On April 13th, 2023, (Read HERE), we wrote about our concerns in relation to the state of roads within the immediate precincts of Thurles town. A copy of same was forwarded to Mr Joe MacGrath (Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council).
In a surprising reply, received from Mr Joe MacGrath, through his Secretary Ms Evelyn Harty; Mr MacGrath broke a 3 year silence to discuss road craters on Thurles streets. [His rare reply has now been framed ].
On Tuesday April 18th, 2023 Mr Joe MacGrath informed us that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) would be along to fix the N75 bridge crossing in Thurles. Quote from Mr MacGrath: “The second photo is on the N75 bridge crossing in Thurles. TII has programmed works for this section of road, which we expect will be undertaken by the end of May”. It is now August 5th 2023 and 10 weeks later no sign of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, hence we suspect when it comes to statements made by Mr Joe MacGrath as Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council “The tail appears to continue to wag the dog”
Currently every Monday morning, in two of the craters on Thurles Bridge (Barry’s Bridge), cold tarmac is tapped down with the back of a shovel. Within a 24 hour period it has been transformed into a gravel patch, causing further damage to the area and allowing collected surface water to seep through into the bridge’s main arch structure.
The end of this month, starting August 30th, primary and secondary school children will begin travelling back to our excellent educational facilities. If repairs are not undertaken and completed before the end of this month (August 2023), school traffic in combination with roadworks will ‘drive’ everyone to despair. Local residents can then stand and further watch the destruction and ruination of businesses within an now neglected Thurles Town centre.
A copy of this blog has been sent to Mr Joe MacGrath, Chief Executive at Tipperary Co. Council.
Mr O’Halloran, sadly, passed away unexpectedly at his place of residence, on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Mary, brothers Joe and Paddy, the heartbroken Crowe family, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, August 7th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.
The extended O’Halloran 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.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Tommy; Mrs Leahy passed away peacefully at her place of residence surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters Ellen and Tish, son Mike, sons-in-law Mike and Jeremiah, grandchildren Maria, James, Hannah, Micheál and Aoife, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
The extended Leahy 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: House strictly private. Family flowers only.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in North Co. Tipperary this morning, (Friday August 4th, 2023).
The pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 30s, has since died after he was struck by a motor vehicle on the Dublin Road in the Lisbunny area, near Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
The incident happened at around 10:30am this morning, with the pedestrian being pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Diversions remained in place this morning as a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators took place.
An Garda Síochána are now appealing for any road users who may have dash-cam footage and/or who were travelling in the areas of Tyone; the Thurles Road; Rathmartin, and the R445(Old Dublin Road) at Lisbunny, between 9:30am and 10:45am to contact them. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have dash-cam footage and were travelling from Nenagh town in the direction of Toomevara via the R445 (Old Dublin Road) between 9:30am and 10:45am, to immediately contact them.
Persons with information are asked to contact Nenagh Garda station Tel: 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.
Commencement of new firearms measures under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023.
Section 10 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 has been commenced with effect from August 1st 2023. This section provides for restrictions on firearms certificates for semi-automatic centre-fire rifles.
With effect from this date, it is no longer possible to obtain a new firearms certificate for a semi-automatic centre-fire rifle.
In addition, and in line with long-stated government policy, firearms certificates for semi-automatic centre-fire rifles that were first granted after 18 September 2015 and which were in force immediately before August 1st 2023, are revoked with effect from November 1st 2023.
This measure does not affect the possibility of renewal of a firearms certificate for a semi-automatic centre-fire rifle where the certificate was first granted on or before September 18th 2015 and was in force on August 1st 2023. The renewal of such certificates will still be possible, provided all other legal requirements are met.
This measure has been introduced on public safety grounds, in line with an announcement by the then Minister for Justice in September 2015 and subsequent Government and Oireachtas approval of the proposals in section 10 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023.
The very small number of licenced firearms holders who are affected by this should contact their local Garda Station.
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