Thurles Information

Death Of Thomas Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 13th March, 2023, of Mr Thomas Anthony Ryan, Manchester, Northwest England, and formerly of Graystown, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Ryan passed away following a long illness most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Simone and Chantal, sons Adrian, Michael, Stuart, Trevor, Nigel and Graham, grandchildren, brother Patrick, sisters Jenny (Ryan) and Ella (Sheehy) Cashel, Teresa (Fleming) Nenagh and Patricia (Lawler) LImerick, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday afternoon next, April 1st, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 2nd, at 12:00 noon in the Church of St. Joseph the Worker, Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.

2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners.

**Mr Johnny Kenehan, *(Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chairperson)*, presenting 1st Prize of €1,000 and winners trophy to the overall winner, Thurles Panto Society.**

Mr John Tarpey presenting Supermac’s Crystal Bowl to *‘Best Large Float’*; the award going to Coolmoyne Moyglass Vintage Club, the Club also received prize money of €500 sposored by Dew Valley Foods.

Cathoirleach Thurles MDC Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan presenting the Runner Up Large Float Award to Clonoulty Rossmore Vinatge Club together with money prize of €250 Sponsored by Barry’s SuperValu, Friar Street, Thurles.

Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Committee would sincerely like to thank all donors who made the 2023 Parade possible.

List of Donors:

The People of Upperchurch/Drombane, Borrisoleigh, Moyne and Thurles, JYSK Thurles, Thurles.Info (website), Declan Maher Financial Services Ltd, Executive Menswear, Dwans Hardware, Denis Kinane Motors, Sheppard’s Opticians, TUS Thurles, Dew Valley Foods, Barry’s SuperValu, Bowe Travel, Pat Brennans Bar, Vale Oil Co., Thurles Credit Union, Noel Ryans Pub, Thurles Photoshop, The Mall Curios, Dr. Paul Ryan & Dr. David Millman, Centenary Thurles Co-Op, A.I.B. Thurles, Tipperary County Council, Michael Lowry T.D., Eoin Dunne Driving School, Jackie Cahill T.D., The Anner Cleaners, The Anner Hotel, Jennings Opticians, Daly’s Fish Shop, Linnane’s Off-Licence, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Moran’s Menswear, Ryans Cleaning, Sammons Pharmacy, Brennans Bar, Mitchel House, Q Mobiles, The Village Market Holycross, Frank Roche & Sons, E. Cleary Motors, CM Signs, Kennedy’s County Bar, Supermacs Thurles, Thurles Shopping Centre, Michael’s Jewellers, Flynn’s Childrenswear, Grace’s Fashions, O’Dwyer Transport, Sklep Polski Jelonek, Inga Mikelsone, Margaret Skehan, Thurles Irish Country Womens Association, Hanafins Furniture, Roynanes Hardware, Tim Looby Accountants, W.F. Gleeson Solrs, Martin Shanahan Tyres, Kambo Chinese Restaurant, Golden Nails, Stakelums Hardware, Dinans Timber, Thurles Tourist Office, Tipperary Star, Tipperary Live, BC IT, Tip Mid-West Radio, and TippFM.

Death Of Patricia Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th March 2023, of Ms Patricia Purcell, Hillcrest Manor, Templeogue, Dublin and formerly of Kyle, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Purcell passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sisters Marion and Joan; brother Tony, her loving family in Ennis; brother Michael, her sister-in-law, nieces and nephews Úna, Fíacra, Ógma, Lír and Ériu, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Purcell will repose at St. Michael’s Church Mortuary, St. Michael’s Church, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, March 30th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, April 1st at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

The extended Purcell 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. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Christina Long, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 29th March 2023 of Ms Christina Long, Glengoole South, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Long passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Gerard, Andrew and Jenise, grandchildren James, Sean & Claire, daughter-in-law Janette, son-in-law Baz, great grandchildren Charlie, Harry, Sophie, Oliver, Joey, Lexi, Kyah & Mila, brothers and sisters Ned, Cait, Pauline, Doris, Patsy & Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Long will repose at her residence in Glengoole South, (New Birmingham), Thurles, on Thursday afternoon next, March 30th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Patrick and St. Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles on Friday morning, March 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining Church graveyard.

The extended Long 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.

Sudden Death Of Comedian Paul O’Grady MBE DL.

Sadly, we wake up to news of the death, yesterday, of the well-known and much loved comedian, television and radio presenter, actor, drag queen and writer Mr Paul O’Grady, MBE DL. [Order British Empire – Deputy Lieutenant].
Mr O’Grady achieved notability in the London gay scene in the 1980s and 1990s, with his drag queen persona “Lily Savage”.

Mr O’Grady dropped the latter character in the 2000s, to become the presenter of various television and radio shows, including the much loved ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’.

Born to a working-class Irish migrant family, [Father Paddy Grady Co. Roscommon & mother Molly Savage latter with strong Co. Louth connections], in Tranmere, Cheshire, Mr O’Grady moved to London in the late 1970s, initially working as a travelling care officer for Camden Council.
He developed his drag act in the late 1970s, basing his character “Lily Savage” upon traits found amongst female relatives.

Touring England, Mr O’Grady became a popular stand-up comedian in the early 1980s and for the next eight years performed at a South London gay pub, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT), where he gained a popular following among London’s gay community, and used his character to speak out for gay rights.

Having being nominated for a ‘Perrier Award’ (now known as Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards), in 1992, Mr O’Grady attracted mainstream attention, making numerous television, radio, and theatrical appearances.

Later as “Lily Savage”, he presented the television shows The Big Breakfast (1995–1996), Blankety Blank (1997–2002), and Lily Live! (2000–2001), earning various awards and becoming a well-known public figure.

Additional television shows included Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans and Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape (2020). He published several books, including a four-volume memoir.

Mr O’Grady was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 – Birthday Honours list for his services to entertainment.
In 2020, he became president of the British Music Hall Society.

Sadly yesterday, March 28th, 2023, Mr O’Grady passed away “unexpectedly but peacefully” aged 67 years. His death was confirmed by his husband, Mr André Portasio.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.