Thurles Information

Death Of Hugh Bourke, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 25th June 2024, of Mr Hugh Bourke, Bannixtown, Fethard, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Mill Road, Thurles Co. Tipperary and Australia.

Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret, sister Liz and brother Michael (Turtulla, Thurles); Mr Bourke sadly passed away suddenly at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Finnian (Brisbane), daughters Jordana (Tierney, London) and Fallon (Sydney), grandchildren Aria, Gigi, Leon, Sophie and Scarlett, brothers Sean (Clerihan), Seamus (Tipperary) and Kevin (New Zealand), sisters Siobhan (USA), Christina (Australia), Bridget (New Zealand) and Marian (Cahir), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, Uncle Sean (Dublin), nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Fethard, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday evening, July 9th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Holy Trinity, Fethard, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, July 10th, at 11:00am, followed by private cremation.

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

The extended Bourke 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 Sheila Hennessy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 30th June 2024 of Mrs Sheila Hennessy (née Hayes), Ballybeg, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her son Pat, brother John-Joe*, sister Nora, brothers Larry and Neddie; Mrs Hennessy passed away peacefully following a long illness most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Pakie, son Sean, daughter Áine (Scott), grandchildren Siobhan, Kieren, Fiachra and Sorcha, daughter-in-law Nikki, son-in-law Gerry, sister Eileen (Kelly), nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Babe (Colville) and Bridget (Hayes), cousins, extended relatives, carers, good neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hennessy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday afternoon, July 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Leaving her residence on Thursday morning, July 4th, her remains will be received unto the Church of Our Lady and St Kevin Littleton, Thurles, to arrive at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Hennessy and Hayes 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: House Strictly Private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

* Note Also: Mr John-Joe Hayes, brother of the above named Mrs Hennessy, sadly, also passed away yesterday, on Sunday, 30th June 2024, while residing in London (UK).
Funeral arrangements and other details in respect of Mr John-Joe Hayes will be announced later, as soon as final details are fully confirmed.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

UHL Had Highest Number Of Patients Without A Bed During June 2024.

According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), over 9,437 patients, including 70 children were admitted to our Irish hospitals, without a bed, during this past month (June 2024).

**Reception Area University Hospital Limerick**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

This figure represents a 14% increase when compared to June 2023.

The hospital with the highest number of patients was University Hospital Limerick, latter serving North Tipperary with 1666 patients without a bed, in June.

University Hospital Galway had 1051 patients on trolleys this month, with 824 patients in Cork University Hospital also without a bed during the same period.

The figures remain as clear evidence as if same was required, that our health service remains far too reliant on a hospital system that does not have the sufficient bed capacity for an ever increasing Irish population.

Tipp Minors Are All Ireland Champions After Epic Tussle With Cats.

Tipperary are the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Champions after a pulsating contest with neighbours Kilkenny. A Billy O’Brien goal four minutes from the end of Extra Time sealed an improbable win after Tipperary had been reduced to 13 men, just before the 20 minute mark.

**Team Captain Cathal O’Reilly** *(Holycross-Ballycahill)* **flanked by his teammates.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

The Tipperary management team composed themselves at half time, helped by a fortuitous Eoghan Doughan goal straight from a 65 just before the break, and hatched one of the all-time defiant Tipperary hurling performances. The performance of these brave 13 youngsters blended the tough defending, associated with previous Tipperary teams of the 1950s and 1960s, and the attacking style and panache of more recent Tipperary teams.

It would be unfair to single out any one player after this brilliant team performance, so Thurles.info would like to give huge praise to all our local players, and the time, energy, and coaching invested in them by their families, local GAA clubs and schools – players representing Durlas Og, Holycross Ballycahill GAA, Moycarkey Borris GAA, Thurles CBS and Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed (and previously Scoil Ailbhe, Gaelscoil Bhríde, St Michaels NS Holycross primary schools).

**Despite the unseasonal cold, a massive crowd await the arrival home of the victorious Tipp Minors unto the steps of Thurles Cathedral, just before midnight last night.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

The honour of Captaining the team, and the recipient of the Irish Press Cup from Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, was Cathal O’Reilly (Holycross-Ballycahill GAA) who provided towering leadership from the heart of the defence to this special group of players.

On a day when our Senior Camogie team also had a victory over Kilkenny in the All Ireland, the performance of these young players has lifted the morale of the Tipperary hurling public and points to some green shoots ahead.

June 2024: New Gardaí Graduate From Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

157 Gardaí graduated yesterday at a ceremony held at the Garda College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, bringing to approximately 323 the number of newly graduated members so far this year.
35% of the new recruits were women while 11% were born outside of Ireland.

At a graduation ceremony held at the Garda College in Templemore, Co. Tipperary yesterday, 157 newly-Garda members were welcomed by those in attendance.
These new Garda members have now completed their training and will be assigned to Garda Divisions throughout the country.

Yesterday’s graduations now bring the total number of members of An Garda Síochána to over 14,000, up from 12,943 members in 2016. Of those graduating today, 53 members (35%) were women, while 17 members (11%) were born outside the Irish State.

It will come as no surprise that 103 of these probationer Gardaí have now been assigned to the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR); 38 to the Eastern Region; 11 to the Southern Region, and 6 to the North Western Region. Four of those graduating yesterday are former Garda Reserve members.

These additions in increased Garda membership should ensure that our communities continue to remain safe while granting An Garda Síochána the resources required to operate effectively. The budget, provided by taxpayers to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024.

Yesterday was the second graduation to take place from the Garda College at Templemore in 2024, with a further graduation planned for September of this year.

An intake of 185 trainees entered the Garda College in April. This was the first of four intakes planned for April, July, September and December of this year.