2017 October « Thurles Information

Former Irish Olympic Boxer Sentenced To Imprisonment

Former disgraced 2016 Rio de Janeiro Irish Olympic boxer Mr Michael O’Reilly (Jnr.), with an address at No. 20 New Line Close, Mountrath, Co. Laois, was handed down a sentence of 5 months imprisonment with recognizances of €500 set in the event of an appeal in Thurles District court today.

It was noted that Mr […]

Death Of Willie Muir Formerly Upperchurch Thurles.

It was with great sadness we learned of the death, on Friday 20th October 2017, of Mr William (Willie) Muir, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Finnahy, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee O’ Halloran) and son John; the passing of Mr Muir is most deeply regretted by his sons Billy, Ronnie, […]

Ireland’s Environment & Public Health Is At Risk

River Suir, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

According to Environmental Protection Agency Ireland (EPA), the failure to address waste water deficiencies causes an unacceptable risk to not just Ireland’s environment but also to Ireland’s public health.

Waste water treatment at 50 of Ireland’s 185 large towns and cities fail to comply with standards set to […]

ASTI Reject Public Service Pay Deal

Education

While as yet there is no immediate prospect of disruption to second level education; the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) today have rejected the new public service pay agreement, by a narrow margin of 51.5% against and 48.5% in favour.

The voting turnout was 64%, and the result is understood […]

Death Of Kate Ryan, Formerly Crannagh, Castleiney

It is with great sadness we learned of the death today, Monday 23rd October 2017, of Mrs Kate Ryan (née Mulvihill), Ballinwear, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; also of Crannagh, Castleiney, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, and formerly Cornadough, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford.

Predeceased by her husband Martin; the passing of Mrs Ryan is most deeply regretted by her son […]