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Death Of Therese Ely, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th February 2024 of Mrs Therese Ely (née O’Donovan), Garranroe, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Church Street, Toomevara, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jack and Maura; Mrs Ely passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Gerard, devoted daughter Ancuta and her beloved grand-daughter Mia, sisters Mary and Eileen, brothers Michael and John, aunts Peggy (Connolly) and Bríd (Meaney), niece Ruth, nephews John and Rory, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ely will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles [E41 CP59] on Tuesday afternoon, February 20th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Wednesday morning February 21st, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Ely 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.

What Benefits Received For Paying Local Property Tax?

I took a walk along the area beside the River Suir, commonly known as the Thurles River Walk this afternoon.
Sad to see a Swan forced to swim amongst the floating, filthy, dirty litter of a once pristine clear waterway. [See photograph immediately hereunder.]

Swan forced to swim amongst floating, filthy dirty litter, in river Suir, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pic: G. Willoughby.

Further up as I moved northwards along Emmett Street; here underneath Barry’s Bridge, (latter the main thoroughfare in and out of Thurles town), two views meet my eye.

One was the fact that now two streams of fresh water, instead of one, continues to flow from what appears to be a burst pipe. We had notified Ms Sharon Scully of this fact, exactly 4 weeks ago to the very date; January 18th, 2024. No repairs appear to have taken place.
No doubt the problem was imposed, foisted off on Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water), who take the blame for every pothole in town. [See photograph immediately hereunder].

It didn’t rain today, February 18th, 2024, so it looks like two leaks now coming from water pipe(s) under Barry’s Bridge Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pic: G. Willoughby.

Speaking of Barry’s Bridge, Thurles and our previous criticism of those taxed with attracting tourism to Thurles; do take a look at this view from Emmett Street, travelling northwards. [See photograph immediately hereunder.]

Scenic view for visiting tourists, daring to walk northwards from the Thurles River walk, travelling along Emmett Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pic: G. Willoughby.

Note, Do take care while walking along sections of the tarmac laid last year on the River Walk. Same has already begun to ravel at the edges. One major dangerous hole exists close to the “Swinging Gates”, near to, and south of, the large cherry tree; latter’s beauty which may distract you, while out rambling.

So tell me again; “What Benefits do Thurles residents receive having paid Local Property Tax?”

Recall – Sheridans Cheesemongers – Possible Presence Of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary: Dated Saturday, 17 February 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.06.
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: The above batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese, are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunne Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Caterers and Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale, before displaying recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

A Song For A Sunday.

Peace Will Come.

Lyrics and Vocals: American singer-songwriter, the late Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk, professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, who sadly passed away on January 23rd, 2024.

The song, “Peace Will Come”, is a hope that all humans will to come together and embrace understanding in the face of worldwide conflict and adversity. The song addresses the universal longing for harmony and the belief that change is always possible if we attempt to unite as one.

The “please buy one” line, in the lyrics, is understood to refer to bracelets introduced in the late 1960’s, by a now-defunct organization, known as ‘Voices in Vital America’ (VIVA), which bore the name of a prisoner of war (POW) or a person reported as missing in action (MIA).
The wearer would also be seen as being totally anti-war.

Peace Will Come.

There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.
There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.


Well sometimes when I am feeling as big as the land,
With the velvet hill in the small of our backs,
And our hands are playing the sand.
And my feet are swimming in all of the waters,
All of the rivers are givers to the ocean,
According to plan, according to man.


Well sometimes when I am feeling so grand,
And I become the world,
And the world becomes the man,
And my song becomes a part of the river,
I cry out to keep me just the way I am,
According to plan.

According to man, according to plan.

Oh there’s a chance peace will come, in your life, please buy one.
But sometimes when we have reached the end
With our velvet hill in the small of our backs
And our hands are clutching the sand.
Will our blood become a part of the river?
All of the rivers are givers to the ocean,
According to plan, according to man.
Oh there’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.
There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.
There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.
There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.

There’s a chance peace will come in your life, please buy one.

END


Death Of Leah O’Meara, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday evening, 15th February 2024, of Ms Leah O’Meara, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms O’Meara sadly passed away, following a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grieving family, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Meara will repose at her home on Monday afternoon next, February 19th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.

Her remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bóthar Na Naomh, Thurles, on Tuesday Morning, February 20th, arriving at 9:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Ms O’Meara, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Meara family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.


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