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Minister Announces Appointment Of New Chief Executive Officer of the Parole Board.

The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, T.D. has today announced the appointment of Ms. Ciairín de Buis as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Parole Board, following an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service.

Ms. de Buis has worked in the NGO and not-for-profit sector for over 25 years. She has […]

Death Of Bridget Purcell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 21st December 2021, of Mrs Bridget Purcell (née Fitzpatrick), Crossogues, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballycurrane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents James and Bridget, brothers Paddy, Tommy and Willie, sisters Kathleen and Nellie; Mrs Purcell passed away […]

Justice Minister Notes Release Of CSO Crime Stats For Q3 2021.

A 48% increase in crimes against the person recorded in the Thurles area in Quarter 3 of 2021.

The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has noted today’s publication of Recorded Crime Statistics for Q3, 2021, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). These statistics cover the 12-month period up to the end […]

Killer Covid-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours Reach 7,375 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 5,279 new cases of the Covid-19 virus, in the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.

There remain 443 people in hospital, who have tested positive for the virus; down 24 since yesterday, and of these 102 are in our ICUs, a reduction of 2 cases.

Here […]

Death Of Martin Carey, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 20th December 2021, of Mr Martin Carey, Albanny House, Murrivaugh, Mulranny, Co. Mayo and formerly of Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Gretta, brothers Joseph and Gerard; Mr Carey passed away peacefully while in the care of […]