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Tipperary County Council: World Leaders in Revenue Collection, but still Struggling With… Roads.
Tipperary County Council has proudly confirmed that it extracted a tidy €308,112 in parking fines in 2025, proving once again that when it comes to collecting money, efficiency is not an issue.
Fixing roads, however, remains a bold and experimental concept. See in particular Emmett Street, Westgate junction, Barry’s Bridge etc. etc. here in Thurles,
Across nine towns, thousands of motorists were “caught red-handed”, — “embarrassed even”, according to local press reports, having been photographed by traffic wardens, committing the heinous crime of allowing two wheels to exist slightly outside a faded white line or failing to have their hair permed within the 15 minute permitted free time frame.
Thurles, notably, now continues to excel in two key areas:
(1) Generating revenue.
(2) Avoiding pothole repairs.
Of course, as one would expect, Clonmel led the charge with 2,469 fines, followed by Nenagh with 1,346 fines, Thurles (God help us in a town where most car parks were closed in 2025) 1,258 fines, while Carrick-on-Suir tried and failed to catch-up with a mere 1,052 fines.
A further breakdown reveals a more refined vehicle operator:
Tipperary Town: 914 fines.
Cashel: 548 fines.
Templemore: 267 fines.
Roscrea: 256 fines.
Cahir: took the wooden spoon, with a miserable 142 fines only.
Still all admirable figures, if the goal is to run a highly efficient penalty collection service, rather than maintain public infrastructure.
Motorists are charged €40 – €80 for parking offences, rising by 50% after 28 days, because nothing says “public service” like interest rates that would impress a credit card company.
Other highlights include:
♣ €60 for failing to display a tax disc.
♣ In keeping with Health & Safety, No Charge for failing to display a NCT disk.
♣ €150 for parking in a disabled space.
Meanwhile, in Thurles, the surface of Barry’s Bridge is once again disintegrating, bravely demonstrating the council’s innovative “Natural Erosion Management Strategy.”
Residents are reportedly delighted to see their contributions; over €300,000 worth, being reinvested into… somewhere; possibly sending salaried staff on St Patrick’s weekend junkets; but certainly not road surfaces.
A spokesperson, (latter who does not wish to be named), standing carefully to avoid loose flying gravel, stated: “We take great pride in maintaining strict parking enforcement, while also maintaining a flexible, evolving interpretation of the word ‘roadworthy.”
Local drivers have expressed confusion, noting that while their tyres are expected to meet exact legal standards, the road beneath them appears to be auditioning for a gravel pit.
Experts confirm that if potholes themselves could be fined, Tipperary County Council would likely be running a budget surplus.
Until then, motorists are advised to:
♦ Display their tickets correctly facing upwards.
♦ Pay promptly.
♦ Have a suspension system worthy of Dakar Rally conditions▲ when crossing Barry’s Bridge.
{▲The Dakar Rally is considered the world’s most challenging endurance motorsport event, held annually over two weeks in extreme desert conditions.}
Wonder would Tipperary Sinn Féin TDs meet and move a motion of no confidence in Tipperary Co. Council. Ops, sorry, forgot that the Tipperary electorate failed to elect Sinn Féin TD’s, last election. I wonder why?
Yes, here in Tipperary, the fines are fixed – but the roads are anything but.
Minister For Justice, Home Affairs & Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan TD has stated in a press release issued at 6:28pm this evening that, quote:
“Over the past four days An Garda Síochána has engaged extensively with protestors seeking to allow access to critical sites and ensure certain trucks containing fuel, medicine and animal feed were allowed pass through blockades.
Despite the increasingly difficult situation facing people across the country and requests from Government to end the blocking of critical infrastructure, the blockades continued. This is unacceptable.
While we all acknowledge the impact of higher fuel prices, and seek to minimise that impact, no groups are entitled in our Republic to hold our people to ransom in such a manner.
An Garda Síochána has commenced operations to allow critical infrastructure to operate, so that people have access to fuel.
I will continue to engage with the Garda Commissioner and my colleagues in Government as these operations continue.
I want to thank the Gardaí and their colleagues from the Defence Forces, for carrying out these difficult duties in such a professional manner.”
We now understand that An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has convened a Cabinet meeting for tomorrow where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks, undertaken between ministers and sectoral representatives will be given.
However, the Government has stated that nothing will be announced until protesters end their blockades.
Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:–
(1) Comhrá sa Leabharlann.
Bain triail as do chúpla focal sa leabharlann Chaiseal Mumhan. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine.
[Try your hand at a few words in the Cashel Munster library. Everyone is welcome.]
(2) Memory Cafe in Cashel Library.
The next meeting of the Memory cafe will meet Tuesday 14th April, 11am–12.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
(3) Cashel Juvenile Book Club.
The next meeting of the juvenile book club in Cashel library will take place Tuesday evening,14th April 6.30pm, suitable for those Aged 9-11years.
(4) Cashel Craft Circle.
Join the Cashel Craft Circle every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for their social gathering. Bring along your own project to work, share ideas, patterns and enjoy a chat and cuppa with others.
No need to book just come along.
People wishing to attend the above events can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (Eircode E25 K798). TEL: 062-63825.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 10th April 2026, of Mr Jim Norris, No. 10 Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Sean and Josie, brother John, son-in-law David (Sully) and brother-in-law Joe; Mr Norris sadly passed away while in the care of staff at St. Vincents Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Patricia, daughter Josephine, son James, daughter-in-law Sinead, adored grandchildren Amelia, Sophia and Lauren, sister Madeline, nieces Paula and Laura, nephews Sean, Mark, Richard and Sean, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, colleagues in Thurles Rugby Club and Thurles Fire Brigade, wonderful neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Norris will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (E41 XY 47), on Monday afternoon next from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Norris, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Norris family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Life-Support Decision for Critically Injured Woman Delayed as Tipperary Attack Investigation Continues.
A decision on whether to withdraw life-support treatment for a young woman critically injured in a violent incident in Co Tipperary has been delayed, as medical teams await the results of a final assessment.
The woman, in her 20s and originally from Limerick, has remained on life-support at Cork University Hospital for more than three weeks, following a serious assault that occurred along the R494 near Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on March 21st last.
The incident has deeply impacted the local Tipperary community, where the attack took place, and has prompted an outpouring of support and concern from across the region.
Family members have been sharing updates online throughout her hospitalization, expressing both hope and heartbreak as her condition remains critical. She had been placed in an induced coma to reduce brain swelling, but medical efforts to bring her out of the coma have not resulted in any improvement.
Earlier this week, relatives indicated that life-support was expected to be withdrawn. However, a subsequent update confirmed that this decision is now pending the outcome of a final medical test being processed in England. Doctors have advised that the results are required before any legal decision can be made regarding the withdrawal of treatment. Those results are now expected within days.
Despite the grave prognosis outlined by medical consultants, the family continues to appeal for public prayers and support, holding onto hope for a recovery.
The assault, which occurred in the Birdhill area of Tipperary, remains under active investigation. A teenage girl has appeared before the courts charged with assault causing serious harm in connection with the incident. In addition, a woman in her 40s faces multiple charges, including endangerment, violent disorder, and burglary.
Due to legal restrictions, neither accused can be identified. Both individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before Nenagh District Court in County Tipperary later this month.
The case continues to draw significant attention in Tipperary, as the community awaits both medical updates and further developments in the legal proceedings.
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