Pre-deceased by his first wife Nicky and second wife Jean Mary and his sister Hazel; Mr Westren passed away peacefully in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; stepchildren Jane, Neil and Karen, extended relatives, neighbours and his many, many friends.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The remains of Mr Westren will repose at the family home on St Stephens Day in Marlow, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary and all relatives and friends are welcome to pay their respects.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for a cause close to Mr Westren heart, namely ‘The Beagle Welfare‘.
The extended Westren 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.
“Mr Westren was born in Enfield, Sydney, Australia on 24th November 1929 to parents Walter and Eveleen. He spent 10 years in New Zealand and was previously married to Nicky (who also predeceases him). He met Jean when travelling and married her soon after, living in her home in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham. They made Clonoulty their home nearly 30 years ago and fully integrated themselves into local life, making many friends in the area.”
Pre-deceased by her husband Tom, sons Tony and JJ; the passing of Mrs Donnelly is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Mixie and Ger, daughters Linda, Paula, Fiona, Maria, Teresa and Bridann, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in law, brothers Sean and Austin, sisters Win, Kay, Phil, Patricia and Noreen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Donnelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Donnelly and McLoughlin 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.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.
The song “Melancholy Christmas” is a song about isolation and loneliness during the Christmas holiday season and highlights the need for connection with those living alone.
Melancholy Christmas.
Lyrics: American singer-songwriter and musician Amy Lee Grant and record producer, singer/songwriter, Marshall Noah Altman. Vocals: Amy Lee Grant.
Melancholy Christmas.
I post another picture from the quiet of my room, And wonder who’ll like it and wonder what to do, With the rest of tonight and tomorrow tonight too. Christmas is coming soon. Coming soon. Maybe I’ll call up some friends, just to see if they’re home. I don’t want to feel lonely, but I’m here alone, And the snow falls down. Coming down. (Merry Christmas). You could come over, (Merry Christmas). It’s not too late, (Merry Christmas). Don’t worry ’bout presents, (Merry Christmas). I’ve saved you a place, (Merry Christmas). Light a few candles, (Merry Christmas). And sing Christmas songs, (Merry Christmas). Everybody, (Merry Christmas). Needs a place to belong, (Merry Christmas). It’s Christmas, (Merry Christmas). If you feel lonely, (Merry Christmas). I feel it too, (Merry Christmas). If nobody’s said it, (Merry Christmas). I’m wishing you, (Merry Christmas). Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Johanna Cahill and his sister Peggy O’Sullivan; Mr Cahill, sadly, passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother Tommy, nieces Kay and Trisha, nephews John and Damien, grandnieces, grandnephew, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.
The extended Cahill 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 ongoing positive impact of ‘Operation Thor’ on combatting residential burglaries welcomed by communities.
Operation Thor is An Garda Síochána’s national strategy targeting organised crime groups involved in burglaries and associated criminal activity.
The winter phase of Operation Thor commenced on 1 October 2024 and will run until the end of March 2025.
A reduction of approximately 75% in residential burglaries has been recorded between 2016 and 2023.
Operation Thor, was commenced by An Garda Síochána in 2015, and is designed to tackle an anticipated increase in the number of burglaries and associated criminal activity that usually occur during winter months, by undertaking targeted enforcement and preventative activity. This initiative has successfully reduced the rate of winter burglaries, leading to a significant decline in property-related crime since its introduction.
Between January 1st 2024 and December 11th 2024, some 2,058 arrests and 4,663 charges and summons were recorded in association with Operation Thor.
Operation Thor tackles burglary and actively targets organised crime gangs and repeat offenders through co-ordinated crime prevention and enforcement activity, based on intelligence and the latest burglary trends.
Since Operation Thor was established a reduction of approximately 75% in residential burglaries has been recorded between 2016 and 2023.
Last month, a comprehensive policing operation under Operation Thor, resulted in 23 arrests. These individuals were charged with a total of 100 offences including offences for burglary, theft, unauthorised taking of a vehicle and possession of stolen property. Just recently, three people were arrested as part of an intelligence-led operation targeting an organised criminal group suspected of committing burglaries at commercial properties in Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kildare and Wexford.
The Garda crime prevention advice under Operation Thor, which is highlighted through public information campaigns and by Garda Prevention Officers includes the ‘Lock up, Light up’ campaign.
An Garda Síochána also have a free property recording app. Should any items be stolen, the app provides a way of reporting this to An Garda Síochána and gives the public the option to share information with Gardaí for this purpose.
The Department of Justice also provides funding to Muintir na Tíre to cover the costs incurred by community groups in administering the Text Alert Scheme.
Text Alert enables communities to set up a group to receive alerts advising them of suspicious or criminal activity in their area. As well as ensuring awareness among users of the service, it can also lead to them reporting suspicious activity to Gardaí.
Further information on the property marking app, text alert schemes and other crime prevention information can be found on the Garda website: www.garda.ie.
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