Thurles Information

Death Of Michael Tobin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 1st January 2025, of Mr Michael Tobin, Main Street, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballyphilip, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Kathleen and Michael, brother Tommy, brothers-in-law Nicky, Pat and Sean, sister-in-law Kathleen and recently deceased mother-in-law Kitty (Norton); Mr Tobin, sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Anne, daughters Laura and Leanne, son Michael, brothers Jimmy and Paddy, sisters Breda, Margaret, Mary, Nora, Ann, Alice and Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Tobin will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry Upper, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, January 4th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, at 10:00am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The extended Tobin and Norton 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.

Death Of Bridie Hammersley, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 2nd January 2025, of Mrs Bridget (Bridie) Hammersley (née Butler), [Previously M.C.C Tipperary S.R.], Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Beakstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Timmy and son-in-law Eamon (Egan); Mrs Hammersley passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Joe and Seamus (Naas), daughters Mary (Fox, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork), Ann (Egan), Catherine, Mairéad (Richardson, Co. Tipperary), brother Pat (Douglas, Co. Cork), sister Ellie (Maher, Cormackstown Thurles), grandchildren (especially Laura and David), great grandchildren, sons-in-law Seamus (Fox) and Jerry (Richardson), daughters-in-law Helen and Elaine, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, carers, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hammersley will repose at Hayes Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary on Saturday afternoon, January 4th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the nearby Church of St John the Baptist, Clonoulty Curragh, Clonoulty, Cashel, on Sunday morning, January 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Clonoulty Cemetery, Cashel Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Hammersley and Butler 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.

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

Independence Day.

The Independence Day song tells the sad story of a mother and daughter living with an abusive husband, told through the eyes of a young girl.
On July 4th, [Independence Day (United States)] the child walks down to the fairgrounds and while she is out, her mother burns down their house, with herself and her husband inside, thus achieving her own “Independence Day.”

Lyrics: Retired American singer and songwriter Gretchen Peters.
Vocals: Powerful voice of American country/pop singer and songwriter Martina Mariea McBride.

Independence Day.

Well, she seemed all right by dawn’s early light,
Though she looked a little worried and weak.
She tried to pretend he wasn’t drinkin’ again,
But daddy left the proof on her cheek,
I was only eight years old that summer,
And I always seemed to be in the way,
So I took myself down to the fair in town,
On Independence Day.

Well, word gets around in a small, small town,
They said he was a dangerous man,
But mama was proud and she stood her ground,
She knew she was on the losin’ end.
Some folks whispered, some folks talked,
But everybody looked the other way,
And when time ran out there was no one about,
On Independence Day.

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing,
Let the whole world know that today,
Is a day of reckoning.
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong,
Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay,
It’s Independence Day.

Well, she lit up the sky that fourth of July,
By the time that the firemen come.
They just put out the flames,
And took down some names,
And send me to the county home.
Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s right or it’s wrong,
But maybe it’s the only way.
Talk about your revolution,
It’s Independence Day.

Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing,
Let the whole world know that today,
Day of reckoning.
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong,
Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay,
It’s Independence Day.
Roll the stone away,
It’s Independence Day.

END.

Death Of Patricia (Patsy) Cahill, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 31st December 2024, of Mrs Patricia (Patsy) Cahill (née Jordan), Graiguefrehane, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sisters Mary, Kathleen and Anna, brothers Jerry, Swaney, Paddy, Tommy, Paul and Junior; Mrs Cahill, sadly, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness, while in the care of staff at the High Dependency Unit, University Hospital Limerick City, Co Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; devoted husband Joe, daughters Louise, Annmarie and Christine, sons John and Noel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Pat, Rody and Liam, daughters-in-law Sinead and Mairead, sister Phyllis, brother Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cahill will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, January 4th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of the Nativity of our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, on Sunday morning, January 5th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Cahill and Jordan 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.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.

Loss Of Life On Island Of Ireland Roads Reaches 242 in 2024.

A total of 174 people lost their lives on roads in the Republic of Ireland in 2024, while 68 people died on Northern Ireland’s roads during this same period. This is according to statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and based on statistics from operational data supplied by An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

This figure of road death victims in the Republic of Ireland is down by 7 (4% decrease), from the figure of 181 reported in 2023, according to An Garda Síochána supported data.
The counties that recorded the highest number of deaths were Dublin (23), Cork (19), Mayo (19) and Donegal (17); same accounting for 45% of all fatalities last year. In 2023, the highest number of road deaths was in Tipperary (16).

In the Irish Republic these deaths were as a direct result of 160 fatal collisions, and include 39 pedestrians; 71 vehicle drivers; 35 passengers; 4 E-Scooters/passengers, and 17 motorcyclists.

Analysis of the figures further reveal a high proportion of male fatalities, with a year on continued increase of young fatalities amongst those aged 25 years old or less, with a high number of same fatal collisions taking place between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

In February of 2025, the default speed limit on rural local roads is expected to be reduced, following the recommendation of the 2023 Speed Limit Review.