Thurles Information

Thurles Shopping Centre Takes Lead In Displaying Christmas Decor.

With just seven Saturdays left to Christmas Eve, 2022, Thurles Shopping Centre, have begun displaying their new Christmas decorations.

**Thurles Shopping Centre, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.
Please put a penny in the old man’s hat.
If you haven’t got a penny, a ha-penny will do.
If you haven’t got a ha-penny, then God bless you.”

N.B. The decimal halfpenny coin, latter the smallest denomination of our Irish pound, was first issued when the Irish currency was decimalised on February 15th 1971.
It was removed from circulation and demonetised some 16 years later, on January 1st 1987.
In the same year, 2.8 million of our halfpenny coins were melted down, leaving the halfpenny Irish coin (particularly the 1985 coin) now particularly rare, and of value to coin collectors; so give the ‘old man’ one Euro and save and keep your halfpenny’s dry.

Death Of Dan O’Connell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 4rd November 2022, of Mr Dan O’Connell, Main Steet, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Williamstown, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Mary, his brother Din and sisters Alice and Ellen; Mr O’Connell passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary; his immediate and extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Connell will repose at Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry Upper, Thurles on Sunday evening, November 6th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Monday morning, November 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Connell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Death Of John O’Grady, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 3rd November 2022, of Mr John O’Grady
Cloughmartin, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Jim, and his sister Nora; Mr O’Grady passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his brother Seamus, sister Josie, nieces Marguerite, Anne-Marie and Fiona, nephew Anthony, brother-in-law Tony, sister-in-law Anne, cousins, extended relatives, Padre Pio nursinghome community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Grady will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, November 5th at 11:00am, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Grady, same can be viewed, streamed online HERE.

The extended O’Grady family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North Tipperary Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Consultation On Scheme To Disregard Historic Convictions Of Gay & Bisexual Men Opened.

Public consultation an opportunity for affected people and groups to inform the development of the disregard scheme.
Survey will run online for several weeks, closing on Friday 9 December.

The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has today launched a public consultation that will inform the development of a scheme to disregard historic convictions relating to consensual sexual activity between men.

Affected persons and representative organisations are being asked to provide input on a number of key issues, based on their lived experience. Their responses will inform the final recommendations of a working group who are examining the development of a scheme of disregard convictions for consensual sexual activity between men prior to decriminalisation in 1993.

Minister McEntee said: “We want to ensure that any potential scheme is as effective and accessible as possible, so that we can exonerate those impacted by these outdated laws and address some of the lingering harms of the past.

I would encourage any of the affected men, their families, loved ones and the wider LGBTQ+ community to engage with this consultation so that we can be mindful of their unique perspectives, as we move forward.”

The consultation survey will consist of seven questions, based on key issues identified by the Working Group that would benefit from stakeholder input. The survey will ask how a potential scheme could be made more accessible, how to encourage participation in the scheme and how to minimise potential for re-traumatising applicants, amongst other issues.

The deadline for completion of the survey is 5pm on Friday 9 December 2022.

Following the close of the consultation, the Working Group will prepare a summary report which will give an overview of the submissions received, identifying key themes that will inform the final recommendations of the Working Group.

Minister McEntee added: “The damage that was caused by these laws continues to impact negatively on too many people’s lives.

While we cannot undo the hurt inflicted on people who were discriminated against for simply being themselves, we can contribute to the healing process.

Both the Programme for Government and my Justice Plans commit to putting in place a scheme to disregard the convictions of people convicted of consensual same-sex activity prior to decriminalisation.

This consultation is another important step on that journey towards meeting those commitments, and to addressing the individual harm that was done to generations of gay and bisexual men, while also showing that we are willing to re-visit and confront uncomfortable aspects of our past.”

Pouldine Area Of Tipperary Without Broadband Services Following Collision.

Thurles Gardaí have arrested a male on suspicion of drink driving after his motor vehicle lost control and crashed into an ESB pole and a fibre broadband junction box in the area of Pouldine cross located between Thurles town and the village of Horse & Jockey. The area is expected to be without a broadband service for possibly up to 7 days.

Meanwhile, Tipperary Roads Policing Unit have also removed two other cars from our roads yesterday.
The first vehicle was intercepted in Thurles, with the driver found to have no insurance and no Road Tax.

The second vehicle was seized in the Templemore area, with the driver found to be without Insurance; NCT; Road Tax; being a Learner Driver unaccompanied, and exhibiting no L-Plates.

All drivers now face court proceedings.