Thurles Information

2025 Garda Recruitment Campaign Announced.

The 2025 Garda recruitment campaign will open for applications on February 6th, 2025, for a 3 week period.
New trainees eligible for increased training allowance of €354.00 per week.

The provision of more than €2.48 billion in Budget 2025, will support the recruitment of new Garda members, Garda staff and Garda Reserves. The Programme for Government also commits to providing funding to recruit at least 5,000 new Gardaí over the next five years.

Recruitment into An Garda Síochána has accelerated following the forced closure of the Templemore, Co. Tipperary, Garda College during the pandemic. The 2024 Garda recruitment campaign received a strong response, with almost 6,400 applications, one third of which were from the 35-49 age group. That was the first time that those aged over 35 could apply.

The new Programme for Government outlines a number of measures intended to strengthen An Garda Síochána; expand the organisation’s resources and modernise support to tackle crime.
These include:

A reform of the Garda recruitment and training processes to increase capacity.
Examining the introduction of an accelerated graduate entry programme to An Garda Síochána.
Implementation of a new Garda Capital Plan to deliver modern, well-equipped Garda stations across the country.

Prospective candidates can visit publicjobs.ie in the coming days, hopefully, for more information on how to apply.

Death Of Marian Quinlan-Curtin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 28th January 2025, of Mrs Marian Quinlan-Curtin, Ballyknockane, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Bridget her brother Johnny her granddaughter Tara and sister in law Breda; Mrs Quinlan-Curtin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Palliative Care Unit at the Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband David, son Edward, daughters Yvonne and Elizabeth, daughter-in-law Victoria, son-in-law Stephen, adored grandchildren Niamh, Reilly, Fiachra, Clíodhna and Sennin, brothers Stephen, Pat (PP) and Dan, Sisters Helen and Breda, aunt Betty, uncle Joe, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quinlan-Curtin will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church Lane, Templetuohy, Thurles to repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, January 31st, at 11:30am followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Templeree Cemetery, Ballinroe, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Quinlan-Curtin family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time,

Note Please: Donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.

Celebrating Customs Of St Brigid in Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Maura Barrett, Reports From Cashel Library:

“Friends, I will be giving a talk on the customs of St Brigid, on Friday morning at 11:00am and afterwards we will have a go at reviving the lost art of making Brigid’s Crosses from 12:00 noon.
All are welcome to attend, but please book to Tel: 062 63856 so I can gauge numbers”.

Yours kindly, Maura.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

New Chief Executive For Food Safety Authority Of Ireland.

**Mr Greg Dempsey**, *(New Chief Executive* *FSAI)*.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today announced that Mr Greg Dempsey has been appointed Chief Executive.
Mr Dempsey is currently Deputy Secretary General at the Department of Health and will take up office following the conclusion of tenure of the current Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne, on March 1st 2025.

A native of Dublin, Mr Dempsey is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, holding a BSc in Financial Information Systems and is qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant. He is a member of the Board of the Institute of Public Administration, and a member of the State Claims Agency Advisory Committee.

Mr Dempsey has worked in the Department of Health for over a decade, where he was previously Assistant Secretary and Head of Finance, before becoming Deputy Secretary where he heads the Corporate Affairs Division overseeing the highest standards of corporate governance in the Department. Prior to that, he was Chief Finance & Operations Officer with the Department of Finance, having joined there from in the Central Bank. Before he joined the public sector, Mr Dempsey had a distinguished career in the private sector, where he worked in a number of Financial Services firms, including as CEO of Zurich Bank.

Commenting on the announcement, Ms Ann Horan, (Chairperson FSAI) stated that Mr Dempsey brings a wide breath of expertise and leadership to the role of Chief Executive that will be invaluable in steering the FSAI to maintain its primary role in protecting consumers’ health and interests in relation to food safety.

“The Board is delighted to welcome Mr Dempsey as the new Chief Executive of the FSAI. Mr Dempsey’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the FSAI, as we roll out our new Strategy 2025-2029, which sets out an ambitious roadmap to continue safeguard consumer health and enhance trust in Ireland’s robust food safety system. With his exceptional leadership skills, and a clear vision for the future, we are confident that he will safeguard and further drive the FSAI’s exemplary track record in delivering its legal mandate,” said Ms Horan.

“On behalf of the FSAI, I wish to thank our outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne for her exemplary leadership during her tenure. Dr Byrne’s vision, passion, hard work and commitment to food safety has been instrumental in the FSAI continuing to be a highly regarded regulatory agency both nationally and internationally. We wish Dr Byrne all the best in her future endeavours and look forward to building on the strong foundations she has established,” Ms Horan concluded.

Death Of Neddy Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 26th January 2025, of Mr Edward (Neddy) Kelly, Rosnamulteeny, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, Mr Kelly sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Maura (Carey), brothers Sean and Michael, brother-in-law Tim, nieces, grand nieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh (E41 VX81) on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Thursday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Ileigh graveyard, Borrisoleigh, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Kelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Kelly 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.