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Death Of Joan Gardiner, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 11th March 2023, of Mrs Joan Gardiner (née Stapleton), Kilmoremoy, Killala Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo and late of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim; Mrs Gardiner passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Galway Hospice, following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her son John, daughter Cathryn, son-in-law Paul, grandson Oisín, sisters Maura, Eileen, Una and Cait, brother Matt, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Gardiner will repose at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Emmet St, Abbeyhalfquarter, Ballina, Co. Mayo, on Tuesday evening, March 14th, from 6:00pm, with removal at 8:00pm, to be received into the Church of St. Patrick, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, March 15th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

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

The extended Gardiner 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 Galway Hospice.


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Death Of Jimmy Moore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 11th March 2023, of Mr Patrick James (Jimmy) Moore, Cloghane, Holycross, Co. Tipperary and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 91st year and predeceased by his wife Bridget, brothers Kevin and Raymond, sister Eileen (Sweeney); Mr Moore passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted family; daughters Eileen (Shanahan, Galbertstown) and Breda, sons Tom and John, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, son-in-law Billy, daughter-in-law Sandra, sisters Maureen (Nally) and Kathleen (Lohan), brothers Edward and Sean, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Moore, will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Monday afternoon, March 13th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey, Holycross, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, March 14th, 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 Moore, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Moore 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 Mary Lee, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 11th March 2023, of Mrs Mary Lee (née Marshall), No.11 McDonagh Terrace, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballybeigh, Tullaroan Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her daughter Sinead, granddaughter Jessica, brothers Tommy, John and Jimmy and niece Joan; Mrs Lee passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken family; husband Stephen, sons John and Christopher, daughter Karen (Fitzpatrick), daughters-in-law Michelle and Mary, son-in-law Paudie, grandchildren Aoife, Stephen, Amy, Edward, Eoin, Katie, Kayleigh, Tara, Shane, Ella and Tessa, brother Bobby, sister Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Lee will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her Funeral Cortège will leave her place of residence on Monday morning, before being received into the Church to Our Lady and St. Kevin’s Church Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; arriving at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Lee 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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I’ve Gotta Be Me

“I’ve Gotta Be Me” was once a popular song that first appeared in the Broadway musical “Golden Rainbow”, which opened in New York City at the Shubert Theatre on February 4th, 1968.
The song, which spent seven weeks at No1 on the ‘Easy Listening Chart’, and which is rarely played on radio today, has been used in the past in two advertising commercials to promote soft drinks, namely ‘Diet Coke‘ and ‘Dr Pepper‘ and also the compact crossover, Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the ‘Mitsubishi Outlander‘.

“I’ve Gotta Be Me”

Singer: American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, film producer and television director, Sammy Davis Jr. [1925 – 1990]
Lyrics: American songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, Walter Marks.

Whether I’m right or whether I’m wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I gotta be me, I’ve gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am

I want to live, not merely survive
And I can’t give up this dream
Of life that keeps me alive
I gotta be me, I gotta be me
The dream that I see makes me what I am

That far away prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won’t settle down, won’t settle for less
As long as there’s a chance that I can have it all

I’ll go it alone, that’s how it must be
I can’t be right for somebody else
If I’m not right for me
I gotta be free, I’ve gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I’ve gotta be me.

I’ll go it alone, that’s how it must be
I can’t be right for somebody else
If I’m not right for me
I gotta be free, I just gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I gotta be me.

END

Former Thurles Ursuline Convent Students Walk Green Carpet At Oscar Wilde Awards.

L-R: Ms Kerry Condon and Ms Jessie Buckley

Two top actresses, currently both in huge demand, and both previously educated at the Ursuline Convent Secondary School here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, were among those who walked the Green Carpet at the Oscar Wilde Awards last night; latter organised by the US-Ireland Alliance.

Seeing both actresses, namely Ms Kerry Condon and Ms Jessie Buckley, ushered in a huge sense of pride for the people of Thurles and Tipperary, through their many achievements to date, within the entertainment industry.

The US-Ireland Alliance is a proactive, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to consolidating existing relations between the United States and the island of Ireland and building that relationship for the future. The Oscar Wilde Awards event is an annual event of the US-Ireland Alliance.

Green Party Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Minister, Ms Catherine Martin, travelled to Los Angeles, with the aim of developing stronger links with the entertainment industry.
While many eyes are currently focused on Ireland’s 14 nominations, here was an ideal time to attempt to attract film companies, granting them opportunities to build stronger relationships with Ireland’s scenic locations and its supberb acting talent.

We understand Ms Martin has already met with Sony, Disney, and with representatives from Marvel.

We wish all those nominated for Academy Awards, (latter awards to be announced on March 13th, 2023), the very best of luck.