Thurles Information

Death Of Robert Kiely, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Robert Kiely, Melbourne, Australia, and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

Pre-deceased by his father John (Seán); Mr Kiely, sadly, passed away following an illness.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Jocelyn, mother Carmel, brothers Seán, Declan and Mark, sisters Caroline and Cilla, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A funeral service will be held in Melbourne, Australia.
Requiem Mass, for the repose of his soul, will be offered on Sunday morning, March 26th, at 11:00am in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady , Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

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

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Death Of Martin Hayes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 22nd March 2023, of Mr Martin Hayes, Leigh, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret and sister Margaret (Ryan); Mr Hayes passed away peacefully, following a long illness most bravely borne, and while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; sons T.J. and Patrick, grandchildren Sophie, James and Hailey, daughters-in-law Sharon and Úna, sisters Mary-Ann, Hannie, Bridget, Dakie and Liz, brothers Thos, Robert and Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Dick (O’Connell), cousins, extended relatives, neighbours, the Hospital of the Assumption community and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayes will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, March 24th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Saturday morning, March 25th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Hayes 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Community Hospital of the Assumption.

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Safeguard Risk Of Drowning In Thurles.

We pointed out previously, in November last, the total lack of Litter Bins provided on the Suir river walkway here in Thurles, resulting in cheap wine bottles, cans and other litter being dumped into an already polluted and slowly dying river.

But another problem has also now arisen. Overgrown Willow tree branches are holding back our floating filth, (plastic bags, drink cans, waxed paper tubs, milk cartons, wine and beer bottles); and this litter filth, in turn, is holding back footballs (we counted 6) and tennis balls (we counted 4), close to the edge of the river bank.

**Above 3 separate images demonstrate a need for Lifebuoys on River Suir in Thurles**.

So what’s the problem, I hear you ask?
The river Suir is presently in flood and some child or indeed adult is likely to attempt to retrieve one of these footballs. Should any person slip into the river, there is not one item that can be used, with which to assist in their recovery from this extremely deep water.

There is not one Lifebuoy or Life Ring in the vicinity of this unguarded river.
The purchase cost of one MOB Ring with 30m of floating rope costs a mere €17.00. A galvanised steel pole and base for use as a Lifebuoy Case, is more expensive at €166.50, but when you consider how much money is already wasted by Tipperary Co. Council on other projects; the cost of basic lifesaving equipment is a mere pittance in comparison.

Readers, do take a stroll along this unguarded river walk yourself, next fine day, and surely you will agree three Lifebuoys are immediately required to meet the basic need for health and safety.
Note also people have carved out their own grass path close to the river’s edge, preferring same to the overpriced tarmacadam strips.

New Free Schoolbooks Scheme

Parents will not be buying school books next September. The Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley TD has published guidelines for recognised primary schools and special schools on the new free schoolbooks scheme.

The new guidelines are designed to assist primary schools, as they adopt the free schoolbooks scheme in time for the start of the 2023/24 school year.

For the most part this new scheme means that:–

Schoolbooks, workbooks and copybooks will be provided by primary schools for all pupils.
There is no need for parents or guardians to buy or rent these items.
Schools will be provided with sufficient funding (€96 per pupil) to cover the costs of providing required items.
Schoolbooks are the property of the school and must be returned at the end of the school year.

For parents seeking further information and clarification, same is available HERE.

Death Of Patrick Dowd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 9th March 2023, of Mr Patrick Dowd, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Carnew, Co. Wicklow; London, England and Northampton, England.

Pre-deceased by Tommy, Sean, Nelly, Nora and Peg; the passing of Mr Dowd is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Cecilia, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dowd will reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford, on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd from 3:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Coolafancy, Co. Wicklow, departing at 5:15pm same afternoon.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning March 24th, at 11:00am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Dowd 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.

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