Thurles Information

Death Of Sylvester Morrissey, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 7th July 2025, of Mr Sylvester Morrissey, Rossane, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary, (Sylvester Morrissey Sales & services, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary)

Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Mary sisters Maureen and Helen; Mr Morrissey passed away peacefully while in the care of Staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family. .

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, daughters Teresa and Frances, sons David and Richard, sons-in-law Anthony and Colin, daughter-law Vanessa, grandchildren Charlie, Finn and Daithi, brothers Tommy, Sean, Richard (Brud), Albert, Noel and Walter sisters Patricia and Carmel, sisters-in-law Mary, Rose, Majella, Deirdre, Ronnie and Nora, brothers-in-law John, Bert, Pat and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Morrissey will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Thursday afternoon, July 10th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Visitation, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary on Friday morning, July 11th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed, immediately afterwards, by a in The Island Crematorium Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Morrissey, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE. The service of cremation can be viewed streamed live online, HERE

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

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Morrissey, throughout his illness.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

New Powers For CAB Strengthens State’s Ability To Seize Criminal Assets

New Proceeds of Crime Bill is the most significant reform of Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws in almost 30 years.

Bill will strengthen CAB powers and reduce delays.
Enables immediate possession of assets.
7 year waiting period cut to 2 years before final disposal.
New powers to freeze bank accounts so criminal money cannot be hidden.

Government approval has been given to strengthen the Irish State’s ability to identify, freeze and confiscate assets linked to serious and organised crime.

The Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025, which was approved by cabinet today (July 8th) represents the most significant update to Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws since their introduction first in 1996.

The Bill strengthens CAB’s investigative powers, with new provisions to freeze bank accounts when there is a reasonable suspicion that it is being used to hold proceeds of crime. To address the risk of funds being moved quickly or hidden, a direction can be given to a financial institution to freeze an account for up to seven days.

The Bill will also ensure that when a court has decided that assets are the proceeds of crime; be that money, property or vehicles, a receiver will be appointed to deprive those holding the assets to benefit. The time before the assets can be finally disposed of will be reduced from seven (7) years to two (2) years, which is seen as significant reform

Additionally, the District Court may issue a restraint order for up to 90 days, with the option to renew it. These powers can be used where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the funds are linked to crime and may be dissipated. It will be a criminal offence to breach either a direction or a court order.

The Bill also streamlines the disposal process and ensures that findings are not challenged repeatedly. Procedural protections remain in place and individuals will still have the right to appeal a decision or apply to vary or revoke it during the two-year period before disposal.

The government is keen to highlighted the importance of ensuring that the proceeds of crime are used to benefit communities. The Proceeds of Crime Acts allow for re-investing the proceeds of crime back into communities to support projects that build safer and more secure communities. The Community Safety Fund, now in its fourth year, ensures money seized from criminal networks is reinvested to enhance public safety, wellbeing and opportunity in localities.

With a budget of €4 million in 2025, the fund which is managed by the National Office for Community Safety, supports projects that tackle anti-social behaviour, drug-related intimidation, domestic violence, and youth crime.

Following government approval for publication today, the Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025 will now proceed to be considered by Dáil Éireann.

Death Of Sean Shanahan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 6th July 2025 of Mr Sean Shanahan, Drom, Ballinlonty, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Bridie, his sister Breda, his brothers Michael, Dan and Pat; Mr Shanahan passed away peacefully, while in the loving care of his family, at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken wife Anna, sons John and P.J., daughter Kate (McElgunn, Thurles), son-in-law David, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, Trish and Sandra, brothers Jim and Ned, sister Anna (Corcoran), brothers-in-law, Bill Corcoran and James Stapleton, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, former work colleagues at Erin Foods and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Shanahan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castle quarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (Eircode E41 VX81), on Tuesday afternoon July 8th, from 4:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Drom, Co. Tipperary, at 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Shanahan will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, July 9th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Shanahan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

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

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

After Almost A Five Year Wait, Work Begins On Kickham Street Upgrade.

Work has begun this morning July 7th on the long neglected upgrade to the N75 at Kickham Street, Thurles.

The upgrade which begins from the junction with Cathedral Street/ Mitchel Street, will travel eastward for approximately 1200m to the 100kph gateway, close to Boomerang Horse and Country Store. The upgrade scheme is expected to take 4 months and will includes pavement rehabilitation (replacing existing patio slabs with solid cement); the widening of existing footpaths; kerb buildouts; the introduction of proper drainage facilities; followed by road resurfacing and finally the introduction of pedestrian crossings; signage and soft landscaping.

During this period of reconstruction, temporary traffic management will be required, in order to ensure the construction work is carried out safely amidst live traffic. Access to all properties and businesses will be maintained throughout the period of the works.

Works of this nature will cause some disruption to existing residents, businesses, schools, shoppers, and traffic running through the area, but it is Tipperary Co. Councils (Tel: 081-8065000) and Rathcabbin Tarmac Ltd, (Tel: 087-2939107) intention to minimize this, as far as is feasibly possible.

In order to ensure the safety of the public and the workers Tipperary county council requests the full co-operation and patience of all, during these works. If anybody requires special assistance during these works, please contact the contractor or the council and they will seek to provide assistance where possible.

The contractor and the council will endeavour to minimize disruption during these essential works and apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience caused.

Seventy Six Garda Trainees Rejected From Templemore Garda Training College.

Seventy six (76) Garda trainees were rejected after first being admitted to the Garda College in the last 12 months.

It comes following a change to the rules, which allowed applicants to be admitted into the Garda College in Templemore, Co. Tipperary, while their vetting was still not fully complete.

A Garda statement has affirmed, quote:
“An Garda Síochána have advised that 76 Garda Trainee applicants were deemed unsuccessful in the past year for the following reasons:- Vetting, Medical, Physical Competence Test and Drug tests.”

The system was initially changed in response to efforts to boost Garda numbers, which saw 2024 applicants admitted, while their vetting was still incomplete.

Some 201 trainees entered the Garda College in Templemore on Monday, March 10th, 2025, the highest number since 2019. This intake followed the attestation of 149 new probationer Gardaí at a ceremony in Templemore, on Friday March 7th last.

Speaking after An Garda Síochána attestations on March 7th last, the Minister for Justice Mr Jim O’Callaghan stated that the Government was fully committed to strengthening An Garda Síochána by 5,000 members over the next five years.

Garda Press Office statement corrected.

The Garda Press Office have since issued a statement this evening, July 7th 2025, which states that due to their oversight, the previous response given in relation to a recent query was factually incorrect. The corrected statement now declares that 57 trainees failed to graduate, since January 2024 and that none of these were for reasons which related to the post-admission vetting of candidates.