Thurles Information

Death Of Mary Jo Broderick, Formerly Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 9th June 2024, of Mrs Mary (Mary Jo) Broderick (née Morris), Clondalkin, Co. Dublin and formerly Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Michael and much loved daughter-in-law Maria; Mrs Broderick passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Clondalkin Lodge.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Laurence, Philipand Michael daughters Eileen, Maura and Ann, grandchildren Sinéad, Dónal, Niamh, Michael, Rory, Caoimhe, Eimear, Stephen, Conor, Michael, Rory and Matthew, great grandchildren Lily-Marie and Tadhg, sons-in-law Noel, Peter and Charlie, daughter-in-law Anita, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Broderick will repose at her home on Tuesday afternoon, June 11th from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, New Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Newcastle Graveyard, Greenoge, Baldonnell Business Park, Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Broderick 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.

Tipperary Pheasants Hatched By Incubator.

Four adorable pheasant chicks have been recently hatched near Thurles, as part of an education and conservation initiative organised by the National Association of Regional Games Council (NARGC).

The recommended temperature, using an Incubator, for pheasant eggs is 37.6 – 37.8 degrees Celsius and pheasant eggs take between 23-28 days to hatch using this method.

Pheasants are widespread across Ireland, but contrary to popular belief they are not native to us or the UK. It is believed that pheasants were first introduced to Ireland in medieval times from Southeast Asia. Back then, as now, they were popular ‘Game birds’ for hunting.

Many readers will be familiar with the distinctive white stripe seen on the neck of many pheasants around Ireland and that particular species is actually native to China.

**The pheasants pictured above were hatched in a Brinsea Mini Incubator**.

Pheasants are known by their hoarse call, their long tails, spotted angular markings and for eating seeds, grains and insects gleaned from the ground. They inhabit gardens, woodlands and farm hedges and are notorious for nesting on the ground. Indeed, when mowing near hedges and other ground level nesting areas favoured by pheasants, take care not to destroy or damage their nests.

To find out more about pheasants you can visit HERE or HERE.

Drugs With Street Value Of €65,000, Seized In Thurles.

Gardaí from the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit have seized an estimated €65,000 worth of cannabis herb and arrested a man, following a joint operation involving the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, and Revenue.

The operation was carried out on Friday last, June 7th 2024, following a search conducted at a property in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Over 3kg of cannabis was located at the searched location, (pending analysis), together with other drug paraphernalia.

A man aged in his 20s was arrested at the scene by Gardaí and detained at a Tipperary Garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996.
He was later charged and will appear before the Courts at a later date.

Death Of Ned Gleeson, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Saturday 8th June 2024, of Mr Ned Gleeson, Graneria, Milestone, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brothers Mattie, Mick, Paddy, Bill and Joe sister Eileen; the passing of Mr Gleeson is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving nieces Eileen, Breda, Jane and Mary, nephew William, grandnieces Edie and Grace, grandnephews Cathal, Jim and William, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and many good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at his place of residence on Sunday June 9th at Graneira, Milestone [E41 W6O2] before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles at 7:30pm.
Requiem Mass for Mr Gleeson will be celebrated on Monday morning June 10th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Doon South, Doon, Co. Limerick.

The extended Gleeson 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.

Irish Singer Rose-Marie (Kane) Dies Suddenly In Blackpool.

A message announcing news of the death of Irish country singer and actress Rose-Marie; aged 68, was posted yesterday on her Facebook.

The post stated: “It is with heavy hearts & enormous great sadness, that we have to announce the sudden passing of our much loved Rose-Marie, in her beloved second home of Blackpool. Rest in Peace, dear heart.”

Rose-Marie Kane was born on February 7th 1956 in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland an passed away on Wednesday June 5th 2024, aged 68 years.

She appeared in the Royal Variety Show, and was a former judge on the BBC talent show ‘Go For It’. As an actress, she starred in Cold Fish (2001), Doctors (2000) and Knees-Up (1982).
During her singing career; Rose-Marie released 19 albums and sold out the London Palladium on several occasions.

The Answer to Everything.

Lyrics: American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist Burt Bacharach and American lyricist Bob Hilliard.
Vocals: Irish country singer, actress, television personality and radio presenter, the late Rose-Marie Kane.

The Answer to Everything.

Don’t ask me a mountain of questions,
When there is simply no answer today,
If you love me, really love me, as I love you.
It’s the answer to everything, if you do.

Don’t give me a million excuses,
When I am waiting with my arms open wide.
If you love me, really love me, as I love you,
It’s the answer to everything, if you do.

If there is someone else,
Some other place,
Who holds your heart,
Please tell me now, truthfully.
Before we start.

Don’t act, like you misunderstand me
When there is simply no mystery to it all.
If you love me, really love me, as I love you.
It’s the answer to everything, if you do.
If you love me, really love me, as I love you.
It’s the answer to everything, if you do.
END

Actress Ms Tricia Penrose, (Who playes ‘Gina Ward’ in ITV’s much loved series ‘Heartbeat’), paid tribute on social media stating: “I am absolutely heartbroken to lose my dear friend Rose-Marie RIP my dear heart. We were only together this time last week in Blackpool. I’m going to miss you so much xxx.”

In ár gcroíthe go deo.