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Thurles Planning Alerts From Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2561181.
Applicant: Mr John Ryan (Ned).
Development Address: Wolfe Tone Place , Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: the construction of an extension (south of existing structure) and undertaking of alterations to a property adjoining and within the curtilage of a protected structure (TRPS2503) (Eircode E41 PX09). Permission for completion of works relating to this extension.
Status: N/A
Application Received: 19/11/2025
Decision Date: N/A
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561181/0

Application Ref: 2561182.
Applicant: Mr James Burke.
Development Address: Rossestown , Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: a four bedroom bungalow, new entrance, garage, wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.
Status: N/A.
Application Received: 19/11/2025.
Decision Date: N/A.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561182/0

Death Of Patrick Mannix, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 25th November 2025, of Mr Patrick Mannix, Pearse Avenue, Janesboro, Limerick and formerly The Ragg, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Grace (née Conway), Mr Mannix passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Michael’s Nursing Home, Limerick.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sister, Anne Marie, Siobhán, Gráinne, Mary and his brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-niece, grand-nephew, extended relatives, colleagues in The Brothers of Charity Community and many friends, including those in Limerick Dementia Group and Janesboro F.C., include The Spotted Dog and Our Lady Queen of Peace Choir.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mannix will repose at Griffins Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Pennywell, Limerick, (Eircode V94 Y2W4) on Friday evening, November 28th, from 7:00pm until 8:00pm.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Roxboro Road, Co. Limerick, on Saturday morning, November 29th, for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, with further arrangements as yet to be confirmed.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Mannix, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Mannix 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Limerick Dementia Group, in recognition of their support shown to Mr Mannix.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thurles Bypass Formally Included In Revised National Development Plan.

Thurles Bypass confirmed in the updated NDP today, a major step forward.

Major Step Forward as Project Enters Pre-Approval Stage Under Government’s Updated Framework.

Now classed as a priority project, it will advance through design & planning, with a push to be construction-ready by 2030.

The long-awaited Thurles Outer Bypass has been formally included in the revised National Development Plan (NDP), announced today, November 26th, 2025. The confirmation marks a significant milestone for the town of Thurles and the wider mid-Tipperary region, placing the long-discussed project back onto the national agenda and ensuring it will now advance through the required planning and design phases.

**Damage caused on a regular basis by heavy goods vehicles.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

Project Confirmed Under Appendix A of the National Development Plan.
According to today’s announcement, the Thurles Bypass is listed within Appendix A of the NDP and designated to progress through the Pre-Approval / Gateway 1 stage. However, this represents only the first formal step in the Government’s project-delivery process, enabling detailed assessment, updated design work, and the preparation of a preliminary business case.
The scheme is viewed as essential to addressing long-standing congestion and safety concerns, as well as supporting the town’s commercial and residential development.

Associated Road Projects Also Advancing.
Today’s publication confirms that the Thurles Bypass will sit alongside other significant transport projects for the area, including:

Thurles Inner Relief Road.
Local realignment schemes intended to improve connectivity and traffic flow.
Additional regional investments aimed at strengthening transport infrastructure across County Tipperary.

These projects combined form an integrated approach to improving mobility, safety, and economic prospects for Thurles town and surrounding areas.

Next Steps: Planning, Design and Approvals:
While the Thurles bypass’s inclusion in the NDP does not indicate an immediate start to construction, it does secure its place within the Government’s investment programme through to 2030. The project will now move into:

Updated design and engineering work.
Preparation of statutory documents.
Preliminary business case development.
Environmental and route-corridor assessments.
Progression through further Government approval gates.

List of Strategic Regional Road Projects Scheduled to Commence Construction by 2030.

Project.	Sponsoring Agency.	Current Stage of Project Lifecycle.	Next Approval Gate.	Procurement Timeline.	Construction Timeline.	Successful Tenderer.	Cost Range.
Thurles Inner Relief Road.	Tipperary County Council	Final Business Case	AG1	Procurement by 2026	Commence by 2027	Not yet awarded	€10m- €20m
Appendix A. Thurles Bypass.	Various	Pre-AG1	AG1	?	?	?	?

See table above:
“There’s many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip.” King Ancaeus of Samos.

It is now important, unlike in the past, that local representatives, at all levels, emphasise their intention to push for tangible, measurable progress on this project, so that the scheme can be construction-ready by 2030.

A Long-Awaited Boost for Thurles.
The bypass is widely regarded as a crucial infrastructure project for Thurles. Heavy traffic, including a high volume of HGVs, currently passes through the town centre, particularly in Liberty Square where national routes intersect. Business groups, residents, and community organisations have repeatedly highlighted the impact on safety, air quality, congestion, and commercial activity.

Today’s confirmation is seen as the first real movement on the project in many years, following earlier plans which stalled during the economic downturn.

Call For Stronger Action Against Mobile & Broadband Providers Who Are Failing Customers.

The introduction of new legislation allowing consumers to exit mobile and broadband contracts in the event of price hikes is a welcome and long-overdue step. For years, customers have faced routine annual increases, often quietly applied and seldom explained, leaving households paying more for the same level of service.

However, while this new move addresses unfair price rises, it fails to tackle an equally serious issue: with providers continuing to charge full price even when their services are down for extended periods. Across the country, customers routinely experience outages lasting hours or even several days, yet no automatic refunds or meaningful compensation are offered.

This situation is unacceptable. It is fundamentally unfair that consumers are expected to honour their contracts in full when providers do not honour theirs. Reliable service is not a luxury; it is an essential utility, particularly for families working from home, students relying on online learning, and older people depending on digital communication.

Mobile and broadband companies have for too long enjoyed strong profits while delivering inconsistent service, placing the burden on customers who often have little choice of an alternative provider. A voluntary refund system is not good enough.

Regulators and the Irish Government must now go further by compelling providers to:

Introduce automatic compensation for outages, without requiring customers to chase refunds.
Publish clear service-level commitments, including timelines for restoring faults.
Be held accountable for persistent service failures, with penalties for repeated non-compliance.

While this new legislation empowers consumers to walk away from unfair price increases, it is only one part of a wider problem. True consumer protection requires not just the right to leave a contract, but assurance that the service being paid for is delivered reliably and responsibly.

It is time to hold mobile and broadband providers to a higher standard. Irish customers deserve no less.

Public Warning Issued Over ‘Family Member’ Text Scam.

Public Warning Issued Over the old ‘Family Member’ Text Messaging Scam occurring in Co. Tipperary today.

Gardaí are warning members of the public to be on alert following an increase in fraudulent text messages, “See picture here on right”, same claiming to be from a son or daughter in need of assistance.

In these scams, recipients are urged to save a number and begin messaging, believing they are communicating with their child. The exchanges are designed to extract personal information and build trust. Before long, the victim is asked to send a small sum of money, typically around €20, with further attempts made to obtain additional funds and sensitive details.

Gardaí are advising the public that, if they receive any such message, they should block the number, report it, and not respond under any circumstances.