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A man has been arrested following the seizure of more than €8 million (116 kilos) worth of suspected cocaine in Co Laois.
The discovery was made on October 28th 2025, during a planned search of a house and surrounding lands at Kilnaseer, south-west of Ballacolla, Co. Laois, as part of an operation targeting an organised crime group based in west Dublin.
Gardaí from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau recovered 116kg of suspected cocaine hidden in nearby woodland, together with several electronic devices.
A man in his 30s was arrested and is being detained at a Laois garda station under anti-gang legislation.
Detective Chief Superintendent Séamus Boland (Head of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau), said gardaí remain committed to targeting those who collaborate with and facilitate organised crime and to disrupting drug trafficking routes into Ireland.
Separately, and earlier this year, in February 2025, drugs said to be worth more than 14 million euro were seized in Mountmellick, in the same county, and three men were arrested following yet another successful garda operation.
In last February’s seizure, approximately 182kg of cocaine and 4kg of cannabis herb was seized and in a follow-up search in west Dublin, approximately 17kg of cocaine was seized, together with 25,000 euro in cash.
Then the total estimated value of the drugs seized in Laois was more than 14 million euro.
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 24th August 2025 of Mrs Eleanor V. Meagher, Fertiana, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Thomas F. Meagher, latter formerly Curraheenduff, Coalbrook, Ballingarry (South Riding), Co. Tipperary; Mrs Meagher, sadly, passed away at Port Jefferson Station, New York, U.S.A.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughter Elaine (Wood), son-in-law Thomas and Jennifer Meagher, grandchildren Matthew Wood, Sarah Wood and Sullivan Meagher, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Meagher will repose for Requiem Mass in the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday morning next, November 2nd at 11:00am, followed by the interment of her ashes in the adjoining graveyard.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Autism Ireland, in memory of Mrs Eleanor V. Meagher.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Meagher, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Meagher 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.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Application Ref: 25217.
Applicant: Andy Leahy.
Development Address: Ballycurrane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: (1) a domestic extensions to the existing dwelling and including all associated alterations to external facades, (2) two domestic storage sheds, (3) amendments to original vehicular access, and including all associated site development works.
Status: N/A.
Application Received: 22/10/2025.
Decision Date: N/A.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/25217/0 .
Application Ref: 2560686.
Applicant: Laura Purcell.
Development Address: 1 Dallcassian Terrace, Kickham Street, Thurles.
Development Description: the removal of steel railings and low support wall to facilitate off street parking for two cars and to install matching paving brickwork in place of wall.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 16/07/2025.
Decision Date: 22/10/2025.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560686/0 .
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 24th October 2025, of Mr Andrew Woods, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mr Woods sadly passed away suddenly, while in Lanzarote.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Jackie, parents George and Lily, sisters Susan, Elizabeth and Aileen, father-in-law Christopher, brothers-in-law John, Derek, Paraic, Paul and Chris, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
A Service to celebrate the life of Mr Woods will take place in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Co. Dublin, (Eircode K67 HP26) on Tuesday afternoon next, November 4th, at 2:30pm.
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation for Mr Woods, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Woods 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 please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th October 2025, of Master Alex Butler, Ballintogher, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his grandparents Peggy and Paddy, his great grandmother Margaret, aunt Taryn and uncle Raymond; Master Butler passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and devoted parents Margaret and Michael, brothers and sisters Dillon, Caoimhe, Megan and his twin brother Adam, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, school community, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Master Butler will repose at his residence, (Eircode E41 YN56), on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday October 30th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles, on Friday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Master Butler, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Butler 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.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear”.
[Author Alax MacLean].
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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