The presentation was to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of ‘Two-Mile-Borris Friends’, travelling to the West Clare Region.
This event was initially started by the late Mr Michael (Mick) Galvin, “The Shambles”, Two Mile Borris, Thurles, who was originally a native of Moyasta, Co. Clare. Included in the photo above, on the left is Mr Gerry Bowe, chief organiser of the annual event down through the years.
Victims of domestic abuse will not be required to pay the immigration registration fee of €300.
The Irish government has signed into effect regulations to facilitate arrangements for survivors and victims of domestic abuse, which exempts them from immigration registration fees.
Under the immigration guidelines anyone who experiences domestic abuse and whose permission to be in Ireland is linked to the perpetrator of that abuse, can apply to the Immigration Service for a separate independent immigration permission. Providing a separate and independent permission removes barriers for people to leave abusive relationships or unsafe family environments. The application for this permission is free and requests are dealt with sensitively by the immigration authorities.
When a person applies for a residency permit, they are required to pay a registration fee. Exemptions from the registration fee are provided by law, while some survivors and victims were already exempt under the previous Regulations, the government has now amended these regulations to expressly include survivors and victims of domestic violence, granted an independent permission.
The government is committed to protecting victims and survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence as a matter of priority and consequently encourages people to come forward and access State support services, where previously they may have been hesitant to do so.
Currently this €300 fee must be paid by all applicants, unless they are:
Under 18 years at the time of registration.
A spouse, widow or widower of an Irish citizen.
A civil partner or surviving civil partner of an Irish citizen.
A spouse or dependent of an EU national who has a residence permit.
A Programme Refugee or a person granted Refugee Status under Section 47(1) of the International Protection Act 2015.
A person granted Subsidiary Protection under Section 47(4) of the International Protection Act 2015.
A person granted Permission to Remain under Section 49(4)(a) of the International Protection Act 2015.
A family member reunited with a recognised refugee in Ireland under Section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015.
EPA Quote “This is now a matter for Tipperary County Council to investigate and take action.……”
On September 4th, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that Tipperary Co. Council are directly responsible for failure to protect the River Suir from pollution here in Thurles. (Complaint Ref. COM021813).
One small section of Suir riverbed in Thurles town centre. This area is governed by a Municipal District by-law (latter a regulation made by a local authority), banning the consumption of alcohol in a public place.
The following communication was received from the EPA today, September 9th 2025, which we now publish hereunder in full.
Dear Sir, Further to our previous correspondence with you relating to the above referenced matter, we acknowledge receipt of your permission to refer it to Tipperary County Council on your behalf.
We have now sent a copy of your correspondence to Tipperary County Council for their attention and action. We have also requested that they contact you directly, regarding this issue.
Please note, a referral from the EPA obliges the local authority to log the complaint, open a case file, investigate the matter and report back to the complainant (you in this instance) as to any assessment or action either planned or taken.
This is now a matter for Tipperary County Council to investigate and take action as appropriate as they are the responsible authority. Please continue to engage directly with Tipperary County Council any further enquiries regarding this matter for their attention and direct response to you.
As requested, please find attached copy of correspondence from the EPA to Tipperary County Council, our Ref COM021813.
Please use the reference number above in any further communication with the EPA regarding this matter.
Trusting this is of assistance to you. Yours etc(Name withheld)
Correspondence forwarded to Tipperary County Council by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Subject: COM021813 Alleged pollution of river Suir in Thurles, Co Tipperary. Environmental Complaints E.Complaints@epa.ie(Name withheld)
To Tipperary County Council, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received correspondence on 01/09/2025 relating to concern regarding alleged pollution of river Suir in Thurles, Co Tipperary. Our Ref COM021813.
Please see attached copy for your attention and action.
Tipperary County Council should take steps to investigate this matter using appropriate enforcement actions. Your Council is also requested to directly contact the complainant in relation to this matter and to advise them how Tipperary County Council is investigating and dealing with the complaint.
Please use the reference number above in all further correspondence with the EPA regarding this matter.
Kind regards, etc(Name withheld).
This will now be the second case-file opened within the last 10 days, with no action taken in relation to this major problem in Thurles and no communication, as yet and as usual, entered into by Tipperary Co. Council.
While we as residents of Tipperary congratulate and laud the magnificent achievements; the talent and the skills of “Ronan and The Tipperary Team”, against Cork, back on Sunday July 20th last; one person in our midst has sought to abuse their position in Thurles, in search of self-glorification.
The phrase “Ignorance of the law is no excuse” is a legal principle, also known as “ignorantia juris non excusat”, meaning a person cannot escape liability for violating a law, by simply claiming they did not know about it. If people could avoid responsibility by claiming ignorance, same would undermine the very rule of law itself, thus making it impossible to enforce, fairly, every person’s legal obligations within the State. The law therefore expects a reasonably prudent person, regardless of their standing in society, to understand and abide by their societal roles, duties, and responsibilities.
This stated, one specific reserved function of elected Irish County Councillors is to approve policies with regards to environmental protection, especially at this time in our history. However, it appears this rule does not apply to one elected councillor, Cllr Kay Cahill-Skehan, latter a resident of Thurles town.
Time and time again in Thurles certain people seeking either election, or self-glorification, continue to damage our trees on roads leading into our town.
Environmental Responsibility “More honoured in the breach than the observance”. Pics: G. Willoughby.
Damaging public trees in Ireland is a criminal offence under the Criminal Damage Act 1991 and the Forestry Act 2014, carrying both severe penalties and fines. The severity of such penalties depends on the nature and extent of the damage, with severe penalties for offences under the Criminal Damage Act. Local authorities can impose compensation charges for damage to council-owned trees. These trees in question shown in the photographs above, (and one, not shown, existing on the Nenagh road) are all council-owned; paid for by the former North Tipperary Co. Council and sown by Thurles Tidy Towns Committee members, some 30 years ago, in the autumn of 1995.
The tree on the Dublin road has no fewer than 13 tech screws driven deep into its bark to hold up this egotistical and narcissistic sign. The primary purpose of a tech screw is to fasten metal without needing to drill a pilot hole. They achieve this function by way of a specialized drill-point tip which allows it to drill, tap and secure the screw in one single motion, thus saving time and effort by eliminating the need for a separate pre-drilling process.
Relevant Legislation and Offences Criminal Damage Act 1991: This act covers damaging property, including public trees, without lawful excuse. Forestry Act 2014: This act addresses offences related to unlawful tree felling and damage. Tree Preservation Orders(TPOs): Local authorities can issue TPOs to protect trees on amenity grounds, preventing their removal or damage without consent.
Penalties and Consequences. Fines: Fines can be substantial, with the Forestry Act 2014 setting penalties up to €25,000 for certain offences. Local Councils can levy a compensation charge to cover the cost of damage to council-owned trees. Prosecution: An Garda Síochána can prosecute under the Criminal Damage Act 1991 for damage to council-owned trees.
How to Report Damage or Check Tree Status. Contact Local Authority: To report damage to a council-owned tree, contact the Planning Department of your local County Council. The posters have been in place for some 8 weeks, with no effort whatsoever to remove same.
The matter has now been reported to Thurles Municipal District Council officials to take necessary action.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Margaret (nee Fogarty), daughter Catherine, grandchildren Sinead, James, Declan and Zac, daughters-in-law Breda and Ann, parents John and Ellen, brothers Kevin, Raymond, Jimmy and sister Eileen; Mr Moore passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the tender care of staff at University Hospital, Waterford City.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons John, Richard, Edward, James, Raymond, Liam, Kevin, Thomas and Dermot, daughters Martina and Eleanor, daughters-in-law Deirdre, Bozena, Elaine, Petrea, Jill and John’s partner Marie, sons-in-law Martin (Landers) and Derek (Grant), grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Sean, sisters Maureen and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Moore, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Moore 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.
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