Thurles Information

Death Of Denis Jordan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 25th February 2025, of Mr Denis Jordan, The Derheen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 85th year and pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Mary, sisters Delia and Kay; Mr Jordan sadly passed away, following a short illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother Joseph (Thurles), sisters Mary Daly (Thurles) and Ann McGee (Lucan), nieces, nephews, neighbours, close friends and his beloved dog Lassie.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A private Cremation Service has already taken place, following the personal wishes of Mr Jordan.

The extended Jordan 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.

The family wish to express a special thanks to Mr Jordan’s home care team, especially to Ms Anne Kelly who went above and beyond, in her duty of care and to Dr Saqub Bukhari, his GP.

“To all of those who think of me, be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I’m missing, just tell them I’ve gone fishing”

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Drish Bridge, Mill Road, Thurles Returned To Former Glory.

The temporary Stop & Go traffic lights, which were in use on the narrow Mill Road, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, over the past number of weeks have this afternoon been fully removed.

Same temporary Stop & Go traffic light system was in use while the upgrading of the bridge crossing the River Drish, situated close to Lady’s Well, was being repaired.

Some years ago, a motorised vehicle had careered into the north facing, ancient, stone bridge wall, demolishing same into the river bed. Repairs, sadly, had been undertaken using solid modern cement blocks, causing major offence to Thurles residents.

Now some years later, in 2025, this crude offence has been corrected by Triur Construction Ltd, whose Corporate office is situated at No.13 Society Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, (Eircode H53 N9X3).

Full Credit Where Credit Is Correctly Due.
True to the Triur Construction company pledge, this specialist Civil Engineering & Building Company has most certainly delivered high quality, in relation to this project, with the attending skilled workforce under the supervision of a Lithuanian led supervisor.

The work was undertaken over the past few weeks, despite the most severe of Thurles weather conditions, with scaffolding having to be erected on the bed of a deep and fast moving, swollen river.

The newly replaced stone work is truly excellent and fully in keeping with the existing original structure.

I understand, the company will return soon again, when the flooded river water begins to subside; to carry out further repairs to the underside of this ancient, yet quaint historic structure.

Death Of Willie Tobin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 27th February 2025, of Mr William (Willie) Tobin, Magoury, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by his loving parents Ellen and William and brother Pat; Mr Tobin passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family;loving wife Frances, son Alan and partner Emily, grandchildren Isabelle and Evan, brothers Jerry and Frank, sisters Bridie and Geraldine, sisters-in-law Barbara, Margaret, Mary, Finola, Noreen and Helen, brothers-in-law John, Jack and Ian nieces, nephews, Extended relatives, neighbours and friends, (including comrade members associated with the Suir Valley Vintage Club).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Tobin will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, No. 6 Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, March 1st, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, March 2nd, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Tobin 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.

“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Tobin throughout his illness”.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Jim Halloran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 27th February 2025, of Mr James (Jim) Halloran, Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 84th year and predeceased by his parents Michael and Juilia, brothers Maurice and Christy, sister Monica (Bourke); Mr Halloran sadly passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Breda (née Tierney), daughter Deirdre, sons Michael, Noel and Aidan, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Pat, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Bernie and Joan, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Halloran, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow afteroon, Friday February 28th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, on Saturday morning, March 1st, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Halloran and Tierney 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 anam dílis.

Gardaí Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations At Tipperary Educational Facility.

Gardaí are understood to be investigating several complaints of alleged sexual abuse at St Anne’s special school, latter located on the grounds of Sean Ross Abbey, in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

The abuse is understood to involve up to nine studets and the alledged abuses date back to the years 1995 and 1996.
We also understand that a Garda investigation was launched from Templemore Garda Station, in October 1996 into the incidents, but same allegations received no public attention during that period of time.

Currently Gardaí state that they are continuing an ongoing criminal investigation into these alleged assaults at this Tipperary facility, but are not in a position to comment any further. However, they confirm that they are not aware of any political interference with this criminal investigation, which is also being alleged.

The abuse is understood to have come to the attention of parents, through students in attendance; the former who subsequently contacted Gardaí.

To current date, no criminal proceedings have been brought by the State, despite the formal complaints made to Gardaí, however a file is understood to have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).