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A Song For A Sunday.

Be Okay.

Songwriters: American contemporary Christian Music-folk singer and songwriter, Ellie Holcomb (Elizabeth Asher Holcomb) and American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter, Lauren Ashley Daigle.
Vocals: American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter, Lauren Daigle.

Be Okay.

You’re gonna be okay.
You’re, you’re gonna be okay.
Oh, the sun will keep on risin’ in that old familiar way,
And every little thing is gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be alright,
Darling, you’re, you’re gonna be alright,
‘Cause the stars will keep on shinin’ through the darkest night,
And you can know you’re gonna be alright.
Lift your eyes to the hills,
Remember where your help comes from.
Lift your eyes to the hills,
You’ll never face a valley alone.
‘Cause even when your heart is breakin’,
And you’ve gone and lost your way,
Oh Lord you’re, you’re gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be okay.
I know that you’re, you’re gonna be okay.
Not a care in this whole world that can take that truth away,
You’re, you’re gonna be okay.
You’re gonna be alright,
My darlin’, you’re, you’re gonna be alright,
At the end of all our breath, when we’re beckoned on to the light,
Love’ll meet you there, you’re gonna be alright.
Oh, the end of all our breath is the beginning of new life,
Lord, you’re gonna be alright.


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Death Of Nora Johnson-Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 2nd November 2024, of Mrs Nora (Noreen) Johnson-Kelly, Corbally, Cummer, Tuam, Co. Galway and formerly of Killeens, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Nellie and her baby sister Bridget; Mrs Johnson-Kelly passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Galway Clinic.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Martin, daughter Catriona, sons Shane and Jamie, brothers Liam and Michael, sister-in-law Mona, niece Helena, nephew Barry, son-in-law Shane, adored grandchildren Sophie and Alex, grandnephews and grandnieces, brothers-in-law Tom and Patrick and their families, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wonderful circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Johnson-Kelly will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary (E41 HH66) on Monday afternoon next, November 4th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles on Tuesday morning, November 5th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, Crosscannon, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service of Mrs Johnson-Kelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Johnson-Kelly 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.

Note Please: House strictly private.

Death Of Martin O’Gorman, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 1st November 2024, of Mr Martin O’Gorman, Hazelwood, Dublin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Edna and Patrick, sisters Patricia, Mona, Angela and Celine (August 2024), brothers Fr John and Michael; Mr O’Gorman passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Sr Edna MMM, brothers Noel and Fintan, sisters-in-law Anna, Barbara-Anne and Frances (latter whose constant care was of great support to Mr O’Gorman), extended relatives, very kind neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Gorman will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Tuesday afternoon, November 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Wednesday morning, November 6th, 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 O’Gorman, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Gorman 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.

Death Of Catherine Kennedy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 2nd November 2024 of Mrs Catherine Kennedy (née O’Neill), Tobins Cross, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her father Hugh; Mrs Kennedy passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness, most bravely borne.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Seamus, sons Hugh, James and John, mother Bridie, brother Hugh, sisters Mary, Evelyn and Marian, daughters-in-law Shona and Ally, grandchildren Norah and Olivia, good friend Joan (O’Keeffe), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, friends, and colleagues in KOS Ergonomics.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kennedy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday November 3rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, at 11:00am on Monday morning next, November 4th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ballycahill Cemetery, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kennedy and O’Neill 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 North Tipperary Hospice.

Could Climbing Hydrangeas Be Answer To Thurles Graffiti Issues?

Hardly the work of Banksy, latter that pseudonymous England-based street artist and political activist, whose real name and identity remain, as yet, unconfirmed.

The above 35.56 centimetre (14 inch) high, expletive / salutation has greeted the arrival and departure of those using the new Liberty Square / Slievenamon Road, car park, [aka ‘Checkpoint Charlie’], latter positioned just 20 metres from the Thurles Tourist Office, since June 2021.
It appeared prior to the removal of the money wasting, two year old Perspex coated, parking ticket shelter the costings of which remain a closely guarded secret, retained only by Municipal District wasting officialdom.

Former eradicated Perspex coated, parking ticket shelter.

One would have hoped that these two worded expletive could have been removed by Thurles Council, along with the two year old car parking barrier system, or even by the well-meaning ‘Refresh Thurles’ grouping, but, alas, it has gone unnoticed over the past 3.5 years, due to the everyday ‘hussle and bustle’ of a now struggling Thurles town centre market place.

Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris).

Graffiti, seen by some as a form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public spaces by individuals or groups, has become a continuing problem here in Thurles and goes unchecked.
Could the planting of climbing Hydrangeas (Hydrangea petiolaris) be the answer to this wanton vandalism?

Autumn shade of the Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris).

This charming, fully hardy, self-clinging, climber enjoys full sun to partial shade, but will still thrive even on a north facing wall.
In midsummer white lace-cap-style hydrangea flowers cover the plant, before the leaves turn slowly to yellow in autumn. Same grows best in a sheltered position in soils rich in organic matter, reaching some 3.048 metres (10 ft) – 6.96 metres (20 ft) in height.

Power Washing needed!