Thurles Information

3.4 Million Thurles Project Halted By Smallest Common Irish Bat Species.

Work on the new restaurant conversion in Thurles Park’s car park area, latter situated close to ‘The Source’ building in Cathedral Street, has temporally ground to a halt due to the presence of the Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle bat species.
Following a survey, ecologists have found that a small number of these Pipistrelles Bats, together with house sparrows were using the building.
Recent surveys indicate that since 2003 the soprano pipistrelle has increased significantly, while the common pipistrelle has also increased, albeit more slowly.

**Pic 1: The Pipistrelles Bat Species. Pic 2: Closed car park area with 8 year old landscaping including trees removed.**
*Pics: G. Willoughby*.

Construction work begun by the contractor has now been paused temporarily until a Derogation License can be issued by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Ireland remains listed under Annex IV of the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations and as a result of this work, which could capture, kill, damage or destroy their roosts or disturb them at an important part of their life cycle, cannot take place without first obtaining a Derogation Licence. This licence is issued under Regulation 54 of the Regulations, and strict criteria must be met before such a licence can be fully approved.

The project being undertaken in the area had been expected to take 12 months to fully complete, at an estimated cost to the Irish taxpayer of €3.4M. Modification of the building in question will see a mid-19 century farm yard shed being converted into yet another 83 seater Thurles café, with a canopy planned to be erected over the open car park area, thus reducing current existing car parking from 49 to 33 spaces (including 2 disabled parking spaces).

The area had been totally revamped, at great expense, just 8 years ago. Same upgrade had included a partially bricked footpaths area, including steps, safety railings, flowerbeds and 10 X 4.5 metre (14.5 foot) high trees; latter fully planted with various shrubs, thus greatly enhancing this area.
All this landscaping has now been ripped up and removed (See Image above) and the car park closed for use by the public for 12 months, greatly affecting footfall within the town centre.

Death Of Mary O’Connell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 26th August 2024, of Mrs Mary O’Connell (née O’Reilly) Main Street, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 87th year and pre-deceased by her loving husband Dan, brothers Jimmy, Kieran and Frankie; Mrs O’Connell passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sisters Theresa, Philomena and Nancy and brother Joe, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Connell will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, August 27th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, August 28th, at 10:30am, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Connell 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.

Death Of Patsy O’Rahilly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 25th August 2024, of Mr Patrick (Patsy) O’Rahilly, Brawnbrack Stud, Kilkennybeg, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his adored son Diarmuid and son-in-law Denis; Mr O’Rahilly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; devoted wife Mary, sons Michael and Padraig, daughters Elaine, Patricia, Paula and Yvonne, daughters-in-law Bernie and Siobhan, son-in-law John, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Joe, sister Catherine, brother-in-law Benny, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Rahilly will repose at his place of ordinary residence (E41 NF82), tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday August 27th, from 4:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph the Worker, Moyglass, Fethard, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning August 28th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended O’Rahilly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangementsfor those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

The O’Rahilly family would like to express their deep gratitude for the exceptional kindness and care of nurses and doctors of Med 2 ward of Tipperary University Hospital and the nurses and staff of Rathkeevan Nursing Home.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Billy Meaney, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th August 2024 of Mr Billy Meaney, Bournemouth, U.K. and formerly of Kylenoe, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Maureen and his brothers Jimmy, John, Thomas, Danny and Brendan; the passing of Mr Meaney is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons Brendan and Billy, daughter Cathie, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers Michael, Patsy and Christy, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and relatives.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The funeral of Mr Meaney will take place at a later date in Bournemouth.

The extended Meaney 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of John Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th August 2024 of Mr John Ryan (Phil), Toureen, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Foileen, Milestone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Maureen (O’Dwyer) and Lil (Ryan), brother Phil; Mr Ryan passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his place of residence.

His passing is most is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Teresa, son Martin, daughter Noreen (Ryan), daughter-in-law Triona, son-in-law PJ, grandchildren Kate, Amy, Lorna, Orla, Jack and Therese, sister-in-law Kathy, brother-in-law Con, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Cashel on Monday afternoon, August 26th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining cemetery.

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

The extended Ryan 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.