2023 January « Thurles Information

Death Of Mary-Jo Egan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday, 2nd January 2023, of Mrs Mary (Mary-Jo) Egan (née Rahill), Grange, Brittas Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sons Patrick and Michael; Mrs Egan sadly passed away unexpectedly.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; husband […]

EIRSAT-1 Ireland’s First Satellite Ready For Launch.

Ireland’s first satellite EIRSAT-1 (Educational Irish Research Satellite 1), which has taken just over five years to develop, is now ready for launching, possibly between mid-January and mid-February of this current year.

The satellite was designed, developed, built and tested at University College Dublin (UCD) and will be launched 520km into the sky […]

Death Of Michael Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 3rd January 2023, of Mr Michael Ryan, Manselstown, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Co. Laois.

Pre-deceased by his wife Anne, brothers Thomas, Jimmy, John and Matty, Sisters Sr. Mildred (Nano) and Mary (Mullaney); Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while […]

Dogs Kill 70 Sheep In North Tipperary Following A Savage Attack.

A farming family near the village of Lorrha, at the north tip of Co Tipperary, say they have lost more than 70 sheep, following a savage dog attack on their flock after Christmas.

The attack was first discovered by local farmer Mr Donal O’Donoghue, on December 27th, which found some 50 sheep killed and […]

Additional Funding For New Garda Helicopter & Fixed Wing Plane Announced.

Total investment of over €20 million this year to enhance security of the State. New helicopter to allow for rapid deployment of specialist units across the country.

The Minister for Justice Mr Simon Harris TD has today announced an additional capital allocation of €21.5m to support significant investment in a replacement helicopter and fixed […]