Thurles Information

Tipperary Family Jailed For Unacceptable Cruelty To 27 Dogs.

Warning: Animal Lovers May Find Information, Hereunder, Distressing.

Three members of the same family; namely Mr. Michael Reilly, aged 27; Mr. Martin Reilly (Snr) aged 43; and Ms. Katherine Reilly aged 71, have received, in total, 13 months in prison, having pleaded guilty to eight charges, under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (AHWA) 2013.

The admitted offences, under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act, related to 17 dogs and 10 puppies, that were rescued and now under veterinary care, from properties and land at Killeens, Ballinunty, Thurles, Co Tipperary, on Wednesday May 26th and Friday, June 4th, of 2021. The breeds of dogs seized at the properties included Lurchers, Salukis, Belgian Malinois, a Greyhound, a German Shepherd, and a Chihuahua.

The 27 dogs and puppies, were discovered in varying degrees of physical neglect; having been identified by members of An Garda Síochána, together with two Senior Inspectors with the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) who visited the property.

Cashel District Court heard evidence of what was described as one of the worst cases of cruelty against animals, that inspectors and Gardai had ever seen. The dogs were found chained at the dwelling house of the accused, some in a metal cage; others housed in a cattle trailer and also in an abandoned open ended corrugated shed close by. One animal was found tied to a tree in a forested area behind the dwelling house.
Most of the dogs were found to have no clean drinking water, with their bodies in extremely poor condition. Regarding two of the of the Lurchers rescued; one had an old leg fracture, while a second female Lurcher was heavily pregnant and in a severe state of emaciation. A Belgian Malinois dog had an injured neck, caused due to the chain being embedding in its skin, while many other dogs were found to be suffering from parasitic diseases and untreated wounds. All dogs were found to be starving, thirsty, while being forced to live in their own urine and faeces.

In sentencing, Justice Mr Brian O’Shea imposed a 25-year disqualification on all three of the defendants, preventing them from keeping animals into the future. He ordered also that they pay a total of €9,190 in costs.

Mrs Katherine Reilly was sentenced to one month imprisonment on each of three charges, with the sentences to run consecutively,
Mr Michael Reilly was sentenced to two months imprisonment on each of two charges, to run consecutively.
Mr Martin Reilly (Snr), who did not enter an early guilty plea, received two-month sentences on each of three charges, with the sentences to run consecutively.

“The Banshees Of Inisherin” Nominated For An Incredible Nine Academy Awards.

A massive congratulations must go to the three Thurles performers, namely Thurles actress Ms Kerry Condon and Thurles actors Mr Brendan Gleeson and Mr Pat Shortt, latter whom today contributed to the awarding of no less than 9 Academy Award nominations, for the film “The Banshees Of Inisherin”.

The nine nominations are as follows:-

Best Director: Martin McDonagh.
Best Movie: “The Banshees of Inisherin”.
Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Farrell.
Film Editing: Mikkel E. G. Nielsen.
Best Supporting Actors: Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan.
Best Supporting Actress: Kerry Condon.
Original Screenplay: Martin McDonagh.
Original Score: Carter Burwell.

In all Ireland had a record day in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, picking up in total 14 nominations in advance of this year’s Oscars.

An Cailín Ciúin ( Irish – ‘The Quiet Girl’ ) has made history by becoming the first Irish-language film ever to be nominated as ‘Best International Film’.
Maynooth born, Irish actor Mr Paul Mescal has been nominated as best actor for his role in “Aftersun”.
Irish animator, Mr Richard Baneham has been nominated in the best-visual-effects race for Avatar: ‘The Way of Water’.
Dublin’s Mr Jonathan Redmond alongside Australian film editor Mr Matt Villa, has been nominated in the best-editing category for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’.
Hailing from England and Ireland respectively, co-writer/directors Mr Tom Berkeley and Mr Ross White’s Northern Irish film ‘An Irish Goodbye’; shot in rural Northern Ireland, has been nominated for ‘Best Live-Action Short’.

Ádh mór ar gach a bheidh san iomaíocht.

Death Of Betty O’Dwyer, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 24th January 2023, of Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) O’Dwyer (née Hayes), Church Road, Moneygall, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Corbally, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs O’Dwyer passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Nenagh Manor Nursing Home, Yewston, Knockanpierce, Co. Tipperary.

Beloved wife of retired Garda Michael, mother of Siobhán, Denis, Jimmy, Micheál and Brian and sister of the late Josephine, Mary, Bridget, Paddy, John and Jimmy. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Grace, Emily, Aidan, Joe, Abbie, Robyn, Kellie, Daithi, Dara, Amy and James, sisters Ann, Margaret (Flanagan) and Kathleen (Coffey) and brother Willie (Bill), sisters-in-law Josie and Delia, daughters-in-law Aileen, Claire, Yvonne and Rachel, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Dwyer will repose at her residence in Moneygall, on Wednesday evening, January 25th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph, Moneygall, Co. Offaly, on Thursday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Dunkerrin new cemetery.

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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NAMHI, National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Jim Hayes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 22nd January 2023, of Mr James (Jim) Hayes, Loughán, Glenreigh, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Mary, brother Jack and sister Bridget; Mr Hayes passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff of University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; daughters Jane, Helena and Marie, grandchildren Ellen, James, Mary-Kate, Sean, Jack, Helen, Katie, Grace, Dan and Mollie, sons-in-law Brendan (Harrington), Ollie (Cahill) and Sean (Flanagan), brother Andy, sister Josie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, good neighbours and great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayes will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, January 24th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian monastery Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, January 25th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those of you who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Hayes, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Ms Dolores Kennedy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 22nd January 2023, of Ms Dolores Kennedy, Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Dina and Jimmy and her brother Pat; Ms Kennedy sadly passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; sister Mary, brothers Martin and Gerard, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Michael Kinane, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Kennedy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday evening, January 25th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm; before being received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning, January 26th, at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

For those of you who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Kennedy, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Kennedy 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.