Thurles Information

Coronation Street’s ‘Fred Elliott’- Actor John Savident – Dead Aged 86 Years.

**Mr John Savident, (R.I.P.)**
*Pic: Courtesy PA*.

Mr John Savident, better known for his playing of the character ‘Fred Elliott’ in the soap ‘Coronation Street’, has sadly passed away, aged 86 years.

Born in Guernsey in 1938, of a local fisherman father and a Swiss mother; Mr Savident and his family left the Channel Islands, then under German occupation, before moving to Ashton-under-Lyne, latter a market town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, when he was just three years old.

His first adult job for some 6 years, was as a member of the police force in Manchester, where he was stabbed attempting to break up a gang fight.

Mr Savident had quit the police force and was pursuing his acting ambitions in amateur productions, when a producer overheard him talking in a pub and offered him a part as the character ‘Robin Hood’ in an upcoming London panto, thus officially launching him on an acting career.
Mr Savident first appeared on ‘Coronation Street’ in 1994 and his booming voiced character; playing the part of butcher ‘Fred Elliot’, quickly became a favourite amongst fans of the ITV soap.

His numerous storylines involved his failed love life, which included three marriages, not to mention several failed proposals. His two other previous wives were Maureen Holdsworth (Sherrie Hewson) and barmaid Eve Sykes (Melanie Kilburn).

A secret son, in the character of, ‘Ashley Peacock’; latter played by actor Mr Steven Arnold, arrived into the show, with the two characters developing a close friendship, while working together in their butchers shop.

The character of ‘Fred Elliot’ was killed off 12 years later, in 2006, having suffering a stroke on the day he was supposed to marry ‘Bev Unwin‘, latter played by actress Ms Susie Blake.

One of ‘Fred Elliott’s’ most distinctive character traits was that he regularly stated things twice, usually inserting the words “I say” between them e.g. “Best of British is that, I say best of British”.
Even in his death scene, ‘Fred Elliott’ said to ‘Bev Unwin’, quote, “Be happy, I say, be happy”.

Mr Savident outstanding dramatic skills were quickly recognised, resulting in his being included in many other TV, Film and Stage roles; e.g. ‘Robin Hood’, the political comedy ‘Yes, Minister’, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘A Clockwork Orange’, ‘Gandhi’, ‘Battle Of Britain’, ‘Middlemarch’, ‘The Remains Of The Day’, and ‘Hobson’s Choice’.

Mr Savident is survived by his wife; latter theatre director Ms Rona Hopkinson and his two children.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Judy Power, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 22nd February 2024, of Mrs Julia (Judy) Power (née Hegarty), Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Kilruane, Rosscarbery, Co Cork.

Pre-deceased by her brother John Joe (Hegarty), sister Mary (Glynn) and her beloved husband Eamonn; Mrs Power passed away peacefully in her sleep, while surrounded by her family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Aidan and Declan, daughter Fiona, daughters-in-law Angelique and Jenny, grandchildren Killian, Annabel, Jessie, Ethan, Isaac, Jacob and Noah, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, kind neighbours, anda large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Power will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, February 24th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, February 25th, at 12:30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Abbey graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Power, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Power 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Order Of Malta.

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

Death Of Mary Keogh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 20th February 2024, of Mrs Mary Keogh (née Heaphy), The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Daniel and Ellen, her beloved husband Dick, brothers and sisters and son-in-law Finbar; Mrs Keogh passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family; Christopher, Richard, Helen, Pauline, Danny, Liam, Kathleen and Martina, adored grandchildren Stephen, Michael, Laura, Ceri-Ann, Hannah, Lana, Ciara, Aidan, Cormac, Lee and Oisin, great grandchildren Theo and Cian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Seamus, sisters Dolly and Teresa, sister-in-law Annie (Heaphy), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Keogh will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Friday afternoon, February 23rd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Saturday morning, February 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the Old Churchyard, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Keogh and Heaphy 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Additional Batches Of Tower Gate Cookie Products Recalled By FSAI.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 Update.

Please see previous recall HERE.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.04
Country Of Origin: Netherlands
Product Identification & Batch Code: Please see hereunder, indicating Product Pack size, and Best before date.

Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies 150g, 2334902, All batches with best before date 14/12/2024 (2024.04).
Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies 200g, All batches with best before date 06/12/2024.
Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies 200g, All batches with best before date 06/12/2024.

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2024.04, the above batches of additional Tower Gate Cookies are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.
Action Required: Wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Death Of Bridget Hanrahan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 20th February 2024, of Mrs Bridget Hanrahan (née Commins), Fanningsbog, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, son Pat, brothers John, Pa and Tom; Mrs Hanrahan passed peacefully, on February 20th, while in the care of staff at St.Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children; Mary, Willie, Fiona, Val and Mick, sister Elizabeth, sons and daughters-in-law Tom, Kate, Mickey and Wanda, adored grandchildren Caitriona, Sarah, Casey, Holly, Christopher, Erin and Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hanrahan will repose at her place of residence Fanningsbog, Mullinahone, Tipperary (E41D406) on Friday afternoon, February 23rd, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, February 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Ninemilehouse Cemetery, Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Hanrahan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hanrahan and Commins 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: House strictly private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.