January 10, 2015 - Thurles Information

Death Of Actor Rod Taylor

Late Actor Rod Taylor who visited Thurles in 1978.

It is with a great personal sadness I learned of the death, last Wednesday (7th January 2014), of Australian born actor Mr Rodney Sturt “Rod” Taylor. Mr Taylor reportedly died aged 84, at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones, including his […]

Tipperary – A Pardon 74 Years Too Late For Harry Gleeson

A cold case review sanctioned by former Justice Minister Alan Shatter in September 2013 on a man hanged for murder almost 74 years ago, is to receive a pardon.

Mr Harry Gleeson was executed for the murder of Miss Mary (Foxy Moll) McCarthy, latter who was found shot dead in Tipperary on November 21st 1940, […]