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Death Of Patricia (Patsy) Cahill, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 31st December 2024, of Mrs Patricia (Patsy) Cahill (née Jordan), Graiguefrehane, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sisters Mary, Kathleen and Anna, brothers Jerry, Swaney, Paddy, Tommy, Paul and Junior; Mrs Cahill, sadly, passed away unexpectedly following a short illness, while in the care of staff at the High Dependency Unit, University Hospital Limerick City, Co Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; devoted husband Joe, daughters Louise, Annmarie and Christine, sons John and Noel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Pat, Rody and Liam, daughters-in-law Sinead and Mairead, sister Phyllis, brother Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral Arrangements will be published later as soon as final details are confirmed.

The extended Cahill and Jordan 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.

Loss Of Life On Island Of Ireland Roads Reaches 242 in 2024.

A total of 174 people lost their lives on roads in the Republic of Ireland in 2024, while 68 people died on Northern Ireland’s roads during this same period. This is according to statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and based on statistics from operational data supplied by An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

This figure of road death victims in the Republic of Ireland is down by 7 (4% decrease), from the figure of 181 reported in 2023, according to An Garda Síochána supported data.
The counties that recorded the highest number of deaths were Dublin (23), Cork (19), Mayo (19) and Donegal (17); same accounting for 45% of all fatalities last year. In 2023, the highest number of road deaths was in Tipperary (16).

In the Irish Republic these deaths were as a direct result of 160 fatal collisions, and include 39 pedestrians; 71 vehicle drivers; 35 passengers; 4 E-Scooters/passengers, and 17 motorcyclists.

Analysis of the figures further reveal a high proportion of male fatalities, with a year on continued increase of young fatalities amongst those aged 25 years old or less, with a high number of same fatal collisions taking place between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

In February of 2025, the default speed limit on rural local roads is expected to be reduced, following the recommendation of the 2023 Speed Limit Review.

Bringing In A Brand New Year.

Wishing all of our readers, both at home and abroad, a very happy 2025.

To all of our many readers and followers on social media, goes the wish that individually you each experience a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year during 2025 and indeed, in the years beyond.

Bringing In A Brand New Year.

Lyrics: American blues singer, pianist and songwriter the late Tony Russell “Charles” Mose Brown, (1922-1999).
Vocals: Charles Mose Brown.

Bringing In A Brand New Year.

At the stroke of midnight,
On that great holiday,
Gonna have a ball,

And that ain’t all,
Gonna chase my blues away.


I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year,
Gonna have a dance,
Take a chance at romance,
While bringin’ in a brand new year
.

Gonna be a big parade,
Got my resolution made,

Listen, dear, won’t you meet me here,
While bringin’ in a brand new year.


Gonna ride a bubble,
Way up above the stars,
And while I twirl,
Above the world,
Gonna take a trip to Mars.

I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year,
Listen, dear, won’t you meet me here,
While bringin’ in a brand new year.

Sailin’ down a rainbow,
I’ll play with Lady Boone,*
If she raises a sigh,
Or winks her eye,
I won’t be back ’til June.

I’ll be bringin’ in a brand new year,
Bringin’ in a brand new year,
Listen, dear, won’t you meet me here,
While bringin’ in a brand new year
.
Oh listen, dear, won’t you meet me here,
While bringin’ in a brand new year
.

END.

[* Boone: From an old French nickname ‘bon’ meaning ‘good’– hence ‘Lady Good’.]

Death Of Martin Meagher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 31st December 2024, of Mr Martin Meagher, Ard na Croise, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Coláiste Mhuire, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Meagher passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Castlemeadows, Gortataggart, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his devoted wife Eileen (née Ryan), daughters Majella and Rae and son Thomas, brothers John and Phil, sons-in-law Eugene and Nigel, brother-in-law Eamon Ryan, sisters-in-law Mary (Meagher), Elizabeth (Hassett) and Bridie (Anglim), adored grandchildren Martha, Declan, Agnes and Ben, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Meagher will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon, January 2nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Friday morning, January 3rd at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Meagher, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Meagher and Ryan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Sue Ryder Foundation, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Death Of Alice Griffin, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 30th December 2024, of Mrs Alice Griffin (née Considine), Ballyboden, Co. Dublin; formerly Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Phil and siblings Sean, Paddy and Nonie; Mrs Griffin passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Michael, Danny, Philip, daughters Norita, Mary and Bríd, sisters Maura and Margaret, grandchildren, great grandchild, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and loving home-carers.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Griffin will repose at Larry Massey’s Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, (D16 VO46), on Wednesday afternoon, January 1st, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Ballyboden, White Church Green, Dublin 16, (D16 W263), to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, January 2nd, at 11:30am, followed by interment in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmondstown Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Griffin, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Griffin and Considine 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.