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Tributes Paid As Cistercian Community Set To Leave Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Bishop Monahan Pays Tribute as Cistercian Community to Leave Roscrea for Mellifont. Mount Saint Joseph’s Abbey

Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe has expressed deep sadness following confirmation that the Cistercian Community of Our Lady of Silence Abbey, Roscrea (formerly Mount Saint Joseph’s Abbey), is to relocate to Mellifont Abbey in Co Louth.

The Bishop […]

Thurles Gardaí Shut Down Over 500 Suspected Illegal IPTV Accounts.

Gardaí Shut Down Over 500 Suspected Illegal IPTV Accounts Following Thurles Search Operation.

An Garda Síochána has confirmed that more than 500 accounts, suspected of accessing illegal TV streaming services, have been shut down following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí searched a domestic residence in the Thurles area on Monday, […]

CCPC Warns Consumers After Asbestos Concerns Prompt Toy Recalls Across Ireland.

Just 5 days ago, (February 27th 2026), the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), issued an urgent consumer alert following recalls of toys sold in a number of retailers across Ireland due to the possible presence of asbestos.

Asbestos is banned across the EU because it poses a risk to health. The CCPC said […]

Death Of Mary Kamhal, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 2nd March 2026, of Mrs Mary Kamhal (née Hickey), Gurtataggart, Thurles and formerly Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her grandson Patrick, parents Pat and Philomena; Mrs Kamhal sadly passed away unexpectedly.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed […]

Irish Government Warns Against Fuel Price Gouging.

Irish Government warns against fuel price gouging amid current Middle East tensions.

Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has said there is “no excuse for prices going up at the pumps yesterday, or indeed anywhere”, warning fuel and home-heating suppliers against taking unfair advantage of consumers in response to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking […]