Thurles Information

Gardaí Investigate Discovery Of Dead Woman Found In West Tipperary.

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman believed to be aged in her 40s, located in a private residence in Newport, west Co. Tipperary, yesterday evening, Tuesday June 18th, 2024.

Gardaí and emergency services were summoned to the scene just after 11:15pm, by possibly a member of her family; latter who had failed to make contact with her.
The body of the woman, which may have lain undiscovered for some time, has since been removed to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will take place; the results of which will determine the course of any future Garda investigation.

A Garda spokesperson has stated: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at a residence in Newport, Co. Tipperary. The woman (40s) was discovered deceased at a residence in Newport on Tuesday evening, June 18th, 2024. A post-mortem is expected to take place later today at University Hospital Limerick”.

Death Of Vera Kennedy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Monday 17th June 2024 of Mrs Veronica (Vera) Kennedy (née Butler), Cleakile, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Grange, Ardcroney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents Patrick and Bridget and her sister Mary; Mrs Kennedy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital.
Her is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughter Yvonne, grandson Matthew, brother Tony, sisters-in-law Sally, Mary, Nancy and Margaret, brother-in-law Jimmy Foy, nieces, nephews, cousins, rxtended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kennedy will repose at her place of residence (E41 Y667) on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, June 20th, from 4:00pm until 8:30pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Inch, Monroe, Bouladuff, Thurles, to further repose for Funeral Mass on Friday, June 21st at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Burgess Cemetery, Burgesbeg, Ballywilliam, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Kennedy and Butler 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.

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

Death Of Maura Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today Tuesday 18th June 2024 of Mrs Maura Ryan [Casey] (née Corbett), Whitepound, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Doree, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jimmy and Bridget, husband Jack, son Michael and daughter-in-law Slovika; the passing of Mrs Ryan is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons and daughter Tom, Jim, Margaret (Gildea), Gerard and John, daughters-in-laws Majella, Lorna and Rosie, son-in-law James, grandchildren Aidan, Aaron, Jack, Michéal, Caylum, Shona, Oran, Jamesie and Tom, brother Paddy Corbett and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and especially her good friend Bridie Carew.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, on Thursday evening, June 20th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Drombane, Thurles on Friday morning, June 21st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in nearby Kilvalure Cemetery, The Glebe, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Ryan and Corbett 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 h-anam dílis.

Death Of Michael O’Shea, Formerly Of Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Saturday, 25th May 2024, of Mr Michael O’Shea, Dunboyne, Co. Meath; late of Manchester, and formerly of Bonlea, Grange, Barna, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Tommy and Alice, and brothers Eddie and Joe; Mr O’Shea passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, following a short illness in Manchester.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Bridget, heartbroken daughters Maureen, Siobhàn and Fiona, grandsons Seàn, Tadhg and Oisín, son-in-law John, brothers James and Richard, sisters Catherine, Jodie and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Shea will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny (Eircode E41 XO38) on Friday evening, June 21st, from 6:00pm, pausing for a recitation of prayers at 7:30pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Saturday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Thurles Road, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Shea 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.

Tipperary Gardaí Arrest Drug Driver Who Failed To Stop.

On patrol this morning, Tipperary Roads Policing Unit; using their number plate recognition application system, identified an uninsured motor vehicle.

***Pic: Courtesy An Garda Síochána, Tipperary.***

When Gardai attempted to halt the vehicle the driver drove off before eventually loosing control of the car, colliding with a fence and narrowly missing a private residence.
The learner driver who had no insurance and was unaccompanied, also failed a DrugWipe test; testing positive, on the roadside, for cocaine.

The motor vehicle which had a dangerous bald tyre and no valid NCT, has now been seized and the driver has been arrested.