Thurles Information

Death Of Nancy Gleeson, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 21st April 2026, of Mrs Nancy Gleeson (née Ormond), Brownstown, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Phil and her brothers Jim and Michael; the passing of Mrs Gleeson is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Mary (O’Connell), Brid (Butler), Aileen (Manton), and Ann (Walsh), sons Jim and Michael, 14 adored grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sons-in-law Tom, Willie, Martin and Patrick, daughters-in-law Ann Marie and Margaret, sisters-in-law Mary and Rena, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Gleeson will reposing at her place of ordinary residence, (Eircode E41 D793), on Thursday afternoon, April 23rd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, (Eircode E41 F5NO), on Friday morning, April 24th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Gleeson and Ormond families 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Teach Your Children Well.

Lyrics: British and American musician, singer and songwriter Graham William Nash.
Vocals: Folk rock supergroup composed of the American singer-songwriters David Crosby (formerly of ‘The Byrds’) and Stephen Stills (formerly of ‘Buffalo Springfield’) and the English-American singer-songwriter Graham Nash (formerly of ‘The Hollies’) and Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, (formerly of ‘Buffalo Springfield’), collectively known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Released in 1970, “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is a warm, reflective song about the relationship between generations. Written by Graham Nash, it highlights how parents and children can learn from each other, encouraging understanding, guidance, and the passing on of better values for the future.

Teach Your Children Well.

You who are on the road,
Must have a code that you can live by.
And so become yourself,
Because the past is just a goodbye.
Teach your children well,
Their father’s hell did slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams,
The one they picked the one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why,
If they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh,
And know they love you.
And you of tender years,
Can’t know the fears that your elders grew by,
And so help them with your youth,
They seek the truth before they can die.
Teach your parents well,
Their children’s hell will slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams,
The one they picked the one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why,
If they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh,
And know they love you.

END.

Revenue Unpublished Tax Settlements Rise To €692m in 2025.

€700m Tax Windfall As Top 10 Settlements Surge.

New figures released by the Minister for Finance, Mr Simon Harris, show that Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners collected €692.38 million from unpublished tax settlements in 2025, representing a significant 24% increase on the €558 million recorded in 2024.

A notable feature of last year’s returns was the contribution from the ten largest individual settlements, which together generated €240.47 million for the Exchequer; up 43% compared to €168.39 million in 2024. The average settlement among these top cases reached approximately €24 million.

Minister Harris confirmed that detailed breakdowns of these individual settlements cannot be disclosed due to strict taxpayer confidentiality requirements, noting that further information could risk identifying those involved.

Enforcement Activity Intensifies:
The latest data also indicates a marked increase in enforcement activity by Revenue. The number of cases pursued rose to 72,881 in 2025, up from 62,793 the previous year—an increase of over 16%, reflecting enhanced compliance and audit efforts.

Significant Sectoral Contributions:
The composition of settlement yields shifted notably across sectors:

Scientific research and development emerged as the largest contributor, delivering €139.72 million from 194 cases; a dramatic rise from just €1.2 million in 2024.
Financial and insurance activities generated €107.82 million, maintaining a strong contribution following €85.26 million in 2024.
IT and information services saw a substantial increase, contributing €74.19 million—almost three times the previous year’s total.

Other key sectors included:
(1) Public administration and defence: €55.48 million.
(2) Wholesale and retail trade (including motor repairs): €50.36 million, though down from 2024 levels.
(3) Construction: €35.39 million across 10,678 cases, up significantly year-on-year.

The wholesale and retail sector continued to record the highest number of cases, accounting for 14,267 settlements in 2025.

Declines in Some Areas:
Not all sectors recorded growth. The transport and storage sector saw a sharp decline of 69%, with settlements falling to €11.5 million. Meanwhile, arts, entertainment and recreation dropped to €12.12 million from €42.9 million in 2024.

Compliance Incentives Remain Key:
Revenue continues to encourage voluntary disclosure, with taxpayers who come forward typically benefiting from reduced penalties and avoiding publication or prosecution.

Overall Trend:
The latest figures point to a combination of increased enforcement activity and higher-value settlements, particularly in knowledge-intensive sectors, driving a strong rise in overall receipts from unpublished tax settlements in 2025.

Recent Bord Bia Protest Leaves Taxpayer With €220,000 Bill.

A recent farmers’ protest and staged sit-in at Bord Bia’s headquarters in Dublin has cost the taxpayer an estimated €220,000, according to records released under Freedom of Information.

The then issue was about Brazilian beef imports and Bord Bia leadership concerns which was pushed into the spotlight to became a major national debate.

The demonstration, organised by members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), began as a rolling 24-hour protest before escalating into an “illegal sit-in,” causing major disruption to the agency’s operations.
At its peak, Bord Bia was spending over €30,000 per week dealing with the situation. Costs were driven by the need for additional security, legal services, alternative meeting arrangements, and media-related expenses.

Because Bord Bia does not have security on site, private firms had to be urgently hired due to concerns around staff safety and access to the building. Staff were instructed to work remotely, while meetings and client engagements were cancelled, postponed, or relocated.

Breakdown of Key Costs:

€61,500 paid to Integrity Security, with a further €16,700 later.
An estimated €56,000 allocated for Bidvest Group services.
Over €9,000 in legal fees.
Nearly €35,000 on advertising and media.
Around €2,600 for external meeting rooms.
€1,250 to facilitate a board meeting at another location.

Bord Bia stated that the situation escalated rapidly and posed a “material risk” to staff safety, requiring continuous monitoring and restricted access to the building.

Although not all invoices had been finalised, the agency confirmed total costs are expected to reach approximately €220,000 including VAT, once all accounts are settled.

Outcome of the Protest.
The protest ultimately led to an agreement to carry out an independent governance review of Bord Bia, which was the basis for ending the demonstration.
However, the farmers’ central demand, which was the removal of Chairperson Mr Larry Murrin, was not achieved, as he remained in his position with government backing.
As part of the compromise, the protest was stood down after several weeks while a review of Bord Bia’s governance was commissioned. The chairman agreed to step back from chairing board meetings during the review, but did not resign.

Renewed Fuel Protests Under Consideration As Organisers Signal Potential Nationwide Action.

A group identifying itself as representing professional drivers, farmers, hauliers and other transport-dependent sectors has warned that further large-scale, peaceful fuel protests may be organised across Ireland as early as next month.

The “People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest” group, which previously played a central role in nationwide demonstrations that disrupted transport networks and fuel supplies, has confirmed it is currently holding a series of meetings across the country to determine its next course of action.
These earlier protests, driven by rising fuel costs and wider cost-of-living pressures, resulted in significant disruption nationwide, including blockades of key infrastructure such as the Whitegate oil refinery, major ports, and central urban routes.

**Modest turnout to support fuel and cost-of-living protest, held in Thurles on Saturday, April 18th. 2026.**

In a recent statement, the group emphasised that it has already made a “massive statement” to Government and insists it will not accept what it describes as unsustainable taxation and fuel costs impacting everyday workers and businesses.

Organisers say discussions over the coming fortnight will determine whether further coordinated demonstrations proceed. Should there be no “meaningful progress,” the group has indicated that peaceful protests will take place across major towns nationwide from May 2nd next.

The group maintains that the issue extends beyond motorists, highlighting the impact of rising fuel costs on home heating, agriculture, logistics and small businesses. It argues that these are essential costs, not discretionary expenses, and claims many people are struggling to cope.
The previous wave of protests prompted a significant political response, including a government support package worth over €500 million and a successful motion of confidence in the Dáil, following opposition pressure.

Limited Turnout at Thurles Demonstration
Separately, a recent protest held in Thurles, organised by Sinn Féin activist Dan Harty, appears to have attracted limited public support despite calls for widespread participation.
The demonstration formed part of a series of regional events responding to fuel costs and the broader cost-of-living crisis, with organisers encouraging those dissatisfied with government measures to attend.
However, reports indicate the event failed to generate the level of turnout seen during the earlier nationwide protests, raising questions about the consistency of public engagement outside of large-scale coordinated actions.

Next Steps.
The protest group has stated it will reassess the situation following its current round of meetings, but reiterated its position clearly; “We are prepared to protest again, peacefully, but in numbers that cannot be ignored.”

Further developments are expected in the coming weeks as discussions continue and pressure remains on the Government to address ongoing fuel price concerns.