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166 New Members Join An Garda Síochána.

Yesterday morning, 166 new members joined the Irish Garda Síochána police force.

Garda Intake Class No 233.

Intake No 233, having commenced their training on July 31st, 2023, have now completed their Phase 1, Stage 3 training at the Garda Training College, situated in Templemore, Co. Tipperary, and have taken their Oath.

Attestation Oath
“I hereby solemnly and sincerely declare before God [Words “before God” may be omitted from the declaration at the request of the declarant] that:-
* I will faithfully discharge the duties of a member of the Garda Síochána with fairness, integrity, regard for human rights, diligence and impartiality, upholding the Constitution and the laws and according equal respect to all people.
* While I continue to be a member, I will, to the best of my skill and knowledge, discharge all my duties according to law.

* I do not belong to, and will not while I remain a member form, belong to or subscribe to, any political party or secret society whatsoever”.

The Garda “Attestation Oath”, above, is sworn by all members of An Garda Siochana and the Garda Reserve.

Congratulations to all.

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Gardaí Appear In Court Accused Of Multiple Criminal Offences.

Garda Sergeant Ciaran Whelan, aged 51 years, an officer in Store Street Station in central Dublin, with an address in Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary, has appeared in court charged with multiple criminal offences.

Sgt. Whelan, one of a number of police officers who appeared on the RTÉ show ‘The Guards’, latter a documentary on inner city front line policing, will stand trial accused of the false imprisonment of a woman; perverting the course of justice, and burglary in Dublin.

In all, Sergeant Whelan faces seven charges, which include:-

  • Two charges of burglary; one at a property on Kenilworth Road, Dublin 6, on June 19th, 2021, and also a flat in Mountjoy Square North, Dublin 1.
  • Four charges of perverting the course of justice; amending the Garda Pulse system on September 27th, 2021; printing and creating a search warrant on August 28th, 2021; making a false report between August 25th, 2021 and September 15, 2021 to a superintendent with intent to pervert the course of justice regarding the search of the property at Kenilworth Road, Dublin 6, that took place on June 19, 2021, and creating an incident on Pulse on August 28th, 2021 in relation to a search on Kenilworth Road that took place on June 19th, 2021
  • One charge of false imprisonment of a woman at St John’s Road West, Dublin 8, on September 7, 2021. These offences are alleged to have taken place in different parts of Dublin between June and September of the same year.

The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit have been investigating the activities of a particular Garda unit based in the Dublin region. Sgt Whelan was arrested at 9:57am on March 11th last, at Irishtown Garda Station in south central Dublin and was charged at the same location at 10:08am.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that the case should be heard in front of a judge and jury at the circuit court.

Two other Gardai, namely Garda Mark Duffy, (with an address in west Co. Dublin), and Garda Colum Ryan (with an address in Co. Meath), have both also appeared in court in connection with this same investigation.

On Wednesday last, a former Labour Party Councillor and Peace Commissioner, latter named as Mr Steven Wrenn, aged 50 years, was also in court accused with forging warrants to search two properties; a basement flat at Mountjoy Square, Dublin and property at Kenilworth Road, Dublin 6, thus twice perverting the course of public justice by signing same warrants.

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Death Of Sr Kathleen Fogarty, Formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 21st March 2024, of Sr Kathleen Fogarty, Convent of Mercy, Kells, Co. Meath and formerly of Knocka, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her brothers Dermot and Michael and her sisters Nellie and Josephine; Sr Kathleen passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Millbury Nursing Home, Navan, Co Meath.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brothers Jim, John and Father Paul (USA), her sisters-in-law Mairéad, Ann and Lilian, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Sisters of Mercy community, extended relatives and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Sr Kathleen will repose at the Convent of Mercy, Kells, Co. Meath, on Sunday afternoon, March 24th, from 3:00pm until 5:30pm, following prayers.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Colmcille, Kells, on Monday morning at 10:40am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery, Kells, Co. Meath.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Sr Kathleen, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fogarty family 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.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

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Death Of Johnny Keane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 21st March 2024, of Mr Johnny Keane, No.3 Beechwood Lawns, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, son Mark, brother Jimmy and sisters Helen and Julia; the passing of Mr Keane is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, brothers Tom, Ger and Niall, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Keane will repose at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, [Eircode E41 XY47], on Sunday afternoon next, March 24th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:15pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Keane will be celebrated on Monday morning, March 25th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Keane, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Keane family 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 anam dílis.

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Mary Immaculate College Thurles – Student Experience Day Sat. April 13th.

The Thurles Mary Immaculate College (MIC) situated on Cathedral Street, in the town, [formerly St. Patrick’s College], will hold a ‘Student Experience Day’ on Saturday April 13th 2024, from 9.30am-2.30pm.

Can’t attend on that day! Then a similar MIC ‘Limerick Student Experience Day, will also take place on Thursday May 2nd 2024, from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Not to be missed; both these MIC Student Experience Days, being held this coming April and May, will offer a taste of what it is like to be a student on both of the current Mary Immaculate College campuses, here first in Thurles and later in Limerick; offering prospective students a chance to experience at first hand a sense of what it is like to be an MIC student.

The MIC Thurles Student Experience Day deserves an entry in every prospective student’s diary, for those interested in a future career in post-primary teacher.
Prospective students will get a chance to experience lectures in the subjects being offered at MIC Thurles, including Home Economics, Mathematics, Gaeilge, Accounting, Business Studies and Religious Studies.
A panel discussion together with question and answer sessions will take place, with current college students sharing their experiences of student life at the Thurles College.

The event will also include student-led campus tours, with lecturers on-hand to answer any questions attendees might have about MIC’s post-primary teaching degrees.

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