In an intelligence-led operation, Gardaí have arrested four men, following the seizure of drugs and handguns in a raid across four counties.
On Friday afternoon last, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) intercepted two vehicles in the area of Finglas, Co. Dublin, shortly before 4:00pm.
Planned searches of as yet unnamed addresses were conducted in Co. Kilkenny, neighbouring on Co. Tipperary; and also in Co. Waterford; Tallaght, Co. Dublin, and in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Three Glock handguns, together with a replica handgun; 28.5 kilogrammes of cocaine (with a street value of approximately 2 million euro) and 1 kilo of cannabis herb (latter with a street value worth approximately €20,000) were seized.
We understand Gardaí also recovered a hydraulic drugs press, a quantity of mixing agent, drug-mixing paraphernalia, €18,000 in cash and several communications devices.
Four, as yet unnamed men aged 55, 32, 27 and 22 years respectively, were arrested in relation to drug trafficking and have been detained, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and were detained at Garda stations in both Co. Dublin and Co. Meath.
All of the drugs seized have been sent to be examined by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, the passing of Mrs McGrath is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons Tom (Ballina/Killaloe, Tipperary/Clare.), Jimmy (Celbridge, Co. Kildare), her daughter Nuala (Molumby, Ballyroan, Co. Laois) her adored grandchildren Carol, Mark, Ted, Meadhbh, Emma, Ken, Daragh and Kate, great-grandchildren Clara, Olivia, Toby, Nova, Odhran and Faolan, son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Teresa and Margaret, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs McGrath will repose on Monday afternoon, November 6th, at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass for Mrs McGrath will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, November 7th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs McGrath, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended McGrath 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.
The High Court has overturned a decision to give effect to a 10-year-old order which allowed Tipperary County Council to remove/evict unauthorised mobile homes/caravans; their occupants and animals, off land used as group housing for members of the Traveller community.
Earlier this year, the Circuit Court had granted Tipperary County Council permission to pursue enforcement of the 2013 order. This decision was yesterday appealed to the High Court. In 2021, the council had claimed that the terms of this 2013 order had been breached; alleging that three unauthorised structures, as well as horses, dogs and chickens were being kept on the property in question. That same 2013 order had required the occupants of the site to remove any/all unauthorised structures, mobile homes, caravans and animals from the site.
In making her judgement, Ms Justice Phelan stated that no attempt had been set out in the evidence placed before the court, regarding the steps taken to provide traveller-specific accommodation that vindicated a right to respect the distinct Travellers identity and culture; adding that she could not agree with the council’s argument that the 2013 Circuit Court order was created in a manner that allowed for proportional interference with the families’ rights in their accommodation.
Ms Justice Phelan further pointed out that extensive works had been carried out on the property, including improve sanitation; removal of some 31 unauthorised structures; animals; together with tonnes of rubbish, by the council after the 2013 orders had been sanctioned.
Tipperary County Council claimed that from 2021, new members of the Travelling community had moved onto the site in question, resulting in further animals and three unauthorised caravans being placed on the property.
A proffer, by Tipperary Co. Council, made to some of the persons involved in the court action, offering alternative accommodation, had been refused on the grounds it was not suitable to their needs, the court heard. Many of those living there had confirmed that they would certainly like to move from the site to somewhere where they could retain their animals, but claim they had not been offered Traveller-specific accommodation. The judge said that the keeping of animals is integral to the identity of all Traveller communities. The matter is expected to return before the court at a later date.
Pre-deceased by his cherished wife Bridget (née Fitzpatrick), infant son Patrick, parents Thomas and Bridget (Grange, Barna, Thurles) and brothers; Mr Purcell passed away peacefully, following a courageous battle with illness, while in the care of staff in I.C.U. at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his adoring sons Martin, Tom, P.J. John, Jimmy, daughter and daughter-in-law Breda and Ciara, grand-daughter Staceylee, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, excellent neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
The extended Purcell 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.
It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, today Friday 3rd November 2023, of Retired Garda Mr John Browne, Roscrea Road, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knockerra, Co. Clare.
Pre-deceased by sister Mary; Mr Browne passed away peacefully.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Elsie, daughters Colette and Valerie, sons-in-law Alex and Mark, grandchildren Rachel, Lucy and Charlie, sisters Chrissie and Sadie, brothers Frankie and Michael, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
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