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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.

In Our Hands – Preserving Thurles Cathedral, Co. Tipperary.

In memory of the late Sally Willoughby, a beloved member of the Thurles community, who greatly cherished the Cathedral of the Assumption. Her family are delighted to present a limited-edition series of 20 wooden nature prints, celebrating God’s flora and fauna.

**Photographic prints are impressed on wood, producing a unique natural look**.

Each print is beautifully wrapped and ready for Christmas gift-giving and all 20 prints are being sold from tomorrow, at the Thurles Cathedral Parish Centre, with 100% of proceeds going to the “In Our Hands – Preserving the Cathedral” campaign.

It is a meaningful Christmas gift, honouring Sally’s involvement in photography, faith and community, while helping to ensure our Cathedral’s heritage for future generations.

For enquiries and to purchase, contact the Thurles Parish Office Centre, Tel: 0504 22229/22779.

Tipperary-Born Writer-Director Jo Southwell Embarks On Feature Film.

Tipperary-Born Writer-Director Jo Southwell Embarks On Feature Film, “The Catch.”

Press Correspondent Tom Ryan Reports.

Tipperary-born writer/director Jo Southwell (née Kelly) has confirmed her transition into feature filmmaking with “The Catch“, a bold new project which she has written and is directing.

**Tipperary-Born Writer/Director Ms Jo Southwell**.

Ms Southwell brings to the film a rich background in screen acting, television directing and immersive formats. A second-generation Irish woman now based in Henley-on-Thames, UK, she began her professional life teaching in Ireland; including at Teach an Leinn in Nenagh and St Mary’s in Newport, before moving into acting and subsequently into filmmaking. Her mother, Hanora Kelly, formerly resided in Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Her acting career has included roles in Irish film and television dramas, before she relocated to the UK to further her screen work. She has directed short films that screened at BAFTA, BIFA and Oscar-recognised festivals, and has worked on episodic television (including shadow director placements on ‘Killing Eve and ‘Trigger Point‘).

“The Catch” emerges from this evolving trajectory. The film is described by Patrick Ewald, CEO of Epic Pictures, as “a razor-sharp blend of myth and obsession, a story that reminds us that the real monsters are often human.” The project attaches high-profile actors (including Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Ben Miles) and is being steered collaboratively by Southwell and producer Sara Gibbings.

Ms Southwell said: “I’ve always been drawn to stories that combine emotional truth and mythic resonance. In The Catch I explore how obsession distorts reality, and how the real monsters walk among us in human form.”

Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with locations and final casting to be announced. The production is developed by Mermaid Pictures in association with Epic Pictures.

About Jo Southwell
Jo Southwell is an award-winning writer-director whose career spans screen acting, voice-over, radio presenting and directing. Born and educated in Ireland, she has directed television, feature and immersive formats, delivering emotionally driven and visually distinct storytelling with discipline and precision. She has served as a BAFTA juror (Best Supporting Actress 2023; Best Short Form TV 2025) and is completing an MA in Screenwriting at Falmouth University.

About Mermaid Pictures
Established in 2024 by Jo Southwell and Sara Gibbings, Mermaid Pictures is a UK-based production company focused on bold, female-led, genre-independent film and television. With “The Catch” as its first feature slate, the company seeks to bring imaginative and emotionally authentic stories to the screen.

Thurles Lions Club Leads New Heritage Trail Initiative In Thurles.

Thurles Lions Club has secured €29,600 in grant support under the LEADER Programme toward the development of a new heritage trail in Thurles. The initiative will offer both visitors and local residents a looped walking route through the town centre, complete with interpretive signage and digital access to the town’s rich history and heritage.

**Members of Thurles Lions Club at the Official signing of the Thurles Heritage Trail were:**
**Back Row:** *Chris Delahunt, Pat Donnelly, Gary Roche, Una Crowley, Eamon Medley, John McCormack, Anne O Dwyer, Anne Bolton, William McDonagh, Tom O Toole, and Paddy Hickey.*
**Front Row:** *Jane Ryan (Thurles Tourism), Margaret McCormack, Pat Shanahan, Mary Slattery and Louis Curley.*

The project will be delivered in two phases:
Phase One involves the identification of the route, the design of the signage, translation of the sign content, consultation with the public and the development of the online component. The total cost of Phase One is €39,600, of which the Thurles Lions Club will provide €10,000 in matching funding to be achieved through public fundraising.

Phase Two will proceed with the manufacture and installation of the physical signage at strategic locations around the town core, and this element will be funded by the Tipperary County Council via the Thurles Municipal District.

**Photographed at the Official signing of the Thurles Heritage Trial**.
**Photo L to R**: William McDonagh *(Thurles Lions Club)*, Patrick Killeen *(North Tipperary Development Company)*, Pat Shanahan and John McCormack *(Thurles Lions Club)*.
*Pic: Louis Curley*

Each sign will incorporate a dedicated QR code, enabling users to explore detailed online content about the town’s heritage and history as they walk the trail.

“The trail will not only enhance Thurles’s visitor offering, but it will also give local people an attractive recreational amenity that connects them with the heritage of their town,” said a spokesperson for Thurles Lions Club.

The project builds on the club’s commitment to supporting community infrastructure and promoting sustainable tourism in Thurles. Once fully implemented, the heritage trail will provide a memorable, interactive experience that combines physical way-marking with digital storytelling.