January, 2015 - Thurles Information

Thurles Resident Pleaded Guilty To Assault

A Thurles resident found guilty of assaulting his former wife, has been remanded in custody for three weeks after the court heard his victim does not want him sent to prison.

Mr Mihail Lurescu, aged 28, with an address at Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary, who is now legally separated with one child, pleaded guilty […]

The Voice of Ireland – Thurles Following Jo Petit

Well known in Thurles circles, the very talented vocalist Jo Petit made his first successful appearance on the RTÉ-1 programme “The Voice of Ireland“ last Sunday night. Starting with the blind auditions Jo got safely through to join the team of judge Kian Egan, latter former member of boy band ‘Westlife’.

To watch […]

Seriously Assaulted Tipperary Garda Awarded €156K

A serving member of the Tipperary Garda Traffic Corp, Ms Louise Lordan, aged 41, who was kicked and punched in the head while attempting to arrest known drug users, was awarded almost €156,000 in compensation yesterday.

Justice Mr Bernard Barton stated, during a Garda Compensation hearing in the High Court, that Garda Lordan was still […]

Introduction Of Thurles Community Text Alert Scheme

Congratulations to Chief Superintendent Catherine Kehoe and her Garda team on the success of their initiative in organising the Tipperary Division Community Policing Seminar, which took place in St Patrick’s College, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary, on Thursday evening last, with a truly massive crowd visiting the event in search of advice; from all over […]

Athlete Dave O’Brien Visits Thurles Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow evening (Monday 19th January 2015) athletic lovers, walkers and our readers can avail of the opportunity to meet up with the now famous athlete Dave O’Brien.

Dave an inspirational speaker and motivator will be giving a lecture at the Anner Hotel, Dublin Road, Thurles, at 8.00pm and admission is totally free. However do please […]