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Thurles: Former Judge Appeals Conviction For Historic Sexual Offences.

Mr Gerard O’Brien, the former Circuit Court judge, convicted of attempted rape and sexual abuse involving six young men, has appealed his conviction before the Court of Appeal, with his legal team alleging that the trial judge’s directions to the jury were confusing, unbalanced and unfair to the defence.

Mr O’Brien, aged 61 […]

Death Of Fr. Bernard Allon, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 10th March 2026, of Fr. Bernard Allon, Ruah, Kyle, The Commons, Thurles Co. Tipperary; Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Hexham and Newcastle Diocese, U.K.

Pre-deceased by his parents George and Ellen, and his brothers and sisters; Fr. Bernard passed […]

ESB Networks Under Pressure to Explain Smart Meter Failure.

ESB Networks Under Pressure to Explain Smart Meter Failure and Full Extent of Data Error.

ESB Networks is facing mounting pressure to provide a full and transparent account of how an internal software failure was allowed to generate grossly inaccurate smart meter readings for customers across Ireland, triggering alarm, confusion and serious questions about […]

Death Of John Campion, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 9th March 2026, of Mr John Campion, No 22 Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Clonoulty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Biddy, son Patrick, infant daughter Margaret and parents Peggy and Bill; the passing of Mr Campion is […]

Government Confirms Acquisition Of New Mid-West Hospital Campus.

Present UHL site at in Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick.

News that the HSE has acquired a 44-acre site in Raheen, Co Limerick, for €14 million for the development of a new hospital campus aimed at easing pressure on University Hospital Limerick, has been warmly welcomed in North Tipperary.

The newly purchased site at Raheen, […]