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Tipperary ‘Mr Moonlight’ Murder Case to Become Major RTÉ Drama

RTÉ has announced a new five-part drama based on the murder of popular Tipperary DJ Mr Bobby “Mr Moonlight” Ryan and the subsequent trial of Mr Patrick Quirke.

The Murder of “Mr Moonlight” will explore Mr Ryan’s disappearance in June of 2011 and the events that led to one of the longest-running murder trials in Irish history.

Mr Ryan’s body was discovered almost two years later in a disused underground tank on farmland outside Tipperary town. Mr Quirke was convicted of his murder in 2019 and sentenced to life imprisonment.

“Downton Abbey” actor Mr Brendan Coyle will portray Mr Bobby Ryan, with Ms Sinéad Keenan playing Ms Mary Lowry and Mr Owen McDonnell taking on the role of Mr Patrick Quirke.

Based on Ms Catherine Fegan’s book of the same name, the series aims to look beyond the headlines and place Mr Bobby Ryan and the impact of his death at the heart of the story.

The drama is due to air on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player in 2027, with an exact release date yet to be confirmed.

Death Of J.J Hanly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 3rd September 2026, of Mr J.J Hanly, Knockduff, Milestone, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jimmy and Bridie; Mr Hanly passed away suddenly, but peacefully, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick City, Co. Limerick.

A cherished member of his community; his passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; heartbroken sister Dolores (Morkan), brother-in-law Billy, nephews David and wife Helen, Richard and wife Kim, niece Frieda (Duffy) and husband Thomas, grandnephews David, James, Liam, Fred, Hugh and Timmy, grandnieces Lily and Anna, cousins James, Michael and Breda, Patricia (Troy), Margaret (Ryan), Moira (O’ Reilly) and Ita (Gannon), extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hanley will repose tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 5th, at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon, Thurles, from 5:30pm until 8:00pm, before being received into the nearby Church of St Patrick, Kilcommon, Thurles, on same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Hanley will be offered on Sunday, September 6th, at 12:00 Noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Hanley 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.

Thurles Planning Alert From Tipperary County Council

Application Ref: 2561271
Applicant: J. O’Connor.
Development Address: Old Baker Street , Thurles , Co. Tipperary
Development Description: The change of use from domestic garage (that was associated with apartment no. 2) and part of adjoining shop unit 2 at ground floor to a 1 bed apartment with all associated sitework and ancillary works
Status: Conditional
Application Received: 09/12/2025
Decision Date: 27/08/2026
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561271/0

Now Recruiting: Prison Officers.

The Irish Prison Service has launched its 2026 recruitment campaign for Prison Officer positions.

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful public-service career while helping to keep communities safe and supporting individuals through rehabilitation and positive change.

The role is demanding and challenging, but it is also highly rewarding. Prison Officers play an essential part in maintaining safe and secure prisons, while encouraging those in custody to make positive changes in their lives.

If you are responsible, resilient and motivated to make a difference, this could be the career for you.

Applications are being managed through Irish Prison Service and must be submitted by October 8th 2026.

Learn more about the competition and how to apply through the official Irish Prison Service website.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

Food Allergen Alerts.

Allergens in specific batches of Lidl’s Crownfield Musli Riegel bars not labelled in English.

Alert Summary Thursday, 3rd September 2026.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A26.
Allergens: Please see table below.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below for batch number and expiry date.
Country Of Origin: Poland
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Message: The ingredients on the below batches of Crownfield Müsli-Riegel bars are not labelled in English. The implicated batch of Crownfield Müsli-Riegel Schoko contains peanut, milk and cereals containing gluten (wheat, oats and barley). There may also be an unintentional presence of rye, nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, pecan nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, soya, sesame, mustard and lupins). This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut, milk, cereals containing gluten, nuts, soya, sesame, mustard and/or lupins, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches.

Product.Pack size.Batch number.Expiry date.Allergen.
Crownfield Müsli-Riegel Schoko.200g.203.20/07/2027.Peanut, milk and cereals containing gluten.
Crownfield Müsli-Riegel Schoko-Banane.200g.206.24/07/2027.Milk and cereals containing gluten.

The affected batches are being recalled by Lidl.