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Drivers Asked To Take Care In Liberty Square Thurles.

People driving through Liberty Square, Thurles are being asked to take great care, as high winds have brought about the uprooting of temporary plastic barrier railings, bollards and directional signage.

The barriers, bollards and signage are essential, as part of Thurles towns regeneration project, but exceptionally, unexpected high winds have now uprooted and scattered these items which are being freely and uncontrollably blown around the area.

Thurles Gardaí have been notified, and are attempting to contact the developer, but in the meanwhile, please do take great care.

Update On Planning Application For 24,500 Tonne Waste Facility In Thurles.

The planning application status for a proposed new waste facility at the Cabra Business Park in Thurles has been updated.

As part of the planning application process, Tipperary County Council have now sought further information about the planned waste facility, which in its application description states that the “waste tonnage for acceptance and handling at the facility will not exceed 24,500 tonnes per annum”.

The planning application (planning file reference number 21158) for this waste facility and the status of the application’s progress can be viewed by the public and concerned local residents, by visiting the ePlanning section of Tipperary County Council, link available HERE.

Clear Spells & Sunshine This Easter Weekend.

It looks like we’ll be enjoying some nice weather over the Easter weekend. If you are out and about please be sure to “Be Safe, Be Seen” by wearing High Visibility clothing, whether it’s daylight or night.

Good Friday.

Good Friday is set to be a bright and dry day with sunny spells and moderate breezes from the northeast. Southeast Munster is expected to get the warmest weather with highs of between 13 to 16 degrees Celsius across the province.

Easter Saturday.

Sunny spells and mild weather will continue into Easter Saturday with temperatures expected to hit highs of between 10 to 13 degrees Celsius.

Easter Sunday.

It looks like the rain will return after lunch on Easter Sunday with temperatures dropping to as low as 8 degrees Celsius in places.

Easter Monday.
Easter Monday will be cooler still, with northwesterly winds accompanying lower temperatures of between 3 to 7 degrees Celsius.

Teenager Looses Life Following Tipperary Car Accident.

Tipperary Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following a car crash that sadly took the life of one teenager and left two other people in hospital.

The crash occurred on the evening of Thursday, March 18th last, on the N74 route at Kilfeacle, between the hours 8:00pm and 9:00pm.

The three occupants of the car were taken to Limerick Regional Hospital where one of the occupants, a male in his late teens, has since passed away.

Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this accident or who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

They are also anxious to speak to anyone who may have been travelling on the N74 route, between Cashel and Tipperary town, between 8:00pm and 9:00pm on the evening in question, who may have dashcam footage, to contact Tipperary Garda Station, Tel: 062 80670; the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111 or indeed any other Garda station.

Garda Investigations are continuing.

Sadly, last year (2020) saw 148 fatalities occurring on our Irish roads, of which 7 such deaths were here in Co.Tipperary.

Clocks Change This Weekend.

At 1.00 a.m. on Sunday (tomorrow) morning, 28th March 2021, clocks go forward one hour.

Put simply, we are all losing one hour’s sleep tonight, but the trade-off is worth it.

From tomorrow there will be “a great stretch in the evenings” signaling that summer isn’t too far away. We may not be able to travel far during lockdown, but at least we’ll have an extra hour or two in the evenings to get outdoors.

Road Safety Tips for Pedestrians from the Road Safety Authority, (RSA).

Getting outdoors is vital in maintaining everyone’s mental and physical health, but walkers, runners and joggers remember to always increase your visibility!

Throughout the day, and even on a bright evening, wear a high visability jacket, reflective armband or other reflective clothing to ensure you can be seen on roads.
It’s vital that drivers can see pedestrians from a distance.

In addition, remember to always find a safe place to cross roads, and where there is no footpath; walk, jog or run on the righthand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic and keeping as close to the side of the road as is possible.

Teaching children the Safe Cross Code (see video above) is very important also. For more pedestrian safety tips visit the Road Safety Authority’s website by clicking HERE.

Roll on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!