April 13, 2011 - Thurles Information

Gardaí Seek High Speed Pursuit Training At Templemore

Garda Dave McMahon, a delegate at the Garda Representative Association (GRA) annual conference, said members want a new advanced course covering high-speed chases, to be implemented at the Garda College in Templemore, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Front-line Gardaí are seeking an end to high-speed car chases, until such time as they receive training in high speed […]

Delays At Thurles Garda Vetting Unit

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter

Approximately 55,000 people are waiting for Garda clearance, which will enable them to work with vulnerable adults and children in community and voluntary services, latest figures from the Department of Justice have confirmed.

Around 290,000 individuals were vetted last year, however it is deemed necessary for people […]

Keith Blake Wins Texaco Art Competition

Keith Blake & 'A Warm Place '

Our congratulations to eighteen year old Keith Blake, a native of Kilbreedy, Killenaule, Thurles, Co Tipperary, who has taken first place in this years Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Keith competed against some 30,000-plus entries in this year’s contest, having previously won merit awards in 2008 and […]