Thurles Information

Death Of Mary Murphy, Boherlahan, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 13th December 2025, of Mrs Mary Murphy (née O’Dwyer), Synone, Boherlahan, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

In her 94th year, and predeceased by her husband Jimmy, brother Michael (O’Dwyer [Stepaside, Dublin]) sister Biddy (Hayes [Bawnmore]), son-in-law John (Fahey) and grandson Daniel (McCarthy); Mrs Murphy 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; daughters Maureen, Patricia, Christina, sons Seamus and Michael, sons-in-law Christy and John, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Liz, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Billy and Pat, sisters Peggy (Kennedy), Kitty (Maher) and Lizzy (Finn), nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Murphy will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, December 16th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan on Wednesday morning, at 11:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ardmayle Cemetery, Ardmayle, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Murphy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Murphy and O’Dwyer 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses – Three Tipperary Deaths In Separate Road Collisions.

Three people have died in two separate road traffic collisions in Co. Tipperary in the past 24 hours.

In the early hours of this morning, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on the N24 Frank Drohan Road, outside Clonmel, Co Tipperary. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 1.12am. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were also involved and their condition has not been confirmed.

Separately, two young men have died following a four-vehicle collision on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty, around 15km from Thurles, shortly before 6:00pm yesterday evening (Saturday, 13 December 2025). The men, one in his early 20s and one in his late teens, were occupants of one of the vehicles and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two women, both aged in their 20s and travelling in a second car, were taken by ambulance to Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A further six people were medically assessed at the scene and did not require hospital treatment.

The road at Ballinunty remains closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place. The local coroner has been notified, post-mortem examinations will be arranged, and a family liaison officer has been appointed.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the Ballinunty collision or who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station, Tel: 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line, Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any garda station.

Shannon-To-Dublin Water Supply Project – Key Objections & Core Facts.

Uisce Éireann is to submit a Strategic Infrastructure Development planning application, alongside a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) application, to An Coimisiún Pleanála for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region, described as the largest-ever water project in Irish history.

What does the project propose?
Uisce Éireann plans to abstract water from Parteen Basin (Lower River Shannon), treat it near Birdhill, Co Tipperary, and pipe treated water about 170km through counties Tipperary, Offaly and Kildare to a new termination reservoir at Peamount, Co Dublin, connecting into the Greater Dublin Area network.

How much water would be taken?
Uisce Éireann says the scheme would abstract a maximum of 2% of the average/long-term average flow at Parteen Basin.

Why is it being pursued?
Uisce Éireann says the Eastern & Midlands region is over-reliant on a single source (the River Liffey system) and that population/economic growth and climate pressures will increase demand; it says a new source is needed for resilience.

What is the cost and timeline?
Subject to planning, Uisce Éireann proposes construction starting in 2028, completing within five years, with an estimated budget of €4.58bn–€5.96bn and more than 1,000 direct jobs at peak construction.

How many landowners are affected?
Reporting on the scheme states the underground pipeline would cross lands belonging to about 500 owners.

What are objectors saying?
1) Environmental impact on the Shannon / Natura 2000 protections.
A key objection is potential ecological impact on the Shannon system. Parteen Basin is within the Lower River Shannon SAC (site code 002165), and critics argue abstraction/infrastructure must be proven not to adversely affect protected habitats/species.

2) “Fix the leaks first”.
Opponents argue Dublin’s deficit should be tackled primarily through leakage reduction and network upgrades. Uisce Éireann’s own figures state about 37% of treated water is lost through leaks nationally.
(Analysis has cited 37% nationally and 33% in the Greater Dublin Area lost to leaks.)

3) Demand and climate assumptions.
Some stakeholders have challenged the robustness and horizon of demand forecasts,raising issues such as planning beyond 2050, climate impacts and high-demand users (including data centres and large energy users), particularly during drought.

4) Cost escalation and value-for-money.
Objectors highlight the multibillion price tag (often described as “about €6bn”) and warn of further escalation; reporting has referenced a worst-case risk scenario exceeding €10bn in official correspondence.

5) Land access, CPO concerns, disruption and compensation/tax.
Landowner objections include disruption during construction, long-term land constraints, and concerns about compensation treatment (including tax/VAT implications).

What is Uisce Éireann’s response ?

It says the abstraction would be capped at 2% of Parteen Basin flows and that the application includes an EIAR and Natura Impact Statement.
It says leakage reduction is part of the solution, but that a new source is still required for resilience.
It points to landowner liaison and a negotiated voluntary wayleave/land package agreed with farming bodies.

What happens next ?
Uisce Éireann says planning notices run from 12 December 2025 and planning documents will be available from 19 December 2025 once lodged.
The project page states submissions/observations to An Coimisiún Pleanála may be made from January 6th 2026 until February 25th 2026 at 5.30pm.

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas.

Lyrics: The late Johnny Marks (1909–1985)
Vocals: American itinerant singer, banjo player, guitarist and actor, the late Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives (1909–1995)

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas.

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas.

Have a holly jolly Christmas,
It’s the best time of the year.
I don’t know if there’ll be snow,
But have a cup of cheer.
Have a holly jolly Christmas,
And when you walk down the street,
Say hello to friends you know,
And everyone you meet.
Oh-ho, the mistletoe,
Hung where you can see.
Somebody waits for you,
Kiss her once for me.
Have a holly jolly Christmas,
And in case you didn’t hear,
Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year.

Have a holly jolly Christmas,
It’s the best time of the year.

Have a holly jolly Christmas,
And when you walk down the street,
Say hello to friends you know,
And everyone you meet.
Oh-ho, the mistletoe,
Hung where you can see.
Somebody waits for you,
Kiss her once for me.
Have a holly jolly Christmas,
And in case you didn’t hear,
Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year.

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Bank Highlights Six Leading Fraud & Scam Trends Seen In 2025.

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated year on year, and scams are increasingly difficult to spot.
AIB is urging customers and the wider public to stay vigilant by knowing the warning signs and taking a moment to verify unexpected messages, calls and offers.

AIB’s Financial Crime Prevention team has outlined the six most common fraud and scam types observed during 2025, along with practical tips to help people protect themselves.

The six top fraud scams seen in 2025.
1) Smishing — text message fraud.
Fraudsters send convincing texts claiming to be from banks, delivery firms or government agencies, urging you to click a link, call a number, or share security codes.
Tip: Never click links or call numbers in unexpected texts. Contact the organisation directly using trusted contact details.

2) Safe account scams.
Scammers pose as bank staff and claim your account is compromised, pressuring you to move funds to a “safe” account that they control.
Tip: AIB will never ask you to move your money for security reasons. Hang up immediately.

3) Investment scams.
Fraudsters promise high returns to lure victims into fake schemes, often involving cryptocurrency, bonds or precious metals.
Tip: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Seek independent financial advice before investing.

4) Romance scams.
Scammers create fake online identities to build emotional relationships, then ask for money or personal information.
Tip: Never send money or gifts to someone you haven’t met in person.

5) Money mule recruitment.
Criminals recruit people to move stolen funds through their accounts, often marketed as “easy money” jobs.
Tip: Never agree to transfer money for someone else or allow anyone to use your bank account — this is illegal.

6) Shopping scams.
Fraudsters create cloned websites or social media “shops” offering goods that don’t exist.
Tip: Stick to platforms you trust, check independent reviews, and ask: is the price too good to be true?

AIB help.
If you think you’ve been scammed, contact AIB immediately on the 24/7 fraud reporting line: 1800 24 22 27 (or +353 1 771 5639 from outside Ireland). You can also find further guidance and contact options in the AIB Security Centre.

Security reminder.
Unfortunately, some fraudsters send emails pretending to be from AIB.
Please remember:
AIB will never ask you to provide your Personal Access Code (PAC) by email or via links in an email.
AIB will never ask for Code Card or AIB Card Reader codes by email or via links in an email.
AIB will never ask you to provide debit or credit card details by email or via links in an email.