Thurles Information

Death Of Tomás Mullally, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 17th September 2025, of Mr Tomás Mullally, Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Lismolin, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and London UK.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Kitty, brothers Gerard and PJ; Mr Mullally passed away peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brothers Bobby, Michael, John Joe and Patrick, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, cousins, rxtended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mullally will repose at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday afternoon, September 19th, from 5:00pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.

Funeral Prayers will be recited on Saturday morning, September 20th at 10:15am, before being received into the Church of the Assumption, Callan, Co. Kilkenny to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Kilvemnon Cemetery, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Mullally 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.

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Prisoner In Tipperary Murder Inquiry Injured in Alleged Portlaoise Assault.

A major investigation is underway after a prisoner, Mr Hasan Ali Gori, latter a suspect in the murder of Mrs Josephine “Josie” Ray (89) at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was seriously injured in an alleged assault at Portlaoise Prison.

Mr Gori, aged in his 50s, suffered a collapsed lung and currently remains in hospital. The incident is to be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation.

Mr Gori had been transferred to Portlaoise last Friday from Limerick Prison, where days earlier he allegedly assaulted three prison officers, leaving one hospitalised.

The Nenagh man had previously been arrested and questioned, alongside his partner, Ms Mary Ray over the death of Ms Ray’s mother, Josie, whose killing on August 4th, 2024 had shocked the Tipperary town of Nenagh. Both individuals had denied any involvement in the fatal assault.

Garda interactions with Ms Ray at her St Joseph’s Park home in the days prior to her death had also been referred to the Garda Ombudsman.
A file on the murder is currently being prepared for the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP).

Court Proceedings in Relation To Death Of Retired Tipperary Bus Driver.

Thurles District Court, September 17th 2025.
A 31-year-old man, named as Mr Sean Harding, appeared before Thurles District Court yesterday morning via video link from Limerick Prison.

Mr Harding had previously appeared at Nenagh District Court on Monday, September 15th, where he was charged with three counts of burglary and one count of assault causing harm. His arrest followed an investigation into the assault of retired bus driver, Mr Teddy Murnane, which occurred on Friday, September 12th last.

Gardaí confirmed that Mr Murnane, aged in his 80s, passed away at University Hospital Limerick on Monday morning, September 15th .

During today’s proceedings, Judge Mr Adrian Harris adjourned the case to Wednesday September 24th, at Tipperary Town District Court. Mr Harding is due to again attend that hearing via video link.

Niamh Sweeney Appointed As New Data Protection Commissioner.

The Government has announced the appointment of Ms Niamh Sweeney as the State’s newest Data Protection Commissioner. She will take up the role on October 13th 2025, for a five-year term.

Ms Sweeney, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University in New York, brings more than two decades of experience across technology, public service and media. She most recently worked as a Director with a global strategic advisory firm, and previously held senior roles in the tech sector, including Director of Public Policy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at ‘WhatsApp‘.

Her earlier career included a stint as Special Adviser at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and several years as a journalist with RTÉ.

The appointment follows the designation of Dr Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland as Commissioners in February 2024. It completes the Government’s plan, first set in motion in 2022, to expand the leadership of the Data Protection Commission (DPC) from a single commissioner to a three-person panel.

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, the DPC has become one of Europe’s most active regulators. Up to the end of 2024, it has issued fines totalling more than €3.5 billion, received nearly 44,000 breach notifications — 98% of which have been concluded — and handled over 1,800 cross-border complaints, the majority in its role as lead supervisory authority.

The Government has said the expansion of the Commission is part of a wider strategy to strengthen Ireland’s position as a hub for digital and data regulation within the EU’s Single Market.

Death Of Jim Quirke, Hollyford, Co.Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 16th September 2025, of
Mr James (Jim) Quirke, Reafadda, Hollyford, Co.Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jeremiah and Bridie, brothers TJ, Tom and Paddy and his sister Vera; Mr Quirke passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Nuala, daughters Beatrice and Fionnuala, son Jerry, grandsons Rhys, Rían, Oisín and Tadgh, granddaughters Alisha, Ella, Freya and Croía, sister Joan, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Quirke will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Main Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 WR83) on Friday afternoon, September 19th, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Clonmurragha, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary, to arrive at 8:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Quirke on Saturday morning, September 20th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Quirke 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 thank the staff of Woodlands Nursing Home and Limerick Regional Hospital, for their care of Mr Quirke“.

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