Thurles Information

Death Of Paul Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 20th November 2022, of Mr Paul Bourke, Cleakile, The Ragg, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Bourke sadly passed away while in the care of staff at Aut Evan and St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny city, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen (nee O’Brien), daughter Kim, grandchildren Skye and Tyra, brother Kevin and his wife Bridget, niece Caoimhe, son-in-law Paddy, mother-in-law Anne, father-in-law John (Urlingford), aunts, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisland South, Borrisoleigh Thurles on Tuesday evening, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Remains will arrive at the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Munroe, Bouladuff, Thurles on Wednesday morning, for Requiem Mass at 11:30am followed by interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Bourke, same can be viewed, streamed online HERE.

The extended Bourke 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.

Note Please: House strictly private on Wednesday please.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Suir Haven Cancer Support, Thurles.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Tipperary Resident Dead Following Clonmel House Fire.

A man, aged in his 70s, has sadly lost his life following a house fire in South Co. Tipperary, early this morning.

Emergency services, incorporating fire fighters from Clonmel fire station; personnel from the National Ambulance Service, and Gardaí were called to a dwelling house on River Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, shortly after 6.30am.

The elderly man, who is believed to be the occupant of the house, was pronounced dead at the scene, before his body was removed to Tipperary University Hospital.

A file will now be prepared for the county coroner.

Death Of Mary Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th November 2022, of Mrs Mary Ryan (née Carroll), Garrangrena, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Mrs Ryan, sadly, passed away unexpectedly.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Jack, sons Willie, Paddy, Sean, Anthony and Austin, daughter Mary, sister Kitty Shanahan, daughters in law Catherine, Julie, Margaret and Eileen, son-in-law John, grandchildren Marguerite, Anita, John, Liam, Caitriona, Sarah, Micheal, Jack, Luke and Niall, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter Hse, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday afternoon, from 4:30pm, before being received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Ryan, same can be viewed, streamed online HERE.

The extended Ryan 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Hollyford Garda Shot In November, 96 Years Ago, Commemorated.

A ceremony to commemorate the murder of Garda Hugh Ward, (Reg No: 5663), 96 years ago was held in Hollyford, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday last November 16th, 2022. The event was organised by Tipperary Town Gardaí.

Garda Ward, born on February, 14th 1897, was a native of Cloughmacoo, Nobber, Co. Meath. He joined An Garda Síochána on February, 27th 1924. He served in the Volunteers (1918-1921) and did yeoman service up to the time of the Truce. He also served in the National Army (1921-1924), including the Military Police. He was unmarried and served in Co. Roscommon, Co. Cork and Co. Tipperary.

On 14th November, 1926, anti-Treaty IRA launched co-ordinated attacks on 12 Garda stations around Ireland. In all, on that day, two Gardaí were shot dead: Sgt James Fitzsimons (Reg No: 2566 – St Luke’s Station Cork) and Garda Hugh Ward, both veterans of the War of Independence.
Fitzsimons, like Ward, was also single and had served in the Irish Volunteers in the 3rd Northern Division.

Garda Ward was on duty at Hollyford, Station and having answered a knock on the front door of his Station, a raider raised his gun and seriously injured Ward. He would sadly die from his injuries just two days later, on 16th November, 1926, while in the care of staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

Their cowardly killers were never identified.

Chief Supt. Colm O’Sullivan unveiled a special plaque and members of the Ward family laid a wreath honouring Garda Ward’s service.

Speakers at Wednesday’s event included Brendan Franklin (Supt. Tipperary Town), Dr. Des Marnane (local historian) and Una Crowe, latter daughter of Rody Crowe former Hollyford Company Adjutant.
Fr. Dan Woods P.P. blessed the gathering and Piper John Moloughney played the National Anthem.

Death Of Mary Egan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 16th November 2022, of Mrs Mary Egan (née Brennan), Cluain Airne, Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Lisheen, Moyne, Co. Tipperary and Graine, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her parents Richard and Annie; Mrs Egan passed away unexpectedly at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken family; husband Tom, sons Daniel and Tomás, daughter Aíne, grandchildren Conall, Dara, Cathal, Órla, Niall, Ruairi, Milo and Hugh, daughters-in-law Neasa and Aoife, son-in-law Paraic, brothers John, Willie and Richie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, former colleagues in the Community Hospital of the Assumption, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Egan will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Friday, November 18th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Moynetemple, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, November 19th, at 11:30am, followed immediately afterwards by interment in St Mary’s cemetery, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Egan, same can be viewed, streamed online HERE.

The extended Egan 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.