Thurles Information

Public Consultation On Recommendations Of Firearms Expert Committee Launched.

Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Mr James Browne TD, established the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) on a non-statutory basis, in June of 2022.

The FEC included representation from stakeholders, the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to Minister Browne, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing within the Irish State.

The FEC held nine in-person Committee meetings over a period of nine months.

The final reports of the FEC were published on the 31st March 2023. The reports, along with the summaries and minutes of the FEC’s meetings are available HERE.

These FEC reports contain recommendations to the Minister on a wide range of firearms matters, in line with its comprehensive terms of reference. Minister Browne has stated throughout the FEC process that no changes to policy or legislation arising from any of the recommendations of the FEC will be implemented without prior consultation with stakeholders.

With this aim, Minister Browne has now launched an online consultation platform. This will allow stakeholders to indicate their level of support for all of the substantive recommendations of the FEC. This consultation platform is available HERE.

In addition to the online consultation platform Minister Browne will invite national representative organisations to make open submissions to him on behalf of their membership.

Minister Browne would encourage as many people and organisations as possible to participate in the online consultation, so that everyone with an interest in these important matters can have their voices heard. The online consultation will close on Friday June 2nd 2023.

Death Of George Doherty, Formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 2nd May 2023, of Mr George Doherty, Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin; and formerly of Sandymount, Co. Dublin and Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sons John-Paul, Joseph and baby Thomas, his brothers Davy and Tony and sister Frances; Mr Doherty passed away peacefully, at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving partner May, children Christine, David, Kevin, Janet, Kev, Pauline and Ciara, sons-in-law Dicky, David and Vinny, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Doherty will repose at their family home on Thursday afternoon, May 4th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brendan, No.5 Coolock Village, Kilmore, Dublin 5, on Friday morning, May 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by Cremation in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Co. Dublin.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service at 11:00am for Mr Doherty, the Church service can be viewed, streamed live online HERE; while the Crematorium Service can be viewed, streamed live at 2:30pm, HERE.

The extended Doherty 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 Eddie Teehan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 5th April 2023, of Mr Edward (Eddie) Teehan, Liverpool, England and formerly of Boulea Hill, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Mary, his parents, brothers and sisters; Mr Teehan passed away peacefully at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughter Anne, son-in-law Karl, grandson Tom, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The extended Teehan 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.

A resident of the UK for most of his life; Mr Teehan remained a proud Tipperary man and always looked forward to his annual holiday back home, visiting with his extended family and friends.

A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated for Mr Teehan in the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday morning next, May 7th, at 10:00am.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Bridie Higgins, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 1st May 2023, of Mrs Bridget (Bridie) Higgins (née Daly), hitherto Mrs Bridget Sullivan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly London and Salterstown, Co. Louth.

Pre-deceased by her two husbands Mr Tony (Higgins) and Mr Chris (Sullivan), her brothers John and Philip and sisters Mary and Josie; Mrs Higgins, sadly, passed away following a long illness most bravely borne, while surrounded by her loving family and staff at Rush Nursing Home, St. Maur’s Park, Rush, Co. Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Michael, Theresa, Brian and Carol, brothers Paddy, Michael, Gerard and Frank, sisters Eileen, Patricia, Dolly and Veronica, sons-in-Law Paul and Stephen, daughter-in-law Silvia, grandchildren Anthony, Liam, Clare, Sinead, Ciara, Maya and Juliet, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Higgins will repose at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Directors, Chanel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, on Thursday afternoon, May 4th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Friday morning, May 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Mass will be 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 Higgins, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Higgins 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 O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 30th April 2023, of Mr John O’Dwyer, Clareen, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr O’Dwyer passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Joanne, Denise and Majella, sons Shane and Mark, grandchildren Dylan, Isla, Ada and Anna, sons-in-law Kenny and Liam, Majella’s partner Kevin and Shane’s partner Cliona, brothers Dinny, Noel and Liam, sisters Josie, Mary and Stella, sisters-in-law and brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at his home on tomorrow evening Tuesday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Cataldus, Moneydass, Ballycahill, Thurles on Wednesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Kilvalure Cemetery, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.