Thurles Information

A Song For A Sunday.

Where Her Heart Has Always Been.

Lyrics & Vocals: This song was written and was sung by Alan Jackson for his mothers funeral.
It begins with an old recording of his mother reading from St Luke’s Gospel Chapter 2: Verse 9.

The Scene: Shepherds were watching their flocks by night, near Bethlehem, when this divine encounter occurred.

Where Her Heart Has Always Been.

Where Her Heart Has Always Been.

“And lo, the angle of the Lord came upon them,
And the glory of the Lord shone round about them.”

The morning light was soft and low,
The clouds had left an early snow,
A peaceful sound was calling low,
It’s time to go.
Then God reached out his tender hand,
And gently pulled her home with him,
And brushed away the sorrow from,
Her soul within.

And I could hear the roses sing,
A bluebird softly claps its wings,
The sun seemed brighter than it’s ever been.
And now she’s dancing in the wind,
With her true love again,
Where her heart has always been.
Where her heart has always been.

END

Stakelum Goal Fires Tipp To Opening League Win Over Galway.

Stakelum Goal directs Tipp to opening league win over Galway in a rain-soaked Semple’s Field.

Tipperary opened their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A campaign with a five-point victory over Galway at FBD Semple Stadium, this evening, with Darragh Stakelum’s second-half goal proving the key moment in a gritty, weather-hit contest.

The sides were level at the break (0-09pts apiece) after a tight, stop-start first half, played on a surface that deteriorated steadily in the rain.

Galway struck first in the second period when Rory Burke finished a well-worked move into the net on 40 minutes, nudging the visitors in front, as the game threatened to swing their way.

However, Tipperary responded with a strong spell through the middle third and, after Conor Stakelum nudged the hosts back in front, the decisive score arrived on 64 minutes: Darragh Stakelum broke through, to rifle a left-handed finish to the net, pushing the All-Ireland champions three points clear.

From there, Tipp kept their composure, adding late points, including key contributions from Tipp Captain Jake Morris and wing-back Seamus Kennedy, to keep Galway at arm’s length, despite a late rally.

The match, Round 1 of Division 1A, was refereed by Seán Stack, Dublin.

Death Of Patsy Cody, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 23rd January 2026, of Mrs Patricia (Patsy) Cody (née Holden), Gurteen, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Michael, her son Declan, and her brother Tom; Mrs Cody passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of staff at Kilkenny Care Centre, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Marie (Donahue) and Claire; sons Robert, Pat, Milo, and Ray; her brother John; sisters Joan, Sr. Alice, and Stella; son-in-law Michael; daughters-in-law Liz, Sandra, Bridget, and Marie; her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cody will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78), on Monday afternoon, January 26th, from 5.00pm until 8.00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EW94) on Tuesday morning, January 27th, at 11.30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Michael’s Cemetery, Kilaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Cody and Holden families 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.

“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Patricia throughout her illness and to everyone who has shown such kindness and support at this difficult time. It is deeply appreciated.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Tipperary Farmers Urged To Remain Vigilant After Bluetongue Case Confirmed In Wexford.

Farmers across Co, Tipperary are being urged to heighten vigilance and review on-farm biosecurity measures, following confirmation of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) confirmed in a herd of cattle in Co. Wexford, the first confirmed case in the Irish State.

The confirmation is “unwelcome” but not unexpected, pointing to the spread of the virus across Europe, Great Britain and recently in Northern Ireland.

Bluetongue is a viral disease of ruminants that can affect cattle and sheep, as well as goats, deer and llamas. The disease does not pose a risk to human health or food safety and is spread primarily by biting midges.

The current spell of colder weather should reduce the risk of onward spread at this time, as the virus cannot replicate effectively in midges when daily temperatures are below 12°C. Further sampling is under way to clarify the wider epidemiological picture.

While there are no implications for meat and dairy exports to the EU, UK and most international markets, the Minister warned the outbreak will affect exports of live cattle and sheep, with added costs and logistical requirements to meet importing-country rules.

Separately, the Department has already confirmed that bluetongue vaccination will be permitted in Ireland in 2026 for cattle and sheep, following detections of BTV-3 in Northern Ireland. Farmers are advised to engage with their private veterinary practitioner on the timing and suitability of any vaccination programme.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) described the Wexford confirmation as “hugely worrying” for the family concerned and the wider farming community, and said supports must be available for those impacted.

Advice to Tipperary farmers: what to do now
Although the confirmed case is in Wexford, farmers in Tipperary are being asked to remain alert and to act early if anything looks amiss:

Monitor stock daily and contact your vet immediately if you see signs consistent with bluetongue (which can vary by species and individual animal), including fever, lethargy, lameness, facial swelling, mouth/eye/nose irritation or discharge, and sudden drops in performance.
Tighten biosecurity around animal movements and visitors; keep accurate records and follow Department guidance if any restrictions or control measures are introduced.
Reduce midge exposure where practical (e.g., housing vulnerable animals at peak midge activity times and using appropriate veterinary-approved insect control measures).
Keep up to date with official Department updates as sampling continues and any control zones/movement measures are clarified.

Farmers are being encouraged to take the situation seriously but calmly, with early reporting seen as critical to limiting spread and protecting the live trade, particularly as the sector prepares for the 2026 vaccination programme.

Death Of Miah Cleary, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 23rd January 2026, of Mr Jeremiah (Miah) Cleary, Galway City and Innisfallen Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Loughtagalla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Thomas (Tolly) and baby-brother Thomas; Mr Cleary passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Galway.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving mother Philomena (née Kelly), sisters Ann Marie (Hickey, The Ragg), Caroline (Kearney) and Siobhan, brothers Jimmy and John (Aughrim, Co. Gaway), sister-in-law Sinead, brothers-in-law Padjoe and Terry, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cleary will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CO59), on Sunday afternoon, January 25th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), on Monday morning, January 26th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Cleary, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Cleary 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 Private Please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.