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Man Charged With Murder of Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Soldier.

A man has been arrested and charged with murder, following the death of a Tipperary man, at his home in west London last weekend.

Mr James ‘JJ’ Donnelly aged 45, and a native of Childers Park, Thurles, Co Tipperary was located dead at his home in Station Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, London, after police were called to his address, around 10:00am on Saturday July 15th last.

We understand Mr Donnelly was located at the address with a slash wound, before being pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the discovery, police officers arrested a man a short time later, named as Mr Leo Price, with an address at Blair Close, Uxbridge, on suspicion of his murder.

The 22-year-old accused was taken to a west London police station where he was later charged with one count of murder and three counts of assaulting an emergency worker.

The deceased Mr Donnelly is a former member of the Irish army and served as a peace keeper overseas.

Death Of Pat Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Monday 17th July, 2023, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Gleeson, No. 43 Churchlands, Slane, Co. Meath and formerly of Drangan, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Mr Gleeson, beloved son of Jimmy and the late May (Mullane), passed away suddenly at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Maeve (Carbin), children Enya, Eábha, Síofra and Jim, sisters Mary-Rita, Ann and Rosarii, brothers James and John, mother-in-law Maeve-Anne and father-in-law Seamus, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at his home, situated at No.43 Churchlands, Slane, Co. Meath (C15 N6F6) from 2:00pm on Friday afternoon, July 21st.
His remains will be received into St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Slane, at 12:00 noon to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday July 22nd, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Erc’s Cemetery, Slane, Co. Meath.

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

The extended 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 St. Francis’ Hospice.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Jim Comerford, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 16th July 2023, of Mr Jim Comerford (Veterinary Surgeon), Kilvemnon, Mullinahone, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of Breanormore, Grangemockler Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving brothers Pat, John and Tom; Mr Comerford passed away suddenly, while at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette, sons James and Cathal, daughters Catherine, Orla and Joan, sisters Breda and Judy, his adored grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Comerford will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, July 19th, from 5:30pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles on Thursday, July 20th, at 12:00 noon, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment immediately afterwards in nearby St. Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Comerford 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: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the I.S.P.C.A.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Consumer Alert: Gas Hob Safety Issue

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers to stop using particular gas hobs which were manufactured since 2019 and sold here in Ireland.

An issue has been identified with the elbow joint on the connecting pipework of certain models of Belling, Cooke and Lewis and Caple gas hobs. The gas supply elbow joint from the hob to the gas supply may fracture and cause gas to leak. This means a risk to health or even death from burns, fire, explosion and poisoning from inhalation.

The CCPC is urging consumers to check if their gas hob is listed on the three individual product safety information notices below. Affected consumers should immediately stop using the gas hob. The CCPC is in contact with the manufacturers to ensure that they inform consumers of this safety issue and address the risks from any affected hobs. A further update will be provided as soon as possible.

The individual product safety information notices are available to read at the following links:
Belling gas hobs.
Cooke and Lewis gas hobs.
Caple gas hobs.

There are additional brands which have been affected by this issue that have been sold in the United Kingdom. The CCPC is currently liaising with Cata/Culina and Electriq to establish if any of their affected gas hobs were sold in Ireland. In the meantime, if an Irish consumer has one of the gas hobs listed in the UK safety reports below, they should stop using it immediately and contact the CCPC.

Death Of Noeleen O’Brien, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 5th July 2023, of Mrs Noeleen O’Brien (née Kendrick), Surry, England and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Rathcabbin, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sister Eileen Sullivan, sister-in-law Mary O’Brien; Mrs O’Brien passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is deeply regretted by her loving husband Jimmy, daughters Margaret, Catherine, Deirdre and Eileen, sons-in law Seamus O’Meara, Meily Houlihan, grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Brien will repose at her daughter Margaret’s home, situated at No.3 Friars Close, Lorrha village, Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary on Thursday afternoon, July 20th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into Our Lady Queen of Ireland Church, Rathcabbin, Co.Tipperary, on Friday morning, July 21st, arriving at 8:00pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Bonoham Cemetery, Derry, Rathcabbin, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Brien 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.