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Tipperary County Council has introduced additional security measures at two public buildings in Clonmel following incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Security personnel have been deployed at Clonmel Library and the Motor Tax Office at Town Hall, Parnell Street, in order to support a safe environment for members of the public and staff using these services.
The Council has said it has a duty of care to ensure that public facilities remain welcoming and secure, and that the matter has been brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána.
These arrangements have been put in place as a preventative measure and will continue to be monitored. The Council will keep the situation under review and will adjust security and operational measures as appropriate in the coming weeks.
Tipperary County Council thanks the public for their understanding and cooperation and encourages anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour at public facilities to report it to An Garda Síochána.
Completion of a charter operation to South Africa to effect deportation orders confirmed.
The Irish government has confirmed the completion of a charter operation to South Africa.
63 people, consisting of 54 adults and 9 children, have been removed from Ireland by charter flight. The children removed were part of family units.
The flight departed Dublin Airport at 5:05pm on Saturday, February 28th 2026 and landed in Johannesburg shortly after 4:00am this morning, Sunday 1, March 2026 (Irish time).
This is the second charter operation this year, and the eighth since the recommencement of charter flights to effect removals and deportation orders in 2025.
Charter flights provide an alternative to commercial flights and can be more appropriate in circumstances when a group of individuals are being removed to the same destination. Charter flights increase the options available to An Garda Síochána to effect orders.
The returnees were accompanied on the flight by members of An Garda Síochána, medical staff, an interpreter and a human rights observer.
Further charter operations will be conducted throughout 2026.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 28th February 2026, of Mr John Healy, No. 4 Avondrive, Sydney, Crewe,
and formerly of Foyle Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Pre-deceased by his son Michael (Mikey), parents Patrick and Mary, brothers Philip, Pat and Gerry, sisters Cathy, Mary, Ann and Bridget; Mr Healy passed away peacefully following a short illness, most bravely borne,
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Val, son PJ, daughters Maria, Kay, Bernadette, Anita, Grace, Irene and their mother Anna, stepsons Danny, David and Darren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Bob and Albert, sister Bernie (Stokes), nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends
Rest In Peace
Funeral Arrangements.
A private service of cremation for Mr Healy will take place in England.
The extended Healy 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 28th February 2026 of Mrs Maura Molumby (née Purcell), No.4 Ikerrin Close, and formerly of Moyne Road and Lisdonowley, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Gus and her parents Tomás and Bridget, sisters Nano and Bridie, brothers Pat and Tommy; Mrs Molumby passed away while in the care of staff at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home Thurles and University Hospital, Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Seán and Tomás, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Maureen, grandchildren Dylan, Amy, Luke, Apryl and Darragh, her brother Fr. Seán, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, wonderful carers, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Molumby will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY 47), on Monday afternoon next, March 2nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:30pm.
Funeral Mass for Mrs Molumby will be offered on Tuesday morning, March 3rd, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Molumby, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Molumby and Purcell 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.
The No. 171 “Slieve Gullion” Steams into Thurles at 11:57am This Morning, Marking Another Milestone for Irish Main Line Steam.
Great Northern Railway (Ireland) S Class 4-4-0 No. 171 “Slieve Gullion”, arrived into Thurles Railway Station at 11:57am this morning, drawing a warm welcome as the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s (RPSI) flagship steam locomotive continues its return to regular main line operation.
Today’s working forms part of the RPSI’s “An Sáirséal” Steam & Diesel Special operating between Dublin Connolly and Limerick, with No. 171 hauling the train from Dublin Connolly to Thurles, before an 071 Class diesel takes over for the onward run to Limerick.
Built by Beyer, Peacock & Co. in Manchester in 1913, No. 171 is one of the celebrated GNR(I) S Class express passenger locomotives, named after a mountain in the south of County Armagh, Northern Irelandand, is synonymous with the golden age of Irish main line steam.
Following an extensive overhaul and a long period out of traffic, No. 171 returned to steam in July 2024, officially launched back into service at Whitehead in September of that year, and later resumed main line, revenue-earning passenger work in November 2025, its first such duties since 2002.
An RPSI spokesperson said the Thurles arrival is “another proud moment for everyone who contributed to bringing ‘Slieve Gullion’ back; proof that Irish main line steam remains very much alive, and still capable of turning heads wherever it goes.”
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