2021 May « Thurles Information

Gardaí Make Arrest Following Spate Of Car Thefts

A man, understood to be aged in his 20s, was arrested last weekend, following a spate of burglaries in Thurles, Co Tipperary.

The man has been charged in relation to a total of seven incidents of burglary, theft from cars and trespassing, in the town of Thurles on May 8th last, and appeared before […]

Bathing Water Quality Continued To Improve In 2020.

Bathing water quality continued to improve in 2020 with 96% of bathing waters (142 of 148) meeting or exceeding the minimum required standard.111 bathing waters were classified as excellent for 2020, up from 107 in 2019.Bathing water quality at four beaches was classified as ‘Poor’, compared with five in 2019.Pollution incidents, especially during heavy […]

Covid-19 Update: Tue. 11th May 2021 – 9 Deaths – 379 New Cases

6 new cases of killer Covid-19 virus confirmed in Co. Tipperary in past 24 hours.

The Department of Health this evening has confirmed that there has been 9 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 4,929.

There […]

Death Of Nellie Hassett, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 10th May 2021, of Mrs Ellen (Nellie) Hassett (née Cleary), Ballintogher, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Neddie and daughter Bridget; the passing of Mrs Hassett is most deeply regretted by her loving family; daughter Margaret, sons Michael […]

MSD Pharma Company To Build New €140 Million Tipperary Facility.

Pharmaceutical company MSD Ireland, which is part of the US giant Merck, is planning to build a new €140 million manufacturing facility, [3,266sqm in size and 20.75m high] alongside their successful existing plant in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary.

Planning documents are understood to have been submitted to Tipperary County Council with the proposed scheme, same […]