Thurles Information

Death Of Kathleen Simpson, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 6th July 2026, of Mrs Kathleen Simpson (née Hayes), Crohane, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by parents Eamon and Kitty; Mrs Simpson passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, following a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken husband Tom, brothers Seamus and Noel, sisters Margaret (Leahy) and Anne (Breen), cousin Kaye Wallace, sisters-in-law Elizabeth and Viva, nephews, nieces and godchildren, special friends Mary and Christine, , extended relatives, former work colleagues and the past pupils of Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, Thurles, loyal neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Simpson will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78), on Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles on Thursday morning, July 9th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crohane Cemetery, Ballypierce, Cloghateana, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Simpson, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Simpson and Hayes 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.

The Simpson family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Mrs Simpson throughout her illness, especially those who helped fulfil her wish to remain in the comfort of her own home. They also wish to thank everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are deeply appreciated.

Note Please: Donations, if desired, to the South Tipperary Hospice Team and the Irish Cancer Society, in memory of Mrs Kathleen Simpson (née Hayes).

Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na n-aingeal di.

Death Of Anne O’Neill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 5th July 2026 of Mrs Anne O’Neill (née Cashin), No. 9 Assumption Tce, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her sisters Nelly, Biddy, Margaret and Alice (in infancy); Mrs O’Neill passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Cherry Ward, University Hospital, Waterford City, Co. Waterford.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Martin and Patrick, daughters Lorraine, Breda and Ann Marie, their partners Louise,Finbarr, Gerry and Sean, her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Judy, Kathleen and Christine, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Neill will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on this afternoon Tuesday, July 7th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm this evening.
Her remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, (SR), Thurles, on tomorrow morning, Wednesday July 8th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining old graveyard section.

The extended O’Neill and Cashin 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.

Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na n-aingeal di.

Death Of Rena Hayes, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 6th July 2026, of Mrs Katrina (Rena) Hayes (née Gleeson), Cloghonan, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Paddy, siblings Larry, Pat, Joyce, and Maud; Mrs Hayes passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving children Carmel, Margaret, John, Paudie, Anthony and Raymond, sister Mary, grandchildren Aoife, Milo, Brian, Sadhbh, Zoe, Mila, Camryn, and Evie, her daughters-in-law Judy, Sarah, Siobhan and Evelyn, sons-in-law Dominic and Gerry; brothers-in-law Steve and Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hayes will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday morning, July 9th, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Templederry New Cemetery, Cloghinch, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Hayes, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Hayes and Gleeson 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.

Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association CLG, in memory of Mrs Katrina (Rena) Hayes (Née Gleeson)

Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na n-aingeal di.

Again, University Hospital Limerick Is At The Centre Of Ireland’s Hospital Overcrowding Crisis.

According to the latest INMO figures, 91 admitted patients are waiting for a bed at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital serving communities across the Mid-West, including North Tipperary.

Again, patients who are sick enough to be admitted are being left on trolleys, chairs, and in overcrowded hospital spaces, while waiting for basic dignity and proper care.

University Hospital Galway is the second most overcrowded hospital, with 51 patients waiting for a bed. In Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel, 21 admitted patients are being cared for on chairs or trolleys while they wait for a bed.

Nationally, 516 patients are without a bed today.
These are not just numbers. They are people; older people, vulnerable patients, families waiting anxiously, and frontline staff trying to deliver care in conditions that are simply not acceptable.

Again, we are seeing the same pattern. Again, warnings from nurses, doctors, patients, and communities are being ignored. Again, hospitals are being pushed beyond capacity while Government statements fail to match the reality on the ground.
The Government cannot continue to treat this as a seasonal pressure or a temporary spike. This is a long-running failure of planning, capacity, staffing, and accountability. Communities in the Mid-West and across Tipperary deserve safe access to emergency care, timely admissions, and a hospital system that works when people need it most.

Frontline staff are doing everything they can, but they cannot fix a broken system on goodwill alone.

How many times must University Hospital Limerick top these overcrowding lists before real action is taken?

Again, patients are waiting. Again, staff are under pressure. Again, Government and Tipperary politicians must be held responsible.

Six-Year Sentence For Man Who Killed Friend During St Stephen’s Day Gathering.

A 29-year-old Polish man has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting responsibility for the manslaughter of his friend, Maciej Nowak, who died following a violent incident at a house in Co Tipperary on St Stephen’s Day in 2023.

Mr Tomasz Rozpeda, who had no fixed address, was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court after previously pleading guilty to manslaughter. He had originally faced a murder charge in connection with Mr Nowak’s death, which occurred on or around 26th or 27th December 2023, at Ballycranna, Kilross, near Tipperary Town.

The court heard that Mr Nowak, aged 32, suffered extensive injuries to his head and neck. A pathologist concluded that he died from blunt force trauma and that the injuries were not consistent with being self-inflicted. Medical evidence also indicated that Mr Nowak’s head had been struck repeatedly, either with an object or against a flat surface.

During the sentencing, Justice Ms Eileen Creedon said the violence involved was significant. The court was told that Mr Nowak sustained 27 separate injuries and bruises to his head and neck, while there were around 70 areas of bruising across his body.

Mr Rozpeda had contacted emergency services in the early hours of 27th December, telling the operator that his friend had “gone crazy” and was hitting things and himself. However, the later medical findings did not support that explanation. When ambulance personnel arrived at the house at approximately 5.02am, Mr Nowak was found lifeless on the kitchen floor.

Evidence before the court showed that the two men, who were friends, had arranged to spend time together over the Christmas period. CCTV placed Mr Rozpeda in the area on the afternoon of St Stephen’s Day, and the pair were later seen at a service station before returning to Mr Nowak’s home.
The court also heard that both men had consumed alcohol and drugs that evening. Although toxicology results showed a high level of amphetamines in Mr Nowak’s system, this was ruled out as the cause of death.

Mr Rozpeda initially denied involvement and gave Gardaí an account that investigators said contained a number of falsehoods. The court heard that he later contacted Mr Nowak’s fiancée and said he had put him in hospital.
In a victim impact statement, Mr Nowak’s fiancée, Ms Joanna Biszof, described the devastating effect of his death on her and her children. The court was told that Mr Nowak had been due to marry her on June 27th 2024.

Ms Justice Creedon set a headline sentence of nine years, taking into account the level of violence and the seriousness of the injuries. However, she reduced the sentence to six years after considering Rozpeda’s guilty plea, his apology, his acceptance of responsibility, and the fact that he had no relevant previous convictions in Ireland.

The sentence was backdated to 28th December 2023, the date Mr Rozpeda first went into custody.