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Lá Fhéile Pádraig – St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Thurles 2023.

Saint Patrick’s Day, for the few who are as yet unaware, is a religious and cultural holiday held annually on March 17th, the traditional death date of St. Patrick, latter Ireland’s foremost patron saint.

Using the theme “The Past, Present and Future”, the Thurles and District St. Patricks Day Parade, 2023, took place today, March 17th, in warm Spring sunshine [14° C].
The Thurles St. Patrick’s Day festival links with the many other villages, towns and cities around Ireland, in assisting to highlight our global culture; same a culture that unites us through our distinctive music, traditions, storytelling, sport and nature.

Today’s event saw, possibly, the largest turnout of spectators, many of whom were from foreign countries, and many togged out displaying festive green and gold.

**Picture: One patriotic young lady, just returned from the hairdressers; about to get dressed up for today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade**.

The parade began sharp at 2.15pm, with Liberty Square closed off from traffic at the Slievenamon Road junction from 2:00pm, and with diversions in place preventing no entry unto the eastern side of Liberty Square.

The ‘Reviewing Stand’, this year for the first time was positioned outside McMahon’s Shoe Emporium and Heyday Coffee House on Liberty Square’s north side (Sunny Side).

A huge ‘Thank You‘ to Mr Johnny Kenehan (Chairperson St. Patrick’s Day Committee) and his organising committee members.

A big ‘Thank You’, also, to the many parade sponsors, which included: The People of Upperchurch/Drombane; Borrisoleigh; Moyne and Thurles, Grace Fashions, O’Dwyer Transport, Anner Hotel, Vale Oil Co., Sklep Polski Jelonek, Flynns Childrenswear, Tim Looby Accountants, Q Mobile, Golden Nails, Inga Mikelsone, Jennings Opticians, The Tipperary Star, Thomas Murphy & Sons Machinery Ltd, Kam Bo Chinese Restaurant, Thurles Information (Website), Thurles Golf Club, Margaret Skehan, Martin Shanahan Tyres, William F. Gleeson Solicitor, Stakelums Hardware, Dinans Timber, The Thurles Order of Malta, Moran’s Menswear, Ryans Cleaning, Seamus Hanafin Furniture, Michael’s Jewellers, Supermacs, Thurles Shopping Centre and BC IT, to name but a few.

A video of today’s event will be published tomorrow, here on Thurles.Info, so do tune in.

FSAI Recall Batch Of Apple Farm Still Irish Apple Juice.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland [FSAI] yesterday, Wednesday, March 15th 2023, recalled a batch of ‘The Apple Farm Still Irish Apple Juice’ due to possible fermentation that could cause bottle breakage.

The product referred ‘The Apple Farm Still Irish Apple Juice’, pack size: 250ml, with country of origin Ireland, is identified by Batch Code: M152, and shows best before date as:- 31/03/2024.

The above named batch is being recalled due to possible fermentation that may cause bottle breakage.

Recall notices will be displayed at points-of-sale.

Death Of Martin Keane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 16th March 2023, of Mr Martin Keane, St. Patrick’s Terrace, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly Innisfallen Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Dan and Josie and his infant brother Joseph, Mr Keane, aged 58 years, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Cork University Hospital; surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Edel, daughter Charlotte, son Joseph, brothers Denis and J.B., sisters Mary, Joan, Olive, Angie, Lizzie and Maggie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keane, will repose at Condons Funeral Parlour, No.16 Dillon Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday afternoon March 19th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Irishtown, Oldbridge, Clonmel, on Monday morning, March 20th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon; followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

Tipperary Garda Search Result In Five Arrests For Serious Offences.

Tipperary Gardaí based in Clonmel conducted a joint-agency search operation yesterday, operating alongside personnel from Revenue Customs Service, the ISPCA and the Irish Defence Forces.

**Distressing pictures released courtesy of An Garda Síochána**

During the course of their search, Gardaí seized suspected drugs together with three caravans, which they believe had been stolen.

Fifteen dogs and three horses were also taken into care, rescued by the ISPCA, latter the leading animal welfare charity here in Ireland, which specialise in rescue, animal welfare and preventing animal cruelty.

During the course of the search operation, five persons were arrested for various offences.

Death Of Mick Connell, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 14th March 2023, of retired Garda Mr Michael (Mick) Connell, Roscrea Road, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

Mr Connell passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Kathleen, Breda, Maura and Eilish, sons Michael and Maurice, sons-in-law Paschal, Archie, Martin and Isaac, daughters in law Fifa and Eileen, brother-in-law Jack, grandchildren Colm, Tim, Ciara, Evan, Thea, Kate, Paola, Laura, Mikey, Sarah and Bobby, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, Garda Síochána comrades current and retired, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Connell will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore, Co. Tipperary on Friday, March 17th, at 12:00 noon, to repose for Requiem Mass; followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Rosemount, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Connell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.