Archives

Death Of Christopher Connolly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 26th July 2024, of Mr Christopher Connolly (Criostóir O’Conghaile), Sandycove, Dublin (Ex Department of Education) and formerly of Tuam, Co. Galway and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mairead (née Fitzgerald, Suir View, Cathedral St, Thurles): Mr O’Conghaile passed away while in the care of the Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, Co. Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Raymond (Newbridge, Co. Kildare), daughters Edel (Birr, Co. Offaly) and Denise (Celbridge, Co. Kildare), brother Jarlath, niece, special friend Dominica, brother-in-law John and extended family members, cherished grandchildren (Buddy) Ciara, James, Grace and David, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Aoife, Rita, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Conghaile will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Tuesday afternoon, July 30th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before arriving at the nearby Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary at 7:45pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Connolly will be celebrated on Wednesday morning July 30th at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr O’Conghaile, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Conghaile 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.

What Did You Learn In School Today?

What Did You Learn In School Today?

Vocals: American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger.
Lyrics: American folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton.
[The song is about the American school system, that stands accused of misinforming children giving them an optimistic outlook on history and just one of many protest songs written by Tom Paxton].

What Did You Learn In School Today?

What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?
What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?

I learned that Washington never told a lie,
I learned that soldiers seldom die,
I learned that everybody’s free,
And that’s what the teacher said to me,
And that’s what I learned in school today,
That’s what I learned in school.

What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?
What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?

I learned that policemen are my friends,
I learned that justice never ends,
I learned that murderers die for their crimes,
Even if we make a mistake sometime,
And that’s what I learned in school today,
That’s what I learned in school

What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?
What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?

I learned our government must be strong;
It’s always right and never wrong!
Our leaders are the finest men,
And we elect them again and again,
And that’s what I learned in school today,
That’s what I learned in school.

What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?
What did you learn in school today,
Dear little boy of mine?

I learned that war is not so bad,
I learned about the great once we have had.
We fought in Germany and in France
And some day I might get my chance.
And that’s what I learned in school today,
That’s what I learned in school.

END

Death Of Sheila Waters, Formerly Drom, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Thursday 25th July 2024 of Mrs Sheila Waters (née Kiely), formerly of Knocka, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Drumcondra, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her husband Vincent; Mrs Waters passed away peacefully at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Bernadette, Lucy and Sheila. sons Thomas, Vincent Jnr. and Luke, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, sisters Kate, Agnes and Alice, brothers Tom and Anthony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Waters will repose at the Kirwan’s Funeral Home, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin 3, (D03 EC52), on Tuesday evening, July 30th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Malahide Rd, Clontarf West, Dublin 5, on Wednesday morning July 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Dardistown Cemetery, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Dublin, (K67 HP26).

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

The extended Waters and Kiely 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: Family flowers only.

Death Of Anthony O’Shaughnessy, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 26th July 2024, of Mr Anthony Dermot O’Shaughnessy, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Sheelin Road, Caherdavin, Co. Limerick.

Late of the Defence Forces, (Medical Corps); Mr O’Shaughnessy sadly passed away suddenly.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brothers Richard and Paddy, sisters Susan, Rosaleen and Martina, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Shaughnessy will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, 40a Thomas St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, (V94 FT85) on Tuesday afternoon, July 30th, from 4:30pm until 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Denmark Street, on Wednesday morning, July 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery, Crossagalla, Limerick, Co. Limerick.

The extended O’Shaughnessy 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.

Note Please: House strictly private.

Man Jailed For Seven Years Following Rape Of 13-Year-Old Girl.

A 22-year-old male admitted raping a 13-year-old girl and falsely imprisoning her 16-year-old friend, having driven both teenage girls to buy cannabis in Co Tipperary on June 22nd of last year.

Both girls had been looking for a lift, and the man said he would take them “to collect weed”. Having collected the cannabis, the man drove the victims to a dark and secluded carpark area and raped the younger girl, while the other girl remained locked in his car.
He returned to the car some 15 minutes later and drove the girls to where they were staying.

The court learned that the man knew the girls age as he was already friends with her cousin. Ms Justice Karen O’Connor said that the huge age disparity between the accused and the 13-year-old minor was an aggravating factor in the offence, along with the fact that he had driven both girls to obtain drugs.

The accused was already on bail for the defilement of another teenager at the time he carried out the rape and false imprisonment. Ms Justice O’Connor said that the offences now represent both a repetition and an escalation of his previous sexual offending. The court also heard that his previous sentence of five years, with two years suspended, has now been activated and same must be served prior to this new 7 year sentence could take effect.

Ms Justice O’Connor further ordered that the accused remain abstinent from alcohol and all illicit drugs; attend mental health services, and engage with all treatment programmes and offence-focused work, as directed by the probation services, by Túsla and by An Garda Síochána. She further directed that he undergo supervision by the probation services, for a further three years following his prison release, and that his name be placed on the ‘Sex Offenders’ Register.