Finance - Thurles Information

Tipperary Traveller Family Found To Be Living In Wretched Circumstances.

Yesterday, High Court judge Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger has described claims that a Tipperary traveller family of six, have been living in a one-berth caravan and sleeping in a car for months, as being both “wretched” and a “very unsettling situation.”

Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger has granted lawyers, acting on behalf of Mr John and Mrs Nikita McInerney, together with their four young children, permission to bring a High Court challenge against Tipperary Co Council in the handling of the families accommodation situation.

The McInerney traveller family maintain that they had been living at the side of the road near Toomevara, Co. Tipperary for some months, but having being moved on, they are currently located at the Springfort Retail Park, in Nenagh and have since been informed by An Garda Síochána they must immediately vacate same location as well.

The family now fear that they may be prosecuted by An Garda Síochána, and have their vehicles; namely their car and a one berth caravan, used to sleep in, seized, rendering them without a roof over their head.

The McInerney family had spent some time previously in emergency accommodation, and in their High Court action, have claimed that since May they have been precluded by Tipperary Co. County Council from obtaining hotel accommodation, as the Council claim that they are only provided with funds that partially cover the cost of B&B accommodation.

In court yesterday Mr Colm O’Dwyer SC, with Mr Sean Betty BL, instructed by solicitors for the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) described the Co. Council’s policy towards the McInernery family as being rigid, inflexible and not meeting his clients’ basic needs.

Counsel for the McInerney family said that the current caravan accommodation was totally unsuitable, and the Gardai had also informed the family that they must vacate the area of the retail park.

Tipperary Co. Council had offered his clients, (latter in receipt only of social welfare), just €100 per night towards the cost of B&B accommodation, which remained insufficient; with the cost of B&Bs more than what they have been grant aided by the Council.
For a variety of reasons the family find it difficult to get emergency accommodation due: (1) To their family size; (2) Places contacted being filled by tourists: (3) Prices being charged exceeding grant aid from the Co. Council; and finally (4) It has to be remembered that their children are due and required to return to school come the end of this summer holiday period.

Counsel for the McInerney family said that the council’s current decision amounts to a breach of the McInerney families constitutional and ECHR rights, and the local authority’s obligations, under the 2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Act.

While encouraging both sides to work together to resolve this situation; Ms Justice Bolger said that while noting the council’s response to the McInerney family’s current situation, the situation remained unsatisfactory from both parties’ point of view. She further stated; before adjourning the case to a date in September next, that the matter was indeed urgent, and expressed the wish to have both arguments, placed before the court ASAP.

Missing Your Wallet?

Brakuje Ci portfela? ———- Сумуєте за гаманцем?

Some weeks ago, a wallet containing cash was handed in to Cashel Garda Station.
To date, suprisingly, no one has attempted to claim the article and Gardaí are now hoping to return it.

If you think it this property could be yours, please contact the Property Manager at Cahir Garda Station Tel: 052 7445630, who will make sure it is returned to its rightful owner.

Кілька тижнів тому гаманець з готівкою був переданий на вокзал Кашел Гарда.
На сьогоднішній день, як не дивно, ніхто не намагався вимагати статтю, і Gardaí тепер сподівається повернути її.
Якщо ви вважаєте, що це майно може бути вашим, будь ласка, зв’яжіться з менеджером майна на станції Cahir Garda за тел.: 052 7445630, який подбає про повернення його законному власнику.

Kilka tygodni temu portfel z gotówką został przekazany na komisariat Cashel Garda.
Do tej pory, o dziwo, nikt nie próbował odebrać artykułu, a Garda ma teraz nadzieję, że go zwróci.
Jeśli uważasz, że ta nieruchomość może należeć do Ciebie, skontaktuj się z zarządcą nieruchomości w Cahir Garda Station, tel.: 052 7445630, który dopilnuje, aby została zwrócona prawowitemu właścicielowi.

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club Make Donation To Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre.

Last Saturday night, North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club made a sizeable donation of €2,000.00 to the Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre in Thurles, with the presentation made at an event which gathered in Corcoran’s Bar, latter premises situated in the village of Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

**Back Row, L-R**: Pat Whelan, Pat Boyle, Jackie Fogarty, Michael Power, Aiden Maher, Gerard Cantwell.
**Front Row, L-R**: Christy O’Brien, Thomas Cantwell, Jim Russell *(Chairman North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club)*, Anna Ryan *(Suir Haven)*, Mary Maher *(Suir Haven)* and Mary Callanan *(Suir Haven)*.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

The North Tipperary Vintage and Machinery Club “Road Run”, as stated earlier, took place on March 19th last, starting in Two-Mile-Borris via Littleton, Ballinunty, Ballysloe, Gortnahoe, Mary Willies and back to Two-Mile-Borris for a hot meal, provided by Joan Dwyer and her team, catering for up to 200 people.

Up to 150 Tractors, Cars and Lorries took part, with the Order of Malta giving valuable assistance along the route. Much thanks to Vincent and Elaine Corcoran for the use of their premises, field etc.

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club wish to thanks all who supported their raffle and gave donations for the event.

Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre in Thurles.
The Suir Haven, Cancer Support Centre here in Thurles, offers emotional support, practical help, information and education to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, through their carers or family members. They offer counselling, reflexology, acupuncture, massage, yoga, arts and crafts and many courses, all of whitch are free of charge. They are funded by North Tipperary Hospice, which relies completely on fundraising and voluntary contributions.

The support centre is located at Clongour Road, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. [Phone Number 0504 21197]. They can also be contacted via their email address at suirhaven@gmail.com.

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club Make Presentation To ‘Blue Door’.

Saturday night, May 20th 2023, saw a presentation of €2,000.00 to the “Blue Door”, latter an initiate of Thurles Lion Club. The presentation was made in front of a large attendance, in Corcoran’s Bar, situated in the village of Two-Mile-Borris, Co. Tipperary.

**Above picture shows**: **Back Row, L-R**: Pat Whelan, Pat Boyle, Jackie Fogarty, Michael Power, Aiden Maher, Gerard Cantwell, Simon Cantwell and Katriona Cantwell
**Front Row, L-R**: Christy O’ Brien, Thomas Cantwell, Jim Russell *(Chairman North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club)*, Kay Cantwell *(Blue Door)* Chris Delahunt, *(Blue Door)*,Ray Derry *(Blue Door)* and Margaret Cantwell *(North Tipperary Vintage Club)*.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*

The North Tipperary Vintage and Machinery Club “Road Run” took place on March 19th last, starting in Two-Mile-Borris before travelling via Littleton, Ballinunty, Ballysloe, Gortnahoe, Mary Willies and back to Two-Mile-Borris for a hot meal, provided by Joan Dwyer and her team, catering for up to 200 people.

Up to 150 Tractors, Cars and Lorries took part, with the Order of Malta giving valuable assistance on route. Much thanks to Vincent and Elaine Corcoran for the use of their premises, field etc.

North Tipperary Vintage & Machinery Club wish to thanks all who supported their raffle and gave donations.

The Blue Door initiative:
The ‘Blue Door’ is an initiative of Thurles Lions Club, with overall ethos being one of inclusiveness, confidentially, friendliness, warmth and security, with no stigma, no mental health emphasis, just overall well-being.
If you’re going through a tough time, for whatever reason, having someone to talk to can help. The Blue Door offers a listening service.
Talk to their trained listeners in complete confidence. They promise to listen without judgement offering an empathetic ear. They can assist you by guiding you to professional councillors and /or other professionals as you require.
So, if experiencing difficulties, why not call them on Tel: 085 2246371, with telephone lines open every day, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Thurles Modular Homes, For Ukrainian Refugees, Finished By June 2023.

The first of the new modular homes, currently being constructed here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary; latter designed to house fleeing Ukranian refugees, are expected to be fit for habitation, with the first residents to move in from the end of June if not earlier.
Nationally, work to identify residents for these new homes remains ongoing.

**Modular Home Site For Ukrainian Refugees, Thurles**.

The Government has approved the construction of 700 rapid build units, for this purpose, as part of its overall response in providing accommodation for those fleeing from Ukraine as Russia continues to inflict daily death and destruction from Wagner assault troops.
This modular home national plan has the potential to house up to 2,800 Ukrainian people in family units of four persons, at an average cost of €145,000 per unit.

More than 70,000 people from Ukraine have arrived in Ireland, after fleeing from this Russian savagery, with more than 61,000 of them having sought accommodation from the Irish State.

It had been initially planned that same rapid build homes for refugees would have been installed by November last. However, understandable delays, confirmed by the Department of Integration, state that the delay in installing these modular homes, at a number of sites around the country earlier, were due mainly to challenges providing utility services; the timescale for manufacturing new modular home units which, in turn, had to be developed from scratch, and the preparation of the sites had taken more time and more work than had been originally planned.

The Office of Public Works (OPW); latter responsible for the delivery of the homes, before they are handed over to the Department, said it was proceeding with the project as fast as was possible and that the first homes will come into use on a phased basis over the coming months.

In total, work is under way on seven sites around the country, [e,g. Thurles Co. Tipperary; Cavan Town, Co. Cavan; Mahon, Co Cork; Sligo Town, Co. Sligo; Claremorris, Co Mayo; Rathdowney, Co Laois, and Clonminch Co. Offaly], with the afore mentioned development of 28 homes in Cavan being one of the first to be completed, together with the development of 64 housing units at Mahon in Cork.

The exteriors to each of the modular houses will be completed by contractors waiting on site. All of these new dwellings must comply with current building regulations and building control requirements and must achieve a 60-year durability in relation to all key elements included in their initial construction.

Laskavo prosymo do Thurles. [Ukrainian for “Welcome to Thurles”].