Thurles Information

Thurles CBS Triumph In Croke Park Thriller.

On a bitterly cold St Patrick’s Day, Thurles CBS produced an amazing comeback in the final 20 mins to overcome Presentation College Athenry in the All Ireland Colleges Senior Hurling final to win the Croke Cup and warm the hearts of their followers.

Trailing by 8 points, after Athenry scored a crucial 2nd goal in the 40th minute of the match, the Thurles boys regrouped and diligently set about chipping away at their Galway opponents lead. Remarkably Thurles CBS out scored their opponents by 12 points to 3 in the last twenty minutes.

Thurles CBS started the match very strongly and were dominating all over the field and led by 6 points to 1 point after 14 minutes. This prompted some changes and an early substitution by Athenry who managed to draw level by half time, after an opportunistic free by Aaron Niland, was deflected to the net against the run of play.

Thurles started the 2nd half very positively with an excellent Kieran Rossiter score – the Durlas Og player would end up with 4 points from play and a deserved player of the match accolade. However with Athenry gaining superiority in the middle sector and their forward line led by the rampaging Jason Rabbitte, Athenry went into a deserved 2-14 to 0-12 lead, with twenty minutes to go.

However, in a testament to the character of the Thurles CBS panel, led by manager Niall Cahill of Urlingford Emeralds, there was no panic and Thurles CBS fought for every ball, and set about eating into the Athenry lead. Hard running, dominant defending and excellent stickwork were the keys to the fightback with finishes from Rossiter, Cillian Minogue, the imperious Euan Murray and substitute James Butler, adding to the free taking of Cormac Fitzpatrick and the all round workrate of every single player in the Blue and Gold of Thurles CBS.

The winning score came from a free by Cormac Fitzpatrick after Kieran Rossiter was tripped bearing down on goal. The final whistle brought scenes of jubilation from the travelling Thurles support. Holycross-Ballycahill’s Robbie Ryan had the honour of lifting the Croke Cup after his hardworking display on the field, and he delivered a passionate and rousing speech, thanking all those who helped this special group of young men in their journey to Dr. Harty Cup and Croke Cup successes.

Death Of George Richardson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 16th March 2025, of Mr George Richardson, Baile Liam, Spiddal, Co. Galway, and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Diane, parents George and Mary and sister Ann (Carr); Mr Richardson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brothers Michael (Oranmore), John (Moycullen), Ger (Luton), Paul (Cork), Walter (na hAille, Inverin) sisters Catherine (London), Mary (Barna), brothers-in law Sean and John, sisters-in law Bernie, Anne, Noreen and Siobhán, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours former work colleagues at Galway Crystal and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Richardson will repose on Tuesday afternoon, March 18th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Naughton’s funeral home, Inverin, Co Galway (H91 AF40).
His remains will be received into Cille Einde Church, Spiddal, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co Tipperary (E41 F597).

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Richardson, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Richardson 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Galway Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig – My Land.

My Land

Lyrics: Irish songwriter and novelist Brendan Graham.
Vocals: Secret Garden.

My Land

How green are your valleys, how blue your great skies,
Your mountains stand tall in their glory.
Your rivers run free – the bright stars are your eyes,
Your beauty is endless before me.
For you are the song ever singing in me,
And you are the heart ever true.
For you are my land and you always will be,
The voice ever calling me home to you.
When to your green valleys some day I return,
When you lay your mantle around me.
At rest I will be where the heart will not yearn,
That my land will ever surround me.
For you are the song ever singing in me,
And you are the heart ever true.
For you are my land and you always will be,
The voice ever calling me home to you.
For you are the song ever singing in me,
And you are the heart ever true.
For you are my land and you always will be,
The voice ever calling me home to you.
The voice ever calling me home to you.
END.

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Thurles Parade.

Tomorrow, March 17th, will see the Thurles Town’s St Patrick’s Day parade (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) 2025, taking place, leaving from the west side of town, from Abbey Road, down Friar Street, into Liberty Square, starting at 2:15pm sharp.

The nearby parade in the village of Littleton will start in the morning, with other events occurring in Tipperary throughout the day, all expected to draw large crowds to the areas of Cahir, Tipperary town, Clonmel and Cappawhite, and northwards, into Nenagh, Templemore, and Roscrea.

With weather promising to remain dry but cloudy and with temperatures of 8° to 10° best to keep well wrapped up.

Death Of Josie Guilfoyle, Formerly Of Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 21st February 2025, of Mrs Johanna (Josie) Guilfoyle (née Lawlor), Manchester, United Kingdom, and formerly of Loughinny, Barna, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny and Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, her parents Michael and Bridget (Lawlor), her brothers and sisters Molly, Tom, Dick, Mikey, Annie, Paddy, Bridie, Kathy and Billy; Mrs Guilfoyle passed away peacefully at her Manchester home, while in the presence of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Elizabeth, Bridget and Joanne, sons James, Liam and Michael, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Dylan and twins Mia and Luca, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Guilfoyle will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday evening, March 18th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Graine, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, on Wednesday morning, March 19th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Guilfoyle 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.