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Former Irish MEP Brian Crowley Sadly Passes Away Aged 61.

Former Ireland South MEP Mr Brian Crowley has died aged 61, following a year-long illness.

Mr Crowley, a West Cork native, passed away in the early hours of this morning, while receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital.

Elected to the European Parliament on five occasions between 1994 and 2014, Mr Crowley served as an MEP for two decades and stepped down in 2019. He initially represented Fianna Fáil before being removed from the party after a dispute linked to his decision to join the European Conservatives and Reformists Group.

He was a wheelchair user, having been paralysed from the waist down following an accident at the age of 16. In his final term, he faced criticism over prolonged absences from the European Parliament due to illness, though he maintained he continued constituency work while hospitalised.

Paying tribute, Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin described Mr Crowley as a “hugely impressive individual”, noting his strong electoral bond with voters and his personal resilience. Tánaiste Mr Simon Harris also expressed sympathies to Mr Crowley’s family, acknowledging his decades of public service and the affection he commanded across the Ireland South constituency.

Mr Crowley is survived by his mother, Sally, and his siblings.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Man Arrested After Drugs & Cash Seized In Co. Tipperary.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a drugs seizure at a house in the Bansha area of Co Tipperary.

Gardaí from the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit, the Crime Task Force and the Limerick Dog Unit carried out an operation at the property yesterday, Thursday, 22nd January.

During the search, gardaí seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €8,400, a kilo of benzocaine valued at approximately €2,000, a quantity of cannabis herb, and 3,570 alprazolam tablets with an estimated value of €7,140.

More than €2,000 in cash was also recovered, along with electronic items and paraphernalia allegedly associated with the sale and supply of controlled substances.

The seized items are expected to be forwarded for analysis, with Investigations continuing.

Till The Rivers All Run Dry.

Lyrics: American songwriters Wayland D. Holyfield (1942–2024) and the late Don Williams (1939–2017).
Vocals: American country music singer, guitarist pianist, songwriter, actor and 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the late Don Williams, known as the “Gentle Giant”.

Till The Rivers All Run Dry.

Till The Rivers All Run Dry.

‘Til the rivers all run dry,
‘Til the sun falls from the sky,
‘Til life on earth is through,
I’ll be needing you.
I know sometimes you may wonder,
From little things I say and do,
But there’s no need for you to wonder,
If I need you ’cause I’ll need you,
‘Til the rivers all run dry,
‘Til the sun falls from the sky,
‘Til life on earth is through,
I’ll be needing you.
Too many times I don’t tell you,
Too many things get in the way,
And even though sometimes I hurt you,
Still you show me in every way,
‘Til the rivers all run dry,
‘Til the sun falls from the sky,
‘Til life on earth is through,
I’ll be needing you.

END

Ursuline Convent Thurles Pupil “honoured” by Best Actress Oscar Nomination.

Former Ursuline Convent Thurles pupil Ms Jessie Buckley “honoured” by Best Actress Oscar nomination for film ‘Hamnet’.

Former Ursuline Convent Thurles, pupil Ms Jessie Buckley has said she is “honoured” after receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.

The 36-year-old Killarney native is nominated for her portrayal of Agnes Hathaway; historically known as Anne Hathaway, in the film adaptation of Ms Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel, which centres on the Shakespeare family and the death of their young son.

Ms Buckley also paid tribute to her co-star Mr Paul Mescal, who plays William Shakespeare in the film, after he missed out on a supporting actor nomination, when nominations were announced on today. Ms Buckley said she considers Mescal “a partner for life” and credited his artistry as central to what they created on screen.

Speaking to US media following the announcement, Ms Buckley said she was “proud and honoured” to be nominated alongside “extraordinary women”, adding that she was delighted that ‘Hamnet’ was recognised.

Ms Buckley is widely viewed as a leading contender this awards season, having already collected major honours including the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice awards for her role.

The Oscars ceremony takes place on March 15th, 2026 in Los Angeles, so lets keep our fingers crossed.

St Brigid’s Cross Tutorial – Cashel Library, Tipperary.

Learn how to make a St Brigid’s Cross – Tuesday next @2.30pm.

Please do remember: As with previous years, places are strictly limited.
Advance booking is therefore essential for this free event and places will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bookings Please to Tel: No. 062 63825.

Visitors attending this informative event can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (Eircode E25 K798).