2023 March « Thurles Information

Sudden Death Of Comedian Paul O’Grady MBE DL.

Late Paul O’Grady, R.I.P.

Sadly, we wake up to news of the death, yesterday, of the well-known and much loved comedian, television and radio presenter, actor, drag queen and writer Mr Paul O’Grady, MBE DL. [Order British Empire – Deputy Lieutenant].Mr O’Grady achieved notability in the London gay scene in the 1980s and 1990s, […]

2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee & Winners.

Pictured attending Thurles St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee 2023 Awards are Committee Members: [L-R] Ms Sorcha Barrett, Mr Ciaran Callanan, Mr Pat Carey, Ms Julie Barrett, Mr Johnny Kenehan, Cllr. Ms Peggy Ryan, Ms Jane Ryan and Ms Anne Kennedy. Ms Julie Barrett presenting the “Best Walking or Marching Group Award” to the winning […]

EPA Calls For Urgent Focus On Green Public Procurement By Government Departments.

Government Department reporting on 2021 procurement shows that there was a low level of inclusion of green criteria in contracts over €25,000. This low level of implementation is a missed opportunity for Government Departments to purchase more resource efficient and less polluting goods, services and works within the marketplace. The EPA calls on all […]

Death Of Selina Powell, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 28th March 2023, of Mrs Selina Powell (née Drought), Curraghgraigue, Templederry, Co. Tipperary, and late of The Leap, Aghancon, Co. Offaly.

Pre-deceased by her beloved sisters Peggy and Chrissy and brothers Jackie and Thomas; Mrs Powell passed away peacefully.

Her passing […]

Draft Legislation Published To Reform Ireland’s Defamation Laws.

Draft legislation addresses challenges posed by an increasingly complex media landscape. Abolition of juries in High Court defamation actions will reduce disproportionate and unpredictable awards. Improve the ability to tackle online defamation. Innovative measures to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) which seek to silence responsible journalism. Raft of reforms to reduce legal […]