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Tipperary politicians, local councillors and self-declared community activists continued to “walk the fence” today, seeking; no demanding, extra community recognition funding for the North Tipperary area, in an effort to be seen, so as not to lose precious public and local votes.
I refer of course to the proposed housing of International protection applicants here in Roscrea, North Co. Tipperary, which saw 300 people attending a demonstration this afternoon against the proposal which could see up to 160 people accommodated in 40 bedrooms at the Racket Hall, Hotel, Roscrea.
Lest Ireland Forgets.
It is estimated that some 6 million Irish people emigrated to the US since the year 1820. The peak of Irish emigration resulted from the Great Famine (1845-1852). At that time nearly two million people; about a quarter of the Irish population emigrated to the United States in just a 10 year period.
In 1800 the population of Ireland was estimated at 4,500,000. By 1841 the same population had risen to some 8,200,000 soles. Mass evictions, the famines of 1861-1864 and 1879-82, and the hardships of subsistence farming, meant emigration to North America continued to be seen as an opportunity to support and improve life.
Between the years 1848 and 1850 some 4,175 orphan girls were sent to Australia from Irish workhouses, of which some 477 girls were from Co. Tipperary. Two years later, in 1852, Nenagh Board of Guardians alone, emigrated 432 souls.
Coming to America
Vocals: American singer-songwriter and seller of more than 130 million records worldwide, Neil Diamond.
Lyrics: Neil Leslie Diamond.
Coming to America
Far
We’ve been travelling far,
Without a home,
But not without a star.
Free,
Only want to be free.
We huddle close,
Hang on to a dream,
On the boats and on the planes,
They’re coming to America,
Never looking back again,
They’re coming to America.
Home,
Don’t it seem so far away,
Oh, we’re travelling light today,
In the eye of the storm.
In the eye of the storm.
Home
To a new and a shiny place,
Make our bed and we’ll say our grace,
Freedom’s light burning warm.
Freedom’s light burning warm.
Everywhere around the world,
They’re coming to America,
Every time that flag’s unfurled,
They’re coming to America.
Got a dream to take them there,
They’re coming to America,
Got a dream they’ve come to share,
They’re coming to America,
They’re coming to America,
They’re coming to America,
They’re coming to America,
They’re coming to America,
Today, today,
Today, today, today,
My country ’tis of thee (today),
Sweet land of liberty (today),
Of thee I sing (today),
Of thee I sing,
Today, today, today,
Today, today, (today, today).
END
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 13th January 2024, of Mrs Kitty Hennessy (née O Shea), Drom, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Pre-deceased by her brothers Sean and Tommy, and sisters, Mary and Joan; Mrs Hennessy passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Joe, children Joe, Breda, Pat and Ann Marie, daughters-in-law Debbie and Trish, grandchildren Niamh, Ciara, Sophie, Amy & Tara, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Hennessy will repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, on Wednesday afternoon next, January 17th, in the Church of St. Mary, Drom, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia Ireland
The extended Hennessy 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.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 12th January 2024, of Mr Jimmy Cleere, Boulea, The Commons, Thurles, Co Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and William, his brothers John and Thady and his sister Tessie; in his 95th year Mr Cleere (Post) passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Cleere will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, January 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Monday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Cleere 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.
Here In The Real World.
Vocals: Neotraditional American country singer-songwriter Alan Eugene Jackson.
Lyrics: Co-written by American country music songwriter Mark Irwin and Alan Jackson.
Here In The Real World.
Cowboys don’t cry and heroes don’t die.
Good always wins again and again,
And love is a sweet dream that always comes true.
Oh, if life were like the movies, I’d never be blue.
[Chorus]
But here in the real world, it’s not that easy at all,
‘Cause when hearts get broken, it’s real tears that fall,
And darling, it’s sad but true, but the one thing I’ve learned from you,
Is how the boy don’t always get the girl, here in the real world.
I gave you my love, but that wasn’t enough,
To hold your heart when times got rough,
And tonight on that silver screen, it’ll end like it should.
Two lovers will make it through, like I hoped we would.
[Repeat Chorus]
[Outro Music Composition ending]
No, the boy don’t always get the girl, here in the real world.
End
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Thursday 11th January 2024, of Mrs Mai Collins (née Ryan), Ballinamona, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of College Hill, Templemore, Co.Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Tom and son Pat (Drom); Mrs Collins passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family; sons Martin (Newbridge), Denis (Templemore) and Thomas (Templemore), daughters Joan (Carroll, Dunkerrin), Eileen (Moore, Littleton) and Marie (Collins, Thurles), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Geraldine, sons-in-law Pat and Jackie, sister-in-law Una (Ryan), nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Collins will repose at the residence of her daughter Eileen, residing at Ballinamona, Littleton, (E41 XY38), on Sunday afternoon next, January 14th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm that evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Barna, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary on Monday morning, January 15th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the nearby, Old Cemetery, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
The extended Collins 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.
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