Thurles Information

Safeguard Risk Of Drowning In Thurles.

We pointed out previously, in November last, the total lack of Litter Bins provided on the Suir river walkway here in Thurles, resulting in cheap wine bottles, cans and other litter being dumped into an already polluted and slowly dying river.

But another problem has also now arisen. Overgrown Willow tree branches are holding back our floating filth, (plastic bags, drink cans, waxed paper tubs, milk cartons, wine and beer bottles); and this litter filth, in turn, is holding back footballs (we counted 6) and tennis balls (we counted 4), close to the edge of the river bank.

**Above 3 separate images demonstrate a need for Lifebuoys on River Suir in Thurles**.

So what’s the problem, I hear you ask?
The river Suir is presently in flood and some child or indeed adult is likely to attempt to retrieve one of these footballs. Should any person slip into the river, there is not one item that can be used, with which to assist in their recovery from this extremely deep water.

There is not one Lifebuoy or Life Ring in the vicinity of this unguarded river.
The purchase cost of one MOB Ring with 30m of floating rope costs a mere €17.00. A galvanised steel pole and base for use as a Lifebuoy Case, is more expensive at €166.50, but when you consider how much money is already wasted by Tipperary Co. Council on other projects; the cost of basic lifesaving equipment is a mere pittance in comparison.

Readers, do take a stroll along this unguarded river walk yourself, next fine day, and surely you will agree three Lifebuoys are immediately required to meet the basic need for health and safety.
Note also people have carved out their own grass path close to the river’s edge, preferring same to the overpriced tarmacadam strips.

New Free Schoolbooks Scheme

Parents will not be buying school books next September. The Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley TD has published guidelines for recognised primary schools and special schools on the new free schoolbooks scheme.

The new guidelines are designed to assist primary schools, as they adopt the free schoolbooks scheme in time for the start of the 2023/24 school year.

For the most part this new scheme means that:–

Schoolbooks, workbooks and copybooks will be provided by primary schools for all pupils.
There is no need for parents or guardians to buy or rent these items.
Schools will be provided with sufficient funding (€96 per pupil) to cover the costs of providing required items.
Schoolbooks are the property of the school and must be returned at the end of the school year.

For parents seeking further information and clarification, same is available HERE.

Death Of Patrick Dowd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 9th March 2023, of Mr Patrick Dowd, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Carnew, Co. Wicklow; London, England and Northampton, England.

Pre-deceased by Tommy, Sean, Nelly, Nora and Peg; the passing of Mr Dowd is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Cecilia, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dowd will reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford, on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd from 3:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Coolafancy, Co. Wicklow, departing at 5:15pm same afternoon.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning March 24th, at 11:00am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Dowd 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 Pat Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 20th March 2023, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Gleeson (Retired Garda Síochána) Glendale, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father and mother, his sister and nephew; the passing of Mr Gleeson is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, his son Kenneth and Kenneth’s partner Fiona, adored granddaughter Mollie, brothers Frank and Jack, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, wonderful friends in Confey GAA and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at his family home in Glendale, Newtown, Lexlip, Co. Kildare, on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd, from 4:00pm, concluding with Rosary at 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Captain’s Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, (Confey Parish), to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am on Friday morning, March 24th, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Confey Cemetery, Newtown, Co. Kildare.

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

The extended Gleeson 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.

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Death Of Mary Egan, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 19th March 2023, of Mrs Mary Egan (née Power) Crumlin, Moneygall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and late of Galboola, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Peggy; Mrs Egan passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Éamon, sons and daughters, Patrick, Rachel, David and Sarah, brothers Michael, Séamus and Eddie, sisters Eileen (Dunne), Sarah (O’Dwyer) and Brenda (Kennedy), uncle Ned, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Egan will repose at her place of residence in Crumlin on Tuesday afternoon from 4:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary and St. Joseph, Loyer, Moneygall, Co. Offaly, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Castletown Cemetery, Dunkerrin, Co. Offaly.

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

The extended Egan 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, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

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