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Help Yourself.

Help Yourself.

Lyrics: Journalist, writer, songwriter, and spy-catcher (Spy identified Kim Philby), the late Jack Fishman (a.k.a. Larry Khan), 1920 – 1997.
Vocals: Welsh singer Tom Jones (Thomas John Woodward).

Help Yourself.

Love is like candy on a shelf,
You want to taste, then help yourself.
The sweetest things are there for you
Help yourself take a few,
That’s what I want you to do.
We’re always told repeatedly,
The very best in life is free,
And if you want to prove it’s true,
Baby, I’m telling you,
This is what you should do.
Just help yourself to my lips, to my arms,
Just say the word and they’re yours.
Just help yourself to the love in my heart,
Your smile has opened up the door.
The greatest wealth that exists in the world,
Could never buy what I can give.
Just help yourself to my lips, to my arms,
And then let’s really start to live.
Alright, (hahahaha, yeah).
My heart has love enough for two,
More than enough for me and you.
I’m rich with love, a millionaire,
I’ve so much, it’s unfair,
Why don’t you take a share.
Just help yourself to my lips, to my arms,
Just say the word and they’re yours.
Just help yourself to the love in my heart,
Your smile has opened up the door.
The greatest wealth that exists in the world,
Could never buy what I can give.
So help yourself to my lips, to my arms,
And then let’s really start to live.
Just help yourself to my lips, to my arms,
Just say the word and they’re yours.
Just help yourself to the love in my heart.

END.

Death Of Tom Hayes, Formerly Of Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 29th October 2024, of Mr Tom Hayes, Killistafford, Cashel, Tipperary and formerly of ‘The Little Road’, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Billy and sisters Mary (Carew) and Bridget (O’Donnell); Mr Hayes passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Chris, sons Martin and Enda, daughters Sorcha and Niamh, cherished grandchildren Molly, Ellen, Chloe and Macdara (Latter who affectionately knew him as TomTom), sister Sadie, daughters-in-law Dee and Sally, sons-in-law Liam and Joe, nieces Teresa and Sinéad, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and faithful friends both in Cashel and Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hayes will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green Cashel, tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday October 30th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Rathclogh North, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, October 31st at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Hayes 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 family of Mr Hayes wish to acknowledge the exceptional care he received from Dr Willie Ryan and Dr Ken, Fr. Joe Egan, the South Tipperary Palliative Care Team, Mr Sean O’Dwyer and his staff at O’Dwyer’s Pharmacy, the local S.T.E.P.S Team and Public Health Nurses, his carers Danny and Ana and all the Staff at Fennor Hill Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Death Of Michael Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Monday 28th October 2024 of Mr Michael Ryan, (Mickey) ‘Dún Lia’, Loughtagalla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Beakstown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Nellie and Patsy, brothers Johnny and Tom; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family devoted wife Mary, sons David and Seán, brothers Jimmy, Pat and Martin, sister Mary, aunts Mary and Joan, father-in-law Johnny Purcell, mother-in-law Breda, brother-in-law Daithí, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Amy and Marguerite, 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, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles (E41 XY47) this afternoon, Tuesday October 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Wednesday October 30th at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by Cremation at 3:00pm in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles and Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre.

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

The extended Ryan 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 Michael Connors, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday October 7th, 2024 of Mr Michael Connors, Manchester UK and formerly of Glenbreeda, Co.Tipperary.

Mr Connors, sadly, passed away on October 7th, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Nuala, sons Michael and Brendan and daughter Ann.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr Connors on Wednesday morning next, October 30th, at 10:00am.

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

The extended Connors 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.

Over 1,200 Drivers Caught Speeding On Irish Roads Since Thursday.

A Garda road safety operation, which began last Thursday, October 24th 2024, at 7:00am, detected more than 1,200 drivers speeding.

Among those observed speeding was a driver travelling at 167km/h in an 80km/h zone. Another driver was caught travelling at 157km/h in a 100km/h zone, while another was observed travelling at 88km/h in a 50km/h zone.

Also on Irish roads, over this same period three people were killed, bringing the total number of road deaths, so far this year to 147.

Adding to these obvious dangers, this weekend’s Garda operation, arrested 158 drivers on suspicion of driving while intoxicated by alcohol and drugs.
This is bourne out by the fact that yesterday a learner driver aged in his 20s, while holding no insurance was caught driving at 170km/h in a 120km/h zone. The offender tested positive for drugs on the roadside, before being arrested and charged with dangerous driving.

Gardaí are appealing, yet again, for all road users to slow down, especially in recognition of the fact we are presently experiencing colder, wetter and darker evenings in the season ahead.

Gardaí have described this driving behaviour by motorists, as making deliberate and conscious decisions to do so; thus showing little regard for their own lives, the lives of passengers and other road users.

Gardaí are appealed for all road users to slow down, especially in recognition of the fact Ireland is presently experiencing colder, wetter and darker evenings into the Xmas season ahead.