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Cashel, Co. Tipperary Man Accused Of Involvement In 2016 Dublin Murder.

On yesterday afternoon, a Cashel, Co. Tipperary male resident was charged before the Special Criminal Court, with helping a criminal gang to murder one Mr Christopher (Known as Noel ‘Duck Egg’) Kirwan.
Latter named, and father-of-four, was shot six times, resulting in his death, as he sat in his car, on December 22nd, 2016, at St. Ronan’s Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

The accused male, named as Mr Michael Crotty, aged 40, holding an address at Slí­ Aonghusa, Aras na Rí, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, was charged under Section 72 of the Criminal justice Act, with involvement/participation in the murder, between October 20th, 2016 and December 22nd, 2016.

Mr Michael Crotty had been charged at 7:00am on Monday morning in the precincts of the court, before being served with the ‘Book of Evidence’.

Mr Crotty’s Defence solicitor sought a six-week adjournment in the case, which was granted by presiding judge Mr Justice Alex Owens, latter sitting with Judge Martin Nolan and Judge Frank Griffin.

Mr Justice Owens further remanded Mr Crotty in custody; adjourning the case to May 23rd next.

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Death Of Margaret McDonnell, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday, 10th April 2022, of Mrs Margaret McDonnell (née Butler), Ballygoman, Barntown, Co. Wexford and formerly of Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim; Mrs McDonnell passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; Patrick, Niall, Aidan, Colm and Sinéad, sister Bridie, daughters-in-law Cait, Emer, Liz, Mary, the late Aveen and Sheila, son-in-law Gavan, grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs McDonnell will repose at her place of residence on Wednesday evening, April 13th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Roman Catholic Church of St. Alphonsus, Barntown, Co. Wexford, on Thursday morning, April 14th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended McDonnell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

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Death Of Joan O’Mahony, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 11th April 2022 of Mrs Joan O’Mahony (née Ryan), No.5 Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seamus, daughter Mary, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Linda; Mrs O’Mahony passed away peacefully at her place of residence, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; sons Seamus, Joseph, Paddy, Michael, Liam and Brian, daughters Ann, Elizabeth, Siobhan, Peggy, Kay, Martina and Una, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, good neighbours and great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Mahony will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday evening next, April 13th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar na Naomh, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning, April 14th, at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs O’Mahony, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended O’Mahony family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

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GAA Memorabilia Fair, Saturday, April 16th, 2022


Attention GAA Memorabilia Collectors & Dealers.

Saturday next, April 16th, 2022, beginning 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm at ‘The Dome’, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
(Entry-Gate beside Teagasc-Opposite Greyhound Stadium)

This year’s G.A.A. Memorabilia Fair will give lovers of sport a chance to browse and search a large selection of match programmes, club histories, hurling, football, camogie, ladies football and handball publications, as well as other G.A.A. material in the pleasant and spacious surroundings of the The Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Collectors and sellers are cordially invited to attend this event, where it is guaranteed, they will find plenty of material to interest them.

Sales positions, free of charge, may be booked in advance by contacting the organisers no later than 6:00pm, April 13th, next.

Admission for all will be €5, with accompanied children free. The venue will have disabled access; together with full facilities for tea and coffee etc. Same event is located within less than a five minute walk, from Thurles Railway Station.

For further information contact: Seamus J. King, Mobile – 087-2246245 seamusjking@gmail.com
Liam Ó Donnchú Mobile – 086-6036547, liam.odonnchu.oifigeach@gaa.ie
Lár na Páirce G.A.A. Museum, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Tel: 0504 27534 or Tel: 0504 22702. larnapaircemuseum@gmail.com

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12,208 New Cases Of Covid-19, Registered Since Friday Last.

The Department of Health, here in the Republic of Ireland has reported 12,208 new cases of Covid-19, since Friday last.

In the past 14 days, up until April 10th last, 2,304 positive Covid-19 cases were reported in Co. Tipperary, of which 269 cases were identified just in the Thurles area, latter comprising a population of some 19,382 resident people.

On Saturday, the HPSC confirmed 2,756 PCR cases with 2,521 people registering a positive antigen test again through the HSE portal. [Total 5,277]
Yesterday, Sunday, the HPSC confirmed 1,442 PCR cases with a further 1,725 patients registering a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. [Total 3,167]
Today the department confirmed 1,715 PCR cases, while a further 2,049 people registered positive antigen tests through the HSE portal. [Total 3,764] or [Total over 3 day period = 12,208].

In the last 24 hours, there remain 1,081 patients in our Republic’s hospitals infected with the virus, of whom 55 remain in ICUs.

In Northern Ireland, a further 632 cases of coronavirus were reported today, up from the 562 cases reported on Sunday.
Today, 438 virus infected people are in hospital in Northern Ireland, with 3 patients in ICU.
Sadly, 3 new Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic to 6,863.

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