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Gardaí Arrest Three People Following Possible Murder Of Former Tipperary Resident.

Gardaí have arrested three individuals as part of their ongoing investigation into the possible murder of Mr William Delaney, who has been missing for almost seven years.

Two women, aged in their 30s and 50s, and a man in his 30s, were detained earlier today. They are currently being held at garda stations in the Midlands and Southwest regions under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Mr Delaney, originally from Co. Tipperary, had been living in Portlaoise with his family at the time of his disappearance. On the morning of January 30th 2019, the 56-year-old left Portlaoise General Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment, before collecting his welfare payment at Portlaoise Post Office.

He was last seen at approximately 3:00pm that same day in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, after calling to the home of a relative on the old Cork–Dublin Road, directly opposite the Hazel Hotel. The relative was not at home, but Mr Delaney was observed outside the property. He was reported missing by his family on March 6th 2019.

In June 2019, gardaí received credible information suggesting that Mr Delaney had been murdered and that his remains had been buried at a location in Co. Laois. A large-scale search operation was subsequently carried out in the vicinity of the Rock of Dunamase; however, no remains were located.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information relating to the disappearance or murder of William Delaney to come forward.

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Man Aged In His 70s Dies Following House Fire In Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí in Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary are investigating a fatal house fire that sadly claimed the life of a man aged in his 70s on Sunday evening last.

Emergency services were alerted at approximately 6:00pm, after neighbours in the Carrigeen housing estate reported seeing what they believed to be a fire at a residential property.
Fire units from Cahir and Clonmel attended the scene and brought the blaze quickly under control after around two hours.

During the course of the operation, the body of an older man was discovered inside the house. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported.

The man’s body has been removed to University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The scene has been preserved to allow for a full forensic and technical examination, and gardaí have commenced an investigation into the cause of the fire.

Clonmel Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on TEL: 052-6177640.

Gardaí Warn Retailers After €185,000 In Fake €50 Notes Seized.

An Garda Síochána is advising all retailers across Tipperary, and further afield, to be extra vigilant following the seizure of 3,695 counterfeit €50 notes in a Dublin 8 operation, with a face-value of €184,750.

The seized notes are now being examined by the Garda National Technical Bureau. While no arrests have yet been made, investigations into organised criminal networks are ongoing.

Key Advice for Retailers:
(1) Use the “Feel-Look-Tilt” test to check banknotes.
(2) Be alert to customers using large-denomination notes for small purchases, a common tactic used to get real change back.
(3) If you suspect a note is fake, retain it safely (don’t return it to the customer), and call your local Garda station.
(4) Report any counterfeits immediately, not only €50 notes, but all euro denominations.

Why This Matters:
Counterfeit notes can inflict significant losses, especially on smaller businesses. By staying alert and following simple checks, staff can help prevent fraud and protect both their business and customers.

Missing-Person Alert: Grace Benyim (36), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Clonmel Gardaí are urgently appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Ms Grace Benyim, aged 36, who was reported missing from her home in Clonmel, County Tipperary on the night of Friday, November 21st, 2025.

Grace was last seen in Clonmel during the morning of Friday, November 21st, 2025.

She is described as approximately 5ft 8ins (1.7272m) in height, with black hair and brown eyes.
Both Gardaí and her family have expressed concern for her welfare.

Members of the public who may have any information about Grace’s whereabouts are asked to contact: Clonmel Garda Station: Tel: 052 617 7640; the Garda Confidential Line: Tel: 1800 666 111; or indeed any Garda station.

Any information, no matter how small, may assist in locating Grace and ensuring her safety.

An Garda Síochána wishes to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

Death Of Tod Fanning, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Sunday 23rd November 2025, of Mr Tod Fanning, Ballydavid, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Rita, parents Mary Jane and Martin, sister Pat, brother Jim, niece Maureen, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Mr Fanning passed away peacefully.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Murt, John, Tom and Paddy, daughters Mary, Margaret, Bernie and Breda, 24 adored grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sons-in-law John, Donal, Michael and Jimmy, daughters-in-law Martina, Réidín, Alicia and Christine, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew Martin, niece Ena, extended relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fanning will repose at his place of ordinary residence, (Eircode E41 H528), on Tuesday afternoon, November 25th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before his funeral cortège will be received into the nearby Church of Our Lady and St Kevin, Litteton, Thurles at 8:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Fanning will be offered on Wednesday morning, November 26th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ballymoreen Cemetery, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Fanning 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.