Community News - Thurles Information

Warning To Thurles Motorists.

**Heath Road crater, close to the junction with R660 *(Holycross Road)*, west of JYSK**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby.*

People travelling out to the townsland of the Heath, west of Thurles Town are being asked to take great care due to the existence of a 12.75cm (5in) deep expanding crater situated in the centre of the narrow roadway.
Same crater, resembling a giant footprint, is located west of JYSK, close to the junction leading to the Heath townsland at the junction with the R660 (Holycross Road). See image above.

Meanwhile, while we are on the topic of roads; do also take care when travelling on the Slievenamon Road, (N62), travelling south from Liberty Square town centre, which has been allowed to fall into an unforgivable, similar state of disrepair over past months.

**Parnell Car Park, bottle and drink-can recycling containers are allowed to overflow unto new carpark.**

Meanwhile, packed tight bottle and can banks in Parnell Car Park have been allowed once again to overflow unto the surrounding new car park area.
People today are now using one of the aluminium can recycling containers to dispose of glass. See image above.

Once again, nothing whatsoever gained from our compulsory residential property tax.

Death Of Charlie Mooney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 31st December 2022, of Mr Charlie Mooney, Ormonde Lodge, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Fianna Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Clare and Jimmy, brothers Gerard and Joseph, the passing of Mr Mooney is most deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Rita, brother Seamus, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mooney will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Thursday evening next January 5th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7.45pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning next, January 6th, at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those of you who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Mooney, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Mooney family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Denis Maher, Boherlahan, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 30th December 2022, of Mr Denis Maher, Castlemoyle, Boherlahan, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Maher sadly passed away unexpectedly at his place of residence.

Beloved son of the late T.J. and brother of the late Thomas and Mary, the passing of Mr Maher is most deeply regretted by his wife Ita, sons Colin and Donncha, mother Betty, sister Julianne, Donncha’s partner Tina, granddaughter Hailie, good friend James, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, Co. Tipperary this evening, Monday January 2nd, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan, Cashel, Co. Tipperary to further repose for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, January 3rd, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Ardmayle graveyard.

For those of you who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Maher, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Maher family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.

2022 Recorded A 13% Rise In Road Deaths

Provisional road collision figures, in the Irish Republic, show that the number of road deaths in 2022 increased by 13% compared to 2021.

2022 saw the doubling of pedestrian deaths.
Drivers account for 39% of fatalities.
Counties Cork (13), Dublin (13) and Limerick (10) recorded highest number of fatalities with Co. Tipperary (7), featuring in joint 8th position.
1,292 people seriously injured.
Almost 1 in 5 drivers and passengers killed were found not to have been wearing a seatbelt.

Road User.	2021	2022	Difference
Drivers.	70	60	-10
Passengers.	18	22	+4
Motorcyclists.	22	23	+1
^Cyclists.	7	7	0
Pedestrians.	20	41	+21
E-Scooter Driver/Passenger.	0	1	+1
Other.	0	1	+1
Total.	137	155	+18

According to the Irish Road Safety Authority; a total of 155 people died in 149 fatal road collisions in 2022, compared to 137 deaths in 124 fatal road collisions in 2021. This represents an increase of 18 deaths or a 13% rise in road fatalities compared to last year.

[The figures were published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) today Sunday, January 1st 2023, following an analysis of provisional fatal collision reports from An Garda Síochána.]

The figures also indicate that the number of pedestrians killed in 2022 (41, +21) doubled, when compared to 2021. Despite a decrease in the number of drivers killed (60, -10), drivers still accounted for the highest proportion of fatalities at 39%. The number of passenger fatalities increased (22, +4) a 22% increase. A total of 7 cyclists were killed in 2022, the same number as 2021.

Provisional figures for serious injuries indicate that 1,292 serious injuries were recorded up to the 29 December 2022, compared to 1,342 up to the same period in 2021.

Where it was possible to establish the use of a seatbelt or not among drivers and passengers killed, a total of 19% were found not to have been wearing a seatbelt.

Death Of Philip Gleeson, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 31st December 2022, of Mr Philip Gleeson, Railway Cottages, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary and late of Ballyduff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Gleeson passed away peacefully at his place of residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Burgagery-Lands East, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday evening, January 3rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

His body will be received into the Church of St Mary, Gambonsfield, Cloughcarrigeen, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday morning, January 4th, at 10:50am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Following Mass, interment will take place in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Gleeson family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.