€30 Million realignment project has finally received approval for the R498, an area situated between Thurles and Nenagh.
The R498 realignment will take place in the Latteragh area between Thurles and Nenagh.
Funding of €20 million approved for civil works.
€4 million already allocated for design, consultancy, and land compensation.
Tipperary County Council has confirmed that a major road improvement project for the R498 is now set to proceed.
The scheme, with estimated costings of some €30 million, is expected to deliver significant safety upgrades through the realignment of a section of the R498 route close to Latteragh. The Department of Transport has approved €20 million in funding to appoint a civil works contractor, who is expected to undertake a two-year programme necessary to complete the works.
R498 Thurles to Nenagh Road , Co. Tipperary.
This funding is in addition to some €4 million which has already been set aside to cover design fees, consultancy services, and compensation payable to landowners, affected by the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process. Compensation offers issued to all landowners, have been accepted by some, with the remainder under negotiation with valuers.
The existing R498 at Latteragh is a single carriageway, 4.3km in length, which follows the contours around the Latteragh hills, adjacent to the meandering Nenagh River. These bends have led to the road having a sub-standard cross-section resulting in numerous vehicle collisions in the past. The scheme is located approximately 7km south-east of the M7 Nenagh Bypass and as stated, involves the improvement of approximately 4.3km of the existing R498 route.
A shared footway/cycle track is proposed along the length of the scheme, utilising sections of the old road alignment and within the proposed verge along one side of the road, which will have a design speed of 85km/h. The existing three junctions are being improved as part of the scheme, with the provision of a right/left staggered ghost island junction at each junction. There are also two single span bridge crossings over the Nenagh River with reinforced soil construction proposed for the wing-walls.
Some advance works have already been undertaken since last year, which included fencing and site clearance, along with archaeological investigations.
This project will be seen to represents a major investment in road safety and regional infrastructure, with the realignment of this section addressing long-standing safety concerns and providing a modern, reliable transport link between Thurles and Nenagh.
A 19-year-old teen has been charged with the murder of Mr Ian Walsh, latter whose body was discovered at his home in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, earlier this month.
Mr Nathan Hanlon, with an address at Castle View, Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, appeared before a special sitting of Clonmel District Court last night.
Sergeant Mr Denis Ryan, of Clonmel Garda Station, informed the court that he arrested and charged Mr Hanlon with the murder of Mr Walsh, at Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, on August 2nd. The accused is understood to have made no reply when cautioned, Sergeant Ryan stated.
Defence solicitor Mr John M. Joy applied for free legal aid and a psychological assessment for his client.
Ms Justice Miriam Walsh granted both applications and remanded Mr Hanlon in custody to appear again before Clonmel District Court on Tuesday August 26th.
The murdered victim, Mr Walsh, was originally from Co. Waterford and had been employed at Carrick-on-Suir train station. He had previously worked as a signaller at Kent Station in Cork and held a number of other positions within Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), the national railway network of Ireland.
As stated above, the initiatives are the Children’s Court Advocate Pilot and the Family Law Reporting Project.
In the Report on Consultations with Children and Young People for the Family Justice Oversight Group in 2022, it was identified that children want more information, to be given a choice in how to have their voice heard and they also want professionals providing the support to show genuine care and interest. This development also follows the Review of the Role of Expert Reports in the Family Law Process published in 2024.
The Children’s Court Advocate pilot seeks to improve how the voice of the child is heard and considered in private family law proceedings. The aim is to ensure children can access child friendly and appropriate information about the legal process and are given meaningful opportunities to express their views in a manner appropriate to their age, development, and individual needs. The pilot reflects the objective of the Family Justice Strategy to make the reformed system more child-centred.
The pilot will initially be established in two District Court locations – Waterford City and Clonmel – and will apply to all applications made for guardianship, custody and/or access.
A review will be carried out no later than 18 months into the project and, subject to the outcome of that review and availability of funding, it is intended that phase two will expand the scope of the pilot to include incoming Circuit Court divorce and judicial separation cases. It is expected the total pilot period will be three years.
The second tender is for a Family Law Reporting Project, a commitment under goal six of the Family Justice Strategy. The overall aim of the Project is to enhance transparency both for the public about family law proceedings and confidence in the judicial determination of family law disputes, while continuing to ensure the privacy of those proceedings for children and families. The systematic reports on aspects of family law cases that the Project will produce and publish will further public understanding and awareness of, and confidence in, the judicial determination of family law disputes.
Have you thought about energy upgrades for your house, business or within your community?
Ms Jane Ryan (Community Energy Coordinator)Reports:-
EcoVision brings the Retrofit Information Expo to The Dome, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Thursday August 28th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
This event will have industry experts available to answer any questions on retrofitting, grants and finance, and tips on saving money and improving your property. This is a free event. EcoVision is a Community Led Cooperative Retrofit One Stop Shop that started in Drombane, Upperchurch, Thurles 10 years ago. As a not-for-profit organisation, they help and guide property owners to identify the right energy options that will suit the home or business owner best and help access the grants and funding that are applicable. They work with local contractors to provide a service based on quality and ensuring a smooth and successful experience for each client.
The Mount Lucas Retrofit Rig will also be on hand at the event to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting and allow you to learn about energy saving and the benefits of retrofitting, improving comfort and saving money. You can see ,at first-hand, a heat pump in action, discuss different types of solar panels, different insulation options that are available and experience some of processes using a virtual experience. The initiative aims to enhance general energy awareness and provide hands on training on energy efficiency and retrofitting techniques, focusing on Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) with schools, contractors, homeowners and businesses.
SEAI, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, will be at the event to talk about available grants and how to help communities get started on their energy journeys. Businesses and homeowners will be able to get information on the Better Energy Communities Scheme, which offers grant funding of up to 30% for a business and up to 50% for homeowners for measures like insulation, heat pumps, ventilations, LED lighting, and solar PV.
If you are the owner of a vacant or derelict home/business we will have advisors available to help with grant funding and contractors to answer queries on your projects. This really is a one stop shop for anyone who is considering any energy upgrades in the next couple of years, so we hope to see you there.
For more information or if you would like to exhibit at the event, please contact :- Email –Jane@ecovision.ie – Mobile Tel. No: 087 347 2059 – Office Tel: No. 067 61031 – Website www.ecovision.ie
This event is supported by POBAL. The Community Retrofit Coordination project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027
An Garda Síochána in Tipperary invites members of the public to attend a Stolen Property Recovery Event on Thursday, August 28th, to be held at the Community Centre, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode: A41 A0V5). The event will run from 10:00am until 7:00pm same evening.
This all-day display features items located and seized during a recent intelligence-led operation which targeted organised crime within the Tipperary Garda Division. These recovered goods, which are as yet unidentified and unclaimed to date, will be available for full viewing.
Gardaí are calling on victims of such thefts and burglaries in the years 2024 and 2025, particularly those who lost items in the greater Tipperary area, to please attend and help reclaim their belongings.
The event will also host representatives from the Crime Prevention Office and Victims of Crime Services, who will be on hand to assist attendees.
An Garda Síochána strongly encourages property owners to mark their belongings and maintain records such as serial numbers and photographs, to support the recovery of stolen items in any such future incidents.
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