Thurles Information

Death Of Bridie Carew, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 6th February 2025, of Mrs Bridget (Bridie) Carew (née Fogarty), [Also known as Bridie Carey], Coolnamona, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Milo, brothers and sisters John and Ann (in infancy), Mai, Martin, Dan and Mike; Mrs Carew passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Palliative Care, Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Castlemeadows, Gortataggart, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughter Mairead (Murray), sons Pat, Jerry and Donal, son-in-law Andy, daughters-in-law Marita, Lucy and Louise, grandchildren Marie, James, Cliodhna, Adam, Mark, Ella, Emma, Megan, Dean, Nicole and Amy, great grandchildren John, Milo and Ruth, Margaret Hickey, sister Kathleen Hayes (Carhue, Annacarthy), brothers Jimmy (Portlaoise), Paddy (Portarlington), sisters-in-law Mary and Maura (Manchester) nephews, nieces extended relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Carew will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary, (E41 FN34) on Saturday afternoon, February 8th, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm, followed by removal to the Church of St Mary, Drombane Thurles, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Carew will be celebrated on Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Upperchurch Cemetery, Crossroads, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Carew and Fogarty 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 Milford Hospice and the Palliative Care, Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

“The family of Mrs Carew would like to thank the staff at the Palliative Care, Unit B, Hospital of the Assumption, Milford Care Team and all community nurses, who cared for her during her illness and during her final days.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

FSAI Recall Batches Of Lidl Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels.

FSAI Recall of a batch of Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate as it may cause a burning sensation in the mouth.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 06 February 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.06
Product Identification: Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate & Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate; pack size: 140g
Batch Code: 8509; best before date: 28/02/2025
Country Of Origin: Hungary

Message: Lidl is recalling the above batch of its Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate & Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate, as it may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Death Of Sylvia Cooke, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 4th February 2025, of Mrs Sylvia Cooke (née Whiteford), Oakfield, Boherard, Ballacolla, Co. Laois and formerly of Newpark, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Cooke passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband (of 62 years) Tom, daughter Sharon (Handcock), son-in-law Alan, adored grandchildren Claire, Ross and Kyle, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cooke will repose at her daughter’s place of residence Oakfield, Boherard, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 P934) on Thursday afternoon, February 6th, from 2:00pm, pausing for prayer at 7:00pm same evening. A Funeral service will take place on Friday afternoon, February 7th at 1:00pm at Kilcooley Parish Church (C of I), Kilcooley Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 YY97), followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Canice’s Church graveyard, Ashbrook, Aghaboe, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HX92).

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Cooke, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to Follow Later).

The extended Cooke and Whiteford 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Thurles Plans For St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 Are Taking Shape.

Mr John Kenehan, (Chairperson Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee) Reports:

The Thurles Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Monday 17th March 2025, and will leave from
Abbey Road at 2:15pm sharp.
The main sponsors of the parade are Tipperary County Council, the Thurles Chamber of Commerce and as in previous years local Businesses.
The Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are once again seeking your support by sponsoring this event, donating funds towards organising the Parade.

Video: G. Willoughby.

The success of the Parade over the years is due to this generous sponsorship and the participation by local businesses, clubs, schools, residents’ associations and other organisations. The theme of the 2025 Parade is “Mythical Ireland, in the time of Saint Patrick”; Or “A theme of your personal choice”.
Entry, as always is free and all are welcome to showcase their business or organisation.
Note: As always, the Committee will advertise the names of all sponsors in local media outlets.

Video: G. Willoughby.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

Over All Winner: €500 & Trophy Sponsored by Michael’s Jewellers.
Best Large Entry €250 & Trophy Sponsored by Thurles Supermac’s.
Best School Entry: €200 & Trophy sponsored by Thurles Shopping Centre.
Best Band Entry: €200 & Trophy.
Various Category Prizes: 12 Prizes plus Cash and 500 Medals.

For further information, please contact or text the Chairperson Johnny Kenehan @
085 1974620 or email durlaseileparade25@gmail.com or hello@thurlestouristoffice.ie
Post To: The Treasurer, Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, c/o Thurles Tourist Office, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, E41 C6W8.

Thurles Town Centre – Realigned Without Planning Permission.

At first, we thought it was caused by storm Éowyn, but then we heard that it was possible that proposed notion (or was it motion, whatever), put forward last December, by Fine Gael Tipperary Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan; latter seeking more short term parking in the centre of Thurles, that had suddenly materialised.
But not so, on making enquiries, (facts not yet fully confirmed) it appears that one of the many heavy goods vehicles, laden with some 3500 kg (3.5 Metric tons) of produce; all of which are forced to pass daily through Liberty Square town centre, simply ran out of narrow road, while attempting to progress unto Slievenanon Road.

**Railings removed for the second time, on entering Slievenamon Road from Liberty Square.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

Thankfully, no Latte Coffee drinking pedestrians, normally seated in this general area, were killed or injured and the rate-paying businesses will happily have no problem in paying for the damaged railings. Engineers who came up with the farcical and ill-conceived planning of this area will not be found financially liable. Sadly however our one remaining local Thurles TD (we learned today) will no longer have speaking rights in Dáil Éireann, to ask for an update on funding for the 50 year old awaited ‘Ring Road’, latter the answer to this ongoing demolition problem.

**Railings removed last August for the 4th time and not yet repaired**.
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

However, look on the bright side; one additional benefit has come out of this latest piece of demolition work. Both sides of this junction, entering and exiting unto Liberty Square, are now almost a perfect match, thus greatly enhancing the Thurles town centre.