Thurles Information

Counterfeit €50 Note.

Businesses in Thurles are being warned to look out for counterfeit money especially €50 notes which are currently in circulation.
Thurles has been the main target for the €50 notes, but Nenagh and Cashel has also been targeted.

Gardaí state that the counterfeit money is not of good quality, but can pass easily in low light conditions such as nightclubs and pubs.

It is understood that the serial numbers on the notes start with the letter V and when held up to the light, the strip is not as pronounced as would be in the genuine note.

Businesses are requested to use scanners on all notes and to be extremely vigilant.

Customers who recieve €50  notes in change from purchases made are also requested to check carefully.

Free WEEE Collection

Many everyday consumer items contain electrical parts.

Dealing with the waste from this sector is becoming increasingly difficult because the lifespan of electronic goods is becoming much shorter and the amount of broken or obsolete equipment that is being thrown carelessly away increases daily.

Any appliance that runs on electricity has the potential to cause severe damage to our environment if it is not disposed of in a responsible way.

Refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, toasters, coffee makers, irons, hairdryers, televisions, stereo equipment, electric toothbrushes, transistor radios, fluorescent lamps, handheld drills etc, all create disposable problems.

Have you got any of the above items cluttering up your back garden, garage or shed?

Are you wondering how to dispose of it properly and for free?

Well your prayers have been answered.  A FREE waste electric and electronic equipment collection will take place at the Mid-Tipp Mart Yard, Ballycurrane, Thurles, on Saturday 27th February next from 10.00am until 4.00pm.

I refer to our blog of January 12th last which announced that the Office of Public Works (OPW) have issued an open invitation to all interested individuals and groups to attend their Public Information Day which will outline studies undertaken on the River Suir Catchment Flood Risk Assessment project and recent study.

We reminder you that this discussion takes place today Tuesday 26th January, between  3pm and 8pm at the Source Library, Thurles.

It is therefore important that as many people as possible attend during the course of the evening, to further discuss this study with the qualified personnel in attendance.

The purpose of this information day will be to gather feedback about public perception of flood risk and public experience of flooding. While providing valuable information, it also will give the public an opportunity to comment.

All feedback received will be used, together with further analysis, to select the preferred Flood Risk Management options for the Suir catchment area.

This discussion is in all our interests due to the likely increase of flood risk in the future, caused by changing climate, development and other environment pressure.

In encouraging local residents to attend Thurles Town Councillor Gerard O’Brien stated:

“The River Suir is the lifeblood of Thurles.  It is really important that it is properly assessed so that people of Thurles can continue to benefit from it, as opposed to fearing it.  The residents of Thomond Road and Kavanagh Place have indicated that they are delighted that their houses didn’t flood this year for the first time in a number of years.  All stakeholders need to be proactive in respect of managing the river in the best way possible.  I can say that the Town Clerk was instrumental with the staff in persuading the Office of Public Works to do the huge work during the summer.  Hopefully we will remain safe going forward.”

Note Your Diary: Today Tuesday 26th January, between 3pm and 8pm.

Mr Mattie Ryan

It is with deepest regret, we have learned of the sudden and unexpected death, earlier today, of Mr Matty Ryan, Liberty Square, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

Mr Ryan who was an internationally renowned jeweller and jewellery designer, will be best remembered, over the past number of years, for his momentous work in promoting the North Tipperary Hospice Movement.

A spokesperson for St.Mary’s Famine Museum here in Thurles, of which Mr Ryan was a life time patron stated:
“In his passing the people of Thurles have lost an irreplaceable influential friend, charitable community activist and supporter of all things artistic and his beloved Thurles.”

To his family and numerous friends go our deepest and heart-felt sympathies.

Details of funeral arrangements: Reposing at his residence tomorrow (Tuesday) January 26th, from 3.00pm to 7.45pm, arriving at Thurles Cathedral at 8.30pm.  Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12.00 noon and cremation afterwards in Little Island, Cork. Donations if desired to North Tipperary Hospice.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.

St Patrick's day In Thurles

Already plans are advanced in organising this years St.Patricks Day Parade here in Thurles, Co Tipperary .

A subcommittee of Thurles Town Council, latter sponsors of this event, has just announced that our 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Thurles will be held on the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day i.e. Sunday 21st March 2010,  commencing at 2.45pm.

Their aim this year is to attract any American Marching Band which might already be over here in Ireland taking part in some of the larger city parades being held on the 17th of March and would like to add us their busy schedule.

The Thurles local community are invited to become involved by helping in many different ways, e.g. taking part in the parade, sponsorship support, attending or by donating prizes,  etc.

The Thurles Parade has grown rapidly over the past ten years and is now one of the largest small town parades in Ireland.

This years prize fund is over €3,500 which will be divided amongst various entry categories.

A grant of €250 will be available to large floats taking part with the JOC cup and €500 going to the overall winner.

Some 20 prizes and 700 medals will be presented to successful entrants.

The committee hope to make this years parade the biggest and best parade yet and invite anyone interested in taking part to contact Tom Gleeson at dancingforpleasure@eircom.net