Thurles Information

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club Make Presentation To ‘Blue Door’.

Saturday night, May 20th 2023, saw a presentation of €2,000.00 to the “Blue Door”, latter an initiate of Thurles Lion Club. The presentation was made in front of a large attendance, in Corcoran’s Bar, situated in the village of Two-Mile-Borris, Co. Tipperary.

**Above picture shows**: **Back Row, L-R**: Pat Whelan, Pat Boyle, Jackie Fogarty, Michael Power, Aiden Maher, Gerard Cantwell, Simon Cantwell and Katriona Cantwell
**Front Row, L-R**: Christy O’ Brien, Thomas Cantwell, Jim Russell *(Chairman North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club)*, Kay Cantwell *(Blue Door)* Chris Delahunt, *(Blue Door)*,Ray Derry *(Blue Door)* and Margaret Cantwell *(North Tipperary Vintage Club)*.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

The North Tipperary Vintage and Machinery Club “Road Run” took place on March 19th last, starting in Two-Mile-Borris before travelling via Littleton, Ballinunty, Ballysloe, Gortnahoe, Mary Willies and back to Two-Mile-Borris for a hot meal, provided by Joan Dwyer and her team, catering for up to 200 people.

Up to 150 Tractors, Cars and Lorries took part, with the Order of Malta giving valuable assistance on route. Much thanks to Vincent and Elaine Corcoran for the use of their premises, field etc.

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club wish to thanks all who supported their raffle and gave donations.

The Blue Door initiative:
The ‘Blue Door’ is an initiative of Thurles Lions Club, with overall ethos being one of inclusiveness, confidentially, friendliness, warmth and security, with no stigma, no mental health emphasis, just overall well-being.
If you’re going through a tough time, for whatever reason, having someone to talk to can help. The Blue Door offers a listening service.
Talk to their trained listeners in complete confidence. They promise to listen without judgement offering an empathetic ear. They can assist you by guiding you to professional councillors and /or other professionals as you require.
So, if experiencing difficulties, why not call them on Tel: 085 2246371, with telephone lines open every day, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Man Who Hid Cannabis At Thurles Railway Station Jailed.

Mr Keith Lonergan, aged 46, who hailed originally from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, and who more recently resided at St. Lawrence’s Park, Garryowen, Co. Limerick, has been jailed by Judge John Martin at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court.

Mr Justice Martin sentenced Mr Lonergan to four years in jail, with the final 18 months suspended.
A provision laid down in the sentencing was that Mr Lonergan must enter a bond of €100 to keep the peace; must co-operate with the prison services while in jail; on his release, to attend any meeting organised by the prison services, and to provide urine samples whenever asked while in incarcerated and on his release.

Mr Lonergan had been observed by Gardaí attempting to hide a bag containing cannabis behind a bin at Thurles Railway Station in North Co. Tipperary on March 24th, 2021, while in the company of another man.

The other male ran, attempting to make his escaped along the railway tracks, while Mr Lonergan was detained under the Misuse of Drugs Act. We understand the drugs located had an estimated retail value of almost €10,000.

A follow up search of Mr Lonergan’s home in Limerick uncovered further drugs valued at almost €2,500. Mr Lonergan having being interviewed by Gardaí on four different occasions, admitted possession of the drugs, on the date in question, and was subsequently charged with possession of the drugs same intended for sale or supply.

Mr Lonergan claimed that he had gone to Thurles to collect, carry and hold the cannabis; the agreement being part of a deal to repay a drug debt and that the other male actually owned the drugs.

Judge Martin said that he did not accept that Mr Lonergan was a mere pawn, but was an essential cog in the wheel serving a business that was causing havoc within Irish society.

Death Of Pauline Owens, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 19th May 2023, of retired teacher, (Castledermot) Mrs Pauline Owens (née Caplis) late of ‘The Orchard’, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deacesed by her husband William and her sisters Maureen and Celia; Mrs Owens passed away while in the care of staff of St. Anthony’s Nursing Home, Pallasgreen. Co. Limerick.

Her passing is most regretted by her brothers Ailbe, TJ and Gerard and her sister Joan (Ryan), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, extended relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Owens will repose at White’s Funeral Home, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary on tomorrow evening, Sunday, May 21st, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Athy, Co. Kildare on Monday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in nearby St. Michael’s Cemetery, Dublin Road, Clonmullen, Athy, Co. Kildare.

The extended Owens 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.

Death Of Billy Gleeson, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 18th May 2023, of Mr Billy Gleeson, late of Adamswood Avenue, Croagh, Co. Limerick and formerly of Castleiney, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick City, Co. Limerick.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Beda (Magner), brothers Sean and Tom, nephews Tom, Patrick, John and Martin, sisters-in-law Biddy and Eileen, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at Magner’s Funeral Home, Old Road, Rathkeale, on Sunday evening, May 21st, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, followed by removal to St. John the Baptist Church, Ballycannon, Croagh, Co. Limerick.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, May 22nd, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s cemetery, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.

The extended Gleeson 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 Willie Norton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 18th May 2023, of Mr William (Willie) Norton, Kilcooley, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Angela, sister Mary and brothers Michael and John; Mr Norton passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Eileen, his adoring family Louise, Eric, John and William, son-in-law Sajjad, daughters-in-law Noelle and Jacqui, grandchildren Lee, Adam, Jack, Mathew, Liam, Hannah, Eva, Saoirse and Aifric, sisters Margaret and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Norton will repose at his place of residence on Saturday afternoon, May 20th, from 4:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, on Sunday morning, May 21st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed immediately afterwards by interment in Fennor Cemetery, Fennor, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Norton 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 private today, Friday May 19th. Family flowers only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.