Thurles Information

Death Of Sheila Waters, Formerly Drom, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Thursday 25th July 2024 of Mrs Sheila Waters (née Kiely), formerly of Knocka, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Drumcondra, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her husband Vincent; Mrs Waters passed away peacefully at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Bernadette, Lucy and Sheila. sons Thomas, Vincent Jnr. and Luke, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, sisters Kate, Agnes and Alice, brothers Tom and Anthony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Waters will repose at the Kirwan’s Funeral Home, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3, (D03 EC52), on Tuesday evening, July 30th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Malahide Rd, Clontarf West, Dublin 5, on Wednesday morning July 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Dardistown Cemetery, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Dublin, (K67 HP26).

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

The extended Waters and Kiely 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: Family flowers only.

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

Death Of Anthony O’Shaughnessy, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 26th July 2024, of Mr Anthony Dermot O’Shaughnessy, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Sheelin Road, Caherdavin, Co. Limerick.

Late of the Defence Forces, (Medical Corps); Mr O’Shaughnessy sadly passed away suddenly.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brothers Richard and Paddy, sisters Susan, Rosaleen and Martina, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Shaughnessy will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, 40a Thomas St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, (V94 FT85) on Tuesday afternoon, July 30th, from 4:30pm until 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Denmark Street, on Wednesday morning, July 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery, Crossagalla, Limerick, Co. Limerick.

The extended O’Shaughnessy 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 strictly private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Man Jailed For Seven Years Following Rape Of 13-Year-Old Girl.

A 22-year-old male admitted raping a 13-year-old girl and falsely imprisoning her 16-year-old friend, having driven both teenage girls to buy cannabis in Co Tipperary on June 22nd of last year.

Both girls had been looking for a lift, and the man said he would take them “to collect weed”. Having collected the cannabis, the man drove the victims to a dark and secluded carpark area and raped the younger girl, while the other girl remained locked in his car.
He returned to the car some 15 minutes later and drove the girls to where they were staying.

The court learned that the man knew the girls age as he was already friends with her cousin. Ms Justice Karen O’Connor said that the huge age disparity between the accused and the 13-year-old minor was an aggravating factor in the offence, along with the fact that he had driven both girls to obtain drugs.

The accused was already on bail for the defilement of another teenager at the time he carried out the rape and false imprisonment. Ms Justice O’Connor said that the offences now represent both a repetition and an escalation of his previous sexual offending. The court also heard that his previous sentence of five years, with two years suspended, has now been activated and same must be served prior to this new 7 year sentence could take effect.

Ms Justice O’Connor further ordered that the accused remain abstinent from alcohol and all illicit drugs; attend mental health services, and engage with all treatment programmes and offence-focused work, as directed by the probation services, by Túsla and by An Garda Síochána. She further directed that he undergo supervision by the probation services, for a further three years following his prison release, and that his name be placed on the ‘Sex Offenders’ Register.

Life Is a River.

Vocals and Lyrics Andrew Derek Ryan.

Life Is a River.

As I went out walking, on a fine summer day,
Through hills and the valleys, I soon lost my way,
‘Til I came to an old man, kneeling down by a stream.
Gazing into the water, like he was lost in a dream
In his hand was a painting he clung to for life,
His eyes filled with tears as he tried not to cry.
Then he looked to the heavens and started to pray,
In the quiet country silence, I could hear the man say.
Life is a river, I’ll go with the flow,
And where it will take me, the Lord only knows.
I’ll miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love,
But I know one day, we’ll sail away on God’s ocean above.
He said, “Now young man, you’re a stranger to me.
Could I bother you kindly, for your company?
Today I am thinking of a time long ago,
And I need to tell someone of a girl I loved so.
It’s 42 years today, since Rose took my hand,
And proudly I lived life, her husband, her man.
‘Til only last week son, God took her away,
As I kissed her softly, these words she did say.
“Life is a river, I’ll go with the flow,
And where it will take me, the Lord only knows.
I’ll miss you sweetheart, your kindness and love,
But I know one day, we’ll sail away on God’s ocean above”.
And with that, the old man sent me on my way,
And sat by the water, I’ll kneel for the day.
I look at the river, starting out on its life,
It’s where I feel close to my beautiful wife.

END

Allergy Alert Notification.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland confirm presence of milk in batch of Dunnes Stores Tomato & Basil Sauce.

Allergy Alert Notification dated Friday, July 26th 2024.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A26.
Allergen: Milk.
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Tomato & Basil Sauce 250g.
Batch Code: 24285 use by date: 12.09.24.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message:
The above batch of Dunnes Stores Tomato & Basil Sauce contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.