Thurles Information

A Song For A Sunday.

“There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune”.

Extract taken from Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’, meaning that the key to success in life, lies in knowing the motivation of men, and it is up to each man to recognize, and seize his opportunity.

Man in the Mirror.

Vocals: American singer, songwriter, dancer and philanthropist, known as the “King of Pop”, the late Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29th, 1958 – June 25th, 2009).

Songwriters: American songwriter, lyricist, and record producer Glen Ballard and American singer and songwriter Deborah Christine “Siedah” Garrett.

Man in the Mirror.

I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life.
It’s gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference,
Gonna make it right.
As I, turn up the collar on my favourite winter coat.
This wind is a blowin’ my mind.
I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat.
Who am I, to be blind pretending not to see their needs?
A summer’s disregard, a broken bottle top and a one man’s soul.
They follow each other on the wind ya know,
‘Cause they got nowhere to go.
That’s why I want you to know,
I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways,
And no message could’ve been any clearer.
If they wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself and then make a change.
I’ve been a victim of a selfish kind of love.
It’s time that I realize there are some with no home,
Not a nickel to loan.
Could it be really me pretending that they’re not alone?
A willow deeply scarred, somebody’s broken heart,
And a washed out dream.
They follow the pattern of the wind, ya see,
‘Cause they got no place to be,
That’s why I’m starting with me.
I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways,
And no message could’ve been any clearer.
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself and then make a change.
I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways,
And no message could’ve been any clearer,
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself and then make that change.
I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways.
No message could’ve been any clearer.
If you wanna make the world a better place.
Take a look at yourself and then make the change.
You can’t, then you close your, close your, your mind.
With the man in the mirror, oh yeah.
I’m asking him to change his ways.
No message could’ve been any clearer,
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself and then make a change,
Gonna feel real good now I’m gonna make a change,
It’s gonna feel real good, come on change, just lift yourself.
You know, you’ve got to stop it yourself.
I’ve got to make that change today.
You got to, you got to not let yourself brother you know.
I’ve got to get that man, that man.
You’ve got to, you’ve got to move.
Come on, come on, you got to stand up, stand up.
Stand up, stand up and lift yourself, now.
Gonna make that change come on.
You know it, You know it, You know it.
You know Change. Make that change.
END

Death Of William Walshe, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Friday 24th November 2023 of Mr William Walshe, (Former Psychiatric Nurse at St. Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman, Dublin), late of River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his baby daughter Laura, his baby grandchild Parker, brother Fr. Michael and sister Ena; Mr Walshe passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Lucy, children Mark, Fiona, Liam and Stephen, their partners, grandchildren Liam, Jack, Penny, Cora, Jess, Dan and Luke, sister Mary, brothers Pat, Donal and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Walshe will repose at Rock’s Funeral Home, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin on Monday afternoon, November 27th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Finian, River Valley Heights, Swords, on Tuesday morning, November 28th; leaving from his home to arriving for Requiem Mass 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Swords graveyard, Chapel Lane, Swords Demesne, Swords, Co. Dublin.

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

The extended Walshe 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: No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thurles Gardaí Investigate Hit & Run Road Traffic Accident.

Gardaí in Thurles are investigating a ‘Hit and Run’ Road Traffic Accident, which happened in the vicinity of Bowe’s Corner, latter situated west of Thurles town, leading unto Friar Street, yesterday evening, (Friday November 24th 2023).

The accident which involved a pedestrian saw the vehicle involved, failing to remain at the scene of the accident.

Locals in the area quickly gave the victim, understood to be male, assistance having summoned a paramedic, who quickly attended at the scene.
The present condition/injuries sustained by the victim are understood to be non life threatening.

The recent upgrading of this area, back in late 2022, at a cost of 1/2 a million Euro made available, has given cause to much discontent with bus and heavy goods vehicles, who find it almost impossible to manoeuvre within the confined space currently allotted.

Thurles Gardaí are now anxious to speak to any person who may have witnessed the accident or who may hold dash-cam footage, to contact them immediately, in strictest confidence on Tel No: 0504 25100 or contact the Garda Confidential Line Free-phone 1800 666 111.

Tipperary Gardaí Arrested Suspected Drug Dealer.

Last night, Tipperary Gardaí arrested a suspected male drug dealer, while on patrol in the West Tipperary area.

Latter male, aged in his early 20s, and the driver of a moving vehicle, was observed acting in suspicious circumstances, in the area of Golden village.
Following a routine patrol stop, he was arrested on suspicion of drink/drug driving.

A follow-up search of his vehicle revealed a quantity of suspected cocaine and other drug related items, normally associated with drug dealing.

Items, which could be construed as weapons; included a kitchen knife and a slash hook with broken handle, were also recovered from the searched vehicle.

Warning To Motorists Travelling In Thurles Area This Weekend.

Persons driving on the Mill Road area, (South east outskirts of Thurles), are being warned to take great care this weekend.

**Crater No. 1, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

Over the past 12 months two craters have developed close to the Lady’s Well entrance, latter situated immediately on the corner, having exited the stone bridge which crosses the Drish River. View HERE

The Mill Road, over the past 24 months, has become the preferred choice of cars and heavy duty vehicles, same anxious to avoid Thurles town centre, because of major traffic delays caused by the recent upgrading of half of the Liberty Square town centre area.

**Crater No. 2, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

Because of a number of issues, which include (A) the flooding of the Drish river; (B) massively increasing & speeding traffic, which also includes heavy transport vehicles; the road surface has begun to now slide into the river.

From what we understand, (although it is difficult to say for certain these days) this roadway is the responsibility of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), whose purpose is to provide sustainable transport infrastructure and services, thus delivering a better quality of life, supporting economic growth and respecting the environment.

We first wrote about this issue last April 20th, 2023, and again on October 15th, 2023, alas, to no avail, despite notification having been sent to Tipperary Co. Council.

Currently, the true dept of these craters is being camouflaged/disguised/concealed by the presence of muddy, oily water.
No advance warning signs are currently in place, despite regular users of this roadway being forced out past the centre of the roadway, into oncoming traffic, on a bad corner bend.