Thurles Information

Fireworks Cause Distress To Feathered Friends, Farm Animals & Pets.

Although firework displays on Halloween night no doubt bring joy to many of our local residents; it is likely to be a night of terror and distress for our feathered friends, farm animals and household pets.

Here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, following such a recent fireworks display, ducks on the river Suir and our flock of Pied Wagtails roosting on Liberty Square, are now only beginning to return to their old haunts.

Research has confirmed that firework displays cause wild birds to suffer significant distress, and researchers have recommended that in future displays should not take place in areas, with a large wildlife population.

It is unclear whether it is the noise that upsets them, or the flashing lights in the sky, or indeed a combination of both. However for example, researchers have confirmed that the heart rate of geese increases from 63 to 124 beats per minute, and their average body temperature increased by 3%, from 38C to 39C, when they are subjected to a firework display close to their usual haunts.

We are already aware that fireworks cause anxiety in our household pets, and farm animals; for example dogs and horses.

Every Xmas Decoration Under One Roof At Dwan’s Hardware, Cathedral Street, Thurles.

Feast you Eyes on Dwan’s Festive Decorations.

Create a fantastic festive Christmas 2022, with the help of Dwan’s Hardware, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The popular hardware store is now, once again, fully open to the public, following the covid pandemic and all are invited to visit a truly “Christmas Wonderland”, offering not just their normal stock of hardware items, and key cutting services, but every Christmas decoration you could ever dream of, and all under one roof.

Thurles Shopping Centre Takes Lead In Displaying Christmas Decor.

With just seven Saturdays left to Christmas Eve, 2022, Thurles Shopping Centre, have begun displaying their new Christmas decorations.

**Thurles Shopping Centre, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.
Please put a penny in the old man’s hat.
If you haven’t got a penny, a ha-penny will do.
If you haven’t got a ha-penny, then God bless you.”

N.B. The decimal halfpenny coin, latter the smallest denomination of our Irish pound, was first issued when the Irish currency was decimalised on February 15th 1971.
It was removed from circulation and demonetised some 16 years later, on January 1st 1987.
In the same year, 2.8 million of our halfpenny coins were melted down, leaving the halfpenny Irish coin (particularly the 1985 coin) now particularly rare, and of value to coin collectors; so give the ‘old man’ one Euro and save and keep your halfpenny’s dry.

Death Of Dan O’Connell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 4rd November 2022, of Mr Dan O’Connell, Main Steet, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Williamstown, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Mary, his brother Din and sisters Alice and Ellen; Mr O’Connell passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary; his immediate and extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Connell will repose at Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry Upper, Thurles on Sunday evening, November 6th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Monday morning, November 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Connell 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.

Death Of John O’Grady, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 3rd November 2022, of Mr John O’Grady
Cloughmartin, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Jim, and his sister Nora; Mr O’Grady passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his brother Seamus, sister Josie, nieces Marguerite, Anne-Marie and Fiona, nephew Anthony, brother-in-law Tony, sister-in-law Anne, cousins, extended relatives, Padre Pio nursinghome community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Grady will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, November 5th at 11:00am, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended O’Grady 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. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North Tipperary Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.