Thurles Information

Death Of Laurence Murphy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 23rd December 2023, of Mr Laurence (Larry) Murphy, No. 25 Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Beatrice, his son Paul and grandson Ben; the passing of Mr Murphy is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sons T.J., Declan and Luke, daughter Martina, grandchildren Matthew, Leon, Nicole, William, Paul, Jack, Mark, Katie and Sophie, son-in-law Kieran, daughters-in-law Mary and Tracey, brother Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Murphy will repose at his residence [E41 XT20] on Tuesday afternoon next, December 26th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar Na Naomh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday morning, December 27th, at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, 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 Mr Murphy, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Murphy 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: House private on Wednesday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care Team, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Truck Rearranges Street Furnishings In Half Upgraded Liberty Square, Thurles.

**Truck rearranges Liberty Square, Thurles, town Railing**

Sadly, the area was the scene of a pedestrian death on January 20th 2014. Since then the nearby railings, supposedly placed there to protect pedestrians, has since been replaced on three different occasions. Now for the fourth time, in possibly the past 36 hours, a large truck has again rearranged these same railings, at the junction of Liberty Square south and Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Yes, this is the Slievenamon Road, on the N62 route which is destined to be soon upgraded, by reducing its carriageway width, by widened/extending footpaths, by some 1.8m to 2.5m.

Any of you haulage contractors out there, with a truck missing a mudguard? Your driver failed to take it with him, having demolished railings, when failing to manoeuvre a left lane turn in Liberty Square Thurles. Co. Tipperary.

Peculiar, that with two currently resident Teachtaí Dála, both supporting the present government, no necessary funding has been acquired to provide a ring road for heavy traffic, thus relieving our medieval choked streetscapes.

Christmas Time.

Vocals: Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and photographer Bryan Adams [OC OBC FRPS].

Lyrics: Rhythm & blues singer, saxophonist and songwriter Marvin Phillips.

Christmas Time.

We waited all through the year,
For the day to appear,
When we could be together in harmony.
You know the time will come,
Peace on earth for everyone,
And we can live forever,
In a world where we are free.
Let it shine for you and me,
There’s something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
That makes you wish it was Christmas everyday.
To see the joy in the children’s eyes,
The way that the old folks smile,
Says that Christmas will never go away.
We’re all as one tonight,
It makes no difference if you’re black or white,
‘Cause we can sing together in harmony.
I know it’s not too late,
The world would be a better place,
If we can keep the spirit,
More than one day in the year,
Send a message loud and clear.
There’s something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
That makes you wish it was Christmas everyday.
To see the joy in the children’s eyes,
The way that the old folks smile,
Says that Christmas will never go away.
It’s the time of year, everyone’s together,
We’ll celebrate here on Christmas day,
When the ones you love are there,
You can feel the magic in the air,
You know it’s everywhere.
There’s something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
Makes you wish it was Christmas every day.
To see the joy in the children’s eyes,
The way that the old folks smile,
Says that Christmas will never go away.
There’s something about Christmas time,
Something about Christmas time,
Makes you wish it was Christmas every day,
To see the joy in the children’s eyes,
The way that the old folks smile,
Says that Christmas will never go away,
Please tell me Christmas would never go away.

END

Death Of Michael Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 22nd December 2023, of Mr Michael Gleeson, Marlton Demesne, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Innisfallen Avenue, Thurles, County Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his infant son Michael and his sister Mary; Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully, while in the care of Wicklow Hospice; surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Annette, daughter Dara and son Brian, son-in-law Darryl, daughter-in-law Jean, cherished grandchildren Matt, Sarah and Maddie, brothers Paddy, Eddie, Joseph, Thomas and PJ, sisters-in-law Noreen, Josie and Marguerite, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose on Tuesday afternoon next, December 26th, at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Bollarney North, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) from 4.00pm until 7.00pm same evening.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, St. Patrick’s Road, Ballynerrin Lower, Wicklow Town, on Wednesday morning, December 27th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Rathnew Cemetery on route R750, Co. Wicklow.

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

The extended Gleeson 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: House private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thurles Circuit Court Judge Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of 6 Men.

A circuit court judge, former secondary school teacher, former Fianna Fáil councillor, former state solicitor for North Tipperary, has been convicted, in the Central Criminal Court, of the sexual assault of six young men, some of whom were students at a Dublin school where he once taught, almost 30 years ago .

Mr O’Brien was aged in his 30s at the time of the alleged assaults, while the six complainants were aged between 17 years and 24 years. The accused had initially denied any sexual contact with any of the not named complainants, but he had later informed Gardaí that there had been consensual sexual activity with three of the six young men.

Currently aged 59 years, and a native of Thurles Co. Tipperary, residing at the Old School House, Slievenamon Road, in the town; Mr O’Brien had pleaded not guilty in the Central Criminal Court, to one count of attempted rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six complainants on dates between March 1991 and November 1997.

Five of the complainants claimed that they were awakened to find the accused sexually assaulting them, while one said the assault took place in a pub toilet.

The accused, Mr O’Brien had denied any wrongdoing, however, a ten member jury took just over seven-and-a-half hours to reach guilty verdicts on all nine counts. Mr O’Brien made no reaction, when the jury returned the guilty verdicts in the Central Criminal Court today.

Mr O’Brien, who is a Thalidomide drug victim; born with no arms and only one leg, will be sentenced on March 4th next, 2024.

Statement from the Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee.
In a statement from the Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee published this afternoon, the Minister said quote, “I note that a criminal conviction has been secured in the case of a judge of the Circuit Court.
My thoughts are with the victims – these are appalling cases of sexual assault, I thank them for coming forward. I would also like to thank the Gardaí.
I have been clear that we have a lot of work to do to achieve my aim of zero tolerance in our society for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender based violence.
Part of that is clearly demonstrating that nobody, no matter what position they hold in our society, is above the law or immune from prosecution for such crimes. Today is clear proof of that.
I will now be considering the options open to the Government and the Oireachtas.
I have asked the Attorney General to advise”.