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Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary – “The Oldest Of Old Kriegies” Published.

A book, entitled “The Oldest Of Old Kriegies”, has now been published by Moycarkey-Borris, Littleton Men’s Shed History Group, under the guidence of Dr Pat McMahon.

The word “Kriegie” [pronounced kree-gee] is the German military slang for an Allied prisoner of war held in a German internment camp during World War II.

Local history researcher and member of Moycarkey-Borris Littleton History Group, Mr Michael Dempsey, now reports.

The new publication “The Oldest Of Old Kriegies”, is a well sourced publication which has researched, for the very first time and in greatest detail, the life of former Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary resident Mr Lawerence (Larry) Slattery.
Before coming to Littleton, Mr Slattery was born on February 28th 1913, some 35km away in Rossacrow, Donohill, Co. Tipperary, of parents Mary Ann (nee Moran) and Michael Slattery, both primary school teachers.

On September 4th 1939, Mr Slattery’s aircraft was shot down over the sea at Wilhemshaven, west of Hamburg, latter a coastal town in Lower Saxony, Germany, while attempting to bomb 4 warships.

Picked up from the sea Mr Slattery would go on to become the longest detained British P.O.W of the entire War; not being finally freed until Allied troops reached his prisoner-of-war camp (stalag) in April of 1945.

Thurles.Info website, back in December 5th, 2017 previously briefly wrote about Larry Slattery, however the research details entered into in this new publication greatly exceeds anything previously printed heretofore.

The video above © remembers Mr Larry Slattery and his beloved locality one more time from the sky’s above, with music courtesy of the late, great English composer and conductor Mr Ron Goodwin (1925 – 2003).

Moycarkey-Borris History Group Littleton (MBL) would like to thank the National Archives of Ireland, Military Archives of Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD) Archives, Rockwell College Archives, Lincoln University Digital Archives, British National Archives, Tipperary Studies (at Thurles Library), and family descendants, from whence this extensive research now featured in this publication was gleaned.

This new publication can be purchased from Book Worm Bookshop & Cafe,Thurles, The Horse & Jokey Hotel, from all retail shops in Littleton and directly from members of the Moycarkey-Borris, Littleton Men’s Shed, History Group. Mobile Phone: 086-3648664.

Death Of John McGinn, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 20th September 2025, of Mr John McGinn, Teach Toibín, Cathaganstown, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.

In his 88th year and pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Carroll), baby son Seán, brothers and sisters; Mr McGinn passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by loved ones.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Pádhraic, Donnchadh, Macdarragh and daughter Coríosa, cherished grandchildren Aisling, Saoirse, Aideen, Caoimhe, Seán, Ruadhán, Ruaraidh, Luke and Marcus, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mcginn will repose at his place of ordinary residence, (Eircode E41 D681), on Monday afternoon. September 22nd, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph the Worker, Moyglass, Fethard on Tuesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr McGinn, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended McGinn and Carroll 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 anam dílis.

Pedestrian In 50s Seriously Injured In Tipperary Collision.

A lady pedestrian in her 50s was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Co Tipperary on Friday morning.

The collision happened at around 8:00am on the R498 at Latteragh, Nenagh.
Emergency services attended the scene and the woman was airlifted to University Hospital Galway via Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have since examined the area. No other injuries were reported.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area between 7:45am and 8:15am, to contact Nenagh Garda Station Tel: (067) 50450, the Garda confidential line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station as investigations continue.

Death Of Michael Irving, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday last 13th September 2025, of Mr Michael Irving, Ballycamas, Clonoulty, Tipperary and formerly of Penrith, Cumbria, England.
Mr Irving sadly passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at The Beacon Hospital, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his parents Colin and Patricia, brother Stephen and mother-in-law Kathleen O’Dwyer (Ballycamas); his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving husband Mike (M.J.) O’Dwyer, sister Mandy Daly, niece Emma, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Irving will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Monday evening next, September 22nd, from 6:00pm, with a Service of Remembrance at 7:30pm.
All are welcome to attend.
Cremation will takes place on Tuesday, September 23rd, in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 12:00 noon.

The extended Irving 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. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Johnny Butler, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 18th September 2025, of Mr Johnny Butler, Clonboo, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 93rd year, and pre-deceased by his sons Ned and Jack; Mr Butler passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, sons Pat and Matt, daughter Catherine, daughters-in-law Niamh and Anne, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Kiera, Zoe, Lily, Aoife, Sarah, Seán, Éamonn, Joe and Áine, great granddaughter Éabha, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Butler will be received into St. Anne’s Church, Clonmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, at 8:00pm on Sunday evening, September 21st.
Requiem Mass for Mr Butler will be offered on Monday at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Templeree Cemetery, Ballinroe, Templetuohy, Co. Tipperary.

“A long life well lived”

The extended Butler family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.