Thurles Information

Mysterious Altars For Revenge.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:-

Cashel Library’s resident ‘Witch’, Maura, will gives an illustrated talk on Cursing Stones In Ireland, on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, beginning at 7:00pm sharp.

Also called a ‘bullaun’ (Irish: bullán; meaning a”bowl”, local folklore often attaches religious or magical significance to these same cursing stones, such as the belief that the rainwater collecting in their hollow also had healing properties.

Ritual use of some stones continued well into the Christian era and many are found in association with early churches. These stones supposedly had ‘cures’ but more importantly they also had the ability to place a curse on individuals.
If you wanted to put a curse on someone, you turned the stones anti-clockwise in the morning, however, the curse had to be unprejudiced and equitable, otherwise your curse would come back to curse you later that evening.

This is one FREE and worthwhile event, which should not be missed.

Note: Refreshments will be served, thus booking is essential for attendance at this FREE event; by Telephoning 062 63825.

[ You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX) ]

Death Of Tommy O’Shea, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 22nd October 2023, of Mr Thomas (Tommy) O’Shea, Killoskehane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Walthamstow, London.

Pre-deceased by his wife Peggy, son Pat and daughter Karen: Mr O’Shea passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Dublin Rd, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Kitty (Hennessy), brother-in-law Joe Hennessy, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Shea will repose for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary on Thursday afternoon, October 26th, at 1:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Shea family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Daffodil Bulbs Emerging Before Their Scheduled Time In Co. Tipperary.

**Daffodils (Narcissus), usually among the first bulbs to appear in the Spring, are already appearing in gardens in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**

Gardeners often worry when they see daffodils, and other spring bulbs emerge long before their scheduled time, but do not be overly alarmed as, fortunately, there needs be little cause for future concern.

If our weather is unusually warm, as it has been in Co. Tipperary this year, Daffodil sprouts may already appear above ground, showing a few inches of their green tipped stems.

Should weather become more volatile than is normal however, it is best to cover up these premature shoots with a layer of bark mulch, peat or straw, thus shielding them from future severe frost damage; latter which could result in the tips of the leaves turning brown.

Death Of Dominic Keogh, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 21st October 2023. of Mr Dominic Keogh, Caherdavin Cross, Caherdavin, Co. Limerick and late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Texaco.

Pre-deceased by his parents Denis and Ellen, his sister Eileen; Mr Keogh passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ennis Road Care Facility, Two Mile Inn, Co. Limerick.

His passing is most sadly missed by his nieces Ann, Helen and Marie, nephew Tony and Domo, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keogh will repose at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Pennywell, Co. Limerick on tomorrow afternoon, Monday, October 23rd, from 5:30pm until 6:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Christ the King, Caherdavin, Co. Limerick on Tuesday morning, October 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery, (& Ext) Spital-Land, The Gables, Co. Limerick.

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

The extended Keogh 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.

Step By Step.

Lyrics: Singer-songwriter and political activist Annie Lennox.
Vocals: American singer and actress, nicknamed “the Voice”, the late, great Ms Whitney Houston.

Step By Step.

Well, there’s a bridge and there’s a river, that I still must cross.
As I’m going on my journey, oh, I might be lost,
And there’s a road I have to follow, a place I have to go.
Well, no one told me just how to get there,
But when I get there I’ll know.
‘Cause I’m taking it, step by step,
Bit by bit, stone by stone, (yeah), brick by brick, (oh yeah),
Step by step, day by day, mile by mile, (ooh, ooh, ooh),
And this old road is rough and ruined, so many dangers along the way.
So many burdens might fall upon me, so many troubles that I have to face.
Oh, but I won’t let my spirit fail me, oh, I won’t let my spirit go,
Until I get to my destination, I’m gonna take it slow.
Because I’m making it mine, step by step, (you know I’m taking it),
Bit by bit (bit by bit, come move), stone by stone, (yeah),
Brick by brick, (brick by brick by brick by brick, mmm),
Step by step, (step by step, I’m gonna), day by day, (day by day),
Mile by mile (ooh), go your way, go your way, say it, baby, don’t give up,
You’ve got to hold on to what you got, oh, baby, don’t give up,
You’ve got to keep on moving on, don’t stop, (yeah, yeah),
I know you’re hurting, (I know you’re hurting),
And I know you’re blue, (I know you’re blue),
I know you’re hurting, (I know you’re hurting),
But don’t let the bad things get to you.
I’m taking it step by step, (oh, oh, oh, oh),
Bit by bit, (bit by bit, come move), stone by stone, (stone by stone, yeah),
Brick by brick, (brick by brick by brick by brick),
Step by step, (I’m gonna take it now), day by day, (day by day),
Mile by mile, (ooh), go your own way, go your own way,
Bit by bit, (Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
Stone by stone, (yeah, stone by stone), brick by brick,
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
Come on, baby, (Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
Step by step keep on moving, day by day, (day by day-ee),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
(Come on, baby, got to keep moving),
Mile by mile by mile by mile, go your own way.
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