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Co. Tipperary Court Hears 19-Year-Old Accused Of Murdering Ian Walsh.

A 19-year-old teen has been charged with the murder of Mr Ian Walsh, latter whose body was discovered at his home in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, earlier this month.

Mr Nathan Hanlon, with an address at Castle View, Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, appeared before a special sitting of Clonmel District Court last night.

Sergeant Mr Denis Ryan, of Clonmel Garda Station, informed the court that he arrested and charged Mr Hanlon with the murder of Mr Walsh, at Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, on August 2nd. The accused is understood to have made no reply when cautioned, Sergeant Ryan stated.

Defence solicitor Mr John M. Joy applied for free legal aid and a psychological assessment for his client.

Ms Justice Miriam Walsh granted both applications and remanded Mr Hanlon in custody to appear again before Clonmel District Court on Tuesday August 26th.

The murdered victim, Mr Walsh, was originally from Co. Waterford and had been employed at Carrick-on-Suir train station.
He had previously worked as a signaller at Kent Station in Cork and held a number of other positions within Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), the national railway network of Ireland.

Government Announces Launch Of Tenders For Family Justice Initiatives.

Children’s Court Advocate Pilot.
Family Law Reporting Project.

As stated above, the initiatives are the Children’s Court Advocate Pilot and the Family Law Reporting Project.

In the Report on Consultations with Children and Young People for the Family Justice Oversight Group in 2022, it was identified that children want more information, to be given a choice in how to have their voice heard and they also want professionals providing the support to show genuine care and interest. This development also follows the Review of the Role of Expert Reports in the Family Law Process published in 2024.

The Children’s Court Advocate pilot seeks to improve how the voice of the child is heard and considered in private family law proceedings. The aim is to ensure children can access child friendly and appropriate information about the legal process and are given meaningful opportunities to express their views in a manner appropriate to their age, development, and individual needs. The pilot reflects the objective of the Family Justice Strategy to make the reformed system more child-centred.

The pilot will initially be established in two District Court locations – Waterford City and Clonmel – and will apply to all applications made for guardianship, custody and/or access.

A review will be carried out no later than 18 months into the project and, subject to the outcome of that review and availability of funding, it is intended that phase two will expand the scope of the pilot to include incoming Circuit Court divorce and judicial separation cases. It is expected the total pilot period will be three years.

The second tender is for a Family Law Reporting Project, a commitment under goal six of the Family Justice Strategy. The overall aim of the Project is to enhance transparency both for the public about family law proceedings and confidence in the judicial determination of family law disputes, while continuing to ensure the privacy of those proceedings for children and families. The systematic reports on aspects of family law cases that the Project will produce and publish will further public understanding and awareness of, and confidence in, the judicial determination of family law disputes.

Information on both tenders has been posted HERE.

The closing date for submissions for both tenders is September 15th 2025.

Tipperary Gardaí To Host Stolen Property Recovery Event.

An Garda Síochána in Tipperary invites members of the public to attend a Stolen Property Recovery Event on Thursday, August 28th, to be held at the Community Centre, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode: A41 A0V5). The event will run from 10:00am until 7:00pm same evening.

This all-day display features items located and seized during a recent intelligence-led operation which targeted organised crime within the Tipperary Garda Division. These recovered goods, which are as yet unidentified and unclaimed to date, will be available for full viewing.

Gardaí are calling on victims of such thefts and burglaries in the years 2024 and 2025, particularly those who lost items in the greater Tipperary area, to please attend and help reclaim their belongings.

The event will also host representatives from the Crime Prevention Office and Victims of Crime Services, who will be on hand to assist attendees.

An Garda Síochána strongly encourages property owners to mark their belongings and maintain records such as serial numbers and photographs, to support the recovery of stolen items in any such future incidents.

Former Pupil & Hockey Player From Ursuline Convent Thurles, Sinks Germany.

Mr Tom Ryan reports:

A leading hockey player and native of Newport Co. Tipperary was on target to score the winning goal in the over 45s Euro Hockey Championship final, against Germany, in Valencia Spain, last week.

The player, Barrister Ms EJ Walsh, daughter of Ed and Stephanie Walsh, of Oakhampton, Newport, was a past pupil of the Ursuline Convent, here in Thurles. Back in 1996, Ms Walsh made history when she captained her team to win the very first All-Ireland schools Senior Hockey final, for her school.

Ms Walsh is presently married to Mr Ray Delahunt and both reside currently, with their two children, namely Hannah (aged 11) and Sam (aged 10), at their home in Donnybrook, Co. Dublin.

Ms EJ Walsh with her children holding a painting showing the moment of triumph after EJ scored the winning goal against Germany. The painting was conveyed to canvas by renowned Dublin based artist, Zanya Dahl.

The whole family were in Valencia for the Hockey final and stayed on, in that city after the tournament, to enjoy a short break.
“I was glad to meet my friend, Linda Caulfield who captained Ireland’s Senior team for many years. We had shared accommodation together for years. Linda holds 151 senior Caps” said Ms Walsh.

Ms Walsh, who specialises in Civil Litigation, now works mainly in Dublin, but still practices on the South East Circuit and will be back in Tipperary when the courts sit again in Nenagh and Thurles.

“Winning in Valencia was great, but not like winning the Kate Russell Trophy, with the Ursulines convent school back in 1996” said Ms Walsh, who still has a great ‘grá’ for her old alma mater, which she formerly attended in Thurles.

That great All-Ireland winning team of 1996, held a lovely re-union in the Ursuline Convent Thurles in 2006.