An invitation to an exhibition and talk on the Tipperary Sheila na Gíg’s, by artist Brian Murphy, on next Tuesday, 3rd September at 7:00pm, at Cashel Library – all are welcome – refreshments served.
RememberBOOKING is Essential to gain access to this FREE event, so do please contact Cashel Library, TEL: 062 63825, during normal business hours.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
Ms Maura Barrett (Cashel Branch Librarian) Reports.
For the very first time in local recorded history Tipperary’s Sheela Ni Gig’s complete collection have been historically reproduced in clay with some other complimentary antiquity stones.
The aim of the production was to tie together folklore, local history and the replica stones for all to see in one place at the same time.
The Sheela Ni Gig installation was created and produced over the past year by local Tipperary Tattooist Brian Murphy. It’s the first time that all Tipperary’s Sheela’s imagery and complexity can be viewed for all to see in a singular space and discussed as a whole collection, rather than a single statue.
Invitation Shrouded in mystery and mostly lost to history, this elusive figurine has baffled the minds of many for centuries. Come join us in a discovery journey and delve into some of the unanswered questions of these Hibernian Mystery Stones. Where folklore history and mysticism meet, the mind is sure to follow.
Make sure not to miss this unique and free interpretation and presentation of one of Ireland’s most esoteric characters, the magical Sheela Ni Gig.
Mise le meas, Maura Barrett (Branch Librarian)
Note: Of the 124 known examples of Sheela Ni Gig’s throughout the 32 counties of Ireland; some 24 of same stone carvings are or were located within the boundaries of Co. Tipperary. Addresses for all Tipperary Sheela Ni Gig’s are published in an Excel file shown HERE.
Pre-deceased by brothers Pakie, Michael, James and her sister Josephine; Mrs Fahey passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Tommy, daughters Majella, Jacinta and Ann, son John, sons-in-law James, Jodi and Pat, daughter-in-law Nicola, grandchildren Mark, Louise, Sarah, Stephen, Ciara, Aisling, Dean, Josh, Katie, Ava and Tom, great-grandchildren Chloe and Luke, brothers Johnny, Noel, Tommy and Liam, sisters Patsy, Kathleen, Anne, Geraldine, Bernadette and Jacinta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbour and friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Fahey, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Fahey and Heffernan 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.
Lyrics: Late American film actress, composer, writer and author Jill Jackson-Miller(Evelyn Merchant (1913 – 1995), and her songwriter husband Sy Miller.
Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me, Let there be peace on earth, The peace that was meant to be. With God as our father, Brothers all are we, Let me walk with my brother, In perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, Let this be the moment now, With every step I take, Let this be my solemn vow, To take each moment, And live each moment, In peace eternally, Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me, Let there be peace on earth, The peace that was meant to be, With God as our father, Brothers are all we, Let me walk with my brother, In perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, Let this be the moment now, With every step I take, Let this be my solemn vow. To take each moment, And live each moment, In peace eternally, Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me.
Work on the new restaurant conversion in Thurles Park’s car park area, latter situated close to‘The Source’ building in Cathedral Street, has temporally ground to a halt due to the presence of the Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle bat species. Following a survey, ecologists have found that a small number of these Pipistrelles Bats, together with house sparrows were using the building. Recent surveys indicate that since 2003 the soprano pipistrelle has increased significantly, while the common pipistrelle has also increased, albeit more slowly.
Pic 1: The Pipistrelles Bat Species. Pic 2: Closed car park area with 8 year old landscaping including trees removed. Pics: G. Willoughby.
Construction work begun by the contractor has now been paused temporarily until a Derogation License can be issued by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Ireland remains listed under Annex IV of the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations and as a result of this work, which could capture, kill, damage or destroy their roosts or disturb them at an important part of their life cycle, cannot take place without first obtaining a Derogation Licence. This licence is issued under Regulation 54 of the Regulations, and strict criteria must be met before such a licence can be fully approved.
The project being undertaken in the area had been expected to take 12 months to fully complete, at an estimated cost to the Irish taxpayer of €3.4M. Modification of the building in question will see a mid-19 century farm yard shed being converted into yet another 83 seater Thurles café, with a canopy planned to be erected over the open car park area, thus reducing current existing car parking from 49 to 33 spaces (including 2 disabled parking spaces).
The area had been totally revamped, at great expense, just 8 years ago. Same upgrade had included a partially bricked footpaths area, including steps, safety railings, flowerbeds and 10 X 4.5 metre (14.5 foot) high trees; latter fully planted with various shrubs, thus greatly enhancing this area. All this landscaping has now been ripped up and removed (See Image above) and the car park closed for use by the public for 12 months, greatly affecting footfall within the town centre.
In her 87th year and pre-deceased by her loving husband Dan, brothers Jimmy, Kieran and Frankie; Mrs O’Connell passed away peacefully.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sisters Theresa, Philomena and Nancy and brother Joe, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs O’Connell will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, August 27th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. Her remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, August 28th, at 10:30am, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended O’Connell 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.
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