Thurles Information

Death Of Michael Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th April 2026, of Mr Michael Purcell, (Retired Architect with the Office of Public Works) Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Grawn, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 98th year and predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen (née Kealy), brothers and sisters; Mr Purcell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio, Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons P.J., Adrian, Antoinette, Fiacre, Dara, Rory, daughters Cáit, Rosemarie, Audrey and Aisling, as well as his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Lil, brother-in-law Albert, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, former Office of Public Works colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Friday afternoon, May 1st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Saturday morning, May 2nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Roads, Loghtagalla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Purcell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Purcell and Kealy 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 Eugene McMullan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th April 2026, of Mr Eugene McMullan, Riverview, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bangor, Co. Down (NI).

Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Cissie, and brother Eamon; Mr McMullan passed away in the care of staff at Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea, North Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, sons Stephen and Niall, daughters Mary and Bronagh (Delargy), grandchildren Aoife, Emer, Anna, Cara, Erin, Olivia, Finn, Arturo and Michelle, daughters-in-law Brenda and Adrianna, sons-in-law John and Kevin, nieces Joanne and Lisa, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McMullan will repose at his daughter Bronagh’s residence at Fishmoyne, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 W7X6), on Thursday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh Thurles, on Friday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by a service of cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode: V14 PV30) at 4:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr McMullan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended McMullan 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.

Death Of Tommy Dalton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 27th April 2026, of Mr Tommy Dalton, Ballyphilip, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Sheila, his brother Joseph and sister Jacinta; Mr Dalton passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his partner Josie, her daughter Rachel and husband Darren, four adored grandchildren, brother Jimmy, sisters Patricia, Breeda, Eileen, Teresa, Marguerite, Geraldine and Caroline, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, good neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dalton will repose in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Friday afternoon next, May 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday morning next, May 2nd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard to St Patrick and St Oliver’s Church Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Dalton, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, [Link to follow].

The extended Dalton 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. House strictly private on Saturday.

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Thurles Planning Alerts from Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2660199.
Applicant: Albert Stone.
Development Address: No. 3 Brittas, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: an extension to the side of existing bungalow and all associated site works.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 05/03/2026.
Decision Date: 17/04/2026.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660199/0.

Application Ref: 2660172.
Applicant: Tom and Theresa Ryan.
Development Address: Abbey Road , Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling house, a domestic shed, rear vehicular entrance and all associated site works.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 26/02/2026.
Decision Date: 16/04/2026.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660172/0.

Thurles N62 Road Closure Notice For May 2026.

Tipperary County Council has announced a series of temporary road closures in Thurles to allow for painting maintenance works in the town centre.
The N62 on O’Donovan Rossa Street in the town will be closed at AIB Bank corner on three consecutive Sundays; 17th, 24th, and 31st May 2026, between 6:00am and 8:00pm each day.

Same closure is necessary to facilitate painting works to the exterior of the A.I.B. bank building.
While these works are relatively short-term, some disruption to traffic in the area is expected during the specified hours.

Motorists travelling through Thurles town will be diverted via Cúchulainn Road and onto Parnell Street, while heavy goods vehicles will be rerouted along Jimmy Doyle Road.
As with similar roadworks across the county, clearly signposted diversion routes will be in place to help minimise disruption and keep traffic moving safely.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow all local signage, while the works are underway.