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Death Of Noreen Cotter, Late Of Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 26th May 2021, of Mrs Noreen Cotter (née Rochford), Bray, Co. Wicklow and late of Killenaule, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Cotter passed away peacefully at Tara Care Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, daughter Mary, sons Sean Og, Paul and Syl, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, daughters-in-law Hazel, Carmeletta and Alison, son-in-law John, grandchildren Fionn, Oscar, Rory, Poppy, Lauren, Evelyn, Oisin, Leon, Mai, Rose and Carrie, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cotter will repose at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, Boghall Road, Bray on Friday evening next, May 28th, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. [Mourners are requested to be mindful of social distancing and wear face coverings.]

Mrs Cotter will be received into the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Newcourt, Bray, Co. Wicklow, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10:00am, followed by interment in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. Co. Wicklow.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Cotter, but are unable to do so due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Cotter family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations to your own choice.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Thurles.Info’s Mid-Week Giggle

Thurles.info is delighted that so many of you enjoyed last week’s midweek giggle, so here’s another video that is sure to have you in stitches. Today’s midweek laugh features comedian, radio presenter and TV personality Alan Carr, as he reads a letter that was once sent to an insurance company.

What follows video hereunder is an excruciatingly funny letter that details a series of very unfortunate events involving a Toilet Roll Holder, the Emergency Services and a delicate part of the male anatomy.

As you can gather, in the video, the person who wrote the reply letter, had been asked to do so by his insurance company, because his response to the question “Reason for hospital visit” had been “Stupidity”; thus not seen by the latter as an adequate explaination of matters, necessitating a pay out from the insurance company.

Covid-19 Updates: Mon. 17th May 2021 – 360 New Virus Cases.

The Department of Health this evening has confirmed there have been 360 new additional virus cases reported here within the Irish Republic.

The Department of Health also noted that daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

There are 110 people with Covid-19 remaining in hospital today, and of that number 42 are in ICU’s; that number unchanged since yesterday.

The total worldwide number of virus cases identified up to 5:00pm this evening, now stands at well over 163.16 million confirmed, with global deaths at well over 3.38 million.

Please Do Continue To Behave Responsibly.

Death Of Nellie Hassett, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 10th May 2021, of Mrs Ellen (Nellie) Hassett (née Cleary), Ballintogher, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Neddie and daughter Bridget; the passing of Mrs Hassett is most deeply regretted by her loving family; daughter Margaret, sons Michael and Eddie, sister Alice, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hassett will repose at the residence of her son Michael, Ballintogher, Killenaule (E41 E952) on Wednesday evening next from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Killenaule, Thurles, on Thursday morning, May 13th, at 11:15am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Mass will be followed by interment immediately afterwards in River Street, Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Hassett family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Two Faces Of Tipperary County Council Revealed

The Library Service of Tipperary County Council is undertaking an exciting and important project that will see library staff digitise a wealth of historical documents currently held by the service.

These documents include Poor Law Union Minute Books, Rate Books, and Workhouse Registers. Since January 2021, staff have focused on digitising the 90 or so books in its collection that relate to the pre-famine and Great Famine era beginning in1846.

These books provide a fascinating and detailed insight into the harrowing life and workhouse conditions faced by our ancestors across the six Poor Law Unions of Thurles, Borrisokane, Cashel, Clogheen, Clonmel, Nenagh, Roscrea and Tipperary.

Once digitised, the records will be made available to view in full and for free via the Tipperary Studies digital website tippstudiesdigitsl.ie.

The scope and significance of the project, the bulk of which will be undertaken in Thurles Library, deserves much praise and recognition. By digitising these records and making them freely accessible, people across Ireland and the world will be gifted with details and descriptions that will further enrich our understanding of the Great Famine era. The digitised records will also enable individuals, no matter where they are in the world, to research their ancestry. For more information on this welcomed and praiseworthy initiative visit tippstudiesdigital.ie.

Double Ditch, Mass Path, Right of way

Another artifact from the Great Famine era of significant historical importance to the town of Thurles is the Double Ditch Mass path. Built by our starving Thurles ancestors during the Great Famine, this historical walkway now faces destruction as part of a planned development by the same Tipperary County Council.

Thus it would appear that as one branch of Tipperary County Council dedicates its efforts to the preservation of history from the Great Famine era, another branch seems determined to demolish it.
It is difficult to understand this contradiction in practice, between Tipperary County Council departments, led by Chief Executive Mr Joe MacGrath. The admirable actions of the Library Service are regrettably inconsistent with the actions of other services. One service sets out to preserve history, as another sets out to destroy it.

Although the future of the Double Ditch remains uncertain for the moment, its fascinating history and related primary sources have been documented on Thurles.info, together with aerial video and photography of the walkway as can be viewed today.

Maybe the digital records shown on Thurles.info will be all that remains of the Double Ditch for future generations, particularly if local TD’s, councillors and council officials get their way?

Let’s hope other historical treasures don’t succumb to the same fate and find that their only record is a digital one.

For more information on the Thurles Double Ditch click HERE and HERE.