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Dwarf Daffodils Bloom Early In Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

‘Tete-a-Tete’

The trumpet of a prophecy! O Wind,
If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

Last two lines of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem, “Ode to the West Wind“.

Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’ Dwarf Daffodil appear early for Christmas.
Pic: G. Willoughby

Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’ Dwarf Daffodil normally bloom early in the season, starting from February through until April, and are among the first to herald the arrival of spring. Their vibrant blooms are a welcome sight after those grey winter months, bringing warmth and joy to our garden borders, rock gardens, containers, and window boxes.

However, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary these Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’ Dwarf Daffodil have decided to not wait for February and have raised their pretty heads above ground in early December; at least two whole months ahead of schedule.

Death Of John McLouglin, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday, 17th December 2024, of Mr John McLouglin, (Ollies Bar), Limerick Rd., Kildorrery, Co Cork and formerly of Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his siblings Catherine (Chrissy Mangan), Annie (Connolly), Martin, Peter, Paddy and Micheal, his sisters-in-law Winny and Judy, brothers-in-law Tommy Fox and Tommy Connolly; Mr McLoughlin passed away while in the care of staff at Abbeylands Nursing Home, Kildorrery, Co. Cork, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Noreen (Fitzgerald), daughters Sharon, Lorraine, Paul and Yvonne, sister Mary (Fox), grandchildren Dylan, Roisin, Conor, Micheal, Collett, Ruby, Paul jnr., Paul’s wife Libra and great-granddaughter Kacy, son-in-law Stevie Kent, daughter-in-law Judy, Sharon’s partner Eamon Murphy and Yvonne’s partner Howard, sister-in-law Lil (Mcloughlin), and brother-in-law Jim (Mangan), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Fondly remembered also by the Griffin’s (Lixnaw), Fitzgeralds (Abbeyfeale), Breslains and Burkes (Patrickswell) and the Sheehan Family (Bermingham).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McLouglin will repose at Abbeylands Nursing Home, & Alzheimers Unit, Carhoo, Kildorrery on tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 18th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Bartholomew, Kildorrery on Thursday, December 19th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the local cemetery.

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

The extended McLouglin and Fitzgerald 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 McLouglin family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the Doctors Nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital, Cork, University Hospital, Cork and Marymount Hospice.

Death Of Philip Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 17th December 2024, of Mr Philip Ryan, Rathmoy, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Toomevara, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Jerry and Peg and his sister Mary; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Mary (Butler Ryan), his son Trevor, daughter Lauren and their partners Eimear and Diarmuid, grandchildren Amelia and Tommy, his brothers Paddy, Ger and Stephen, sisters Nora, Margaret and Millie, uncle Tom (Jerry), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter House, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisland South, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary on Friday morning, December 20th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by a cremation service, in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30), at 3:00pm.

The extended Ryan and Butler 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.

Please Note: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations inlieu, if desired, to Suir Haven Cancer support Thurles.

Death Of John Lee, Formerly Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 16th December 2024, of Mr John Lee, Cromhill, Kilteely, Co. Limerick, V94 RDP9; / Emly, Co. Tipperary and formerly Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his mother Mary, sister Sinéad, and niece Jessica; Mr Lee tragically passed away unexpectedly following a house fire, together with his loving father Mr Stephen Lee.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife and best friend Mary (nee Mulroe), daughter Aoife, son Stephen, sister Karen, brother Christopher, aunts, uncle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lee will repose at his place of ordinary residence, Cromhill, Cromwell, Kilteely, Co. Limerick (V94 RDP9) on Friday afternoon, December 20th from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by a recital of evening prayer.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St Ailbe, Emly, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, December 21st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Cremation service in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30), at 2:00pm.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Lee, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow later).

The extended Lee and Mulroe 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 on Saturday morning please.

Death Of Stephen Lee, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Monday 16th December 2024, of Mr Stephen Lee, No. 11 McDonagh Terrace, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Mary, daughter Sinead, grand daughter Jessica, brothers and sisters; Mr Lee tragically passed away following a fire at his home, together with his caring son Mr John Lee.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Karen (Fitzpatrick), son Christopher, son-in-law Paudie, daughters-in-law, Michelle and Mary, grandchildren Aoife, Stephen, Amy, Edward, Eoin, Katie, Kayleigh, Tara, Shane, Ella and Tessa, sisters Kitty, Tess and Pauline, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lee will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles (E41 XY47) on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday December 18th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady and St. Kevin, Littleton, Thurles, on Thursday morning, December 19th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Lee 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.