Thurles Information

Cabinet Approves Nomination For Chairperson Of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

Government agree to nominate Judge Rory MacCabe as a member of and the next chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
Judge MacCabe also nominated by Government for appointment to the High Court
His appointment to GSOC will be made by the President following nomination by the Government and the Oireachtas. Judge Rory MacCabe was called to the Bar in 1984 and admitted to the Inner Bar in 1999. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2007. Prior to joining the Bar he was a Civil Servant.
The Term of Office of the current Chair, Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, ends on 11th December 2021.

The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has today received the approval of the Government for the nomination of Judge Rory MacCabe as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) and as its next Chairperson. The nomination follows a selection process which sought expressions of interest from serving or retired judges to fill the role of Chairperson upon the completion of the term of office of the current Chairperson.

The Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that the GSOC chairperson and commissioners are appointed by the President on the nomination of the Government, following resolutions in the Dáil and Seanad. The Hon. Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, a High Court judge, is GSOC’s current Chairperson; her term of office is due to end on 11 December 2021. She will now return to the High Court.

Minister McEntee said,

“The nomination of Judge Rory MacCabe follows an assessment process conducted by a selection committee established by the Chief Justice; to identify suitable candidates to be appointed to the position of Chairperson of GSOC. I am delighted to be able to nominate a person of Judge MacCabe’s experience and calibre to this important body. In light of the significance of the role of the Chair of GSOC and the recent precedent, I have also received the approval of the Government to nominate Judge MacCabe to the High Court.

I will now arrange for the necessary resolutions to be moved in the Oireachtas recommending his appointment as Chair of GSOC by the President.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the outgoing Chairperson, the Hon Ms. Justice Mary Ellen Ring. Over the last six years, Ms Justice Ring has served with distinction as Chairperson, providing strong and effective leadership to the organisation and has ensured that its reputation as an independent, impartial investigator of complaints against members of An Garda Síochána, has been enhanced”

TUS Campus Closures Due To Storm Barra.

Information relating to TUS campus closures as a result of the Storm Barra Red and Orange warnings.

The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) will close three of its six campuses this evening from 10:00pm and they will remain closed tomorrow Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, on the advice of the Department of Further and Higher Education.

The LSAD, Clare Street Campus, Limerick; Moylish Campus, Limerick; and the Ennis Campus, Co. Clare will close this evening and remain closed until Wednesday December 8th, as a result of the Red Alert and Orange warning from Met Éireann.

Athlone, Clonmel and Thurles campuses will remain open, but staff and students are asked not to travel from a red or amber area, to attend these campuses. This includes those who have assessments and exams. Contingencies will be put in place for those who cannot travel.

Staff and student are advised to follow the TUS social media channels for any updates or changes to this information.

Death Of John Maher, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 3rd December 2021 of Mr John Maher, Springfield, Tallaght, Co. Dublin and formerly of Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Maher passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.

Mr Maher will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family; son Phillip, grandchildren Max and Sophie, daughter-in-law Sabela, Max’s mam Geraldine and her partner Paul, sister Anne, brothers Jim, Philip, Richard, Anthony and Martin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends, (especially Liam and Robert).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher, will repose at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght, Co. Dublin, (opposite Tallaght Stadium), on Tuesday evening, December 7th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will further repose for Requiem Mass in St Mark’s Church, No.68 Maplewood Rd, Springfield, Dublin, on Wednesday morning December 8th, at 11:15am, followed by cremation afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 24.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Maher, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
His Cremation Service on Wednesday afternoon at 12:40pm, can be viewed on line HERE.

“The family of Mr Maher would ask that over the coming days, everyone who knew him would take some time to light a candle or say a prayer in his memory”.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Christy Bracken, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday, 4th December 2021, of Mr Christy Bracken, Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Gurteen, Ballacola, Co. Laois.

Mr Bracken passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, while in the care of nurses and staff at Fennor Hill Care Facility.

Deeply regretted by his family, extended relatives, his former ESB colleagues, neighbours and a wide circle of friends, (especially his friends at social dancing and the vintage club).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A private family funeral has already taken place.

The family of Mr Bracken would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Bridie Mulcahy, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 4th December 2021, of Mrs Bridget (Bridie) Mulcahy (née McGrath), Drumcondra, Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Andrew; Mrs Mulcahy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Her passing is very sadly missed by her children; John, Maura, Jim and Brian, her sister Mary, daughters-in-law Mary and Patricia, son-in-law Dermot, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, in-laws, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Mulcahy will repose at Staffords Funeral Home, No.15 Maypark, Malahide Rd, Beaumont, Donnycarney, Co. Dublin, on Wednesday afternoon, December 8th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Malahide Rd, Clontarf West, Dublin, on Thursday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in Dardistown Cemetery, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Co. Dublin.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Mulcahy, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Mulcahy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.