2023 February « Thurles Information

Death Of Paul Leahy, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday, 3rd February 2023, of Mr Paul Leahy, Ballylahy, Castleiney, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Cluain Glas, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Pre-deceased by his father Matt and sister Breda, the passing of Mr Leahy is most deeply regretted by his mother Carmel, his sisters […]

Customers Of TK Maxx Or Homesense Requested To Return Faulty Electrical Product.

According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC Ireland’s consumer watchdog) a recall alert is in place for an Aroma Home Plug-In Salt Lamp Night Light purchased from TK Maxx or Homesense stores.

It is estimated that some 216 dangerous products were sold at TK Maxx and Homesense, here in the Republic of […]

Nenagh Fireman Found Not Guilty Of Possession Of Cocaine Valued At €78,000.

A Nenagh fireman, whose locker was found to contain cocaine to the value of €78,000, has been found not guilty of possession of the aforementioned drug and related charges.

Mr Michael Morgan, a fireman, aged 43, with an address at Cluain Muillean, Nenagh, was acquitted by a jury at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court today, […]

Irish Government Notes Decision On UK Statutory Inquiry Into Omagh Bombing.

“An appalling act of savagery and evil.” Quote – Former British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair. The Minister for Justice, Mr Simon Harris, has today, noted the decision by the UK Government to establish a Statutory Inquiry on foot of the judgment in the Belfast High Court.

Minister Harris said: “What happened at Omagh […]

Key Legislation Introduced To Government On Use Of Garda Body Cameras, ANPR & CCTV.

* Intention to enact Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 swiftly, to allow for body worn camera pilot this year.* Use of body-worn cameras will protect frontline Gardaí and deter criminal activity.* Strengthened powers to be introduced around CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) software.

The Minister for Justice, Mr Simon Harris TD, […]