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Cashel Library Events April 2026.

Ms Maura Barrett (Branch Librarian) Reports:-

Reminder: Join the Cashel Craft Circle every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for their social gathering. Bring along your own project to work, share ideas, patterns and enjoy a chat and cuppa with others. No need to book just come along.

Also, join us on Friday, April 24th, from 10:00am to 10:30am for a fun and cozy story time. Enjoy the magic of books and quality time together!
Note: Do keep in mind that this is a bookable event. Tel: 062-63825

On April 18th 2026 the records of the 1926 census were made public on the National Archives website. Local studies librarian Ms Stephanie Woods will facilitate a workshop on how to explore the 1926 census. This is also a bookable event. Tel: 062-63825.

LEGO Free Play in Cashel Library! Join us for creative fun on Friday Apr 24th from 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm. Build, play, and let your imagination soar! Note: Children must be 7+ to take part.
Booking required: Tel: 062-63825.

People wishing to attend the above events can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (Eircode E25 K798).

Note: All events are FREE.

€4.3 Million Boost Announced To Strengthen Victim Support Services Across Ireland.

The Irish government has confirmed funding exceeding €4.3 million to support organisations that assist victims and survivors of crime nationwide.

Of this, €3.8 million will be distributed among ten specialist support groups, including services such as Victim Support at Court, AdVIC, the Crime Victims Helpline, Ruhama, Support After Homicide, Missing in Ireland, Tourist SOS, the Immigrant Council of Ireland, Doras, and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.

Reporting a crime can be deeply distressing, and it is essential that victims feel safe, heard, and treated with dignity throughout the process. These organisations play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals receive compassionate support, practical assistance, and clear information about their rights.

The funding will help provide a range of services, including emotional support, counselling, helplines, court accompaniment, and assistance during Garda interviews for those affected by traumatic incidents.

These groups form a vital part of Ireland’s victim support framework, and this investment will help ensure that specialised services remain accessible across the country when they are most needed.

In addition, €480,000 has been allocated to honour existing commitments related to training, research, and advocacy work for victims of crime.

The government has emphasised the importance of ensuring access to support for all victims, particularly those in vulnerable situations and minority communities. The Victims of Crime Fund continues to be a key mechanism in delivering these essential services.

Funding arrangements have evolved in recent years, with organisations supporting victims of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence now funded separately through Cuan, the national statutory agency established in January 2024.

A multi-annual funding model, introduced in 2024 and covering 2025 to 2027, aims to provide greater stability, enabling organisations to plan effectively for staffing and long-term service delivery.

All applicant organisations are required to demonstrate strong governance, sound financial management, and the capacity to meet monitoring and reporting standards.

Death Of Nancy Gleeson, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 21st April 2026, of Mrs Nancy Gleeson (née Ormond), Brownstown, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Phil and her brothers Jim and Michael; the passing of Mrs Gleeson is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Mary (O’Connell), Brid (Butler), Aileen (Manton), and Ann (Walsh), sons Jim and Michael, 14 adored grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sons-in-law Tom, Willie, Martin and Patrick, daughters-in-law Ann Marie and Margaret, sisters-in-law Mary and Rena, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Gleeson will reposing at her place of ordinary residence, (Eircode E41 D793), on Thursday afternoon, April 23rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, (Eircode E41 F5NO), on Friday morning, April 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Gleeson, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Gleeson and Ormond 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.

Teach Your Children Well.

Lyrics: British and American musician, singer and songwriter Graham William Nash.
Vocals: Folk rock supergroup composed of the American singer-songwriters David Crosby (formerly of ‘The Byrds’) and Stephen Stills (formerly of ‘Buffalo Springfield’) and the English-American singer-songwriter Graham Nash (formerly of ‘The Hollies’) and Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, (formerly of ‘Buffalo Springfield’), collectively known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Released in 1970, “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is a warm, reflective song about the relationship between generations. Written by Graham Nash, it highlights how parents and children can learn from each other, encouraging understanding, guidance, and the passing on of better values for the future.

Teach Your Children Well.

You who are on the road,
Must have a code that you can live by.
And so become yourself,
Because the past is just a goodbye.
Teach your children well,
Their father’s hell did slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams,
The one they picked the one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why,
If they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh,
And know they love you.
And you of tender years,
Can’t know the fears that your elders grew by,
And so help them with your youth,
They seek the truth before they can die.
Teach your parents well,
Their children’s hell will slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams,
The one they picked the one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why,
If they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh,
And know they love you.

END.

Revenue Unpublished Tax Settlements Rise To €692m in 2025.

€700m Tax Windfall As Top 10 Settlements Surge.

New figures released by the Minister for Finance, Mr Simon Harris, show that Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners collected €692.38 million from unpublished tax settlements in 2025, representing a significant 24% increase on the €558 million recorded in 2024.

A notable feature of last year’s returns was the contribution from the ten largest individual settlements, which together generated €240.47 million for the Exchequer; up 43% compared to €168.39 million in 2024. The average settlement among these top cases reached approximately €24 million.

Minister Harris confirmed that detailed breakdowns of these individual settlements cannot be disclosed due to strict taxpayer confidentiality requirements, noting that further information could risk identifying those involved.

Enforcement Activity Intensifies:
The latest data also indicates a marked increase in enforcement activity by Revenue. The number of cases pursued rose to 72,881 in 2025, up from 62,793 the previous year—an increase of over 16%, reflecting enhanced compliance and audit efforts.

Significant Sectoral Contributions:
The composition of settlement yields shifted notably across sectors:

Scientific research and development emerged as the largest contributor, delivering €139.72 million from 194 cases; a dramatic rise from just €1.2 million in 2024.
Financial and insurance activities generated €107.82 million, maintaining a strong contribution following €85.26 million in 2024.
IT and information services saw a substantial increase, contributing €74.19 million—almost three times the previous year’s total.

Other key sectors included:
(1) Public administration and defence: €55.48 million.
(2) Wholesale and retail trade (including motor repairs): €50.36 million, though down from 2024 levels.
(3) Construction: €35.39 million across 10,678 cases, up significantly year-on-year.

The wholesale and retail sector continued to record the highest number of cases, accounting for 14,267 settlements in 2025.

Declines in Some Areas:
Not all sectors recorded growth. The transport and storage sector saw a sharp decline of 69%, with settlements falling to €11.5 million. Meanwhile, arts, entertainment and recreation dropped to €12.12 million from €42.9 million in 2024.

Compliance Incentives Remain Key:
Revenue continues to encourage voluntary disclosure, with taxpayers who come forward typically benefiting from reduced penalties and avoiding publication or prosecution.

Overall Trend:
The latest figures point to a combination of increased enforcement activity and higher-value settlements, particularly in knowledge-intensive sectors, driving a strong rise in overall receipts from unpublished tax settlements in 2025.