Very sad news from Cashel, in Co. Tipperary, this evening, following the death of a woman in her 80s in a road traffic collision on Friar Street earlier today, Wednesday, 28th October. The tragic incident, involving a single vehicle, occurred shortly after 3:00pm near the junction with Feehan’s Road. Our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences go to the lady’s family, friends, neighbours and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. We also extend our appreciation to the emergency services and all those who responded to the scene.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses As part of their investigation, Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. They are particularly asking road users who were travelling in the area between 2:50pm and 3:20pm; who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact:- Clonmel Garda Station: Tel. No. 052 617 7640 – the Garda Confidential Line: Tel. No.1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.
Even the smallest piece of information may help Gardaí establish the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Application Ref: 2661037. Applicant: Eddie & Jenny Ryan. Development Address: No.17 Hazelwood, Dublin Road, Thurles. Development Description: An unauthorised development consisting of a rear flat roof canopy, domestic garage, together with all associated works. Status: N/A. Application Received: 22/10/2026. Decision Date: N/A. Further Details:http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661037/0.
Application Ref: 2660857. Applicant:Patricia Murphy. Development Address: Owenbeg Ballycurrane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Development Description: The existing front porch extension and existing rear extension including associated site-works Status: Conditional Application Received: 03/09/2026. Decision Date: 22/10/2026. Further Details:http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660857/0.
Application Ref: 2660622. Applicant:Eilís Nic Dhomhnaill and Eamon Gleeson. Development Address: Dublin Road, Thurles, County Tipperary. Development Description: Demolition of 8 sqm utility room to rear of existing dwelling and construction of a new part two storey and part single storey extension to rear and associated internal alterations and fabric upgrade to existing two storey dwelling house, raising ridge level of existing dwelling by 640mm, modifications to existing site entrance on the Dublin Road and new accessible site entrance on Ard Carraig estate access roadway, connection to all public services and all associated site works. Status: Conditional. Application Received: 26/06/2026. Decision Date: 21/10/2026. Further Details:http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660622/0.
The Government must urgently increase the income thresholds for local authority housing to ensure that modest increases in social welfare payments do not leave vulnerable households worse off.
Budget 2027 provides for a €10 weekly increase in core social welfare payments, equivalent to €520 over a full year. While this increase is welcome, there are serious concerns that its benefit could be undermined by outdated social housing income limits and rising living costs.
The Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin, has confirmed that the Minister for Housing is reviewing the income thresholds for local authority housing and is actively considering increases. The Minister for Housing, Mr James Browne, has also acknowledged that existing limits need to rise, recognising that increases in wages and social protection payments have created additional difficulties for households seeking social housing. The problem is that social housing income limits have not increased since January 2023. As a result, some households receiving modest increases in wages or assessable social welfare payments could find themselves exceeding the income threshold for social housing, despite being no better able to afford private rents or purchase a home.
Those already receiving housing assistance may also see some of their increase absorbed through higher income-related rent contributions, depending on their local authority’s rent scheme. It makes little sense to give people an extra €10 per week in one Government department, while outdated income thresholds and housing charges risk taking away part of the benefit elsewhere. The current basic annual net income limits for social housing remain at €30,000, €35,000 and €40,000, depending on the local authority, with additional allowances applying to certain households. These thresholds must reflect today’s wages, social welfare payments, housing costs and the reality facing low-income families, pensioners and people with disabilities.
The Government should act without further delay by:
Increasing social housing income eligibility thresholds.
Protecting households from losing housing eligibility, because of very modest payment increases.
Reviewing how social welfare increases affect differential rents.
Introducing regular reviews of housing income limits, to reflect the cost of living.
A €10 weekly social welfare increase should improve people’s lives, not create another financial or housing difficulty. The review is welcome, but what is needed now is a clear decision, a timetable and meaningful increases in the income thresholds.
The passing of Baby Mark is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; heartbroken parents William and Vivienne, grandparents John and Helen (Ryan), Michael and Esther Mc Carthy (Martinstown, Limerick), great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousin Lily, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Baby Mark Rest In Peace.
Funeral arrangements.
A Mass of the Angels will be offered for family members only, on tomorrow Thursday October 29th.
The extended Ryan 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.
Mrs Gardiner passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Marymount Care Centre and Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, D15.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Seán, daughters Siobhan, Clair, Jean and Mary, brothers and sisters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Gardiner will repose at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin, (Eircode K78 R2C1), on Friday afternoon next, October 30th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Lucan Road, Lucan, (Eircode K78 E138), on Saturday morning, October 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Esker Cemetery, Lucan, Co. Dublin, (Eircode K78 T2N8).
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Gardiner, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Gardiner and Ryan 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.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Pieta House.
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