Thurles Information

Tipperary Farmer Convicted & Fined Under Section 22 of Wildlife Act.

A North Tipperary farmer has been convicted in court and fined €1,000 for killing two Mute swans on his property.

Mr Thomas Hogan with an address at Kylebeg, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary was convicted and fined at Nenagh District Court on January 5th last.

**Mute Swans on River Suir** **Thurles, Co. Tipperary**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby.*

On conviction Mr Hogan was fined the sum of €1,000 for shooting and killing the two Mute Swans on his lands at Ashley Park, Ardcrony, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, on a date understood to be March 21st, 2021.

The case had previously been heard before the court in June of 2022 when Mr Hogan pleaded guilty to a breach of Section 22 of the Wildlife Act.

The case had been investigated and prosecuted by an Gardaí Siochána in conjunction with (NPWS).

Sgt Regina McCarthy outlined the facts of the case, while the National Parks and Wildlife Service conservation ranger detailed legal options that would have been available to Hogan to address the issue of flocks of swans grazing his farmland.

Mr Justice John King convicted and fined Mr Hogan €500 per swan and granted him six months in order to pay the fine.

Death Of Tom Maher, Formerly Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 20th January 2023, of Mr Tom Maher, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal and formerly Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Timothy and Catherine, his brother Tim; Mr Maher passed away while in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, children Neil, Gregg, and Edel, daughters-in-law, Anita, Gemma, son-in-law Simon, grandchildren, Lydia, Mark, Evan, Jack, Harry, Callum, Luke, Dara, and Liam, Aunt Bridie, brothers Jim, Paul, sister Mary, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at his residence on Sunday, January 22nd, from 12:00 noon followed by prayers at 9:00pm.
His remains will leave his residence on Monday morning, January 23rd, at 10:20am, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Sessiaghoneill, Co. Donegal, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Private cremation will follow later.

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

The extended Maher 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 on Saturday evening, (January 21st), and also on Monday morning (January 23rd) latter the morning of the funeral.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Mark Keane, Gooldscross, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday, 18th January, 2023, of Mr Mark Keane, Ballymore, Gooldscross, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; heartbroken parents Connie and Sheila, brothers Michael, Richard and Noel, children Mark, Millie, Amy, Aisling and their mother Mary, Macie and her mother Christine, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keane will repose at Hayes Funeral Home, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Sunday evening, January 22nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. John the Baptist, Clonoulty, Cashel at 7:30pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, January 23rd, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Clonoulty Cemetery. Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Keane 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 Paddy Toomey, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 20th January 2023, of Mr Paddy Toomey, Meldrum, Dualla, Cashel Co. Tipperary and formerly of Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Toomey passed away peacefully, in his 91st year, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Diane, children Moira, Kathleen, Pat, Lorraine, Libby and Pauline, sons-in-law Michael (Ryan), Michael (D’Arcy) and Michael (Brosnan), daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren Killian, Cathal, Leah, Ava, Paraic, Leanne, Rachel, Darragh, Robbie, Ross, Emma, Cian, Colm, Aaron and Ella, brothers Tommy, John and Mikey, sisters Biddy (McGrath) and Peggy (Fallon), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Toomey will repose at the residence of his son Pat, on Sunday evening, January 22nd, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Monday morning January 23rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11.30am; followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Toomey 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 Theresa Nolan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 18th January 2023, of Mrs Theresa Nolan (née Quinlan), Rearcross, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knockbrittas, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Edmond and daughter Myra; Mrs Nolan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sons Donal and Eamonn, daughters Nora (Floyd), Catherine (Kniker), and Bernadette (Malone), her thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, sisters Nora (O’Brien) and Nancy (Ryan), daughters-in-law Marie and Tara, sons-in-law Anthony, Chris, Johnny and Darren, brother-in-law Mike (Nolan), nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Nolan will repose on tomorrow evening, Friday, January 20th, at the Funeral Home of J & S McCormack & sons Ltd, Kilcommon Cross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of The Visitation, Newport, Rearcross, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, January 21st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Rearcross Cemetery.

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

The extended Nolan 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.