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for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism TY and Sixth Year students from Thurles CBS recently organised and ran a bucket collection for the Dillon Quirke foundation The bucket collection took place on Easter Sunday ahead of the Munster championship match between Tipperary and Limerick READ MORE: Tipperary gardaí discover litany of offences when they pull over driver in this town Thurles CBS would like to offer thanks to all who donated to this worthy cause The Dillon Quirke Foundation was set up in 2022 following the untimely passing of Tipperary senior hurler Dillon Quirke during a club match in Semple Stadium The goal of the Foundation is to screen young athletes across the country for cardiovascular irregularities in an attempt to spot worrying signs early on and to take preventative measures to lower the number of young people suffering from this illness READ MORE: Recruitment of Specialist Paramedics for Tipperary given green light following new investment Pictured are some of the students involved in the fundraiser with a newly framed photo of Dillon’s jersey from the 2015 Harty Cup Final The jersey will now be hung up on the walls of the school " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news People in Tipperary Town have been advised to keep their doors locked Lauren Lonergan will take part in the Primary games during the Munster senior hurling championship match between Tipperary and Clare 5 March at the Halla Na Féile in Cashel In Pictures: Meet the cast of hit play 'The Ferryman' including a 'very well behaved baby' Night of nostalgia at Tipperary Museum with 125 year Clonmel High School reunion Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie Thurles Municipal District is delighted to announce its participation in the 100 Million Trees project The project is a national not-for-profit initiative being run by Richard which aims to plant 100 million native Irish trees across the island of Ireland over the next decade The aim of the project is to increase the native Irish tree population to add to the biodiversity throughout the country and to help mitigate carbon dioxide output in Ireland The site chosen for the project in Thurles is a 2,300 square metres publicly-owned site on the Mill Road The initiative saw elected representatives Thurles Tidy Towns and businesses come together on March 21 to plant 5,500 trees on the site using ‘the Miyawaki method’ who developed the technique in the 1970s to restore degraded land the Miyawaki Method of overplanting trees has been used in over 3,000 mini forests worldwide Planting excess trees together creates more rapid growth enhancing biodiversity significantly and importantly The following is a list of the 5,500 trees planted at this site: Wild Cherry states: “I am delighted to see a publicly-owned site in Thurles being used for the 100 Million Trees initiative I am particularly pleased to see so many schools and young people involved in the project who gave up their time this morning to be involved in the project David and Tina Mulcahy for bringing their initiative to Thurles “I hope that other groups and organisations will follow Thurles Municipal District's example and become involved in the 100 Million Trees initiative.” stated: “Refresh Thurles Tidy Towns were delighted to be involved with the planting of over 5,000 trees recently as part of the 100 Million Trees project “This small urban forest is located on the Mill Road It was a fantastic project for our Tidy Towns group to be involved with and it was great to see so many Transition Year students from our local schools getting involved with the tree planting “We look forward to seeing the trees flourish over the coming years.” John Ryan, Cluain Áirne, Monadreen, Thurles. April 28th, unexpectedly. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary. Will be sadly missed by his adored sons, Luca and Sam, his sister Eileen, brother-in-law Paddy (Barry), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, work colleagues in Dew Valley Foods and many friends. Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home (E41 XY 47), Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles on this Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. John's funeral cortege will depart from Eileen's home, Willowmere Drive on Friday morning to arrive in the Cathedral of the Assumption at 10.30 a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Please use the condolence section to express your sympathy to John's family. Thank you. Mass may be viewed live using the link below. 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If you would like to manage your push notification preferences, you can do so here There was no shortage of demand for stock at Mid-Tipp Co-op Mart in Thurles for the Co Tipperary mart’s weekly cattle sale on Monday last A 99% clearance of the 560 cattle on offer is always a good sign of trade Spring 2024-born cattle made up over half of what was on offer and they were an excellent trade half were either Angus- or Hereford-crosses and they were in great demand Heavier stock close to or over 350kg performed best with €3.95/kg to €4.50/kg available for these Friesian bullocks generally traded for between €3.40/kg and €3.70/kg with a few selling above and below this range but what was there more than made up for it Heavy continental-cross bullocks were comfortably making over €4/kg Most forward Friesian cows sold from between €2.80/kg and €3.20/kg Lighter cows were making from €2.15/kg to €2.60/kg There was a sprinkling of suckler dry cows too and the top price of €2,880 was paid for a 695kg Limousin-cross cow (€4.14/kg) A general synopsis would be that numbers were probably a bit back with the bullocks “They increased and maybe there was a bit of fear that factories would pull prices a little more but the way trade went might have surprised people “There was probably a bit of a need for the ship to steady itself because the prices had been rising exponentially “Factories had two four-day weeks recently and that helped them pull prices a bit but I don’t think they’ll have the same numbers coming out as I expect them to fall off over the next few weeks “We’re up about 12% compared to the same time last year We had bigger numbers out earlier in the year than usual What we’re seeing now is probably the third or fourth picks that farmers are bringing out of the shed.” This February 2024-born Hereford-cross heifer weighed 275kg and sold for €850 (€3.09/kg) This March 2024-born Hereford-cross heifer weighed 290kg and sold for €970 (€3.35/kg) These March 2024-born Angus-cross heifers weighed 245kg and sold for €940 (€3.84/kg) These February 2024-born Hereford-cross bullocks weighed 397kg and sold for €1,600 (€4.03/kg) This February 2023-born Simmental-cross heifer weighed 515kg and sold for €1,970 (€3.83/kg) This April 2023-born Limousin-cross bullock weighed 500kg and sold for €2,220 (€4.44/kg) These April 2023-born Limousin-cross heifers weighed 545kg and sold for €2,260 (€4.15/kg) This June 2023-born Angus-cross heifer weighed 480kg and sold for €1,750 (€3.80/kg) This February 2023-born Friesian cow weighed 415kg and sold for €1,130 (€2.72/kg) This May 2014-born cow weighed 495kg and sold for €1,220 (€2.47/kg) This February 2023-born Limousin-cross cow weighed 705kg and sold for €2,950 (€4.18/kg) This February 2014-born Hereford-cross cow weighed 585kg and sold for €1,850 (€3.16/kg).\ Odhran Ducie This April 2023-born Angus-cross bullock weighed 510kg and sold for €1,970 ( €3.86/kg) This September 2023-born Limousin-cross bullock weighed 420kg and sold for €1,600 (€3.81/kg) These February 2024-born Angus-cross heifers weighed 400kg and sold for €1,530 (€3.83/kg) Contact us Advertise with us Company information Career opportunities Privacy statement Terms of service Commenting policy Change cookies settings Change cookies settings When Caherline NS pupils heard Fr Pat Currivan lost his All-Ireland medals A popular and well-liked Tipperary priest has been described as a man of “great integrity and very honest” on his passing last month Fr Pat Currivan was a Thurles native but was based in Limerick parish of Caherconlish and Inch St Laurence for 47 years The All-Ireland winning minor hurler with Tipperary will remain part of the spiritual fabric of Caherline and Caherconlish after he was buried in the adjoining cemetery of Our Lady Mother of the Church following Requiem Mass on Monday in the wonderful care of the University Hospital Limerick staff His mind was as sharp as his touch on the GAA field in his youth but his body had begun to display the years on the clock.Fr Roy Donovan succeeded Fr Currivan after he was appointed to the parish in 2009 The duo worked hand in glove for the past 16 years “He was a man of great integrity and very honest He was a man that was at home in his own skin “He was very non-judgmental and I never heard him complaining or giving out He was a great man to talk things through with I always took his advice,” said Fr Donovan READ MORE: Lucky Tipperary man wins big in local Split the Pot draw His words are echoed in a beautiful tribute on the Caherconlish Caherline Facebook page “Fr Currivan was more than a spiritual leader - he was a steady presence in the lives of so many he guided our parish through joys and sorrows he met each person with genuine warmth and care always thoughtful and filled with kindness “Fr Currivan’s legacy will live on in the community he helped build Fr Donovan said Fr Currivan’s 47 years in the parish was a wonderful gift READ MORE: Car sales up across Tipperary, new figures show He baptised many in the parish who he later married and gave them all the sacraments in between Fr Donovan said Fr Currivan had routines during his long life - prayer a few pints with his wide circle of friends watching The Sunday Game and attending the pastoral council 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of In the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital Predeceased by his parents Hannah and Patrick brothers-in-law Tommy (Ryan) and John (Ryan) and sisters-in-law Marie (Ryan) and Bridget (Ryan) Thurles on Monday 28th April from 5pm to 7pm Arriving at the Cathedral of the Assumption Requiem Mass on Tuesday the 29th April at 11am Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery Family flowers only, donations if desired to Tipperary University Hospital, Palliative Care. CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Saturday 3rd May 2025, of Mrs Josephine Tighe (née Dwyer), New Rooskey, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Mrs Tighe passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the care of staff at Roscommon Hospice the Galway Clinic and Doctors Nuala Hardiman and Annette Rogers sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Des For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Tighe, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Tighe and Dwyer 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 Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice You can use these HTML tags   Email (will not be published) (required) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed To view the daily Masses live streamed from Thurles, visit; https://churchcamlive.ie/thurles/ or https://www.thurlesparish.ie Or tune in to 106.4 FM on your radio to listen Cathedral Mass will take place at 11:00 am & 7.00 pm every day Bothar na Naomh: Sunday’s at 9:00 am Essential Contact Phone Numbers Frank Roche & Sons. Call now (0504) 22313 OR visit online at frankrocheandsons.ie for great gift ideas April 30 saw Thurles Golf Club host 147 golfers from all over Munster to challenge for a Singles Stapleford categories competition These players came from as far away as Killarney and as close as home Three separate categories are selected by the computer once all the names are entered READ NEXT: Tipperary night owls needed for 24-hour charity treadmill challenge This was won by Bill O’Connell with 39 points First here was John O’Callaghan with 38 points and Eamon McCarthy with 37 points was in second place First with an incredible score of 40 points was P.J Tom O’Regan was no less inspiring with 38 points Thurles Golf Club will host this event again on Wednesday This competition is open to all members of Golf Ireland READ NEXT: Boil water notice, issued to 11,000 Tipperary customers, lifted by Uisce Éireann Confessions ► Bóthar-na-Naomh Church ► 6:00pm ► 7:00pm Daily Mass ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 11:00am.Chrism Mass ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 7:00am Please note: NO 11:00am Mass.Mass of the Lords Supper ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 7:00pm.[Family Mass to include First Communion Children and their families.]Mass of the Lords Supper ► Pallottine Chapel ►6 8:00pm.Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane ► Bóthar-na-Naomh Church ► 9:00pm Children’s Story of Easter ► Bóthar-na-Naomh Church ► 11:00.The Lords Passion ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 3:00pm.The Lords Passion ► Pallottine Chapel ► 3:00pm.Stations of the Cross ► Bóthar-na-Naomh Church ► 7:00pm.Prayer around the Cross ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 9:00pm Note: NO Eucharistic Adoration Good Friday and Holy Saturday.Holy Places Collection Will Take Place On Good Friday (Envelopes available to the rear of both Churches.) Liturgy of Blessing of Bread ► Cathedral (Polish Community) ► 11:30am.Ukrainian Blessing for Easter ► Bóthar-na-Naomh Church ► 1:00pm.Confessions ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 2:00pm until 5:00pm.Easter Vigil ► Cathedral of the Assumption ► 7:00pm (Beginning outdoor if weather permitting)Easter Vigil ► Pallottine Chapel ► 8:00pm Note Please:No 7:00pm Mass on Easter Sunday in Bóthar-na-Naomh Church.No 7:00pm Mass on Tuesday and Thursday Thurles Library is currently hosting an exhibition by Croke Street Residents Association titled ‘Our Town: Its History & People’ which opened on Tuesday April 29 in The Thurles Library Source Gallery to mark the start of the Library’s May Bealtaine Festival A great evening was had by all in attendance surrounded by memories of Thurles Town and delicious refreshments READ MORE: Tipperary weather station records hottest ever day in April The guest speaker Jimmy Duggan officially opened the exhibition with contributions from John Wort (Garden of Remembrance); Hugh Ryan (Foldaway Toys formerly of Croke St); Anthony Condron who played ‘Sliabh na mBan’ on Harry Gleeson’s fiddle; and Bríd Martley who thanked everybody involved for all their work on behalf of the organising committee hung the exhibition with help from Bríd Martley and Jack Gleeson READ MORE: Tipperary public wanted for their opinions on the future of electric vehicles The exhibition will be on view during library opening hours until Saturday 24 May the first Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) of the season with distinctive pinkish-red and black wings Cinnabar moths measure about 20mm (0.79in) in length with a wingspan of some 32–42mm (1.3–1.7in) and acquires its named from the red mineral Cinnabar because of the red patches on its predominantly black wings Interesting to note that this moth has been introduced into New Zealand Australia and North America to control Ragwort (latter poisonous to horses and other livestock) eaten by their pale yellow and black striped larvae leaves them unpalatable to their would-be predators in batches of 30 to 60 on the underside of Ragwort leaves and their caterpillars being voracious eaters; a large population can strip entire patches of ragwort clean Though not considered very rare in Ireland in grave danger due to the Noxious Weeds Act of 1936 which makes it an offence for the owner or occupier of lands not to prevent the growth and spread of Ragwort some 52 “notices to destroy” were issued to land owners for the presence of Ragwort being on their property and in 2021 some 22 such notices were also issued.Many caterpillars will starve if their food runs out before they are fully grown so as competition intensifies the caterpillars become more aggressive and may even turn to cannibalism in their quest for calories Thurles Golf Club hosted the Tipperary Hurling Supporters Pro-Am There were enough teams to fill an entire day's worth of competition Each team had a professional golfer and three amateurs READ NEXT: Nearly 150 Munster golfers challenge for silverware at Thurles Golf Club and Ciaran Clohessy won the amateur section of this event While Simon Thornton took the professional prize Thurles Golf Club says it was "an amazing experience for all those who attended on the day and during the night" Several members of the County hurling team also attended READ NEXT: Tipperary TD slams 'disgraceful' cuts to hospital transport across the county It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 28th April 2025, ofMr John Ryan, Cluain Áirne, Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Mary; Mr Ryan sadly passed away unexpectedly sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; adored sons The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Ryan 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 The former Cistercian Monastery Abbey at Holycross, near Thurles are honoured to announce that the relics of St Pio (St Padre Pio) This is observed as a very rare and special opportunity for pilgrims and devotees of St Pio to gather together This event marks the culmination of significant preparation and collaboration with the St Pio Foundation commemorates the 50th anniversary of its total restoration; now is the perfect time to celebrate this connection between St Pio and Holycross Abbey Five relics will be on display: St Pio’s Crust of the Wounds On Saturday May 24th, the relics will be available for veneration from 10:00am to 8:00pm. On Sunday May 25th, the relics will be available for veneration at 9:00am, followed by our traditional St. Pio Day events, beginning at 1:30pm. The day will culminate with Mass in honour of St Pio at 3:00pm, followed by continued veneration until 8:00pm at which point the Abbey will close and the relics will be returned to the St. Pio Foundation Given that Holycross Abbey will be the only place in Ireland, where these relics will be available for veneration and the Abbey is truly privileged to have been chosen to host this remarkable event Holycross Abbey look forward to welcoming all pilgrims, and should anyone require additional information or promotional material, please feel free to contact Tel: 0504-43124 (Monday to Friday office hours) or by email at hbparishoffice@gmail.com Frank Roche & Sons. Call now (0504) 22313 OR visit online at frankrocheandsons.ie for great gift ideas. Mary Egan in the dual-aspect sitting room of her mother's home. Photo: Bryan Meade Erin McCaffertyFri 11 Apr 2025 at 03:30Sliabh Arda, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Gleeson (0)504 22997 ​Coping after the loss of a spouse is considered one of the hardest adjustments in life. In fact, it’s not unknown for widows or widowers to fall into a deep depression and struggle to find enjoyment from life. This was not the case, however, for Ena Maher from Thurles in Tipperary, who lost her beloved husband, farmer Joe Maher, in 1988. The mother of four, who was living on the family farm outside Thurles at the time, was still in her 50s when the tragedy happened. But rather than give up on life, she chose to embrace a new chapter. “The farm passed to my brother Ken when our dad died, so my mother bought this house instead,” explains her daughter, Tina Murphy, of Sliabh Arda – a three-bedroom detached home on Slievenamon Road in Thurles. “Myself and my sister Mary were living in Dublin at the time and our younger brother, Brian, was about to start college there too, so Mum would be living alone for the first time,” she says. Built in the 1950s, the 1,884 sq ft home had been owned by two sisters, who lived there their whole lives. While it was structurally sound, the interior needed updating. “Our mother started from scratch and redecorated it,” says Tina. “She enjoyed the experience, however, and had good taste in furnishings.” “She took some of the furniture, including antique pieces she was attached to, from the farm,” adds Mary Egan, her other daughter. The first thing Ena did was to open up the back of the sitting room, adding French doors with windows on either side, leading to the extensive south-facing back garden. This brings more light into the room, which she had wallpapered in a cream pattern. The existing floor here is polished wood, which combines well with the white marble fireplace, Persian rug and cream patterned couches. There’s a gilt-framed mirror above the fireplace and an elegant gold light fitting in the ceiling, which has mock coving and a mock ceiling rose. The overall effect is pristine and airy, with a nod to the Georgian era. The other rooms were also repainted, and again she opted for light colours. In the kitchen, the units are pale grey, with an antique kitchen table and chairs and an elegant hanging lamp giving an airy but old-fashioned feel. This theme is continued in the three double bedrooms upstairs, where new carpets and curtains were added. Each has a different colour scheme. The master bedroom, which has a mauve bedspread and curtains, cream carpet underfoot and wallpaper with a subtle pink motif, is particularly spacious. The vintage dressing table, chair and matching chest of drawers stand out here. The same theme is apparent in the porch-like conservatory at the front of the house, which has chequered black and white tiles underfoot. “It was mum’s favourite part of the house and she would sit there happily in the sunshine, reading and looking out on to the road,” says Tina. Despite living there alone, Ena was content, and her daughters believe the house played a major part in that. “There’s a warmth to it that makes you feel secure,” says Tina. “You feel it the moment you walk in.” “Mum took to the house immediately and was very happy living there,” adds Mary. “She’s a decisive, practical person with a real zest for life, despite her age. She’s always been very sociable.” “She and Dad had a wonderful social life when he was alive,” adds Tina. “He loved horsing racing and sport, and she played golf and bridge. So they had joint friends, but also independent sets of friends. She had a core group of girlfriends, for example, and they would often go travelling together. I think that really stood to her when he died.” Besides playing golf and bridge, Ena took up gardening and would spend hours pottering about the long lawn, which has mature trees at the back and plants in pots along its borders. There’s a garage to the side of the building. “There’s potential to extend the house because of the large back garden, and the garage could also be renovated to create another room,” says Mary. The house is on a road leading out of Thurles town. “You can walk to the centre in about 10 ­minutes, and Lidl and Dunnes are a five minute walk away,” says Tina. “In the other direction, about five minutes away on foot, you’ve got Thurles Golf Club. There are schools and sports clubs in the area, too. Thurles also has a train service, offering easy access to Dublin and Cork.” They point to the strong community spirit in Thurles. “The neighbours are all friendly and helpful,” says Tina. “There are also lots of social events, like musicals, held in the town.” Ena has eight grandchildren, ranging in age from 28 to 19, and they have enjoyed visiting the house over the years. “They all get a great kick out of her,” says Tina. She’s selling the house now as she finds its upkeep and that of the garden too much. “She’s conscious that it would suit a family. As a result, she’s considering her options and thinking about downsizing,” says Tina. “The house has served Mum well, so it will be a bit of a gut wrench to see it go. But at the end of the day, it’s a house that deserves lots of people living in it, and we’re now resigned to the fact that it’s going.” Sliabh Arda has an asking price of €425,000 with Sherry Fitzgerald Gleeson. This article was amended at 6.30am, April 11 to correct the geography in the subheadline Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG Croke Park comebacks don't come much better than the one produced by CBS Thurles this afternoon the Harty Cup winners capping a memorable college campaign by adding the Croke Cup title in the most dramatic of circumstances Trailing by eight points with 18 minutes to go you'd have been forgiven for presuming the 2009 champions were going to have to settle for second best containing five players who were also runners-up in 2023 were fresh off a third quarter blitz of scoring at that stage which had yielded an unanswered 1-6 for them But just as their first ever title loomed following four previous final defeats disaster struck again for them in the form of a quite magnificent Thurles comeback Midfielders Kieran Rossiter and Euan Murray were at the hub of the Thurles revival scoring six points between them overall and dominating the middle third in the closing 20 minutes or so Murray's high fielding was spectacular while Rossiter weighed in with back-to-back points to help his team turn the screw and was later named Man of the Match Niall Cahill's CBS outscored Athenry by 0-12 to 0-3 in the closing minutes to seal a landmark win Free-taker Fitzpatrick will go down as the matchwinner nailing all eight of the placed balls he took on the afternoon A number of the players were also part of the Tipperary team that won last year's All-Ireland minor title and the latest underage success will be warmly celebrated in the Premier County It was tough on Athenry who played their part in an enjoyable encounter despite the bitterly cold St Patrick's Day conditions They were able to call upon the services of Galway senior panellist and 2024 county U-20 Aaron Niland who is just back from a long-term hamstring problem He came on after 20 minutes and had a busy afternoon taking 10 shots for scores which yielded 1-2 Niland's goal came from a 29th minute free which helped Athenry to level the game having started slowly and dropped five points behind initially Thurles may have expected the Clarinbridge man to go for a point but his bravery was rewarded though a similar 54th minute effort at a stage when Athenry were two points ahead and struggling for traction late opportunity to level the game but his 63rd minute point attempt from long range flew agonisingly wide Athenry oozed quality in that third quarter and Jason Rabbitte one of the players who also featured in the 2023 final gave a sumptuous reverse hand-pass at one stage for Cian Hannon to grab a point Frank Burke burst beyond the Thurles full-back Evan Morris and rifled to the net leaving the westerners 2-14 to 0-12 ahead and apparently in command But it turned out that Thurles were only just getting going and four points in a row from them signalled their intention to take this one all the way and clever use of possession out from the back created plenty of opportunities which the likes of Rossiter Murray and David Costigan were all happy to capitalise on tied things up again in the 59th minute after being fed by Galway senior defender Sean Murphy who'd bombed forward But Thurles weren't to be denied and when they were awarded a free in Fitzpatrick did the needful to the joy of his team's supporters in the 5,796 crowd Scorers for CBS Thurles: Cormac Fitzpatrick 0-10 (8fs) GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees2 hours ago Laois and Dublin through to oneills.com Leinster U20 hurling semi-finals20 hours ago Munster SHC: Limerick assert themselves against Waterford 3 days ago Round-up: Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship3 days ago Official Sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Official Sponsors of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship Evan Morris and Robbie Ryan ahead of their Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools A Hurling Final against Presentation College Athenry during the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Finals Captains Call at Croke Park in Dublin Thurles CBS will contest the Masita GAA Post Primary Schools Croke Cup (Senior A Hurling) Final against Presentation Athenry From the start of the school year this group of players and their management had the clear-eyed view that this is exactly where they wanted to be on March 17 They knew they had the talent and they knew they had the requisite hunger It was just a matter of working hard enough to make their vision a reality “Two years ago some of those boys lost a Harty Cup Final by a point and then were beaten by a point in the All-Ireland semi-final by Pres Athenry,” says Thurles CBS manager Niall Cahill “It was hugely disappointing to lose both of those matches by a point “Last year then they lost by a point to Ard Scoil Rís after a somewhat controversial end to the game so they brought huge hurt into this year “It was an easy sell to the boys this year because they had gone through so much hurt and hardship If we say anything to them they listen and they have improved and that's very pleasing “They've won plenty with their clubs and the county and sometimes players can be a little bit individualistic but they have worked incredibly hard as a group “We knew we had some of the best forwards in Tipperary at our disposal this year but it was trying to see could they match the skill with the work rate and in fairness they have all year “We have to bring it up another notch now for the final against Athenry.” The Thurles CBS senior hurling team that will contest the Croke Cup Final This Thurles CBS team is stacked with players who will hurl for the Tipperary U20 or minor hurlers later this year but they still go into this match as underdogs Presentation Athenry dethroned the dominant force of post primary schools hurling and have played some tremendous hurling throughout the campaign “We probably expected them to come through their semi-final against St They're very mature and experienced and still have five of the lads who beat us in the All-Ireland semi-final two years ago “They also have two players with the Galway senior hurling team which is huge That just tells you how well thought of Sean Murphy and Aaron Niland are “Everyone already knows Aaron Niland's name because he's just top class It's great that he's back now after being sidelined for a while with injury and is pushing on again but hopefully he doesn't push on too much in the Croke Cup Final!” Thurles CBS have a fine tradition of hurling and have been very consistent in their province throughout the age-grades in recent years but Cahill believes they need to set even higher standards for themselves If they could win the Croke Cup for just the second time in the school’s history he believes that achievement could have a hugely positive domino effect for the generations of players that follows this year’s team “We've been very successful in Munster over the last 20 years,” he says “When you count up how many different titles we've won at U-14 and Harty we'd have won probably the most out of any school in Munster “But we've set out the stall to the lads that we need to be kicking on We only won one All-Ireland and that was back in 2009 Got beaten in 2008 and beaten in 2015 by St “We do need to be pushing on but the competition is phenomenal and all schools are working incredibly hard at all levels and the margins can be very fine “It would be huge for the school to win this game It sets the bar for the lads in the younger age-grades that this is what they need to be aiming for too “It's brilliant to have this opportunity We want lads in Thurles CBS to see that we can win these cups and that there should be an expectation that we should be winning these cups like there is in St “Expectation brings pressure but in fairness to our lads they have responded well to that They've worked incredibly hard and minded themselves incredibly well.” Masita GAA Post Primary Schools Croke Cup (Senior A Hurling) Final Presentation College Athenry v Thurles CBS Masita GAA Hurling Post Primary Schools Croke Cup Final Tipperary underage hurling continues to lead the way for the Premier county as the latest final in the recent success story got its most dramatic chapter yet as Thurles CBS mounted an incredible second-half comeback to claim the Croke Cup All-Ireland title in Croke Park on St Patrick's Day Trailing by 2-14 to 0-12 in the 40th minute after conceding two quick goals it looked like the Thurles CBS sail had lost its wind in the game as Athenry burst out of the blocks in the second half to take control of the contest this group showed remarkable resilience and character to outscore the Galway team in the final 20 minutes by 0-12 to 0-3 with some incredible scores in the final ten minutes paving the way for a famous victory and just a fifth Croke Cup title for Tipperary schools READ NEXT: CHAMPIONS! Tipperary's first-ever Munster Cup champions crowned in Thomond Park Scrappy passages were on show in the first ten minutes of this final with nerves understandably playing their part in this showcase final with only two frees on the board in that time coming from a free apiece for the sides through Cormac Fitzpatrick and Ciarán Leen The swirling and cutting breeze in the stadium didn’t favour anyone in particular in the opening half but Thurles—playing into Hill 16—settled down quicker than their Galway opponents put the Tipp side in front 0-6 to 0-1 by the 14th minute Seán Murphy was closely marking Robbie Ryan but the Thurles captain was still having an impact winning two frees for Fitzpatrick to convert and also set up the Drom & Inch man for a point from play to boot Keith Loughnane intercepted a puckout in that spree to score from close range and was dominant in the middle of the defence with Jack Hayes and Kieran Rossiter all hitting fine efforts on the run with the attacking runs of the Thurles team causing trouble for Athenry.  Euan Murray hit his first of the game on the stroke of the 21st minute after Ciarán Leen (free) and a well-taken Eoin Hannon point from Athenry and as if to highlight the Thurles dominance in that period Athenry introduced Aaron Niland from the bench after 20 minutes Returning in the semi-final after a lengthy injury spell the mercurial talent would leave his mark on the contest in a positive and negative sense but Thurles continued to hold that four-point advantage coming up to the 28 minute mark with two points from Cillian Minogue and a Cormac Fitzpatrick free giving them a 0-11 to 0-7 lead Athenry made the most of a couple of lapses in concentration before the interval first through a Cian Hannon point from close range after Thurles failed to clear the lines Niland surprised Harry Loughnane and his defence when the Clarinbridge ace went for goal from a close-range 21-yard free catching out the Roscrea goalie as the ball trickled into the net That wouldn’t be the last such effort from Niland but as it was it gave great drive to the Galway school going in at the break somehow level after the Tipperary school had done most of the hurling in the opening half Kieran Rossiter restarted the game in emphatic fashion for Thurles winning possession from the throw-in before showing searing pace to run into space and point within 15 seconds but the momentum quickly shifted to the Galway players in the third quarter the Connacht champions hit 2-7 to Thurles’ 0-1 up to the 40th minute with Niland and Cian Hannon all pointing in succession and when Frank Burke burned two Thurles defenders to bury a second goal past Harry Loughnane in the 40th minute it looked like a tall order to pull the game back considering the dominance Athenry were enjoying after half-time Thurles started to drag themselves back into contention and between the 41st and 46th minute they would hit four points thanks to three Fitzpatrick frees and a classy effort from under the shadow of the Cusack Stand from Robbie Ryan Aaron Niland nullified Thurles's scoring spree with a special effort of his own from range in the 47th minute but joy began to be cultivated high up the pitch for Thurles The peerless Kieran Rossiter added his fourth and fifth points along with a brilliant score from substitute James Butler bringing Thurles back to within two points with 52 minutes elapsed A sea change moment came quickly after that Butler point and it came through an unlikely event with Aaron Niland making a baffling decision.  The Galway men had manufactured a free close to goal and with an easy point surely the only option to take in order to push them back out to a three-point lead he decided to try and re-create his first-half exploits and went for a cheeky goal effort that would ultimately backfire spectacularly for him and his team with the attempt hitting the side-netting Thurles would take complete control in their search to move in front and with the forwards now on top of their men the necessary scores came with Euan Murray and a brilliant first for David Costigan put Thurles in front with two minutes of normal time remaining producing a brilliant flick off the ground to put himself into space and fire over on the run Athenry deserves credit for responding before the clock ticked into the red with the impressive Ciarán Leen scoring a fantastic solo effort on the run to equalise but the Thurles momentum manufactured a late scoring chance IN PICTURES: Wild celebrations after Thurles CBS performs Lazarus-like win in Croker! Jason Rabbitte was a handful all game at centre forward but the Athenry captain was responsible for the late free that would ultimately win the game for Thurles tripping Ryne Bargary near the 45 with his foot and with Cormac Fitzpatrick nailing the pressure free Thurles held out to claim one of the most incredible wins in Tipperary schools history in GAA headquarters Scorers: Thurles CBS: Cormac Fitzpatrick (0-10 Thurles CBS: Harry Loughnane (Roscrea); Toby Corbett (Upperchurch Drombane) Jack Lahart (Holycross Ballycahill); Killian Cantwell (Moycarkey Borris) Ryne Bargary (Boherlahan Dualla); Euan Murray (Durlas Óg) Kieran Rossiter (Durlas Óg); Tiarnán Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill) Cormac Fitzpatrick (Drom & Inch); Jack Hayes (Moycarkey Borris) Subs used: James Butler (Sean Treacys) for T Ryan (41); Darragh Hickey (Emeralds) for Cantwell (47); Leelan Donoghue (Thurles Sarsfields) for Costigan (63) Presentation Athenry: Chris Callanan (Clarinbridge); Lucas Keane (Craughwell) Aodhán McDonagh (Athenry); Oscar Fitzpatrick (Clarinbridge) Michael Fallon (Clarinbridge); Robert Burke (Kilconieran) Ronan Murphy (Clarinbridge); Cian Hannon (Athenry) Ethan O’Brien (Turloughmore); Eoin Hannon (Athenry) Subs used: Subs used: Aaron Niland (Clarinbridge) for R Burke (20); Éanna McDonagh (Athenry) for F Burke (58); James Diviney (Athenry) for C Hannon (60); Shay Brady (Athenry) for Fallon (64) Cllr Jim Ryan has announced he will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday 27 March at 7:30pm in the Anner Hotel regarding the news of a proposed IPAS Centre for Thurles In a post on social media earlier this evening Thurles councillor Jim Ryan wrote: "I can confirm that an application for an IPAS Centre for Thurles is progressing A Section 5 permission has been granted by Tipperary County Council to Kilbrin Homes in Cork for exempted development status at an old commercial building in Mitchel Street Based on initial drawings it looks like they will be constructing 15 internal units that can accommodate 81 people seeking IPAS accommodation Disability and Integration have confirmed in writing to the owners that they are interested in entering into an agreement with them in providing an IPAS accommodation centre "This is a very worrying development for Thurles with once again no consultation with local councillors READ NEXT: Thousands at parades in north Tipperary for ‘best St Patrick’s Day in years’ " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g, ' To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! 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You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie. in Munster SFC action at FBD Semple Stadium Tipperary 1-22 (1-4-14) Waterford 1-19 (1-3-13) Tipperary matched their early season league victory over Waterford with a Munster championship first round win at FBD Semple Stadium this evening when the hosts proved to have too much fire-power for the visitors Tipperary enacted sweet revenge for the Deise defeat at the same stage of last year's championships setting up a clash with Clare in Ennis in two weeks time Tipperary had the breeze on their backs in the first half and they made the most of it kicking four two pointers to help them to a decisive 1-13 to 0-8 interval lead Steven O’Brien was their scorer-in-chief and he helped himself to three of those two-pointers – two from placed balls while also adding a fourth minute goal which was Tipperary’s first score of the match The Ballina man struck 1-8 of the Tipp total Waterford had started well and they had two points from James Power and Alan Dunwoody Darragh Brennan and Michael Freaney had points for Tipp also while Jason Curry (3) Conor Murray and Alan Dunwoody were on target for Waterford who had matched Tipp in the half but were just suffering with those Tipp two-pointers Michael Freaney had a fourth two pointer for Tipp just before the break and this score gave Tipp an added boost as they headed for the half-time break Conor Murray and Jason Curry kicked two in succession for Waterford upon resumption Cian Smith (3) and Michael Freaney extended the lead to 10 points with 15 minutes gone in the second half There seemed to be no way back for Waterford but they battled hard and were rewarded with an Alan Dunwoody goal in the 28th minute as well as two two-pointers from Conor Murray and James Walsh to cut the deficit to three Darragh Brennan (2) and Paudie Feehan added to Tipp'stally before the end Scorers for Tipperary: Steven O’Brien 1-8 ( 2x2 fpts Scorers for Waterford: Jason Curry 0-6 (5fs) Subs: Jack Harney for Luke Boland; Cathal Deely for Steven O’Brien; Conor Fahey for Mikey O’Shea; Billy O’Connor for Michael Freaney; Micheal Lowry for Paudie Feehan Subs: James Walsh for Michael O’Brien; Colin Foley for Caoimhin Walsh; Dylan Quiry for Donie Fitzgerald; Jamie Power for William Beresford; Alan Crawford for Rory Furlong GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees2 hours ago GAA.ie Football Team of the Week3 hours ago Kerry impress in Electric Ireland Munster MFC win over Cork16 hours ago Tipp beat Clare in Electric Ireland Munster MFC Phase 1 Final20 hours ago surrounded by his loving family at his home brothers Mark and Philip and sister Nicola Coolock on Friday afternoon 25th April from 3pm to 5pm Ayrfield arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in St.Patricks Cemetery Donate Here The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday morning 26th April at 10am via the following link. 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Tipperary Age Friendly to host summer EXPO in Thurlesy Tipperary Age Friendly EXPO 2025 is set to take place Wednesday June 18 from 12pm to 3pm at TUS Campus This is the 4th Age Friendly EXPO held at the college campus featuring information stands ranging from Council Services including Community Family Resource and Community and Voluntary Sector There is also a brilliant range of speakers also on the day with diversity of topics READ NEXT: Books of condolence to Pope Francis to open in Tipperary This event is the highlight and main activity of Tipperary Age Friendly annually This event is arranged by the Age Friendly Programme Manager but with strong input from the Executive of the Older Peoples Council The Older Peoples Council is the voice of older people Through the Older Peoples Council in Tipperary guiding influence on age friendly local development and policy making Come along and join us to promote and celebrate positive ageing in Tipperary This is a free event with refreshments and entertainment provided READ NEXT: Major jobs announcement for large Tipperary town Thurles CBS claimed their first TUS Dr Harty Cup title in 10 years and became the third Tipperary school in succession to lift the famous trophy after a hard-fought three-point victory over record-winners St Flannan’s Their success was hewn by frenetic tackling from the forwards back led by man of the match David Costigan and goal-scorer Jack Hayes as Flannan’s were held to three points from play and none in the second half Following first-time crowns for Cashel CS and Nenagh CBS Thurles move joint-fourth in the roll of honour with their ninth title High School Clonmel made it a Tipp double on the day by claiming the B title against Scariff Community College After a five-minute delay owing to crowd congestion at Mallow Flannan’s won the toss and chose to play with the aid of the conditions but they struggled to take advantage due to tireless Thurles work rate When they tried to target direct ball into the edge of the square which yielded three goals in the semi-final Evan Morris was able for those one-on-one contests Harry Doherty cancelled out an early Cormac Fitzpatrick free but there was only one further score in the subsequent 12 minutes Fitzpatrick added two more placed balls either side of a stunning Costigan score The Moycarkey-Borris centre-forward burst past two defenders before flicking the sliotar above the head of a third tackler and striking it over before it hit the ground They led 0-5 to 0-1 after 18 minutes but wouldn’t score again in the half Daniel Costelloe nicked a puck-out for a lovely score and Robert Loftus gave Flannan’s their first lead The first goal chance arrived in stoppage time Marco Cleary got around the Thurles rearguard but Morris got across to make the block Captain James Hegarty slotted the 65 for a 0-7 to 0-5 half-time lead Doherty and Fitzpatrick traded frees before Thurles struck for a goal in the 38th minute and Hayes got in to skid the sliotar to the bottom corner It was 1-7 to 0-9 and though Doherty levelled for a third time Thurles pushed on with two points from Cillian Minogue Flannan’s hadn’t scored for 15 minutes but three Doherty frees made it a two-point game was drafted back on due to injury and he had yet to be picked up as he slung over the insurance point from halfway Thurles survived a late goalmouth scramble and the trophy was theirs Scorers for Thurles CBS: Cormac Fitzpatrick 0-7 (6fs Scorers for St Flannan’s College: Harry Doherty 0-10 (9fs) St Flannan's College: Micheál Ó Coileáin; Joseph Casey Masita All-Ireland PPS Hurling Croke Cup Semi-Final Thurles CBS withstood a stern challenge from Connacht runner-ups Colaiste Bhaile Chlair of Galway in the Croke Cup semi-final in Banagher on Saturday afternoon and in doing so qualified for a first All-Ireland schools decider since 2015 Played on a heavy autumn pitch in St Rynagh’s GAA club the game was a scrappy and physical contest and the Galway school made life incredibly difficult for the favourites on the day Thurles slowly wore down their opponents in the working stakes Their class shone late on to get the scores necessary to get a deserved win Colaiste Bhaile Chlair were clearly still riding the crest of a wave built up from their immense performance in the quarter-final - beating Kilkenny CBS - and they came to play from the throw-in as the first half was an evenly fought contest READ NEXT: Clonmel boxer Shauna Browne ready for Belfast showdown Both sides were guilty of some awful shooting at times who finished the first half with a whopping 12 wides coming just ahead of their opponents with eight The sides went in at the interval 0-9 each Thurles came out a different team after the break and went on to take control of the contest as they slowly found the scores to stride away from the Galway team especially in the final quarter where they outscored the Colaiste by 0-9 to 0-6 to take the contest by the scruff of the neck and win the day Cormac Fitzpatrick got some vital scores during the game and it was his converted 65 after 60 seconds that got Thurles off the mark after the commencement of the semi-final Thurles came into this game as firm favourites and they were full value for that title after the first quarter’s viewing picking off some fine points from Ryne Bargary and a brace of points from Jack Hayes to put them in a strong opening position at 0-6 to 0-3 after 15 minutes Hayes was causing big problems for the inside back line of the Colaiste Thurles looked that bit slicker in that period but the Galway school responded strongly to reel off four points on the trot up to the 26th minute putting a considerable squeeze on the Thurles forwards Those scores all came from play and varying sources as Gearoid King and Cormac Freeney all found the target to put their school ahead 0-7 to 0-6 after 26 minutes It has to be noted that some of the shooting from both sides was appalling at times with a lot of them well within range for the players in question in Thurles' case as some poor wides added oxygen to the growing fire within the Colaiste players who could sense an opportunity to cause an upset as the half wore on Some of Thurles concessions were cheap in nature too from a Thurles viewpoint as the goalkeepers at either end of the pitch made good use of the restarts wasting no time to pick out their men after the ball had gone dead especially wit Dylan Casserly on the Colaiste wing picking off a classy effort in the 29th minute Cillian Minogue and Robbie Ryan were struggling to find room in a packed Colaiste defence but they both came to the fore in the final minutes of the half scoring their first points of the game back-to-back and with Toby Corbett and Ronan Duggan trading scores in injury time Thurles were well warned by now that the Connacht runner-ups were never going to roll over and with that in mind they came out all guns blazing in the second half and should really have goaled within two minutes when Jack Hayes broke in on goal and somehow blazed over the bar from close range it was a sign of the intent from the Thurles players as they hit a further three points on the trot thereafter with Robbie Ryan Cormac Fitzpatrick and Ryne Bargary all hitting the target with well worked scores the Colaiste were hanging in the game with placed balls at different times stemming the Thurles tide - Eoin Collins striking over a brace of efforts either side of a Kieran Rossiter point - to leave just two points between the sides at 0-14 to 0-12 with the final quarter to come With all the intercounty quality on show for Thurles they were crying out for one of their players to take control of the game and it came from familiar sources with captain Robbie Ryan Euan Murray and Cormac Fitzpatrick the catalysts for the CBS’s push for home READ ALSO: Darragh McCarthy and Tipperary teammates help UL to Freshers title Ryan provided two points for Fitzpatrick to convert and with Ryan and Murray picking off inspirational points of their own Thurles pushed out into a 0-19 to 0-14 lead with 56 minutes on the clock but the Thurles defence very nearly allowed the Colaiste to pick off a goal from the puckout of that Robbie Ryan point the ball bouncing in behind for Cormac Freeney who mimicked Hayes’ earlier chance to blaze over the bar from close range That was a let off for Thurles and it would see Colaiste fail to find the scores they needed to drag back the momentum from the Harty champions with points from Cormac Fitzpatrick and Tiarnán Ryan late on sealing the deal for the Tipperary school Colaiste Bhaile Chlair tried in vain to create a goal chance but with Harry Loughnane repelling a late 21-yard free from Eoin Collins it was all over bar the shouting as Thurles CBS booked a date in the Jones’s Road venue in the coming weeks where they will face another Galway side Presentation Athenry in the final Scorers: Thurles CBS: Cormac Fitzpatrick (0-7 Subs used: James Butler (Sean Treacys) for Minogue (51); Leelan Donoghue (Thurles Sarsfields) for Corbett (57) Colaiste Bhaile Chlair: Mark Walsh (Carnmore); Cormac Gillespie (Carnmore) Dylan O’Connor (Carnmore); Matthew Collins (Turloughmore) Dylan Casser (Carnmore); Gearoid King (Castlegar) Ben Morley (Carnmore); Jack Kelly (Turloughmore) Ronan Duggan (Turloughmore); Cormac Feeney (Carnmore) Subs used: Ciaran Collins (Carnmore) for O’Kane (58); Éanna Flaherty (Carnmore) for Fitzmaurice (58) It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 27th April 2025, of Mr William (Billy) McEnery, Ballyvadlea, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary In his 91st year and pre-deceased by his sister’s Breda and Judy and his brother’s Mick Marty and Frank; Mr McEnery passed away peacefully while in the care of the staff at Fennor Hill Care Home sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; long life friend Carmel The extended McEnery 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 “The McEnery family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Billy throughout his illness” News broke on Wednesday evening that an application for an IPAS Centre for Thurles is progressing and that a Section 5 permission has been granted by Tipperary County Council to Kilbrin Homes in Cork for exempted development status at an old commercial building in Mitchel Street Cllr Jim Ryan had organised a meeting to occur on Friday night (21 March) in the Anner Hotel in Thurles but this has since been postponed to allow more to attend In a Facebook post published on Thursday afternoon, Cllr Jim Ryan wrote: "My sincere apologies but tomorrow night's public meeting regarding the proposed IPAS Centre in Mitchel Street in Thurles has been postponed I want to give everyone the opportunity to attend this very important meeting including the owner and officials from the Department of Integration Tomorrow night was just too short notice for them "The meeting will now go ahead next Thursday night 27th of March at 7.30pm in the Anner Hotel Sorry for all the changes over the last few hours but I want anyone who wants to attend to be given that opportunity READ NEXT: Local uproar over application for proposed IPAS centre in Thurles Since the news about the proposed Thurles IPAS centre broke on Wednesday evening many locals have taken to social media to share their thoughts: "I really shouldn’t have to say this & I shouldn’t have to do this but I am actively encouraging my children to leave their home country as there is nothing here for them anymore it’s time for them to emigrate to a country that respects the hardworking individual & to a country with morals & decency & most importantly a country that is safe" said one person Another wrote: "This was an issue prior to election that was created by the last government in place Yet the majority of people decided to vote them back in by either voting for them or failing to vote for an opposition party." One more said: "The people no longer have a say in Ireland Government have assumed ownership of the country The people need to take back ownership from this rogue government & all political parties because there is no genuine opposition" It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 24th April 2025, of Mr Walter Phillips, Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly McCann Street, Cashel, Co.Tipperary Pre-deceased by his parents Billy and Bridie Bridie (Moloney) and Maggie (Manton); Mr Phillips passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Nenagh General Hospital sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; devoted and loving wife Kathleen (née Kenneally) daughters Maria (Woodlock) and Suzy (Burgess) sisters Maura (Hill) and Kathleen (Coleman) For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Phillips, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Phillips and Kenneally 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 Racing at Thurles was abandoned this afternoon due to an injury sustained by jockey Michael O'Sullivan in a final fence fall O’Sullivan was riding Wee Charlie in the second race of the card for Gerard O’Leary and was one of three fallers at the last in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase with two other horses badly hampered and unseating their riders The jockey was treated on the track and was brought to hospital in Cork by air ambulance Racing was initially deferred before being called off around 3.30pm An IHRB statement on social media read: "Michael O'Sullivan was treated by the medical team on track at Thurles before the air ambulance arrived "Due to the ongoing medical situation at the time the raceday stewards decided to abandon the remainder of the card "Michael was stabilised before being transferred by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital." O’Sullivan shot to prominence in 2023 when winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale also tasting Grade One glory with Barry Connell’s charge at Fairyhouse He had another winner at Cheltenham that year making it an opening-day double when taking the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty for Gordon Elliott while the Connell-trained and owned Good Land was a Grade One scorer at the 2023 Dublin Racing Festival Accreditation: PA RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today Friday 25th April 2025, of Mr Robert Campion, Upper Graigue, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Dick and sister Kitty; Mr Campion passed away peacefully following a long illness most bravely borne sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving daughter Ann-Marie Requiem Mass for Mr Campion will be celebrated on Sunday morning, April 27th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in nearby Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Campion, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Campion 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 23rd April 2025, of Mrs Kate St John (Keating), Ballydonnell, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Pre-deceased by her parents Bridget and Edmund; Mrs St John passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Anthony’s Unit sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Jonathan and Ben Ben’s partner Aoife and Davina’s partner Liam on Sunday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am The extended St John and Keating 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 Thurles CBS's All-Ireland semi-final encounter with Colaiste Bhaile Chlair this coming Saturday is to be streamed live on TG4's YouTube channel READ NEXT:Tipperary player rating after brilliant win over Cork The Harty Cup champions are just one game away from competing in the Croke Cup final that will take place in Croke Park in the middle of March The game has been fixed for St Rynagh's GAA grounds in Banagher this Saturday afternoon at 1pm St Kieran's College will take on Presentation Athenry in Bansha at 2.30pm ALSO READ: Tipp players turnout for club juvenile medal presentation Plans to set up a centre to accommodate seekers of International Protection in Thurles have been cancelled amid public backlash it was revealed that a property on Mitchel Street in Thurles would be redeveloped into an IPAS centre with the aim of being able to host asylum seekers in the town READ MORE: BREAKING: Tipperary and Cork hurling league final fixed for Páirc Uí Chaoimh The planning application was lodged by Kilbrin Homes Ltd with local Tipperary county councillors and TDs releasing statements on the situation largely airing their frustration regarding the matter Cllr Jim Ryan released a statement on his social media saying: “I can confirm that an application for an IPAS centre for Thurles is progressing A Section 5 permission has been granted by Tipperary County Council to Kilbrin Homes in Cork for exempted development status at an old commercial building on Mitchel Street Disability and Integration has confirmed in writing to the owners that they are interested in entering into an agreement with them in providing an IPAS accommodation centre “This is a very worrying development for Thurles with once again no consultation with local councillors Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry and Cllr Micheál Lowry released a joint statement on the matter in which they said: “I refer to an application seeking a Section 5 declaration in the name of Kilbrin Homes Ltd for a change of use of a property on Mitchel Street Thurles to accommodate displaced persons seeking International Protection READ MORE: BREAKING: Plans to turn Tipperary hotel into IPAS centre put on hold “Information regarding this application was made available for the first time today through the Tipperary County Council website “No public representatives were given advanced notice Any proposed refurbishment and extension to the property will be subject to Fire Cert regulations “Both Deputy Michael Lowry and Cllr Micheal Lowry deems this property unsuitable for the proposed use “It would have a detrimental impact on the local community and compound problems that already exist arising from similar housing accommodation in the area “We have today been in contact with all relevant agencies to establish the facts and then determine what can be done to change this divisive plan “It is totally unacceptable and irresponsible to keep public representatives in the dark particularly in view of the already widespread anger and disruption throughout the country in response to the procedure involved with these types of applications “It is a mockery and farcical to suggest that there is local consultation The absence of consultation is one of the many reasons why immigration policy is an abject failure.” READ MORE: Local Tipperary school takes home top prize at prestigious festival it was confirmed that Kilbrin Homes Ltd had withdrawn their application and the set-up of the centre would no longer go ahead saying: “I have just been notified that Kilbrin Homes Ltd has decided not to go ahead with their plans for an IPAS centre in Mitchel Street in Thurles “I spoke with their representatives yesterday and outlined the concerns of the people of Thurles “As of tonight they have now listened to the people of Thurles and common sense has prevailed WELL DONE TO THE PEOPLE OF THURLES - PEOPLE POWER.” Deputy Lowry and Cllr Lowry also released another joint statement in which they said: “When we first learned of an application to accommodate displaced persons seeking international protection at a property located in Mitchel Street Cllr Micheal and myself immediately issued a statement stating clearly that this property was unsuitable for the intended purpose and that we would oppose the proposal “I gave an undertaking to establish the facts and decide on a course of action Over the past few days I have had extensive interactions with the Minister Dept Officials and the owner of Kilbrin Homes Ltd “I conveyed the absolute shock and dismay of the numerous people in the area who contacted us about this issue “I outlined a catalogue of valid and legitimate reasons as to why this proposal was unacceptable and should not proceed “I’m pleased to confirm that after these discussions Kilbrin Homes Ltd “This property will NOT become an IPAS centre Glad that our efforts on behalf of the community have been successful.” READ MORE: ALERT: 'Large sinkhole' open on Tipperary road as motorists urged to avoid at all costs Prior to the withdrawal of the initial application for the Mitchel Street centre Cllr Ryan posted on his social media outlining that he had been made aware of plans for a second IPAS centre to be set up in Thurles saying: “I can confirm that a second Section 5 Exempted Development notice has just been issued by Tipperary County Council for another IPAS accommodation centre in Thurles It doesn’t state how many IPAS applicants they are proposing to accommodate The developer is Rosendale Property Ltd in Carrick-on-Suir saying: “Owners of Friar Street property in Thurles state that their building will not be used as an IPAS centre and was never intended to be in the first place Big relief on double for Thurles tonight.” Deputy Ryan O’Meara released a statement on the matter expressing his concern regarding the manner of which the information surrounding the centres was publicised saying: “The purpose of a Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act is to establish if a particular development is or is not an exempted development within the meaning of the Act The two declarations made recently by Tipperary County Council in relation to the properties on Mitchel Street and Friar Street in Thurles do not equate to a contract being signed with IPAS for accommodation provision “Since initial news emerged on Wednesday of last week I have been in contact with the relevant Minister and agencies to receive an up-to-date report on the status of the Mitchel Street application I have learned that the first offer made for the Mitchel Street premises was in mid-2024 and this offer did not progress READ MORE: CONFIRMED: New chairperson for Tidy Towns group in Tipperary village “The offer was resubmitted in January of this year with the S5 planning exemption approved this month “It is important to note that IPAS had not accepted the application before it was withdrawn by Kilbrin Homes Ltd as the application was only at a very early stage of consideration “I have also been informed that a previous offer was refused on the Friar Street property at the end of February this year the properties have not been sought by the Department or IPAS “In both instances the properties were previously offered to the Department and both were previously considered and did not progress “I first learned of these applications this week the Mitchel Street property on Wednesday and the Friar Street property on Friday “The information that I have to hand at the moment is as a result of my own direct enquiries to the relevant agencies “I fully acknowledge the concern locally in Thurles with information being provided in a piecemeal manner “That is not acceptable in my view and only adds to confusion and concern “Facts matter in both cases and the public deserve to be informed “I will continue to work with the local Fianna Fáil team and I will continue to seek current updates and share them with the public as I receive them.” A meeting was set to be held last Friday evening however this meeting was postponed shortly after to the following Thursday before being cancelled entirely following the withdrawal of the plans It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 26th April 2025, of Mr Patrick Maher, (Irish Rail, Retired), Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Hannah and Patrick; Mr Maher passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Lily sisters-in-law Marie Ryan and Bridget Ryan For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Maher, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Maher 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Tipperary University Hospital, Palliative Care FINDING FORM: Jack Hayes of Thurles CBS hit 0-3 as the Tipperary school progressed are safely through to the final of the Post Primary School’s Croke Cup for the first time since 2015 following their four-point victory over Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in the semi final at Banagher on Saturday afternoon This was a game where the Tipperary side struggled on occasions But overall were good value for this victory.  Were it not for some wayward shooting from their attack on a day with little or no wind of any consequence Thurles were quickly off the blocks and their opening attack yielded a 65 which Cormac Fitzpatrick converted to get the scoreboard moving This advantage was doubled by the fourth minute when Jack Hayers put over the first of his three points Gearoid King split the posts to open the Connacht runners-up account on eight minutes before Hayes and Fitzpatrick pushed the advantage out to three for the Tipperary side Coláiste Bhaile Chláir came more into the game with King and Ben Morley getting the better of the midfield battle to go one up with five minutes of normal play remaining in the half Eoin Collins and Ryne Bargary traded minors before Jack Kelly and Gearoid King found the target either side of a point from Tiarnán Ryan from Collins (2) and Cormac Feeney before Robbie Ryan brought the sides level for the second time with his opening score Cillian Minogue’s effort was cancelled out by Dylan Casserly before Toby Corbet landed a big score from the half way line Ronan Duggan had the final say of a below par opening half when he landed the equaliser on thirty one minutes After the restart Eoin Collins eased the Galway side ahead from a placed ball before CBS hit a run of four unanswered points between the second and 11th minute Jack Hayes got in behind the defence for the opening goal chance but his shot was just over with Mark Walsh well beaten Cormac Fitzpatrick and Ryne Bargary all found the range from open play to go three up by the 41st minute Collins hit his fifth and sixth of the game from placed balls but again Thurles replied through Fitzpatrick who hit three on the bounce Coláiste Bhaile Chláir came back strongly during the final seven minutes but were unable to get through for the goal that was needed to cause an upset Thurles held firm and go through through to the final where they meet Connacht champions who were goal-hungry as they roared past St Kieran's of Kilkenny on a scoreline of 4-13 to 2-11 From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: It is round three of the Munster SHC with Clare welcoming Tipperary to Ennis Both sides have won one game and lost a game and will be hoping to get their first win of this campaign. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 23rd April 2025, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Cashin, “Dun Muilleann”, Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Josie passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; extended relatives to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:30am The extended Cashin 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 Thurles began to work the ball through the lines in the second half It turned an eight-point deficit to a one-point win Maybe Jason Rabbitte saw Joe Canning do it or maybe it was his own father Joe that provided the inspiration when Rabbitte the younger pulled off a sumptuous reverse hand-pass into the path of Cian Hannon for a 39th minute Presentation College Frank Burke burst beyond the CBS Thurles full-back and struck to the net to open up an eight-point Athenry's wait for a first ever Croke Cup title and the broader 30-year famine experienced by Galway schools Thurles never got the memo and 20 or so minutes later it was a second title for the Tipperary school that was being celebrated and not a western win Thurles manager Niall Cahill said afterwards that he and the management weren't sure if the players would 'work hard enough for it' That wasn't a slight on the group just a fear every management team has at the start of a new year But if it wasn't already clear by the manner of their Harty Cup success or their subsequent four-point All-Ireland semi-final win the Thurles players proved once again in the final 20 minutes that they're clutch performers Midfielders Euan Murray and Kieran Rossiter led the siege providing their team with a platform to wreak havoc free-taker Cormac Fitzpatrick hitting what proved the decisive score in the 60th minute they've come through!" gushed manager Cahill "Their work rate is always just through the roof We know they're stylish hurlers but when you know they're hard working hurlers as well Identifying Athenry's aerial ability as a big threat Thurles cleverly worked the ball short and through the lines for a number of their second-half scores Like in the 52nd minute when goalkeeper Harry Loughnane came out and fizzed a pass down the right wing to captain Robbie Ryan who absolutely," said Cahill of his team's in-game tactical tweak "They (Athenry) were very strong in the air I wouldn't think those stats look too good for us A second final defeat in three seasons was tough on Athenry who threw everything they had at this one They conceded six of the game's first seven points yet were still back level at half-time That was partly due to Aaron Niland's cheeky goal attempt from a free in the 29th minute which deflected in off Loughnane a Galway senior panellist and a county U-20 last year only came on after 20 minutes due to a long-term hamstring injury including one from a long-range shot with only seconds left in the game as well as a first-half attempt that dropped short his goal late in the first-half energised his team enough to reel off 1-6 without response after the restart Ciaran Leen drilled three points during that blitz which climaxed with the Burke goal Athenry led by eight points and had one hand on the Croke Cup Their world came caving in around them though as Thurles redoubled their efforts and slowly but surely started to turn the screw Robbie Ryan's 46th minute point was a cracker from the wing The momentum had shifted and when Niland took another pot shot at goal from a 54th minute free it was starting to look ominous for Athenry "I knew there would be a phase where Thurles would hit a purple patch," said Athenry manager Paul Hoban "Their midfielder Rossiter made a couple of darting runs up through the middle and they kept tacking on points and we probably left a few out there behind us ourselves Finals come down to fine margins and we just didn't come out the right side of it." more hurling articles It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 20th April 2025, of Mrs Grainne Fanning, (née McCabe) Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of The Derheen, Thurles and Monaraheen, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary brothers Pat and Laurence; Mrs Fanning passed away peacefully following a short illness while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Anne (Edwards) sisters-in-law Hannah (Power) and Kathleen (Ryan) brothers-in-law Stephen (Edwards) and Michael (Fanning) For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Fanning, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Fanning and McCabe 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 Home / Thurles Fresh Milk Santa Dash & Visit Santa Experience 2024 Featured, Latest News This year’s Santa Dash & visit Santa experience will take place on Saturday 14th December 2024 and promises to be a great day out for all the family Some Christmas Carols & loads of great spot prizes All our Intercounty teams will be attending and we hope to see you there for lots of Festive Fun In aid of Tipperary GAA Underage Teams Click the following link to book your place: https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa/other-events/?ftredirect=1 Santa will also we there with lots of gifts for all the boys and girls. you can book your time by clicking on the Santa hat on the calendar here: https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa/other-events/?ftredirect=1 Help Centre | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Terms of Use An Bord Pleanála explained that the objective of zoning the 3.45-hectare site as 'strategic reserve' was to deliver housing on the lands in the subsequent local area plan which will take effect from 2031 unless a review of the current one identifies a need for additional lands. Picture: Richard Canny Co Tipperary have been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála over concern about their potential environmental impact on the River Suir The board also rejected the proposed development of 86 houses and a creche at Hayfield Manor Bohernamona on the outskirts of Thurles because it is zoned as “strategic reserve” under the current local area plan for Thurles It upheld the decision of Tipperary County Council to refuse planning permission for the project following an appeal by an architect on behalf of the developer The site forms part of an estate which has been partially developed with the foundations built for a number of units as well as some sewers and road infrastructure An Bord Pleanála explained that the objective of zoning the 3.45-hectare site as “strategic reserve” was to deliver housing on the lands in the subsequent local area plan which will take effect from 2031 unless a review of the current one identifies a need for additional lands Under the Thurles Local Area Plan 2024-2030 residential development is not normally permitted on sites designated as “strategic reserve.” The board also claimed there was a lack of clarity in the Natura Impact Assessment submitted by the developer with the planning application the board said there were issues over whether works were required to the existing surface water drain serving the site and outfall to the River Suir and if they could be executed by the developer as they were potentially outside the boundary of the development site The board concluded that it could not be clearly ascertained that the proposed development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lower River Suir Special Area of Conservation the board said it was precluded from granting planning permission for the project Planners with Tipperary County Council had ruled that there were no exceptional circumstances that would justify allowing development of the lands within the lifetime of the current local area plan for Thurles The local authority received just one third-party objection about the proposed new housing estate said the zoning of the lands as “strategic reserve” demonstrated that they were considered appropriate for residential development While they acknowledged the logic for local area planning they claimed the Hayfield Manor lands were more suitable and readily available for development than other sites The applicant claimed refusing planning permission for “limitations in information” about the Natura Impact Assessment was “not warranted" Her consultants claimed an expert assessment had concluded that the need for upgrade works to the surface water storm drain was highly unlikely while there were also plans to install a new pump station which would allow a rising main to discharge wastewater into the foul sewer in Thurles They argued that granting planning permission would allow for the development and completion of “the last remaining ghost estate” in Thurles which would be in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development They also claimed their plans would help to meet the housing need in the Thurles area as population growth in the town was likely to be higher than figures contained in the local area plan Ms Maher claimed there was a clear demand for new housing in Thurles as the last private housing development in the town was in 2006 Follow and share the latest news and stories more an bord pleanála articles A 13-year-old girl who died in a crash whilst she was competing in an auto grass racing event at the Castletown Kennigh track in Enniskean Cork yesterday has been named locally as Lauren O’Brien of Knockane Commemorating 100 years since the War of Independence Thurles CBS had a magnificent win in the Croke Cup final in Croke Park on St Patrick's Day and they had plenty of help in the crowd as family friends and supporters in general really came to the fore to help the team over the line Click the >arrow> or 'Next' buttons to see the crowd in attendance as well as the rapturous celebrations at full-time A quick start and a strong finish by Thurles CBS secured their place in the TUS Dr Harty Cup final in Castlelyons on Wednesday Ennis in the decider - the sides already shared the spoils in the group stage so this showdown will be eagerly anticipated on Saturday week The Tipperary school contested the final two years ago but were beaten by fellow county team Cashel CS this time they will look to bridge a 10-year gap since their last title Seven points from play by Cillian Minogue was one of the highlights over the hour Thurles CBS built on a fast start and turned 0-15 to 1-7 ahead De La Salle College took control from the resumption when they struck 1-2 in five minutes - centre-back Conor Power’s brilliant surge ended with setting up his twin Shane Mark Hartley drew them level for the first time in the 35th minute and they also had number two Toby Corbett roaming up field to pop over a point They pushed on and took the lead once again 0-21 to 2-11 with the final 10 minutes left to play Corbett had a great opportunity to add a goal but his shot was wide of the post when Mark Hartley availed of a stray clearance he banged home a third goal for De La Salle and the deficit was trimmed to one in the 52nd minute battles near the sideline with James Butler Thurles CBS.P icture: Jim Coughlan.Not so for Thurles CBS who reeled off the final seven points to one for De La Salle to see off the Waterford challenge There were three for Minogue while sub Tiarnán Ryan also found the range Both teams started out with an extra man in defence but it seemed to hurt De La Salle more with one forward less where Keith Loughnane was on top They struggled to find their feet early on They fell 0-9 to 0-1 behind in the opening quarter as Thurles CBS found scores much easier to come by Captain Robbie Ryan’s speed in the corner caused them problems he scored four fantastic points in the first half Conor Tobin’s major in the 22nd minute - which originated from a long delivery by sweeper Colm Hartley - threw De La Salle a lifeline three minutes earlier Tobin had a shot at goal blocked by Jack Lahart De La Salle were threatening a lot more now Rory Jacob made it a two-point match (1-6 to 0-11) with five minutes to go to the interval Thurles CBS reeled off unanswered points from Minogue full-back Evan Morris and David Costigan (2) De La Salle were then presented with another chance to close the gap when Tobin was fouled and they were awarded a penalty but Colm Hartley’s effort in stoppage time went over the bar - this proved to be a big let off for Thurles CBS as the teams headed to the dressing-room more gaa - harty cup  articles Thurles CBS's Jack Hayes shoots despite pressure from Ardscoil Ris's Evan Ryan and Sean Morrissey during the TUS Harty Cup quarter final at UL Thurles CBS powered into the Harty Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive 2-25 to 0-23 win over Ardscoil Rís at UL’s North Campus Already a subscriber? Sign in It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 22nd April 2025, of Mr John Jordan, Ayrfield, Co. Dublin and formerly of No.6 Connolly Terrace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Mr Jordan passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving parents Frank and Mary brothers Mark and Philip For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Jordan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Jordan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Co. Dublin It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Wednesday 23rd April 2025, of Mr Liam Hoare, Killoskehane, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Mr Hoare passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Susan For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Hoare, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE The extended Hoare 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