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Death Of Agatha Golden Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipp.

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 2nd June 2019, of Mrs Agatha Golden (née McLaughlin), Leenane Road, Westport, Co. Mayo and formerly Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her brother Seamus and sister Madeleine (Sr. Finnian); Mrs Golden passed away, most deeply regretted by her husband Gerard (Gar) Phc.PC., her sons Conor and John; daughters Laura, Pauline (O’Donovan) and Judy; brother John (Thurles); sisters Caroline O’Flanagan (Blackrock) and Anne O’Donovan (Tullamore); sister-in-law Eileen; brothers-in-law Billy and Peter; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

The earthly remains of Mrs Golden will lie in repose at Navin’s Funeral Home, Westport, Co. Mayo, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday June 4th from 5:00pm7:00pm, to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Westport, Co. Mayo on Wednesday morning, June 5th, at 11:30am, for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm.

Funeral Mass will be followed immediately afterwards by interment in Aughavale Cemetery, Churchfield, Co. Mayo.

Note Please: House private.

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Death Of Sr. Gabriel Mary Gleeson, Clonoulty, Co. Tipp.

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death on Wednesday last, June 5th 2019, of Sr. Gabriel Mary Gleeson, Dartry, Dublin and formerly Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her brothers Michael and Fr. Louis; Sr. Gabriel Mary, a Missionary Sister of the Holy Rosary Convent, Temple Road, Dublin 6, who served on missions in Nigeria and Kenya; passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of her community and staff at Temple Road, Dublin.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sister Sr. Regina (Presentation Thurles); her sister-in-law Peggy; nieces Norma and Mary; grandnephew Brian Michael; cousins; extended relatives; many friends and her Holy Rosary Sisters.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Sr. Gabriel Mary will lie in repose at the Holy Rosary Convent, No.48 Temple Road. Dartry, Dublin 6, from 3.30pm with evening prayer at 4.30pm on Sunday next, June 9th 2019.

Funeral Mass will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday June 10th from the Church of the Holy Name, Upper Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin, [D06 Y176], followed by interment immediately afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery, Dublin Rd, Shankill, Co. Dublin.

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Death Of Imelda Cleary, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 7th June 2019, of Mrs Imelda Cleary (Senior – née McGrath), Gragaugh, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Dinny, her sister Mary and brother Tommy; the passing of Mrs Cleary is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken family; her sons Denis, Thomas, Oliver, Noel and Paul; daughters Theresa, Noelle, Assumpta, Geraldine, Imelda, Caroline, Kathleen, Marie and Bernadette; sisters Margaret and Bridget; brothers Paddy, Jimmy and Dick; 25 grandchildren; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; nieces; nephews; extended family neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Cleary will lie in repose at her home in Gragaugh (E41 HF67) on Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Rosary in the house tonight, Saturday June 8th, at 9:00pm.

Removal will take place on Monday morning, to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR) for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Note Please: House private on Monday morning. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

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Death Of Gerry Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 8th June 2019, of Mr Timothy Gerard (Gerry) Ryan, Belgooly, Co. Cork, and formerly of Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Ryan passed away while in the care of Cork University Hospital.

Predeceased by brothers Larry, Connie and Liam; his passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Phil (nee Power, Cramers Close, Belgooly, Co. Cork); daughter Grainne; grandchildren Ryan and Saoirse; brother John; sisters Mary (Egan, Kickham Street, Thurles) and Eileen; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will lie in repose at Gabriel and O’Donovan’s Funeral Home, Kinsale, Co. Cork on tomorrow evening, Monday June 10th, from 6:00pm, followed by removal at 7:00pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Belgooly, Lybe, Co. Cork.

Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday afternoon next, June 11th, at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Clontead Cemetery, Kinsale, Co. Cork.

Note Please: House Private.

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Death Of Kathleen Pollard, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 13th June 2019, of Mrs Kathleen (Kit) Pollard (née Fogarty), No.49 Ard Mhuire, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Pollard passed away at her home today, while in the loving care of her family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her daughters Claire and Fiona; son-in-law Joe; grandchildren John, Kieran, Joseph and Laura: her brother Eamon and partner Thomas; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Pollard will lie in repose at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles, on Monday morning, June 17th arriving at 10:15am, for Funeral Mass at 11:00am.

Her funeral Mass will be followed by private cremation.

Note Please: House private.

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Death Of Con Fogarty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 13th June 2019, of Mr Con Fogarty, Drom, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his wife Áine; brother Fr. John; sisters Catherine and Sr. Claire: Mr Fogarty passed away peacefully at his residence, while in his 97th Year.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, Mary Carey; Jerry; Patrick and Brigid Frend; daughters-in-law Breda and Mary; sons-in-law Larry and Mathew; grandchildren Niall, Stephen, Áine, Kate and Siobhán; sisters-in-law; cousins; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Fogarty will lie in repose at his residence tomorrow evening Friday, June 14th 2019, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Removal will take place on Saturday morning to the Church of St. Mary, Drom, for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Note Please: House private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North Tipperary Hospice.

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Death Of Kate Cronin Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 13th June 2019, of Mrs Catherine (Kate) Cronin (née O’Neill), Mealoughmore, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Clonmichael, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Mattie, son Michael, grandsons Shane and Luke; Mrs Cronin passed away peacefully at her residence yesterday.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Michael, Eamon and Mattie; daughters Mary, Alice, Helen, Catherine, Noreen, Liz and Frances; brother Martin; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; sons-in-law; daughter-in-law; nieces; nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Cronin will lie in repose at her residence on tomorrow evening, Saturday June 15th from 4:00pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 9:00pm.

Funeral to arrive at St. Nicholas Church, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny on Sunday June 16th for Funeral Mass at 1:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Note Please: House private on Sunday morning. Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.

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Upcoming Heritage Week – Thurles Cathedral, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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“History is who we are and why we are the way we are” – Quote by David McCullough

Here on thurles.info we raised the issue of required entry road signage for Thurles back in July 2018, and again on March 21st, 2019. The current signage into our Cathedral Town remains 12 years outdated, outworn, archaic and a source of shameful embarrassment to local business and residents.

On April 3rd, 2019, we again wrote about this signage. Amazingly and just prior to our recent local Municipal District election, new approach road sinage for Thurles was, shall we say, “conveniently mooted”.

The four key strengths of the town which were identified were:- Arts & Culture, Business, Sport and Education.

According to the Minutes of our Municipal District, dated March 27th last, the four key strengths of Thurles, identified above, were recognised following public consultation. How come town residents, missed this public consultation invitation? Did any member of our electorate get an invitation? In the case of secretarial error, will these minutes be now fully corrected? After all (See picture (4) above) Tipperary Co. Council are committed to :- “AG OBAIR LEIS AN BPOBAL” – “WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY“.

Suggested New Thurles entry road signage

We here on Thurles.Info noted, with disappointment, that while Thurles is more often referred to as the “Cathedral Town”, no Cathedral building appears to feature in any of these hastily prepared proposals, that we have so far previewed.

Where is that “Identified Strength” known as ‘Thurles History’ recognised?

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots”. Quote by Marcus Garvey

Thurles Chamber of Commerce take note:- From purely a local economic prospective; Thurles Cathedral possibly brings more footfall to our Thurles town centre, than even the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA); attracting people through their daily Mass, Funerals, Weddings, Communions, Confirmations etc. Unless I am gravely mistaken, Thurles Cathedral will never be driven out by Tipperary Co. Council’s crippling parking charges, to move to the freedom generated by Thurles Shopping Centre, unlike so many of our other fine town centre businesses.

Arts & Culture; are they really a local strength or simply consist of a theatre and exhibition space, built with taxpayers money, to be controlled, once again, to provide financial benefit to Tipperary Co. Council. For the most part our Arts & Culture strengths locally consist of inviting lesser talented Dublin based theatre companies, to rent our ‘The Source’ theatre space, before racing back to Dublin, clutching tightly our €25 Euro per head ticket charge.

Our history, on the other hand, is a real strength and by not identifying same with intense pride, we greatly disrespect and gravely slight those who have gone before, latter having achieved so much on behalf of this present, often ingrate, generation.

According to Minutes published, it was agreed that this signage would be erected on the N75 (Dublin Road), N62 (Templemore Road), N62 (Slievenamon Road) and the R498 (Nenagh Road, Thurles). The time frame for completion of the signage is dependent on the selection of an agreed design.

There were, it appears, some conflicting views expressed on the imagery being used on this proposed signage and it was therefore unanimously agreed that a separate meeting should be convened on Tuesday 2nd. April, 2019 at 5:00pm to finalise the design. Any decisions agreed at that same meeting once again remain withheld from the ears of the great unwashed electorate.

In our most recent local Municipal district elections we, the electorate, voted for “more of the same”, and it was therefore with some further disenchantment, not to mention cynicism, that I listened to a radio pod-cast, featuring the newly elected Cathaoirleach (Chairperson) of Tipperary County Council, Mr Michael Murphy (Fine Gael), speaking on what was to be “high on his agenda”, over the next 12 months. Mr Murphy appeared to be solely focusing on projects in his home town of Clonmel. May we take this opportunity to remind Mr Murphy that he was elected as Cathaoirleach to serve all of Co. Tipperary, not just Clonmel.

Ireland’s National Heritage Week 2019 – August 17th – August 25th.

Over the coming weeks in preparation for Thurles National Heritage Week; Thurles.Info will attempt to highlight the massive national, historical importance and physical presence of Thurles Cathedral of the Assumption.

Forgetting briefly the everyday religious benefits obtained by Thurles and Tipperary people, not to mention that same religious spiritual advantage enjoyed by hundreds of visiting day-trippers down the centuries; it is important to again reveal the many untold stories relating to this iconic building, latter which symbolises a Cathedral Church, built to the glory of God; holding many now forgotten yet true stories.

“We learn from history that we don’t learn from history”. Quote by Bishop Desmond Mplio Tutu, latter South African Anglican cleric, theologian, awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Death Of Nonie Hayes, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 14th June 2019, of Mrs Nonie Hayes (née Condon), Ballingarry, Lower, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick and son Martin; Mrs Hayes passed away peacefully at her home, while in her 96th year.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Pat, Willie and John; her daughters Mary, Noreen, Ann, Margaret, Angela, Kathleen and Helen; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; nieces; nephew; extended relatives; neighbours and large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Hayes will lie in repose at Ronans Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles this Sunday evening, June 16th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Removal will take place to the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, for funeral Mass on Monday morning, June 17th at 11.30am, followed by interment in the nearby old churchyard Ballingarry.

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Death Of Sally Nolan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 16th June 2019, of Ms Sarah (Sally) Nolan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Ms Nolan is most deeply regretted by her brothers Connie, Daniel and Joe; sisters Kitty and Margaret (Grace); good friend Marian; nephews Padraic and Eamonn; grand-nephew; grand-niece; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Ms Nolan will lie in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on Tuesday evening, June 18th 2019, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm to St. James’s Church, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, to arrive at 7:30pm.

Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Two-Mile -Borris Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of Martin Redmond, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 16th June 2019, of Mr Martin Redmond, Clonhaston, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his children’s mother Mary; the passing of Mr Redmond is most deeply regretted by his son Shaun; daughters Emma, Mairead, Pauline and Pattie; brother Paddy; sisters Ben and Rita; grandchildren Chloe, Pete, Luke, Conor, Jamie, Cormac, Ben and Olivia; sons-in-law Mike, Pete and Nick; nieces; nephews; brother-in-law; sister-in-law; extended relatives; neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Redmond will lie in repose at Crosbie’s Funeral Home, Hospital Lane, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday June 18th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.

Removal will take place on Wednesday morning, June 19th, at 11.30am to St. Senan’s Parish Church Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, for Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon. Following Mass, interment will take place immediately afterwards in the nearby St. Mary’s Cemetery, Blackstoops, (R890) Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

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Policeman Murdered On Liberty Square, Thurles.

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It happened 100 years ago on Monday evening June 23rd, 1919.
Remember Ireland’s National Heritage Week 2019 begins August 17th – August 25th.

A centenary commemorative service will be held at 2.30pm on Saturday next, June 22nd 2019, in Passlands Cemetery, Monasterevin, Co Kildare. The service will be held at the graveside of District Inspector Michael Hunt, Royal Irish Constabulary, (55727 D.I., R.I.C.), killed while on duty in Thurles, Co. Tipperary one hundred years ago on Monday evening, June 23rd, 1919.

The Royal Irish Constabulary remained at the front line of the British government’s war against the IRA especially between 1919 and 1921. Policemen were targeted by the IRA while alone or sometimes when off duty. They were by far the highest number of crown force casualties, with more than 400 killed, almost double the number of army fatalities during the same period. The number of R.I.C. officers killed in Tipperary numbered 46 during the War of Independence; with the vast majority of them being Irishmen.

Some of those R.I.C. Officers killed in Tipperary included:-
Toomevara: Constable James Rocke aged 26 and Constable Charles Healy aged 25.
Rearcross / Newport: Constable William Finn aged 22 and Constable Daniel McCarthy aged 27.
Gooldscross / Clonoulty: Sergeant Patrick McDonnell
Tipperary: RIC Constable Michael Horan, Constable Joseph Daly aged 20, Constable Thomas Gallivan aged 20, Head Constable Christopher Davis aged 41, and Constable William Cummings aged 25.
Templemore: District Inspector William Harding Wilson.
Mullinahone: Constable William Campbell.
Ballylooby: District Inspector Gilbert Norman Potter aged 42.
Cloughjordan: Constable John Cantlon and Constable William Walsh, Constable Martin Feeney and Constable James Briggs.
Carrick-on-Suir: Constable Dennis Patrick O’Leary.
Soloheadbeg: Constable James McDonnell aged 50 years and Constable Patrick O’Connell.
Lorrha: Sergeant, Philip Brady
Thurles: Constable Luke Finnegan and District Inspector Michael Hunt.
Inch (The Ragg); Constable John Heany.

The then British Prime Minister David Lloyd George had emphasised that this same Irish conflict was for police to handle, supported by military personnel and not vice versa. It was logical therefore that members of the IRA should target armed police, in order to acquire necessary weapons.

This commemorative event on Saturday afternoon next will be followed by light refreshments; same to be served appropriately in a former R.I.C. Barracks, which today serves as the Monasterevin Local Community Centre.

District Inspector Michael Hunt

Born the son of a Co. Sligo father, Mr Martin Hunt, on September 3rd, 1873, Michael Hunt joined the Royal Irish Constabulary on January 2nd, 1893, serving in Co. Longford, Co. Kerry and later in Co. Tipperary.

He was married on May 16th, 1900, to Ms Kathleen Mary Bell, the daughter of Mr John Bell, Co. Kildare. They parented six children; with their eldest son, Michael John Hunt, going on to receive a commission in the Royal Irish Regiment; quickly to be promoted to the rank of Captain, before later joining the R.I.C. in his own right.

His younger sister Eva Hunt, aged 15 years, had passed away just seven months prior to her father’s murder. Buried in Thurles; her later erected small white marble headstone reads:- “In loving memory of Eva Hunt, daughter of the late Michael Hunt, (55727 D.I., R.I.C.) Thurles, died 27th Nov 1918, aged 15 years.”

It was on Monday June 23rd, 1919, one hundred years ago this coming week, that District Inspector (DI) Michael Hunt was murdered, as he carried out police duties during a Thurles Race meeting and while in the company of at least two other RIC officers.

Uniformed and walking near the top of Main Street, Thurles (Today renamed Liberty Square), at approximately 5.30pm in the evening, he was shot from the rear at very close range, the ammunition used – large calibre, blunt nosed revolver bullets.

Colleagues R.I.C officers Sergeant Joseph Grove and Constable Patrick Murphy, were both walking some yards ahead and on hearing the gun retorts, they rushed back to find Hunt’s prostrate form face down in the street, before lifting him to the safety of the footpath. Race goers and others, on witnessing the action, now in fear scattered in all directions, thus aiding his murderers to escape with ease into their midst.

Thurles doctor, Thomas Barry attended to District Inspector Hunt, however he was declared dead at the scene. His lifeless body was taken to the nearby home of a Mrs Scully. Further investigation showed that three shots had been fired, two of which achieved accuracy, with one shot severing two of the largest blood vessels in his body, directly causing him to bleed to death; while a third shot fired wounded a nearby child, named as Danny Maher, in the left kneecap. According to a local doctor’s statement to police, the injured 12-year-old boy was spotted soon after the initial mayhem had subsided. He was taken to the doctor’s house for treatment, before being allowed to go on his way.

At Monasterevin Railway Station, Hunt’s coffin was met by a party of constabulary colleagues together with his son, the aforementioned Captain Michael John Hunt (Royal Irish Regiment), latter who had journeyed from London to be in attendance.

Grave of
William Harding Wilson in Templemore.

The gun used in the murder had been brought to Thurles town from the area of Loughmore village; transported in a pony and trap and hidden under the clothing being worn by a baby. Some 20 soldiers with fixed bayonets were on duty at the race meeting and persons were being searched entering the town. At least two of the three shots were fired at close range, with the gun being fired through the pocket of an overcoat, possibly touching the District Inspector’s vertebrae.

Two days later at an inquest in Thurles, held on Wednesday, June 25th, 1919, it was revealed by witness Sergeant Joseph Grove, that a crowd had began to again collect around the dead man on the pavement. District Inspector William Harding Wilson asked if they offered assistance, to which the witness replied in the negative, further confirming that some of those who gathered were observed to be laughing and jeering.

The then Foreman of the Jury, after brief consultation with Jury members, stated that their majority verdict, was that Mr Hunt met his death in accordance with the reasons stated in the medical evidence put forward and that the bullet wounds were inflicted by a person or persons unknown.

District Inspector Wilson then enquired if the Jury did not confirm that it was “Wilful Murder”. The Foreman confirmed that the Jury were not unanimous. Inspector Wilson then declared that he couldn’t understand their hesitation regarding this case. In his opinion it was very clear that Mr Hunt had been shot twice in the back, in a position where he could not view his assailant. This to him was a case of wilful murder and he remained at a loss as to what other interpretation could be honestly construed.

Note: District Inspector William Harding Wilson would have a narrow escape himself in June 1920, when his head was grazed by bullets fired at an R.I.C. patrol, as they passed through the village of Templetouhy. On August 16th 1920 an IRA party was dispatched to Templemore to kill Wilson. At 6.45pm as Wilson was about to enter Templemore post office, he was shot once in the head from an adjoining lane way.

The epitaph on his headstone reads “In loving memory of my dear husband William Harding Wilson, District Inspector Royal Irish Constabulary. Died 16th August 1920 aged 56 years. His life for his country, his soul to God”

District Inspector Hunt was buried with full military honours, with his coffin covered in the Union Jack, in Passlands Cemetery, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare on June 26th, 1919. He was interred in the family burial plot of his wife, (nee Bell). Shots were fired over his grave.

On September 9th, of the same year, Hunt was posthumously awarded £5 for excellent police duty in connection with the successful suppression of a Sinn Fein meeting on Sunday May 25th, 1919 in Co Tipperary, latter which resulted in the arrest of the Sinn Fein MP for North Monaghan, Ernest Blythe.

Blythe was found to be in possession of an incriminating document, latter which contained instructions on how to intimidate police through terrorizing their known associates and next of kin. Blythe was convicted by a court-martial in Dublin and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

A Tipperary Court awarded £5,800 to the widow of Hunt, latter who had initiated a compensation claim amounting to £12,000. She successfully appealed against the sum awarded and at the Four Courts, Dublin, in March 1920 his widow and their full siblings were awarded £7,800 in final compensation.

Two first cousins Jim and Tommy Stapleton from Finnahy, Upperchurch and Jim Murphy (Latter known as “The Jennett”), from Curreeney, Kilcommon, would later be named as responsible for the killing of R.I.C. District Inspector Michael Hunt; named in a statement made by James Leahy, Commandant No.2 Irish Republican Army (I.R.A.) (Mid) Tipp-Brigade.

Jim Stapleton was also named for the aforementioned killing of District Inspector William Harding Wilson outside Templemore post office.

Unlike other military or civilian cataclysms, to date here in Ireland no single memorial now exists to remember all R.I.C. officers, latter killed in the line of what they saw as their duty. Perhaps Tipperary could now rectify this situation, thus allowing those, mostly young Irishmen who lost their lives, to be remembered by their relatives and indeed the public in general.

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Death Of John Hyland, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 18th June 2019, of Mr John Hyland, Killahara, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballingeary, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Hyland passed away peacefully while in the care of Rathkeevan Nursing Home, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Joan; daughters, Kathryn, Alison and Courtney; sisters Joan and Sadie; sons-in-law David and Will; grandchildren, Conor, Sorcha, Isla and Pippa; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Hyland will lie in repose at Lonergan’s Funeral Home, Cashel, on Thursday June 20th, from 5.30pm, with removal at 8.00pm to St. Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday morning, June 21st at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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Death Of Willie Dunne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Wednesday 19th June 2019, of Mr William (Willie) Dunne, Rossoulty, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his brother Tom; Mr Dunne passed away while in the loving care of the staff at Ardeeen Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his cousins; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will lie in repose at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Garryvicleheen, Thurles, on Thursday evening, June 20th from 7.00pm, with removal at 8.00pm to St. Mary’s Church, Drombane, Thurles.

Funeral Mass on Friday morning June 21st at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Glenkeen Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of John Ely, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 20th June 2019, of Mr John Ely, No. 32 Butler Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his infant son Dermot; Mr Ely passed away at home, while in the loving care of his family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Anne; daughters Liz, Jenny and Anne; sons-in-law Johnny and James; grandchildren Amy, Leigha, C.J., Erin and Aisling; his sisters Peig, Nell, Mary and Bridget; brother Billy and sister-in-law Vi; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended relatives; neighbours and many good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Ely will lie in repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Lognafulla, Dublin Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Friday June 21st, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, to arrive at the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles at 8:00pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 10:00am, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Spike Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

Note Please: No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

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Death Of Mary Lanigan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 19th June 2019, of Ms Mary Lanigan, Rathcannon, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by parents Joe & Eileen (Roscrea) and nephew Colm (O’Dwyer), following a long illness, most bravely borne; Ms Lanigan passed away peacefully, while in the presence of her loving family, at Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sister Eileen (O’Dwyer); nephew Paul; niece Emma; brother-in-law Eamon; grandnephew Donnacha; niece-in-law Caroline; best friend Alice; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Ms Lanigan will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday evening, June 21st, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral procession will arrive to Holycross Abbey, Thurles on Saturday morning, June 22nd, at 11:00am, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment will take place immediately following Mass, in the adjoining cemetery.

Note: Fresh Flowers please.

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Death Of Josephine McCormack, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 19th June 2019, of Mrs Josephine McCormack (née Hastings), Graniera, Milestone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Amigan, Croagh, Co. Limerick.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick; Mrs McCormack passed away peacefully, following a short illness, at Milford Care Centre, Co. Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sons Dan and Denis; daughter-in-law Therese; sister Mary; cousins Mary, Bridie, Kitty and Patrick; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs McCormack will lie in repose at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon, Thurles, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, followed by removal thereafter to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles.

Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11.30am, with interment immediately afterwards in the nearby Upperchurch Cemetery.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

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Death Of Kathleen Prout, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 20th June 2019, of Mrs Kathleen Prout (née Molumby), Springfield, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Mary, sons Tommy and George; Mrs Prout passed away today at her family residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her daughters Kathleen, Noreen, Eileen and Teresa; sons John-Joe, Paddy, Michael, Willie, James, Martin and Francis; brothers James, Willie, Michael, Tomás and Christy; nieces; nephews; neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Prout will lie in repose at Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), with family prayers tonight, Thursday June 20th, at 9.30pm.

Her body will further repose tomorrow evening, Friday, 21st June, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry Upper.

Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the cemetery adjoining the Church of St. Patrick & St. Oliver, Glengoole South, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of Pattie Molumby, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

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It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 28th June 2019, of Mrs Pattie Molumby (née O’Brien), Knockanus, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Billy, Mrs Molumby passed away while in the care of the staff of Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sister Peg; brother Tommy; sister-in-law Mary; nieces; nephews; extended relatives; wonderful neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Molumby will lie in repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday evening next, June 30th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, to arrive at the Church of St. Peter, Moycarkey at 8:00pm.

Requiem Mass will be held on Monday morning, July 1st, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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Death Of Catherine Collier, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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It was with sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 28th June 2019, of Mrs Catherine (Kitty) Collier (nee Haugh), Ballyknockane, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Doonaha, Kilkee, Co. Clare.

The passing of Mrs Collier is most deeply regretted by her husband Denis; sons Tom, Ray, and Kevin; daughters Mary (Hennessy) and Mairead (Drury); daughters-in-law Margaret, Louise and the late Angela; sons-in-law John and Joe; 15 grandchildren; sister Noreen (Carey), brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mrs Collier will lie in repose at Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm tomorrow evening, Sunday June 30th; before being received at the church of the Sacred Heart, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Interment will take place in Templeree Cemetery on Monday July 1st, immediately following 11:30am funeral Mass.

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