Thurles Information

Death Of Ken Williams, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 11th January 2022, of Mr Kenneth (Ken) William Wilson, Galboola, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Natal province, South Africa.

Sadly, Mr Wilson passed away suddenly.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken family; devoted wife Margaret, daughter Tracy (Rooney), grandchildren Declan and Rachel, son-in-law Roy, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Following the wishes of Mr Wilson, a private family funeral service will take place, on Tuesday next, January 18th, at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Spike Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

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

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Drugs Destined For Tipperary Seized By Revenue Officers.

Cannabis and other illegal narcotics, with a street value of over €330,000 have been seized by Revenue at two premises in Co. Dublin.

Using sniffer dogs, Revenue officers have sized 15.5kgs of herbal cannabis, 5,528 Zopiclone tablets, a small quantities of CMC crystals, hash cakes, butane honey oil, cannabis resin, cannabis oil and LSD tablets, all hidden in various parcels.

Same parcels originated initially in the USA, Canada, Spain, UK and Holland, were labelled as other items such as Tea, Christmas gifts, Coffee Beans, Textiles and Food Stuffs.

According to Revenue Officers, these parcels were destined for addresses in counties Tipperary, Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, and Wexford.

Further investigations into the drugs seizures remain ongoing.

Death Of Walter O’Byrne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 11th January 2022, of Mr Walter O’Byrne, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Chapelizod, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his father Walter, mother Maisie, and sister Bridget; Mr O’Byrne passed away following a short illness, most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Catherine (Kay), sons Michael, Alan and Noel, daughters-in-law Anne and Lyndsey, grandchildren, Bobby, Corey, Cian, Oisin, Maisie, Kattie and Emily, brothers Fr. Paddy and Noel, sisters Mary, Patricia and Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Byrne will repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00noon on Friday in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chapelizod, Co. Dublin, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Palmerstown Cemetery, Kennelsfort Road, Palmerston, Co. Dublin.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

Note Please: House strictly private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Warning To Motorists Travelling On Mill Road, Thurles.

With major traffic delays currently being experienced by motorists and other heavy duty, delivery vehicles, all attempting to pass through Thurles town; speeding traffic has greatly increased in both directions along the Mill Road, as same motorists attempt to access and exit the N62, thus avoiding the now generated bottleneck that is, alas, Liberty Square.

**Mill Road surface, located west of the approach to Brady’s Mill**.
*Pictures: G. Willoughby*

Same excessive traffic has now seriously collapsed the edges of this narrow road’s surface, as motorists, heavy trucks and agricultural machinery wend their way northwards, from Littleton and the N62 turnoff, travelling towards the Mill Road roundabout, close to the dangerous bend, at the entrance to Brady’s Mill.

The road surface initially collapsed in this area last November, (see pictures above) following on partially from a ditch having been removed, leaving a soft unsupported margin.

Despite politicians and local councillors announcing major funding for roads in Co. Tipperary, same road collapse has gone totally unattended, leaving the area with surface furrows/ruts/tracks between 15cm and 22cm (6 and 9 inches) deep at the road’s edge and not clearly visible to advancing motorists.

Please do slow down and take care.

Death Of Tom Carr, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Wednesday 12th January 2022, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Carr, Boolanunane, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Peg, Biddy and Anna, brothers Pat, Ailbe and Joe; Mr Carr passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Cluain Arann Nursing Unit, Tipperary Town.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Esther, daughters Bríd, Noreen (O’Brien, Tipperary) and Colette (McGrath, Cork), sons Vincent and Francis, sons-in-law Brian O’Brien and Vincent McGrath, daughters-in-law Siobhán (Ryan) and Elaine (Cahill), adored grandchildren Anna, David, Robert, Mark, Hugh, Evie, Ava, Patrick, Gavin, Faye and Ultan, brothers Ned and John, sisters Josie, Kathleen, Mary, Teresa, Sr. Nora and Betty, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carr will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, on Friday evening, January 14th, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm, to St. Joseph’s Church, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning, January 15th at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Note Please: Family flowers only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.