Thurles Information

Upcoming Cashel Library December 2024 Events.

Hereunder are a list of events taking place in Cashel Library prior to Christmas 2024.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)
Please do remember: Booking is essential by contacting Tel: 062 63825.

Note All Events Are Free.

Cashel Library would like to take this oppertunity to wish all
a Merry Christmas & a Peaceful New Year.

Death Of Ursula Long, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 29th November 2024, of Mrs Ursula Long (née Fennelly) Dalkey, Co. Dublin and late of Ballintaggart, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Long passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness, most patiently borne.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; best friend, devoted and loving husband Gerard; daughter Ann-Marie, son Killian, son-in-law Rory, daughter-in-law Gina, granddaughters Pia and Mollie, sister Anne, brother Fintan, brother-in-law Joseph, sisters-in-law Brenda and Miriam, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Long will be received into the Church of the Assumption, No.3 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, (A96 Y0P9) to repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, December 5th, at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Deansgrange Cemetery, 2 Deansgrange Rd, Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Long and Fennelly 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: House strictly private.

Grá agus Paidreacha.

Requested Recount in Tipp North Conceded By Smith.

The votes of Fianna Fáil Councillor Mr Michael Smith and Independent Councillor Mr Jim Ryan, were recounted this morning, starting at 11:00am.

Following the recount Councillor Ryan was found to be justified; being 3 votes ahead of Mr Smith, after a recount had been requested by Councillor Ryan, following Mr Michael Smith being earlier declared just 2 votes ahead of Ryan.
There is an electoral provision to do this and the figures will now be amended to reflect Mr Ryans latest count placing him ahead of Mr Smith by just 3 votes. Mr Smith has now conceded, accepting this result.

This decision indicate that the original count has restarted where it was last evening, with Mr Michael Smith’s votes being distributed first in the next count.

Record Numbers Receive Irish Citizenship Decisions In 2024

Over 30,000 Citizenship decisions made in 2024, the most made in a single year since records began.
More than 6,000 people to be naturalised in Killarney this week.
Digitisation of services have resulted in significantly improved service.

Citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011 in order to mark the occasion of the granting of citizenship in a dignified and solemn manner. Since Citizenship Ceremonies were first introduced, there has been a total of 197 Ceremonies (inclusive) with people from over 180 countries receiving their certificates of naturalisation.
To date, over 191,000 people have received Irish citizenship since 2011; 108 of whom are resident in Co. Tipperary.

This year will see a record number of people take the final steps towards receiving their Irish citizenship, with over 30,000 decisions made in 2024. The numbers represent a significant increase on the 20,000 decisions made in 2023, and is nearly double the number of decisions made in 2022.

This Monday and Tuesday alone, over 6,000 new Irish citizens will be granted citizenship in seven ceremonies being held at the INEC Killarney. The Ceremonies will see applicants from 140 countries around the world, and living in 32 counties on the island of Ireland, being conferred as Irish citizens.

The Presiding Officers at the ceremonies over the next two days are retired Justice Mr Paddy McMahon, and retired President of the High Court, Ms Mary Irvine, latter who will confer the attendees with Irish Citizenship. Both will administer the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State. The new Irish citizens will undertake to faithfully observe the laws of the State and to respect its democratic values.

Significant changes have been introduced in the Citizenship Division of the Department of Justice to speed up the application process for applicants, including the introduction of an online digital application, online payments, and eVetting. Going forward, it is envisaged that the majority of applications based on residency will receive a decision within 12 months.

It is important to note that no two applications are the same, and some take longer than others to process. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an application. Citizenship Division has held 24 citizenship ceremonies this year, an increase from the 15 ceremonies held last year, and the 6 that were held in 2022.

More information on the application process is available at the following link shown HERE.

Death Of Dominic McMonagle, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 30th November 2024, of Mr Dominic McMonagle, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Bill and nephew Patrick; Mr McMonagle passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his mother Teresa, sister Rosaleen, brothers Sean, Mark and Michael, sister-in-law Fiona, associates Philip, Assumpta and Natalie, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McMonagle will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (E41 HH66) tomorrow afternoon, Monday December 2nd, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Patrick and St Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles on Tuesday morning, December 3rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended McMonagle 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.