential to this FREE event by Telephoning 062-63825.

(No. 2) Monday 10th March at 11:00am – Comhrá sa Leabharlann/Conversation as Gaeilge. A film discussion Ag Siúil le Sceilte with Mr John G. O’Dwyer
All are welcome to attend.

(No. 3) Tuesday 11th March at 7:00pm – “Petronell Grubb was a little girl from Cashel….”.
On October 13th 1919 a young girl from Cashel died of Typhoid. The museum displays many emotive personal items belonging to Petronell, her leather gloves, silver cutlery set and locks of her beautiful hair. Many local singers, poets and artists have been moved to respond creatively. We showcase these artefacts and audiences are invited to listen to songs and poems.
Promises to be a memorable event. (A Hidden History joint Library and Museum Project).
All are welcome to attend.

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

Death Of Denis Quinlan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 5th March 2025, of Mr Denis Quinlan, Artane, Dublin and formally of Curreeny, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Gerard, his sisters Patricia, Biddy and brothers Fr. Phil, Jack, Mick and Paddy; Mr Quinlan passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, while in the care of his family and the St Francis Hospice community team.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Maura (nee Boyle), daughters Marie, Kathleen, Freda and Denise, son Martin, sisters Mary and Sr. Winnie, father-in-law of Paul, Johnny, Shane, Kath and Winnie, grandchildren Oran, Jack, Milo, Cáit, June, Louis, Aoife and Oisin, sister-in-law Brenda and brother-in-law Mick, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Quinlan will repose at his home on tomorrow, Friday afternoon, March 7th from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 51 Gracefield Rd, Harmonstown, Artane, Co.Dublin on Saturday morning at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by internment immediately afterwards, in St Fintan’s Cemetery, St Fintan’s Cresent, Sutton North, Co. Dublin.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Quinlan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Quinlan and Boyle 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.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Francis Hospice Dublin.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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