Thurles Information

Death Of Chris O’Sullivan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 2nd June 2024, of Mrs Chris (Christina) O’Sullivan, (née Hynes), Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Paschal; Mrs O’Sullivan, passed away while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital, Nenagh Town, North Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Declan, Tomás, Paschal and Brendan, daughters-in-law Liz, Miriam, Darragh and Máirín, grandchildren Declan, James, Fiona, Darren, Tommy, Niamh, Lainey, Ben, Mike, Christina and Robin, great grandchildren Jamie, Emily and Béibhín, extended relatives, neighbours and wonderful friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Sullivan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (E41XY47) on tomorrow afternoon Monday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Tuesday morning at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

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

The extended O’Sullivan 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.

Bad Moon Rising.

Lyrics: American singer, songwriter and guitarist John C. Fogerty (founder of the swamp rock band ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’ (CCR).
Vocals: American rock band ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’.

Bad Moon Rising.

I see the bad moon a-risin’,
I see trouble on the way,
I see earthquakes and lightnin’,
I see bad times today.
Don’t go around tonight,
Well it’s bound to take your life,
There’s a bad moon on the rise.
I hear hurricanes a-blowin’,
I know the end is comin’ soon,
I fear rivers over flowin’,
I hear the voice of rage and ruin.
Don’t go around tonight,
Well it’s bound to take your life,
There’s a bad moon on the rise. Alright.
Hope you got your things together,
Hope you are quite prepared to die.
Looks like we’re in for nasty weather,
One eye is taken for an eye.
Well don’t go around tonight,
Well it’s bound to take your life,
There’s a bad moon on the rise.
Don’t come around tonight,
Well it’s bound to take your life,
There’s a bad moon on the rise.

END

FSAI Warn Of Soya In Batch Of Melvit Maka z Cieciorki (Chickpea Flour).

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warn of the presence of soya in a batch of Melvit Maka z Cieciorki (Chickpea Flour).

Alert Summary dated Friday, May 31st 2024.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A19.
Allergen: Soybeans.
Product Identification: Melvit Maka z Cieciorki (Chickpea Flour); pack size: 1 kg.
Batch Code: 240206/106; best before date: 05/02/2025
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:
Soya was detected in the above batch of Melvit Maka z Cieciorki (Chickpea Flour) which is not mentioned on the label.
This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya.

Death Of Kitty Curran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 30th May 2024, of Mrs Kathleen (Kitty) Curran (née Whelan), Cabragh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Seskin, Kilsheelan, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Bridget and Johnny; Mrs Curran passed away peacefully following a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Billy, daughter Sinéad, sons Ken and Shane, grandchildren Killian, Ben, Nell and Milo, great-grandchildren Tadhg and Naínsí son-in-law Stephen, daughters-in-law Tori and Elma, brothers Jimmy and Willie, sister Maureen (Smythe, Ennis), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Curran will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Monday morning, June 3rd, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Holycross Abbey graveyard, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Curran and Whelan 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.

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

Irish Historic First – European School Chess Championships Get Underway At UL.

History is being made this weekend with the hosting of the European School Chess Championships taking place in Ireland for the first time.

More than 200 children, aged between 5 and 16 years, from 14 European countries are all participating in the week-long tournament, which takes place at the University of Limerick (UL) and continues until Friday June 7th 2024.

The Irish Chess Union (ICU) beat off competition from four other countries to win the bid to host the event against four other countries, with the support of UL, Limerick City & County Council and the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau.

“Securing this event is a major milestone in the development of chess in Ireland and demonstrates the ICU’s unwavering commitment to promoting the game nationwide and Ireland as a chess destination for future events,” commented Mr Desmond Beatty, (Chairperson, Irish Chess Union.)

Mr. Beatty said the decision to bring the Championships to Ireland reflects the unprecedented growth the game has experienced since the pandemic.

“Chess has proven to be a source of fun and intellectual stimulation for individuals of all ages and can help improve concentration,” he explained. “As a result, the promotion of chess in schools has increased significantly most notably in the classroom following continuous professional development (CPD) courses for primary school teachers now realising the benefits of chess in education, notably in social skills and critical thinking. Over 10000 children this year have taken part in competitions run by ficheall.ie, the organisation of primary teachers promoting chess. Building on the success of both Glorney Cup and Chessmates internationals, this is a remarkable opportunity for us to showcase Ireland’s thriving chess community, promote the growth of the game, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike,” concluded Mr. Beatty.

All games will be broadcast live on chess.com and lichess.org. Diana Mirza and Antonina Gora, both members of Ireland’s women’s team, will be providing live commentary HERE

Speaking on behalf of UL Conference & Sports Campus, Mr David Ward said, “Attracting the European School Chess Championships to UL, highlights the success of our one stop model with accommodation, catering and venues on site. We look forward to setting the stage for a thrilling tournament in June 2024 and hope that many memorable moments will unfold.”

Ms Karen Brosnahan, (General Manager, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau) said “We are delighted to see the European School Chess Championships coming to Limerick. This is testament to the collaborative efforts of UL, Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau, Limerick City and County Council, and Failte Ireland working together to promote Limerick as a host city and developing strong relationships with the sporting bodies and event organisers. Tournaments like this are highly lucrative, contributing significantly to the local economy.”