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Death Of Tomás Mullally, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 17th September 2025, of Mr Tomás Mullally, Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Lismolin, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and London UK.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Kitty, brothers Gerard and PJ; Mr Mullally passed away peacefully, at St. Luke’s […]

Prisoner In Tipperary Murder Inquiry Injured in Alleged Portlaoise Assault.

A major investigation is underway after a prisoner, Mr Hasan Ali Gori, latter a suspect in the murder of Mrs Josephine “Josie” Ray (89) at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was seriously injured in an alleged assault at Portlaoise Prison.

Mr Gori, aged in his 50s, suffered a collapsed lung […]

Court Proceedings in Relation To Death Of Retired Tipperary Bus Driver.

Thurles District Court, September 17th 2025. A 31-year-old man, named as Mr Sean Harding, appeared before Thurles District Court yesterday morning via video link from Limerick Prison.

Mr Harding had previously appeared at Nenagh District Court on Monday, September 15th, where he was charged with three counts of burglary and one count of assault […]

Niamh Sweeney Appointed As New Data Protection Commissioner.

Ms Niamh Sweeney.

The Government has announced the appointment of Ms Niamh Sweeney as the State’s newest Data Protection Commissioner. She will take up the role on October 13th 2025, for a five-year term.

Ms Sweeney, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University in New York, brings more than two decades of […]

Death Of Jim Quirke, Hollyford, Co.Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 16th September 2025, ofMr James (Jim) Quirke, Reafadda, Hollyford, Co.Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jeremiah and Bridie, brothers TJ, Tom and Paddy and his sister Vera; Mr Quirke passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.

His […]