Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen (née Carroll), parents Michael and Annie; Mr O’Connell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while the care of staff at University Hospital, Waterford.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Neville, daughter-in-law Susanne, adored grandson Finn, sister Mary (Finn), brother-in-law Jim (Finn), nephew James, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, good friends both in Thurles, Co. Tipperary and in Tenerife, Spain’s Canary Islands.
May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
Following Mr O’Connell’s wishes a private service of cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place in Thurles, Co. Tipperary at a later date.
The extended O’Connell and Carroll 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.
Lyrics: American singer, songwriter, musician and social activist, the late Peter Seeger(1919-2014). Vocals: Former American folk rock band ‘The Byrds’.
The Late Pete Seeger. Pic: Anthony Pepitone.
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” reminds us that life is filled with changing seasons; moments of joy and sorrow, love and loss, conflict and reconciliation, and, above all, the enduring hope for peace. The song was composed and adapted by the late Pete Seeger, the legendary American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and social activist. Drawing inspiration from the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3(A wisdom book), Seeger transformed ancient words of wisdom into a moving reflection on the human experience. In 1965, the celebrated American folk-rock band The Byrds brought the song to international prominence with their beautiful vocal harmonies and distinctive guitar sound, creating one of the most memorable recordings of the 1960s. More than six decades later, its message remains as relevant as ever; life is constantly changing, every season has its purpose, and even in troubled times, the hope for a more peaceful world must never fade.
“Turn! Turn! Turn!”
“Turn! Turn! Turn!”
Everything (turn, turn, turn), There is a season (turn, turn, turn), And a time to every purpose, under heaven. A time to be born, a time to die. A time to plant, a time to reap. A time to kill, a time to heal. A time to laugh, a time to weep. To everything (turn, turn, turn), There is a season (turn, turn, turn), And a time to every purpose, under heaven. A time to build up, a time to break down. A time to dance, a time to mourn. A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together. To everything (turn, turn, turn), There is a season (turn, turn, turn), And a time to every purpose, under heaven, A time of love, a time of hate. A time of war, a time of peace. A time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing. To everything (turn, turn, turn), There is a season (turn, turn, turn), And a time to every purpose, under heaven. A time to gain, a time to lose. A time to rend, a time to sew. A time for love, a time for hate. A time for peace, I swear it’s not too late.
Spotted this guy already tonight in Thurles. Pic: G. Willoughby.
Tonight, as darkness falls and the shadows grow longer, why not challenge yourself to something truly spine-chilling? Forget the television, dim the lights, draw the curtains and settle down with a few terrifying tales. Halloween is the perfect night to enter a world where footsteps echo through empty corridors, mysterious figures lurk in the darkness, and things that should remain buried refuse to stay dead. But be warned, once you begin reading, every creaking floorboard, whisper of wind and unexplained sound might send a shiver down your spine! So, do you dare? Try W. W. Jacobs’ The Monkey’s Paw. You can find plenty of these classics free online.
Read alone if you’re feeling particularly brave, or gather a few friends and take turns reading aloud by candlelight. Let your imagination do the frightening, because sometimes the most terrifying monsters are those we create in our own minds. The challenge is simple; read the above six scary stories before midnight, preferably with the lights turned low.
And when you’ve finished, there’s just one question left to answer; will you be brave enough to turn out the light and go to sleep?
Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen and sister Liz; his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Ann, sons Robert and Kevin, daughters Pam, Toni and Meg, sisters Ann, Maureen, Helen, Julie and Pat, sister-in-law Peggy and brothers-in-law Christy, Rory, Willie and Eamonn, sons-in-law Adrian & Alan, daughters-in-law Tee and Elaine, grandchildren Izzy, Ava, Matt, Mikey, Caitlyn, Fiadh, Tom and Tammie, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
Funeral arrangements will be published later as soon as final arrangements are confirmed.
The extended Malone 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.
Major Changes To Learner Driver Permit Rules In Ireland From This Sunday, 1st November.
Learner drivers across Ireland are being warned of significant changes to learner permit renewal rules coming into effect on tomorrow, Sunday, 1 November 2026. The new regulations will affect thousands of motorists, particularly those who have held multiple learner permits without completing their driving test.
Under the new rules, learner drivers will no longer be allowed to repeatedly renew their permits simply by booking a driving test.
What are the new rules? Driving test requirement: Learner drivers applying for a third or fourth permit must have actually taken a practical driving test within the previous two years. Simply booking a test will no longer be sufficient. Four-permit limit: Learners will generally be limited to four permits before being required to restart the learning-to-drive process. Fourth permit validity: A fourth learner permit will be valid for just one year. Seven-year rule: Learners who have not successfully completed the licensing process within seven years will be required to start the learning process again.
Who is affected? The changes apply to learner drivers of cars (Category B), tractors and work vehicles (Category W), motorcycles (A, A1 and A2), and mopeds (AM).
What happens if you must start again? For car learner drivers, restarting the process means:
Passing the driver theory test again.
Applying for a new learner permit.
Completing all 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons again.
Taking and passing the practical driving test.
Will existing learner permits remain valid? Yes. Learners holding a valid permit can continue driving, under the existing learner-driver conditions, until their permit expires. However, they must meet the new requirements when applying for a further permit.
Why are the rules changing? The Irish Government says the measures are designed to encourage learners to progress towards obtaining a full driving licence rather than remaining on learner permits for several years. The changes form part of Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 and achieve Vision Zero by 2050. The regulations amend the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006).
Important reminder: If you are currently on your second, third or subsequent learner permit, check your expiry date and driving test history now to avoid problems renewing your permit.
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