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“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away”.
[Psalm 90:10 King James Version]

We presently live in a world which is totally out of control, as individuals struggle to gain power, in order to satisfy an appetite for greed.
The lyrics hereunder encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without borders separating nations, without materialism and without religion.

Lyrics: Singer, Songwriter and Musician John Winston Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono.
Vocals: Swedish Pop, Soul, Rock singer and Guitarist Chris Kläfford (Mikael Christoffer Sjögren).

Imagine.

Imagine there’s no heaven,
It’s easy if you try.
No hell below us,
Above us, only sky.
Imagine all the people,
Living for today.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will be as one.

Imagine there’s no countries,
It isn’t hard to do.
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too.
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will be as one.

Imagine no possessions,
I wonder if you can.
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man.
Imagine all the people,
Sharing all the world.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will live as one.

END.

Death Of Maggie Connors, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 29th May 2024, of Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Connors (née Connors), Carrigbyrne Stud, Carrigbyrne, Newbawn, Wexford and late of Two Mile Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Dan, Mrs Connors passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her sons Paddy, Michael and Larry, daughters Josie and Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Connors will repose at Cooney’s Funeral Home, Robert Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford on Thursday evening, May 30th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm and again on Friday evening, May 31st from 6:00pm, concluding at 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Newbawn, Co. Wexford on Saturday morning, June 1st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

The extended O’Sullivan 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.


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

Sentencing Of Thurles Circuit Court Judge, Guilty Of Sexual Abuse, Adjourned.

A former Thurles Circuit Court judge, due to be sentenced today for the sexual abuse of six young men, some 30 years ago, has had the case adjourned, yet again, before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, until Friday of this week.

Mr Gerard O’Brien, aged 59 years, of the School House, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary, had been convicted in December 2023 last, at the Central Criminal Court on one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault, relating to all six victims.

The offences were understood to have occurred at locations in Dublin, between March 1991 and November 1997, during a time when Mr O’Brien was employed as a teacher at Christian Brothers College, Monkstown, Co. Dublin.

His victims; four of whom were students or former students, were then aged between 17 and 24 and same had previously indicated they wished for O’Brien to be named publicly, while maintaining their own personal anonymity.

Mr O’Brien was born with the rare congenital condition, known as Phocomelia, which has resulted in him being born with no arms and only one leg; same injuries brought on by the congenital anomaly of the drug Thalidomide, brought into prominence as a characteristic side effect of the use of the drug, used during pregnancy.

Mr Justice Alexander Owens had previously indicated, that his provisional view was that he would impose a custodial sentence on Mr O’Brien and had sought a report from the Irish Prison Services in relation to the facilities which would be available to O’Brien, before remanding him on continuing bail until today.

O’Brien had pleaded not guilty to all the allegations. The former teacher; Tipperary Fianna Fáil Councillor and Circuit Court judge (appointed to the latter post in 2015), resigned as a judge in January 2024.

Death Of Pauline Keyes, Glastrigan, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 28th May 2024, of Mrs Pauline Keyes (née Kennedy), Rossroe Avenue, Caherdavin, Limerick and formerly of Glastrigan, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seán; her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her son John, daughter-in-law Susan, grandaughter Emma, sister Kathleen (Burke), brothers Peter and Fr. Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, wonderful carers and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Keyes will repose at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Limerick City, on Thursday afternoon, May 30th from 5:00pm until 6:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, Co. Limerick on Friday morning, May 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Craughan Cemetery, Ballinphunta, Cratloe, Co. Clare.

The extended Keyes and Kennedy 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 h-anam dílis.

FSAI Warn Of Undeclared Sesame Seeds In McCloskey’s Crusty Rolls.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warn consumers of undeclared sesame seeds in several batches of McCloskey’s Crusty Rolls.

Alert Summary dated Tuesday, 28th May 2024.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A16.
Allergen: Sesame seeds.
Product Identification: McCloskey’s Crusty Rolls; pack size: 100g x5.
Batch Code Best before dates: 28.05.2024; 29.05.2024; 31.05.2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: The above batches of McCloskey’s Crusty Rolls contain sesame seeds which are not declared in the list of ingredients.
This may make the identified batches unsafe for consumers, who are allergic to or intolerant of sesame seeds.