Thurles Information

Death Of Anthony Carroll, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 29th November 2022, of Mr Anthony Carroll, Castelgreen Crescent and McCann Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballingarry, (South Riding) Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Carroll, sadly, passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at the Mater Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; sons Craig and Blake, daughter Clodagh and their mother Christine, brothers Pat, Robert, James, Liam, John-Joe and Tom, sisters Kathleen, Margaret and Tina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carroll will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Thursday evening, December 1st, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. John the Baptist, Cashel, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday, December 2nd at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Cormac’s Cemetery, Upper Green, Waller’s Lot, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Carroll 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 uasal.

Tipperary Resident Awarded €35,000 Following Pavement Fall.

A plaintiff, named as Mr Jason McCarthy, with an address at Ballybeg, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, has successfully sued Waterford City Council, having alleged negligence; a breach of Duty of Care and a breach of the Occupiers Liability Act 1995.

Mr McCarthy, who acknowledged in court that he had previously recovered compensation of €17,555 from a road traffic accident in 2003; a further €12,000 for a road accident in 2009 and €15,000 arising from an assault when he was a young boy, [in total €44,550], was awarded €30,000 together with his legal costs, latter calculated on the lower Circuit Court scale.

Mr Justice Tony O’Connor stated he was satisfied that Mr McCarthy did trip and fall, as he had claimed, over a protruding lip on the pavement outside his father-in-law’s home at Gracedieu Road, Waterford City, on February 1st, some 7 years ago in 2015; adding that the injuries did not impinge significantly on his current day-to-day interests.

Waterford City Council authority had asked the court to determine if the fall happened as was alleged by Mr McCarthy; if it occurred where alleged, or if such a fall had caused such injuries currently being claimed by the plaintiff.

Mr Justice O’Connor said the council did accept during the hearing that the pavement lip was caused as a direct result of poor compaction at its sub base, and that if an inspection had been undertaken previously, same lip would have been noted and necessary measures taken to repair it.

Mr O’Connor had attended hospital the following morning after the fall and a medical report stated he had fractured his wrist, which required fixation with a grafting procedure.

Death Of Chris Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday last 27th November, 2022, of Mr Christopher (Chris) Kelly, Croke Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Coolock, Co. Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his wife Mary (née Prout, Glengoole), grand-daughter Faith and brother Martin; Mr Kelly passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while at the residence of his daughter Rosanne, and surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his daughters Rosanne and Linda, grandchildren Eireal, Luke, Electra, A.J., Levina, Jake, Logan, Joey, Makella and Ethan-Christopher, son-in-law Patrick, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, November 29th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Patrick and St. Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday morning, November 30th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Kelly 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 uasal.

Death Of Tommy Reid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 27th November 2022, of Mr Tommy Reid, Chapel Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Nan and sons Tom and Oliver; Mr Reid passed away peacefully at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted family Dinny, Ger, Christy and Mary. Grandchildren Alan, Laura, Sabrina, Ollie, Dylan, Aaron, Shauna and Kellie, great-grandchildren Odhran, Cora, Tommy and Sophie. Sisters Sr. Nellie and Theresa. Daughters-in-law Rita, Michelle and Bridget, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Reid will repose at his home, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, November 29th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

The funeral cortège bearing the body of Mr Reid, will arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, to further repose for requiem Mass at 11:00am on Wednesday morning, November 30th, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery Borrisoleigh, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

For those who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Reid, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Reid 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 uasal.

Mother Nature Confused In Thurles.

Mother Nature continues to remain somewhat confused here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Berberis (Barberry) (Top Picture Above)
The attractive, easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub Berberis (Barberry) loved for its abundant bright orange flowers, which are normally expected in late March to May, was in bloom yesterday, some 5 months early.
These evergreens shrubs bear small blue-black shaded berries much loved by our feathered friends, (birds).

Primroses (Irish: Sabhaircín) (Bottom Picture Above)
Meanwhile, our dainty and colourful wild primroses (from the Latin word ‘primus’, meaning ‘first’.) which can be found decorating grassy banks, woodlands and roadsides, have not been fooled and appear to be on schedule to bloom in early or mid-December.

Both the flowers and leaves of the Primrose are edible; the flavour ranging between mild lettuce and more bitter salad greens.

More importantly, Primroses are beneficial as an excellent early source of nectar for bees, as well as an attractive flower to brighten up your outdoor spaces.

Also keep in mind that according to Irish folklore, when primroses are positioned near your front doorway, same protects your home from an unwelcome visit by the fairies. In Ireland, fairies were blamed for stealing babies and children, especially boys with blue eyes and fair hair, leaving fairy substitutes in their place; so do take care. You have been warned.