Thurles Information

Was Thurles Business & Innovation Centre Really A Pig In A Poke Or A Re-Election Stunt.

It was just before the last Irish general election, [same which took place on Saturday February 8th 2020], that we learned on September 10th, 2019, of a new exciting project for the town of Thurles.

The news of a new ‘Business and Innovation Centre’, was broken by then Independent TD Mr Michael Lowry, who prophesised that this new project, quote; “Heralded a bright and progressive future for the town, (Thurles)”. He further added in his press release, “This investment and ‘state-of-the-art development’, will generate jobs, wealth and create a massive boost to the local economy,”

You can watch the full video announcement HERE.

Mr Lowry went on to further add in his written Press Release,

“The Erin Foods site project will also facilitate the future development of the town providing the first phase of the long-awaited Thurles Inner Relief road, which will link Slievenamon Road to the Mill Road. This link road will afford the opportunity to access lands for commercial and residential development while also facilitating the proposed future expansion of Mary Immaculate College. (Note: latter formally St. Patricks College, Thurles).

Tipperary County Council have reached agreement, exchanged contracts and are about to close on the purchase of land in excess of 20 acres at Clongour, Thurles for a Business Development Campus.

These lands will be then be serviced with sewerage, water, telecommunications and road infrastructure. The lands will be developed by Tipperary County Council, as serviced sites and available for marketing by the Council, Enterprise Ireland and I.D.A.

Thurles had lost out on inward investment because it did not have accommodation and facilities to attract business and Industry.

The combination of these projects should now have a formative impact on the economy of Thurles. It will create opportunities to attract business / enterprise and during the process deliver much needed jobs and economic regeneration within the town.

After a period of stagnation these developments should now herald a new bright beginning and positive future for Thurles.

We can now look forward with optimism and with greater confidence in the future of Thurles“.

Some weeks back, we watched the erection of a “FOR SALE” sign (shown above) for this same ‘Business and Innovation Centre‘ site containing circa 2.2 acre.

We waited for an explanation from our Elected Teachtaí Dála; Thurles Chamber; local Co. Councillors; Municipal District Officials, and Tipperary Co. Council. As always, all have remained totally silent.

I find it hard to believe that no discussion has taken place regarding this issue, all be it in private; but certainly I have not heard or indeed read publicly, anything regarding this broken promise to the Thurles electorate.

Death Of Michael Cormack, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 23rd March 2023, of Mr Michael Cormack, Kylenahone, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Hugh and Margaret; Mr Cormack passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge, Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Maria, sisters-in-law, Joan, Deirdre, Fiona and Jacqueline, brothers-in-law Christopher and Desmond, aunt-in-law Kathleen (Cormack), cousins, extended relatives, neighbours & friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cormack will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, No.1 Bóthar Lug, Killenaule Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday afternoon, March 25th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into St. Mary’s Church, Bailey Street, Killenaule Thurles on Sunday morning, March 26th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00pm; followed by interment immediately afterwards in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Cormack 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.

Death Of Bríd O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 23rd March 2023, of Mrs Bríd O’Dwyer (née Maher), Avalon, Clongour, Thurles, Co.Tipperary and formerly of the Furze, Cassestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 93rd year and predeceased by her husband Donal, sisters Frances and Maura, brothers John-Joe, Noel, Martin and Brendan, baby sisters Carmel and Angela; Mrs O’Dwyer passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; her daughter Ellie, son Donal, grandchildren Niamh and Ciaran, daughter-in-law Nikki, sisters Mona (Kinane), Bernie (Barnaville) and Mairead (Murray), brother Mattie, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Mary and Sheila, brothers-in-law Johnny and Mike, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Dwyer will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday afternoon, March 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, March 27th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Dwyer, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended O’Dwyer 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 John Harkin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 23rd March 2023, of Mr John Harkin, Drom, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Josie and Chrissie and brother Pat; Mr Harkin passed away while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and the Fennor Care facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan, daughters Maria and Niamh, grandchildren Jack, Amy, Cathal, Sineád and Grace, son-in-law John (Lillis) and Maria’s partner Matthew (Twomey), mother-in-law Kitty (O’Halloran), sisters Bridie, Sheila, Carmel and Noleen, brothers Jimmy, Frank, Ger and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Harkin will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisland South, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, March 25th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
His remains will be received into St. Mary’s Church, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am; followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Harkin 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 on Sunday morning.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Death Of Seán Kelly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Kilkenny.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Seán Kelly, Dama Upper, Ballycallan, Gorteen, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Anne and daughter Ann Marie; Mr Kelly passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny city, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughter Margaret, son-in-law John, granddaughter Ciara, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Co. Kilkenny, on Friday afternoon, March 24th, from 5:00pm; concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brigid, Ballycallan, Gorteen, Co. Kilkenny, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Foulkstown Graveyard, Co. Kilkenny.

The extended Kelly 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.

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