Thurles Information

Death Of Paddy Coman, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 12th December 2024, of Mr Paddy Coman, Coldfields, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Eileen, brothers Jimmy, John, Justin and Joe, his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Jacinta, sons Stephen, Patrick and Tomás, grandchildren Grace, Rachel, Darragh, Ciarán, Shane, Killian, Zara and Olivia, daughters-in-law Fiona, Kathleen and Juliet, son-in-law Joe, sister Mary (Cummins), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Coman will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Sunday afternoon, December 15th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
The remains of Mr Coman will be received into the Church of St James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Monday morning, December 16th at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in nearby Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Coman and Cummins 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Carmel Keane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 11th December 2024, of Mrs Carmel Keane (née McCarthy), Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 88th year and pre-deceased by her husband Larry, brothers and sisters: Mrs Keane passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Dublin Road, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing and devoted family; daughter Carol, son-in-law Noel (McGuigan), grandson Shane, sister Laura (O’Brien), nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Jack, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Keane will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, December 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na–Naomh, Thurles on Sunday morning, December 15th, at 9:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 9:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Keane 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 h-anam dílis.

Man Arrested Near Thurles, Charged Under Section 7, Criminal Justice Act.

A man, understood to be aged in his 30s, was arrested on Tuesday evening last (10th December), shortly before 9:00 pm, by Gardaí in the Tipperary Division. The man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences and in a follow search, they seized approximately €100,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis.

Gardaí stopped the vehicle on the M8, near Thurles town, Co. Tipperary and having searched the vehicle he was driving, located over €27,000 in cash. Electronic items were also seized, together with a small quantity of cocaine.

In a follow-up search of a residence in Tipperary town later that evening, Gardaí seized €70,000 of suspected cocaine and €30,000 of suspected cannabis, together with a significant amount of drug paraphernalia, which was also taken into evidence.

The man was arrested on suspicion of offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 and detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Co. Tipperary.

The arrested man has since been charged and was due to appear before Nenagh District Court, North Tipperary this morning.

Teenager Facing Murder Of Tipperary Chef Now Released

A teenager facing charges in the Kansas City murder of Shaun Brady, the Tipperary restaurateur, latter who sadly was fatally shot outside his restaurant in August 2023, has been released without charge by Jackson County Family Court. The teenager had been held in custody since shortly after the fatal shooting of Mr Brady.

On Tuesday last, the release of the teen, who was charged in juvenile court, was confirmed by his defence attorney, Mr Matthew Merryman. The teen had been charged with second-degree murder, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and armed criminal action.
Mr Merryman stated “You know this case generated a ton of local and international attention and when the public outrage is so high. There was a rush to find someone and hold them accountable. Here there was a rush to judgment and the teen was just the first Black kid they found to pin that judgment on.”

A second teen, a 15-year-old remains similarly charged. A December hearing is set to determine whether he will be tried as an adult.

With the investigation still open, Mr Brady’s death came as a shock to his Brookside neighbours and the larger Kansas City community. This shooting is understood to have come about amid a rash of other thefts and break-ins in the area.

Age 44 years, Mr Brady, who was married with two young children, was the co-owner of the Brady & Fox Restaurant and Lounge, 751 E. 63rd Street. and a prominent member of Kansas City’s Irish heritage community. He lost his life on August 28th 2023, two days before he was to be part of the Kansas City Irish Fest, which he took part in on an annual basis.

At Around 5:00pm. on the evening in question, he reportedly attended at the rear of his restaurant to find a group of teenagers attempting to steal his motor vehicle. Following an argument he was shot.
This altercation was caught on security cameras and the two teens were arrested two days later, by Kansas City police.

Kansas City Police Department confirm that Mr Brady’s shooting remains an open investigation.

Christmas Carols In Cashel Library This Evening

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) extends an invitation to an evening of Christmas Carols at Cashel Library this evening, Thursday December 12th.