Thurles Information

“Roots Search”, Poem By Tom Ryan.

Poem hereunder courtesy of Thurles Author & Poet Tom Ryan ©

**Headstone recorded in a Tipperary Churchyard**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby. ©*

Roots Search

The stranger, grim-faced and zealous as a Missionary,
From another space came to discover,
In this time,
His original space,
With a pride like a child for a parent.
With eyes upon me fixed, he declared:
“All my people from this townland travelled
In the year before the famine to Australia.”
It was the surest sign of Summer,
To see him pensive there,
The headstones in the graveyard scanning,
And, assisted by the priest of the parish,
Who had his family records on computer now.
This seeker was more strange than a stranger,
In his uneasiness and uncertainty,
And his late in life zeal,
To forge a continuity,
In time and space.

END

Tom Ryan, “Iona”, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Death Of Denis Treacy, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 24th January 2024, of Mr Denis Treacy, (ex Eircom), Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Cloone, Loughmoe East, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his mother Lil and father Denis (Senior); Mr Treacy passed away peacefully, following a short illness, same borne with great dignity and courage, while in the care of staff on the Palliative Team at the Beacon Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; his loving wife Mary T, daughter Louise, son Kevin and partner Leona, brothers Jim (Dublin) Tom and Gerard (Tipperary), brother in law Padraic Conwell (Foxford), sisters in law Patricia, Pauline and Cora Treacy, Patricia and Sheila, nieces Ciara, Orlaith, Tara, Emer, Fiona, Annette, Sinead and Aine, nephews Alan, Gearoid, Seamus, Patrick and Martin, cousins, Jim and Ann Brady, aunt Nancy, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Treacy will repose at his place of residence, on tomorrow afternoon, Friday, January 26th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, January 27th 2024, at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Shanganangh Cemetery, Shankill, (Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown), Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Treacy 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.

“To the world he was one person, but to us he was our world”.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Marian O’Mahony, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 25th January 2024, of Mrs Marian O’Mahony (née Grant), Knockanevin, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Dermot and Babbie; Mrs O’Mahony passed away, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family; her devoted husband Liam, daughters Deirbhile (Blair) and Grace, son Cian, grandchild Ella, son-in-law Dan, daughter-in-law Katie, sisters Bridie (Quirke), Norah (Ryan), Rena (Clancy), Pat (Ryan) and Rita (Fahey), brothers Gerry and Eddie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Mahony, will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Saturday afternoon next, January 27th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Sunday afternoon to further repose for Requim Mass, at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Templebeg Cemetery, Rossmult, Templebeg, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended O’Mahony and Grant 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 Sunday morning.
Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society, or Milford Care Centre or Suir Haven Thurles.

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

Expressions Of Interest Sought For New Board Of An Garda Síochána.

Internal governance within An Garda Síochána to be enhanced, with the establishment of a new Garda Board.
Applications sought for Chairperson and eight ordinary board members.

The Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee TD has today encouraged suitably qualified candidates to submit expressions of interest for membership of the new Garda Board.

A State Boards process to appoint a chairperson and ordinary members to the new Board has opened today. It will close at 3:00pm on Thursday February 15th next, 2024, and further details regarding the positions can be found HERE.

This new board is provided for in the ‘Policing Security and Community Safety (PSCS) Bill‘, which passed all stages of the Seanad on January 24th last. The Bill provides that the members of the Garda Board will be appointed by the Minister for Justice, from persons recommended by the Public Appointments Service as suitable, following an open selection process.

Speaking today about the establishment of the new Board, Minister McEntee stated: “The formation of this Board is a very important component of the new legislation. It will strengthen the management and internal governance of An Garda Síochána.
It will not have any role in relation to operational matters, as is the case with such boards generally. However it reflects the fact that a non-executive board is a corporate governance standard in the public and private sectors”.

The Bill has been developed based on the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and will provide a new coherent governance and oversight framework for policing that will strengthen An Garda Síochána.

The establishment of the new Garda Board is an important element of this new framework.

The Board will be a non-executive governance board, comprised of a chairperson and eight ordinary members, with a range of important governance functions. Membership will comprise independent-minded, experienced professionals in their respective fields.

The new board, through the corporate and governance expertise and external perspective of its members, will provide practical support along with a robust, constructive challenge to the senior leadership team in An Garda Síochána.

The Minister continued: “An Garda Síochána is carrying out some of the most critical functions of the State.
This Board will support it to anticipate and respond to changes in the ways in which policing will need to be delivered in the coming decades. It will also provide assurance to the Minister of the day, in relation to internal governance and risk management and mitigation.
The Board will also support the Garda Commissioner by ensuring that the organisation has the most appropriate systems, processes and procedures in place to deliver a top class policing service in the State. It is not a however a substitute for robust external oversight of An Garda Síochána, and will in no way dilute the work of the new external oversight body to be established under the Bill – the Policing and Community Safety Authority – which will build on the good work done by the Policing Authority and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate”.

The Garda Commissioner will continue to be required to keep the Minister and the Secretary General of the Department informed of significant matters, and to account to the Minister and Government for the provision of policing and security services by An Garda Síochána.

The Minister further highlighted the importance of this new Board, which will be accountable to the Minister for its performance, and she has encouraged people with relevant experience and expertise to apply for these important roles.

Cashel Library To Celebrate St Brigid Of Kildare.

Cashel Library will celebrate St. Brigid, with an event taking place on Tuesday morning next, January 30th at 11:00am sharp.

This year 2024 we celebrate over 3,000 years of ‘Brigid the Goddess’, and 1,500 years of ‘Brigid the Saint’, which is what makes her legacy so enduring.

Cashel Librarian, Ms Maura Barrett, will, on Tuesday morning next, cast more light on the St Brigid story.

One of a number of models, on the life and work of St Brigid, is now available to view in St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare; latter building which occupies the site of the original monastery founded by St Brigid.
*Pic: G. Willoughby* ©.

Dandelion Flower. (Irish: ‘Bearnán Bhríde’).
The Dandelion Flower is long associated with Saint Brigid (known in Irish as ‘Bearnán Bhríde’). It is one of the first blossoms observed after Saint Brigid’s day and it is said that every time you see one in bloom you should think of the bright flame of faith that is Saint Brigid. The flower also signifies that Saint Brigid was one of the first people, thousands of years ago, to draw attention to, and champion biodiversity, through her care of flora and fauna and her knowledge of the environment.

Brigid’s Bird. (Irish: Brìd-eun meaning ‘Brigid’s bird’ or ‘Giolla-Brìghde’ meaning ‘Servant of Bride’).
The bird known as the Oystercatcher is connected to St Brigid of Kildare. Legend states St Brigid was running away from a band of evil men, who wished her dead. Alone and on reaching a beach where there was no place to hide, she said a prayer to God to thank him for her life, before lying on the sand to accept her death. However, before the evil men reached where she lay, Oystercatcher birds scavenging on the shoreline, saw her, and realised her predicament covered her with seaweed, thus hiding her and saving her life. She later is said to have blessed the species and since that day the Oystercatcher bird has been linked to Ireland’s principal female saint.

St Brigid’s Cross. (Irish: Cros Bhríde, Crosóg Bhríde or Bogha Bhríde)
A St Brigid’s Cross is correctly and traditionally made with just 7 strands of the widely distributed soft field rush (Juncus effusus) representing 7 days in the week. (In modern times, same can be woven from straw; rushes; drinking straws, or rolled paper; its construction defined by whatever building materials are available). Four (the four arms of the cross) multiplied by 7 equals 28, latter representing St Brigid’s month, being February, which has 28 days. The middle part of the cross adds up to 29 representing the 29 days in February’s ‘once in 4’ leap year.

The public are invited to please come along to attend this informative lecture, but please remember booking is essential, so please make contact in advance by Telephoning Cashel Library at 062 63825 or 062 63856, to be sure of a seat.

Note: Tea and Coffee will be served.
[ You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX) ].