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A Song For A Sunday

Forever Young.

Lyricist: Ten Grammy Award winner and 2016 Nobel Prize (Literature) winner, Bob Dylan and recorded in California 50 years ago, this month, November of 1973.

Vocals: American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Joan Baez

Forever Young

May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars,
And climb on every rung,
And may you stay,
Forever young.
May you grow up to be rightous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth,
And see the light surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright, and be strong,
And may you stay,
Forever young.
Forever young.
Forever young.
May you stay,
Forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation,
When the winter changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
And may you stay,
Forever young.
Forever young.
Forever young.
May you stay,
Forever young.

END

Death Of Larry Breen, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 17th November 2023, of Mr Laurence (Larry) Breen, Donaskeagh, Tipperary, Co. Tipperary and formerly Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Cappamura, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Maureen, brothers Michael, Tom, Eddie and Gerard, sisters Aine and Brenda; sadly, Mr Breen passed away unexpectedly, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving Family; daughters Samantha (Bowe), Jacinta and their mother Marie, grandsons Aaron, Nathan and Jake, brother Sean, sons-in-law Patrick and Owen, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and former colleagues of Tipp Mid-West Radio.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Breen will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Sunday afternoon, November 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, followed by removal to St. John the Baptist Church, Clonoulty. Cashel Co. Tipperary.

Requiem Mass, for Mr Breen, will be celebrated on Monday morning, November 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in Ballintemple Cemetery, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Breen 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.

Death Of Denis Taylor, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 17th November 2023, of Mr Denis Taylor, (former Secretary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association and a retired Psychiatric Nurse), Gortmalogue, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Templemore, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Nancy, brothers Sean, Thomas, Donal and Paddy, sister Judy and most recently his daughter Denise (Ryan); Mr Taylor passed away peacefully at his place of residence this morning, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family; wife Christina, sons Gerard, Sean, Mark and Cathal, daughters Marie and Catherine, fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sister Mary (Reynolds), son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Irishtown, Clonmel at 12.00 noon on Monday, November 20th, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Taylor 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.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Extra Funding Provided For Domestic, Sexual & Gender-based Violence Services Announced.

  • Extra support to meet critical service needs and emerging demands.
  • Some €7.9m in additional funding secured under Budget 2024.
  • Details of additional funding for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services for 2024.

An amount of approximately €3.8m will be made available through a targeted call to established DSGBV organisations operating services and supports specifically focused on victims and survivors of DSGBV. The funding will be administered by the new DSGBV Agency, latter to be established in January 2024; supported by Tusla in the interim period.

This record level of funding will also support the implementation of Zero Tolerance, the Third National Strategy on DSGBV.

DSGBV organisations currently funded through Tusla will be invited to submit requirements or proposals for additional funding in a number of areas including:

  • €2.5m available to domestic violence services to address acute sustainability and service demand pressures, and to support organisations to ensure greater coverage in rural areas and for children’s support services.
  • €1.3m available for sexual violence services to meet the needs of younger people and to address geographical gaps in provision.

Approximately €2.5m for safe accommodation will be focused on the priority sites, identified under the Third National Strategy, with a significant portion allocated to the staffing of new safe houses for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse where they can live safely while they decide what to do next.

To aid in offsetting cost pressures, sustainability funding has increased by 9% since 2022.
Tusla will contact the relevant organisations directly with details of how to apply for funding.

In total, Tusla has been allocated €46m for funding DSGBV services in 2024. Separate to the funding of DSGBV services, the Department of Justice has allocated €6.8m for measures to tackle DSGBV, including awareness raising campaigns and funding for perpetrator programmes.

The Department of Justice has allocated a further €7.5m for providing funding to promote and assist the development of specific support services for victims of crime within the criminal justice system, which includes victims of domestic and sexual crime.

Death Of John Ryan, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 16th November 2023 of
Mr John Ryan, (Formerly of Ryan & Burns Mazda, Nenagh), Loughane Upper, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Matthew (Gus) and Rita Ryan; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Milford Hospice, surrounded by his much loved family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Maura, son Matthew and daughter Moira, son-in-law Jack, brother Mattie, his uncle Pakie, brothers-in-law Martin (O’Meara), Ned (Fahy), Robert (Ryan) and P.J (Gleeson), sisters-in-law Ann (O’Meara), Breda (Gleeson), Geraldine (Ryan), Mairead (Fahy) and Tina (O’Meara), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, large circle of loyal neighbours and many friends.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Knockanpierce, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, (E45 KN93), on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday November 18th, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm same evening, to be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry (E45 A273), arriving at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan will be celebrated on Sunday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Templederry New Cemetery, Cloghinch, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Ryan 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 Milford Hospice.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.