Thurles Information

Local Tipperary Co. Councillor Fails To Remove Election Posters.

On January 22nd last, (2025) we highlighted the failure by one Co. Councillor, namely Mr Michael Smith FF, to remove his election posters.

Today we highlight yet another poster attached to an ESB post on the Mill Road, owned by Mr Smith, positioned at the entrance to the once historical Great Famine Double Ditch, now known as “Hanafin’s Folly”, [So named following its total destruction, led by now retired Local Cllr. Mr Seamus Hanafin].

The above election poster which also bears the name of newly elected Tipperary TD Mr Ryan O’Meara, currently, after some 9 weeks, today still remains uncollected.

Surely Mr Smith as a Co. Councillor must be aware that posters must be removed within 7 days of polling day. These requirements for election posters are set out under section 19 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2009.

According to Tipperary Co. Council, the responsibility for enforcement of litter law lies with the local authority. Any election posters in place before or after the stipulated timeframe are deemed to be in breach of the legislation and are subject to an on-the-spot litter fine of €150.
Cllr. Smith now owes Thurles Municipal District Council at least €300.

Although positioned on a right-of-way; the Thurles Municipal Council have decided they own this property and as such, should remove it immediately.
Wonder will Cllr. Smith be prosecuted under the current Litter laws for his second offence highlighted this week?

The Local Authority are responsible for the removal of such posters and a complaint about both posters, stipulating their exact location, should now enable the stated authority to arrange for their immediate removal.

More Changes To Thurles Skyline Following Storm Éowyn.

Persons attempting to reach the village of Littleton and/or the N62 exiting southward out of Thurles, Co. Tipperary; travelling via Mill Road towards Archerstown from Thurles town, are being warned to avoid the area. Council workers presently are attempting to remove a large tree blown over in recent hours by Storm Éowyn.

**Large tree blocking roadway at junction with Littleton village and the N62 route on Mill Road, to the rear of Thurles Golf Club.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

Traffic on this route are being asked to turn around and find an alternative route, as no signs are in place warning of this road closure.

Local telephone lines and ESB lines have been broken, brought down by this fallen tree.

Changes To Thurles Skyline Following Storm Éowyn.

At least 15,000 Tipperary homes and business premises are without electric power this morning, with many reports of fallen trees and strewn branch debris, following the extreme winds courtesy of Storm Éowyn.

Here in Thurles town council workers will have a few extra jobs to undertake today, as our pictures hereunder now demonstrate.

**Branches down at the *‘Swinging Gates’*, on the junction of Emmet Street and Thomond Road, Thurles, at early light this morning.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*

**Large tree blown over on the N62 close to Thurles Golf Club entrance closing the west facing lane. Motorists warned to take care.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

**Newly planted trees in the vicinity of Lidl Supermarket, will need immediate attention.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

Met Eireann has, this morning, downgraded the Red Level severe weather wind alert to Level Orange for all of Co. Tipperary; same valid from 7:00am today Friday January 24th until at least midday.
For more information see www.Met.ie

Death Of Paddy Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 23rd January 2025, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Maher, Boulabeha, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Molly and brother John: Mr Maher passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Unit C, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Castlemeadows, Gortataggart, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brothers Tom, Dinny, Martin and Gerard, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, January 25th from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles at 6:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Maher will be celebrated on Sunday afternoon, January 26th at 12:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery, Moyne, Templetuohy Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Maher 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Unit C, Community Hospital of the Assumption.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Tipperary Co. Council Announce Extra TeL. No. For Tonight’s Weather Event.

Members of the public can contact Tipperary Co. Council Customer Service Desk on 0818 06 5000/6000 or a dedicated Severe Weather contact Number at 0818 06 5001 during Friday 24th January from 9.00am to 10.00pm and on Saturday 25th January from 9.00am to 1.00pm, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s Out-of-hours contact number 0818 06 5003. Members of the public can also email customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie to report their concerns.

Members of the public are reminded to register (free) on MapAlerter, a public emergency notification system available on the Council’s Website, where they can receive additional useful information by text and e-mail.

The extremely strong winds are expected to cause fallen trees, power lines, damage to property, flying debris, and road blockages making driving conditions dangerous.

Council road crews will not be in a position to respond to call-outs from midnight tonight, until the end of the Red Warning at 11:00am on Friday. Members of the public using the roads during this period could potentially find themselves very isolated should they get into difficulty. The Fire Services will only be in a position to respond to emergency calls that are deemed to be life critical.

Note: Council Offices and services including libraries, swimming pools and civic amenity sites will be closed to the public on Friday January 24th. Civic Amenity sites will reopen again on Saturday 25th January.