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She Took Everything But Me.

She Took Everything But Me.

Vocals: Country singer, songwriter, and entertainer Ron Shumate.
Lyrics: Ron Shumate.

She Took Everything But Me.

When she left, she didn’t warn me,
She moved while I was gone,
She didn’t leave a note to tell me what was goin’ on,
She packed up everything,
She didn’t even leave my half,
Well I think it’s safe to say that she ain’t ever comin’ back.

She took my boots, she took the laundry,
Lord, she even took the trash,
She took my Visa to the bank and got herself some cash,
When she cleaned house the last time, she left it squeaky clean,
I guess she’s gone for good this time,
She took everything but me.

I hope she’s somewhere smilin’ as she’s watchin’ my TV,
‘Cause she can’t drive around no more,
I’ve got my truck with me.
I’m on my way to nashville,
I’ve gotta get this record cut,
So I can play it backwards and get back all my stuff.

She took my boots, she took the laundry,
Lord, she even took the trash,
She took my Visa to the bank and got herself some cash,
When she cleaned house the last time, she left it squeaky clean,
I guess she’s gone for good this time,
She took everything but me.

I guess she’s gone for good this time,
She took everything but me.

END

Death Of Mary Barrett, Late Of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 5th December 2024, of Mrs Mary Barrett (née Ryan), Inniscarra View, Ballincollig, Co. Cork and late of Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Wembley, Brent, north-west London.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Joe, sister Margaret (Griffin), sister-in-law of Maun, Breda, Kitty and Ned, Seamus and dear friend Margaret (Heffernan late of Templemore and London); Mrs Barrett passed away peacefully at Norwood Grange Nursing Home, Ballinora, Waterfall, Co. Cork, while in the presence of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons James and Denis, daughters Anne and Maria, sons-in-law Ian and Fearghal, daughters-in-law Nora and Johanna, grandchildren Dean, Jody and Finian, sister-in-law Theresa, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Barrett will repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig, Co. Cork on Sunday afternoon next, from 4:00pm until 5:00pm, for visitation.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary and St John, 28-63 Station Rd, Ballincollig, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Oliver’s Cemetery, Carrigrohane, Co. Cork.

The extended Barrett 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

One Fine Gael Cllr. & One Fianna Fáil Cllr. Put Final Nail In Thurles Town’s Coffin.

Read Here. “The Town Centre First policy aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community.”

Cllr. Mr Sean Ryan and Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan, both of whom, with the help of other councillors, supported the destruction of Thurles Town centre.

Phase 2 of Thurles town’s upgraded traffic plan, will now proceed despite much local opposition by traders. See the deceit Published HERE announced almost 10 years ago in March 2015.

A final decision on the report had been previously delayed for further consultation; with a second traffic system trialled over a period of 3 days, instead of the 4 days originally agreed.
However, the initial plan, formulated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was proposed, yesterday, by Fine Gael Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan and seconded by Fianna Fail Cllr. Sean Ryan, thus giving same idiotic plan the “green light”.

Yesterday evening, following the approved of this controversial plan, we understand that traders reacted angrily, with the latter holding banners stating, “It’s OK to say NO” and “120 Job Losses”.

The new plans, which are expected to take several years to implement, will involve changing the traffic system reduced to one lane, thus accepting traffic and heavy goods vehicles converging from 3 lanes right in the very centre of town. It will also see a further reduction of, at least, 12-14 car parking spaces from west Liberty square, and the removal of mature trees to be replaced by miniature trees forcing a colony of 1,000 Pied Wagtails becoming homeless.

Grandpa, Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days.

Grandpa, Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days.

Vocals: American country music duo then composed of lead vocalist Wynonna Judd and her late mother Naomi Judd (latter 1946-2022).
Lyrics: The late American country music artist Jamie O’Hara (1950-2021), formerly of “The O’Kanes”.

Grandpa Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days.

Grandpa, tell me ’bout the good old days.
Sometimes it feels like this world’s gone crazy.
Grandpa, take me back to yesterday,
When the line between right and wrong,
Didn’t seem so hazy.
Did lovers really fall in love to stay,
And stand beside each other, come what may?
Was a promise really something people kept,
Not just something they would say.
Did families really bow their heads to pray?
Did daddies really never go away?
Whoa, whoa, grandpa, tell me ’bout the good old days.

Grandpa, everything is changing fast,
We call it progress, but I just don’t know,
And grandpa, wander back into the past,
Then paint me the picture of long ago.
Did lovers really fall in love to stay,
And stand beside each other, come what may?
Promise really something people kept,
Not just something they would say and then forget.
Did families really bow their heads to pray?
Did daddies really never go away?
Whoa, whoa, grandpa, tell me ’bout the good old days.
Whoa, whoa, grandpa, tell me ’bout the good old days.

Did families really bow their heads to pray?
Did daddies really never go away?


END

Death Of Ray Shannon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 4th December 2024, of Mr Raymond (Ray) Shannon, Knockroe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly Cranny, Co, Clare.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Carmel and his sister Bríd; Mr Shannon passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Denise and son Ken, grandchildren Xabi, Julen, Diego and Maia, son-in-law Fiachra and daughter-in-law Elena, his sister Marie, brothers Denis and Pat, sister-in-law Sr. Aidan O’ Brien, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Shannon will repose at his home (E41 NV05) on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, December 5th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Cranny, Carrowreagh East, Co. Clare, (V15 N156) on Friday afternoon, December 6th; arriving at 4:00pm approximately.
Requiem Mass for Mr Shannon will be celebrated on Saturday December 7th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Shannon 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: No flowers, donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice.