Thurles Information

Death Of Bridget Hanrahan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 20th February 2024, of Mrs Bridget Hanrahan (née Commins), Fanningsbog, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, son Pat, brothers John, Pa and Tom; Mrs Hanrahan passed peacefully, on February 20th, while in the care of staff at St.Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children; Mary, Willie, Fiona, Val and Mick, sister Elizabeth, sons and daughters-in-law Tom, Kate, Mickey and Wanda, adored grandchildren Caitriona, Sarah, Casey, Holly, Christopher, Erin and Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hanrahan will repose at her place of residence Fanningsbog, Mullinahone, Tipperary (E41D406) on Friday afternoon, February 23rd, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, February 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Ninemilehouse Cemetery, Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Hanrahan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hanrahan and Commins 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 on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Sr Colombiere Costello, Late Of Drom, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 20th February 2024, of Sr Colombiere Costello, Presentation Convent, Parnell Street, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and late of Kilvilcorris, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Bridget, sisters Bridie, Nora, Mary, Tessie (Sr. Clement I. C.) and Una (Sr. Rosarii R. S. M.) and her brother Tom; Sr Colombiere passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, her Presentation Community, and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Sr Colombiere will repose at her Convent Chapel from 3:00pm on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday February 22nd, concluding with evening prayer at 5:30pm.
Requiem Mass for Sr Colombiere will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Cathedral, James’s Street Gardens, Kilkenny, on Friday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Kieran’s Cemetery, Hebron Road, Co.Kilkenny.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Sr Colombiere, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Costello 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.

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

Death Of Richard Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 20th February 2024, of Mr Richard Ryan, No. 10 Bolton Green, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Condren) and his grandson Matthew; Mr Ryan sadly passed away, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons John and Stephen, daughters Bernadette and Margaret, grandchildren Daniel, Killian (& finacee Nicole), Warren, Chloe, Lucy and Aubrey, great grandchildren Leia and Amy, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at his residence, No. 10 Bolton Green, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (R95 AX24) on Friday afternoon, February 23nd, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm same night.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles, at 10.30am on Saturday morning, February 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Kilquiggan, Co. Wicklow (R93 R729), arriving at approximately 1:00pm.

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.

‘Executive Menswear’ Thurles – It’s The Sale Of The Century Folks.

With only 3 days left until the owner’s retirement, ‘Executive Menswear‘, situated on the junction of Slievenamon Road & Liberty Square, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary is offering, truly, the ‘Sale of the Century’.

As part of their massive giveaway (sale seems inappropriate because prices are rock bottom), there is over a 70% reduction on all items of stock currently remaining.

Incredible Bargains Include: Real leather belts €10; Lamb’s wool scarves €10; Three piece suits €120; Shirts €10, Knitwear from €20, Shoes from €20; ‘I Clip’ credit card wallets, now costing less than a quarter of their normal retail price; Jeans from €10 upwards etc. etc. etc.

Be sure to grab a truly great deal on all remaining top brands/labels and quality clothing before 5:30pm on Saturday next, 24th February 2024, before the blinds come down on yet another shop closure in the heart of the town.

Take Note: All stock must go, so over the next 3 days, both Ladies and Gentlemen can easily pick up a Birthday Gift, Anniversary Gift or indeed a future Christmas Gift, for that special person in their lives; and for often less than 70% of their normal retail price!
So do get in there while stocks still remain on shelves.

Video Game Developers To Showcase Skills On TUS Thurles Campus.

Video game developers to showcase skills at 21st All Ireland Games Fleadh on the TUS Thurles Campus during 2024 Games Fleadh.
Games Fleadh 2024 open to the public for free. Online registration is available at www.gamesfleadh.ie.
Unique insights being offered into this €165-billion euro industry; to all/any visiting second and third-level students.
Games Fleadh 2024 is sponsored by TUS, EA and FiServ.

Students with ambitions in the gaming industry will get a unique insight into the €165 billion industry and access to some of the world’s most successful gaming companies and representative bodies at this year’s All Ireland Games Fleadh in the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Thurles Campus on Wednesday March 6, 2024.

**Games Fleadh Mascots pictured with Dr Liam Noonan, TUS and James Fogarty, TUS**.
*Pic: Alan Place*

In its 21st year, Games Fleadh continues to lead the way in recognising the brightest and best among the country’s university student game developers, while also bringing together the collective knowledge of some of the leading names in the gaming industry.

Up to 1,400 students have competed in the competition since its inception, according to the event organiser Dr Liam Noonan (TUS Software Development and Games Programming Lecturer).

“As well as being a hotly contested competition, Games Fleadh is a unique opportunity for third level students to demonstrate their games to industry veterans and gain valuable feedback on their creations,” said Dr Noonan, explaining that some of the country’s leading software developers and international gaming companies will be in attendance once again.
Games Fleadh 2024 features competitions such as a Game Studio ‘Start with Nothing’ themed competition and Robocode. Competitors will be in with a chance to win one of the many EA title prizes available.

Every year this free event, which is open to the public, also attracts second level students from all over Ireland with an interest in studying Computer Science or a future career in this competitive industry.

“The video games market is larger than the music and movie business combined, with revenues recently surpassing 180 billion dollars (approximately €165 billion) as reported by UK-based market intelligence firm Pelham Smithers. Games Fleadh continues to be a fantastic networking opportunity for the Irish game development sector. We believe that it also offers a fantastic networking opportunity for teachers to engage with third level institutions and explore best practice in teaching coding concepts,” added Dr Noonan.

Dr. Janice O’Connell (Head of Department of Information Technology at TUS) said, “The Games Fleadh is a fantastic event which integrates multiple different aspects of IT, innovation and creativity. Through the originality and imagination of Games, this unique event brings together industry, academia, current students, and future students. Special thanks to all our industry partners for their continued support, to the participants, and the staff in Thurles for making this event possible. Sincere thanks to Dr. Liam Noonan, who champions Games Fleadh every year.”

NOTE: The TUS Thurles Co. Tipperary Campus caters for students studying for qualifications in Applied Sports Science, Agricultural Science and Environmental Science, Business, Social Care Work, and Games Design.