Here in the Mid-west region, which includes North Tipperary, there have been considerable complaints about the current state of our health services.
This in mind, Thurles.Info set up cameras, covertly, within the reception area of one of our medical establishment, (Facility shall remain nameless); in an effort to try and understand the problems within our health service, particularly regarding the situation where the number of individuals or objects occupying a particular space exceeds its intended or optimal capacity.
This video, shown above, will now be sent to the area dealing with health complaints procedures, and forwarded to the Minister Mr Stephen Donnelly TD, in the hope that the sending of same is not over complicated and hopefully will not causes adverse frustration within the service itself.
McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd intend to apply to Tipperary Co. Council for permission to develop lands on Slievenamon Road, latter adjoining the, as yet, unfunded Thurles Inner Relief road, at Thurles, in Co. Tipperary. (Latter beside the German International discount retailer Lidl, owned by the Schwarz Group).
From the site notice, erected by Ms Eva Bridgeman, (Agent-Downey, 29 Merrion Square, Dublin), first erected on September 20th last, we learn of McDonald’s proposed plans.
The development will consist of a single story ‘drive-thru’ restaurant, including the ancillary sales of hot food for consumption of and on the premises, with an associated coral area, elevated signage, with modifications to the existing vehicle access at the Thurles relief road.
Also required is car parking, including accessible parking spaces; grill bays; EV charging spaces; bicycle parking; a height restrictor; customer order points with associated canopies; totem signage (latter powerful external advertising platforms that act a bit like billboards); free standing signage; banner frames and digital menu boards; an ESB substation and kiosk; landscaping, including an outdoor furniture seating area with parasols; boundary treatments; lighting, and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the now sought development.
Currently there are 24 restaurant/takeaways in the just the side streets of this our much loved tiny town, each offering food daily for sale. [ 8 already on Slievenamon Road between Thurles Golf Club and the junction with Liberty Square; 2 on Parnell Street; 2 on Bakers Street; 3 on Friar Street; 3 on Kickham Street and Dublin Road; 3 on Mitchel Street; 2 and possibly a 3rd due to open on Cathedral Street, and 1 on O’Donovan-Rossa Street.] Then there are the 13 excellent establishments/outlets all daily selling food on Liberty Square in the town centre.
This brings the total number of establishments equipped to retail food in Thurles town to 39 outlets, As our readers will understand, the town economy really needs now is a drive-thru restaurant positioned on a non funded, non-existent inner relief road, to bring the total number of food outlets to that nice round figure of 40.
The phrase “a nation of shopkeepers” was an expression used to refer to the United Kingdom in 1794, used in a derogatory sense by French revolutionary Bertrand Barère. Today one could refer to Thurles as “a town of food outlets”.
A large crowd is expected to be in attendance on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 next, in the Village of Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary when a memorial plaque will be unveiled to the Right Reverend John Ryan (DD), late Bishop of Limerick.
Born in Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles Co. Tipperary, Bishop John Ryan went on to study at St Patrick’s College Maynooth, Co. Kildare, where he was ordained in June 1810. His time in his native diocese of Cashel and Emly is somewhat uncertain due to the many men in that diocese bearing the Ryan surname. However, it is generally accepted that he became PP of Doon, Co. Limerick, before his appointment as PP of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. He was nominated coadjutor Bishop of Limerick on March 17th 1828 (St Patrick’s day), following the death of Bishop Charles Tuohy*(1754–1828).
Mr Gerry Bowe, (Chairperson, Two-Mile-Borris, Old Cemetery Committee), standing beside the last resting place of Bishop John Ryan’s parents. Pic: G. Willoughby.
*(Note Bishop Tuohy, a native of Limerick city, despite laws outlawing Catholic education, had been educated in the Irish College in Toulouse and later at the Irish College in Paris, before returning to serve as Bishop of Limerick from 1813 until his death on March 17th 1828).
Bishop John Ryan remained Bishop of Limerick for 36 years, before passing away in 1864. During his time as Bishop of Limerick, he built several churches in his diocese, including the magnificent Saint John’s Cathedral in Limerick City, which can be viewed today, and where he is now buried in front of the Cathedral’s main alter.
Bishop Ryan’s mother Catherine (nee Hickey), was a native of Longfordpass, Grague, Gortnahoe, Co Tipperary. The now identified inscription on his parents headstone reads: “Here lies the body of Patrick Ryan of Borris (Two-Mile-Borris) who depd this life March 5th 1805, aged 65 years. Also his wife Cathrn (Catherine) Ryan, alias Hickey who depd Novr (November) 1st 1836, aged 92 years. May the Lord have mercy on their souls”.
The site of Bishop Ryan’s parents grave is situated in the old section of Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, latter located south of the large crucifix which divides the newer section from the old. Over a period of time this historic old section has been slowly reclaimed, with old head stones resurrected, cleaned and where possible lettering repaired. Same major restoration work has been led by Mr Gerry Bowe(Chairperson, Two-Mile-Borris, Old Cemetery Committee) and Mr Enda Bourke(Secretary, Two-Mile-Borris, Old Cemetery Committee), under the guidance of Master Grave-Stone Mason Mr James Slattery, Fianna Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and his qualified workforce.
Mr James Slattery, (Master Stone Mason), Fianna Road, Thurles, begins work on the memorial plaque, dedicated to Right Reverend John Ryan (DD), late Bishop of Limerick. Pic: G. Willoughby.
Regarding the event on October 1st, 2024, Priests, parishioners and some three generations of Ryan family relatives are expected to attend next month’s ceremony in Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles; and all are invited to gather first at the Church of St James, in the Two-Mile-Borris village centre, at 2:00pm sharp, where local Parish Priest Fr Tom Fogarty, will take charge of Church introductions and proceedings.
Following the Church service, a lone piper, Mr John Moloughney(Moycarkey, Thurles) will lead the congregation from the Church of St James to the grave site of Bishop John Ryan’s parents, where the now retired Bishop of Killala, Right Revd. John Fleming will unveil a plaque to the late Bishop Ryan.
Following the graveyard ceremony all attendees are invited to attend at Corcoran’s Lounge, in the village to chat and partake of light refreshments .
The graves here in the old section of the graveyard go back at least to the mid-18th century, and possibly much earlier. The Irish Penal Laws sporadically enforced in the late 18th century, together with the great poverty of the period, ensured that despite the best of intentions, headstones were not always erected, replacing foot-stone/toe-stone markers, to commemorate loved ones.
It was following research undertaken on the Ryan family, by Mrs Julie Thomas(nee Bourke, formerly Rathcunikeen, Two-Mile-Borris, a 3rd generation relative of Fr John Ryan) and her husband Mr Tony Thomas, latter now both residing in New Zealand, that the burial place of Bishop Ryan’s parents was linked to Two-Mile-Borris, before the tombstone itself was discovered, raised and finally identified by Mr Jerry Bowe. Mr Bowe would also like to personally thank Ms Margaret Cormack(Templetuohy., Thurles) for her assistance. In February last, Two-Mile-Borris residents, Mr Gerry Bowe and Mr Enda Bourke visited Limerick Cathedral and were granted a very informative tour of Limerick Cathedral by Canon Frank O’Connor. Sadly Canon O’Connor who would have been present for the Two-Mile-Borris ceremony, sadly passed away on Thursday August 1st last, following a short illness. Canon O’Connor will be remembered with gratitude at Bishop Ryan’s ceremony next month.
The light of heaven on Canon O’Connor’s gentle soul. May he rest in peace.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Monday 23rd September 2024, of Mrs Tessie (Grace) Maher (née Fogarty), Graiguefrahane, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband John and brother PJ; Mrs Maher passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Bríd, Anne and Maria, sons Tom, Paul and Brendan, daughters-in-law Marie and Deirdre, much loved grandchildren Ruth, Ella, Sean and Eoghan, sister Bridget (Fogarty) and brother Donie, Sr. Aquin Maher (Saint John of Gods Convent), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, to repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday, September 26th, at 12:00 noon followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Maher and Fogarty families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
Note Please: House strictly private on Thursday morning.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.
Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, his brothers and sisters; Mr Tynan passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters Eileen (Gleeson) and Phyllis (Shaw), nieces, nephews and a special mention for his nieces Yvonne (Bell) and Jennifer (Costello), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
The extended Tynan 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 private on Thursday morning please.
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