Thurles Information

I Won’t Crumble With You If You Fall.

Singer: Tom Jones. Songwriters: Bernice Reagon.

The wonderful voice of Tom Jones is like a fine wine. It just gets better & better with age.

I will wake in the morning if you call,
And I’ll stand beside you as long as I can.
I will hold back the evening of your sun,
But I won’t crumble with you if you fall.

I will shadow the heat of your days,
And I’ll drink from the sweat of your brow.
I will walk to the tune of your song,
But I won’t crumble with you if you fall.

Come and walk with me and hold to my hand.
Touch me, let me know I am here by myself.
Stretch my night dreams into my days.
Stop short of falling apart if I go down.

I’ll wake in the morning if you call.
And I’ll stand beside you as long as I can.
I will hold back the evening of your sun,
But I won’t crumble with you if you fall.

€46.4m In Welfare Payments Recovered By Department Of Social Protection.

So far in 2022, up to the end of July last, some €46.4m in social welfare payments have been recovered by the Department of Social Protection.

From January 1st 2022 to the end of July, 2022 the department said it carried out almost 300,000 control reviews across its various supports, with 36 cases to date having been finalised in court, and with convictions secured in 30 of these legal cases.

The Department is now asking people, latter who wrongly received Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP), to arrange a return of same.

As of the end of July 2022, approximately €12.6m in PUP supports had been repaid, with some 10,700 of these having been repaid in full. An estimated €33.9m has still not been returned by those who were overpaid; some of which are understood to have been deliberate fraudulent claims.

Death Of Sean Hayden, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 5th September, 2022, of Mr Sean Hayden, Cooleeney, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Nora-Mae, sisters Mary, Anne (Hannie) and Nellie; Mr Hayden passed away peacefully at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; sons Mark and Ailbe, daughters-in-law Therese and Karen, grandchildren Erin, Sara and Ciara, brother Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayden will repose at his residence on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, September 6th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Moyne, Thurles, on Wednesday morning September 7th, arriving at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Internment will follow immediately afterwards in nearby St. Mary’s Cemetery, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

[NB: Due to C-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Hayden 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: Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Youthful Friends.

Youthful Friends

The story that quite never ends,
Is the boundless tale of youthful friends,
Who in that cherry blossom time.
In music, dance and sweetest wine.
Embraced the ever living truth,
The earnest love of blissful youth.
When hearts were warm,
And hearts could sing,
The unending joy of everything.
Of happy days and endless night,
When every season was delight.
Love and laughter were our guide,
Where wild and wondrous dreams reside.
And, so a toast to youthful friends,
And youthful love that never ends,
And when the nights of Autumn fall,
By turf fires brightest warmest glow,
Why we shall lovingly recall,
The merry joys of long ago,
In memory’s joy and chat and song,
Those happy days forever young.
END

Tom Ryan “Iona”Rahealty, Thurles

Cannabis Grow House Located At Kennedy Park Thurles.

On Tuesday afternoon last a Cannabis Grow House was discovered in a two story terraced residential building, located at Kennedy Park, West of Thurles town.
We understand that the residence had been possibly rented to foreign nationals.

Gardaí were called to the location, when local residents in the area complained of a peculiar strong smell, being emitted from the rear of the property in question, over previous days.

On entering the property, we understand that Gardaí discovered a consignment of cannabis plants; a number of wall mounted heaters; an extractor fan; a loosely constructed electric wiring setup, with floor areas covered in black plastic.

The interior of the house we understand had been severely damaged by various installations, pertinent to the growing of Cannabis plants.

We understand that no known arrests have been made at time of going to press. A Garda press statement is expected to be released to the public shortly.