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Here in Co. Tipperary today, we again remember the two victims of the Dublin bombings; both murdered in the city, 51 years ago this very day, 17th May 1974.
In Dublin city car bombs were detonated without warning during rush hour, resulting in the murder of Miss Breda Turner, Thurles, Co. Tipperary aged 21 years and Mrs Maureen Shields, aged 46 years, originally from the village of Hollyford, west Co. Tipperary.
Mrs Shields, married with one son and two daughters, was murdered in the Talbot Street explosion, while Miss Turner, who was then engaged to be married on the following Easter, was murdered in the Parnell Street explosion.
It is at this time also that we remember Mr George Bradshaw, aged 30 years, a bus conductor from Fethard, Co. Tipperary, who was a victim of the Dublin bombing of December 1st 1972, at Sackville Place, in the city.
Statement by the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan on the 51st Anniversary of Dublin and Monaghan Bombings.
“Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, a devastating series of coordinated explosions in Dublin city centre and in Monaghan town.
Today, we remember all those that tragically lost their lives and we remember the survivors of the bombings. We think of their families and friends whose loved ones were injured or killed, and who have carried unbearable loss and traumatic memories for over five decades.
The Government will not forget our duty to the victims and survivors, and we will persevere in our efforts to seek out the truth behind the tragic events of 17 May 1974 and, hopefully, secure some measure of comfort for those effected by these callous attacks.
We have worked consistently to implement the all-party motions which call on the British Government to allow access to all relevant documents relating to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and I specifically raised this issue with the British Government at the recent meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Hillsborough Castle.
The investigation into the bombings remains an open case in this jurisdiction. Any new evidence that comes to light will be fully investigated by An Garda Síochána.
The Government is committed to working with victims’ groups and our Northern Ireland and British counterparts to develop fit-for-purpose mechanisms to meet the needs and expectations of all those impacted by those dark days, including the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. We will play our full part in legacy processes including addressing the legacy of the conflict in this jurisdiction.”
Former Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman, Baroness Nuala O’Loan (Member of House of Lords
of the United Kingdom), previously found that Special Branch officers gave the killers immunity,
thus ensuring that the murderers were never brought to justice.
Mr Sean Fitzpatrick with an address at Kilpurcell, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois, aged 22 year, has been jailed for 18 months, after he admitted to dangerous driving causing the death of a college friend, when they were both on a night out together, in Thurles, Co Tipperary, in March of 2023.
The accident occurred at College Green, Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court were informed that Mr Fitzpatrick had driven for more than a kilometre with the late Mr Adam Kirwan standing on the door frame, hanging out the driver’s door, with one hand on the roof of the car and the other on the open driver’s door.
Sadly Mr Kirwan, aged 20 and a former Laois minor and under-20 hurler, died when the car driven by Mr Fitzpatrick hit a kerb, after he misjudged a corner, in a single vehicle collision, less than 50 metres from their intended accommodation that fatal night, in Thurles town.
Both young men had been studying to become teachers and were attending, as students at Mary Immaculate College (Previously St Patrick’s College Seminary ), Cathedral Street, in Thurles.
Mr Fitzpatrick admitted driving with excess alcohol causing death and driving without motor insurance. Both men had been on a night out with a third college friend when they decided to move Mr Kirwan’s car from a car park in Thurles, in case the car received a parking fine, before they could retrieve it the following morning.
Both men drank pints of beer and ‘Jagerbombs’ (a shot of Jägermeister flavoured liquor, usually mixed with an energy drink), while watching a match in a local pub, before later attending a house party on the night.
Considered less intoxicated, Mr Fitzpatrick drove the car, however, his alcohol reading was found to be more than twice the acceptable drink driving limit.
Mr Kirwan clung onto the roof and the open door of the moving vehicle for the 1.3km journey (0.80mls) from the centre of Thurles to the house where they were being accommodated
Mobile video footage was played in court at the sentencing hearing, recorded by a third passenger, who sat in the rear seat of the vehicle together with Closed-Circuit Television video (CCTV) footage gathered by investigating Gardaí.
Presiding Judge Ms Catherine Staines sentenced Mr Fitzpatrick to three years in jail, with the final 18 months suspended. In sentencing the Judge stated that Mr Kirwan’s death was what resulted when people mixed drinking with dangerous driving.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 15th May 2025, of Mr Timothy (Tim) Fogarty (Retired publican Tim’s Tavern, South Main Street, Wexford Town), Redshire Road, Murrintown, Co. Wexford and formerly of Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, Marino, Dublin and London, UK.
Pre-deceased by his wife Maureen and sister Lil, the passing of Mr Fogarty is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Eamonn, daughter Fiona, brothers Pat, Michael, John and James, sisters Joan, Mary-Jo, Nora and Kathleen, grandchildren Eoghan, Tadhg and Tiarnan, great-grandson Mason, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Fogarty will repose at Macken’s Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Whitewell, Wexford, (Eircode Y35 HP29) on Monday afternoon, May 19th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Catherine, Murrintown Lower, Murrintown, Co. Wexford on Tuesday morning, May 20th, to further repose for requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown, Co. Wexford.
The extended Fogarty 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 anam dílis.
Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:
On Monday next, May 19th at 3:30pm – Join us for an afternoon with author Ms Carmel Harrington.
From Co. Wexford, Ms Carmel Harrington is an International bestseller of thirteen novels.
Ms Harrington debut was a multi-award-winning novel and several of her books have been shortlisted for an Irish Book Award.
She is a regular on Irish TV screens and radio and has been a guest speaker at Literary events in Ireland, UK and USA. She was also Chair of the Wexford Literary Festival for three years.
Ms Harrington will chat about how she started her career as an author as well as read from her latest novel, while taking Q & A from her audience.
We are delighted to facilitate this evening with Ms Harrington as part of our library Bealtaine events.
Remember, to book your place, please contact Tel: 062-63825 @CrlTipperary @TipperaryCountyCouncil #LibrariesIreland #Bealtaine.
Visitors attending events can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
FSAI Recall Batch Of Süßware aus Sonnenblumenkernen Due To Possible Metal Pieces.
[повідомлення: Управління безпеки харчових продуктів Ірландії відкликає партію Süßware aus Sonnenblumenkernen через можливі шматки металу.]
Alert Summary dated Thursday, 15th May 2025.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.19.
Product Identification: Süßware aus Sonnenblumenkernen; pack size: 250g.
Batch Code Best before date: 21/08/2025.
Country Of Origin: Ukraine. [Країна походження: Україна].
Message: The above batch of Süßware aus Sonnenblumenkernen (sunflower seed confectionery) is being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.
Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and retailers:
Retailers: Are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors: Are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch. [Споживачам рекомендовано не їсти зазначену партію.]
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