Affia Hussey, aged 4 years, walks with newly arrived Irish Wolfhounds, Rían and Míde, who today took up permanent residence on the grounds of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Photograph by Eamon Ward
Unlike the town of Thurles, Co. Tipperary, which has allowed its elected representatives to succeed in eradicating most of the town’s history; Bunratty village in Co. Clare, has reinstated a small but attractive piece of their medieval history, for the benifit of its well established tourist trade.
The sight of Irish wolfhounds roaming the paths and laneways of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has now once again been reinstated.
Among the largest of all breeds of dog, Irish wolfhounds were regular guests at Bunratty Castle from the early days of its medieval banquets in the 1960’s. The dogs would roam the great hall and dining areas as would have been the custom in medieval times at the castle.
12-week-old Rían, (Irish meaning King), and 1-year-old Míde, (latter named after the 5th province of Ireland in Celtic times), today took up permanent residence on the grounds of the famous County Clare visitor attraction. They both replace Meabh and Saoirse, the two previous resident wolfhounds at the castle.
Breeder Mr James Hussey of Cúdáráth Irish Wolfhounds, delivered the dogs to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park today, where they were welcomed by farm manager Mr Niall Moloney.
According to Mr Aodhagan Behan, Operations Manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, “Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland, and no 15th century Castle is complete without these iconic and noble dogs.” “These noble creatures were regular guests at the Bunratty Castle from the early days of the medieval banquets in the 1960s and therefore it is only fitting that they make a welcome return to this iconic fortress in the same year that the castle world famous medieval banquets celebrate 60 years in operation,” he added.
Mr Niall Moloney, farm manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, explained that Irish wolfhounds are known for being gentle, friendly and very intelligent, and they inhabited Ireland long before the arrival of Christianity and the written word. He stated, “For many visitors, especially children, the sight of wolfhounds wandering throughout the site is the highlight of their visit. We are grateful to Cúdáráth Irish Wolfhounds for their support, and we look forward to hosting Rían and Míde for many years to come”.
Mrs Tierney passed away peacefully, while in the presence of her heartbroken family, in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Jim, children Mary (Cleary), Eamonn, Breda (Corcoran) and Martin, sons-in-law Timmy and Ronan, adored grandchildren Seán, Conor and Dónal, Dylan and Clodagh, extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Tierney, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.
The extended Tierney 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 Sunday morning.
A seven-judge court has unanimously decided to reject the appeal by Mr Patrick Quirke, on his earlier conviction for the June 3rd, 2011, murder of Mr Bobby Ryan, (Latter alleged love rival known as DJ “Mr Moonlight”). The seven-judge court unanimously decided to dismiss the appeal. Mr Quirke, aged 53 years had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Ryan, however he had been convicted by a 10 to 2 jury verdict, following his 13-week trial period.
Just last May, 2023, the court heard submissions from lawyers representing both Mr Quirke and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), regarding an earlier finding that a computer seized from his home had been unlawfully searched.
Lawyers for Mr Quirke had previously urged the court to direct a retrial for the charge of murder of Mr Ryan. The DPP argued the computer evidence was admissible despite the Supreme Court’s finding. The Supreme Court had ruled last March that Gardaí had unlawfully searched the contents of the computer, latter seized from the home of Mr Quirke.
The court had ruled that a physical analysis of a digital device was permitted, but its use as a portal into the digital world was a more significant intrusion into privacy rights and such an intention should have been raised in the warrant application, so that the digital search could be judicially authorised.
The seven-judge court unanimously decided to dismiss the appeal by Mr Quirke, thus rejecting the Tipperary farmer’s application for a retrial, having found a mistake in the warrant application for a search at the Quirke homestead, was due simply to an honest oversight.
Weather-wise, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary today Thursday, July 27th, we saw a mix of light cloud and sunny spells, with just isolated passing showers and moderate west to south-west winds. with Temperatures reached between 18°C and 20°C.
With temperatures reaching 20°C today In Thurles, honey bees took the opportunity to move house. Picture: G. Willoughby (27th July, 2023)
Tonight should see a continuation of mixed clear spells and scattered showers with lowest temperatures of 9°C to 13°C, with light westerly winds changing to become more southerly.
Tomorrow morning, Friday, July 28th, we should awaken again, to sunny spells and scattered showers. However, it will turn cloudier at times during the afternoon and evening, as a band of more frequent and heavier showers moves from the west. We can expect highest temperatures of 16°C to 20°C, with light to moderate south to southwest winds.
On Friday night, rain showers should ease early with clear spells developing, however, more frequent heavy showers will move in from the west later. Lowest temperatures of 10°C to 12°C.
On Saturday, we can expect blustery winds, again with sunny spells and scattered showers, some possibly turning heavy with slightly higher temperatures of 17°C to 20°C. Similar weather is expected across Tipperary on Saturday night, again with lowest temperatures of 10°C to 12°C, and with moderate westerly winds.
On Sunday, again we can expect sunny spells and occasional scattered showers, with highest temperatures of 17°C to 20°C with a more south-westerly breeze.
So if you plan to be out and about in the open air, enjoying the beautiful scenery in Co. Tipperary this weekend, our best advice to you is to pack that lightweight rain jacket and or an umbrella.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Denis and while in her 98th year; Mrs Coman passed away peacefully, in the care of staff at University Hospital, Clonmel.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Liam and Francis, daughter Mary, grandchildren Robert and Aoife, great grand child Ellie Mai, daughter-in-law Marie, Ute and Jean, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Coman will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, this afternoon, Thursday, July 27th, from 5:30pm, with removal at 7:00pm same evening, to the Church of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Rossmore, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, July 28th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Coman, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.
The extended Coman 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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