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This upcoming general election has alerted voters in Thurles of two candidates, both of whom have little or no regard/respect for biodiversity and to a greener future.
Both have used heavy duty self-drilling Tech screws, latter originally designed for drilling into sheet steel. Same were used to attach plastic posters to mature trees that were planted by members of Thurles Tidy Towns, way back in the 1990’s.
One standard size poster was held up using at least 10 Tech screws and which bears the name Mr Ryan O’Meara (Fianna Fáil), who claims he has “Ambition for Thurles’s future”.
No canvassers called to my home, representing Mr O’Meara, so I am not able to relate details of his “dreams” or indeed his “revolutionary aspirations” for Thurles town.
His poster can be found at the entrance to Monakeeba, housing estate.
Best that Thurles voters forget about Mr O’Meara.
The other standard size poster bears the name of Mr Michael Lowry (Independent TD), who again shows no regard/respect for biodiversity and to promoting a greener future.
His poster can be found close to where Thurles people will cast their votes at the Presentation Convent Primary School.
His poster is held up by 6 Tech screws on a tree which was also planted by members of Thurles Tidy Towns, again way back in the 1990’s.
I did ask the children, who called canvassing on Mr Lowry’s behalf, to have the screws removed, but this message seems to have fallen on deaf ears.
A domestic violence survivor, (who cannot be named publicly, due to court-ordered reporting restrictions), is suing Tipperary County Council over its housing policy. The female claims she was denied social housing after leaving her home and has now been granted leave to bring judicial review proceedings against Tipperary County Council.
The woman was forced to leave her former local authority home, before entered a domestic violence refuge. She now remains homeless, residing in emergency Bed and breakfast accommodation. Having sought social housing under her own name and having explained her situation, the council required her to surrender her joint tenancy, before it would consider her new application for housing supports.
The applicant claims to have complied with Tipperary Co. Councils instructions, but was excluded from consideration for social housing for one year, on the grounds that she had voluntarily surrendered her tenancy.
The woman’s legal team argue that the surrender in this case was not voluntary and that the council’s decision now breaches administrative and human rights law, which in turn amounts to an unlawful fettering of its discretion, through the application of an inflexible policy to all victims of domestic violence.
The legal team, representing the woman in the High Court on Tuesday morning last (November 26th, 2024) sought and were granted leave for a judicial review by High Court Justice Mr Garrett Simons, who stated that the applicant appeared to have been placed in a ‘Catch-22’ situation.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 28th November 2024 of
Mrs Catherine (Kitty) Craddock (née Deasy), Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Abbeymahon, Timoleague, Co. Cork.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael; the passing of Mrs Craddock is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Margaret (O’Leary, Conna), nephew Donal, nieces Toni, Kay and Fiona, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Craddock will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47) on Saturday afternoon, November 30th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Sunday morning next, December 1st, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Craddock, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Deacy/O’Leary 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: No flowers, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 28th November 2024, of
Mr John Whitty of Oak Park, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mr Whitty passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Ann, daughters Aedeen and Sinéad.
brother James, sons-in-law Seán and Keith, granddaughters Ellie, Amy, Molly, Ava and Lily, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Whitty will repose at R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Co. Carlow, (R93 TC53), on Friday afternoon, November 29th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, College St, Carlow, on Saturday morning at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Old Dublin Road, Rathnapish, Carlow, Co. Carlow.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Whitty, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Whitty 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 Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 27th November 2024 of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Skehan, McDonagh Terrace, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
In his 99th year and pre-deceased by his wife Nora (née Collins), son Pat, infant daughter Theresa, daughter-in-law Kay and son-in-law Pat (Ryan), brothers John, Thomas, Christ, Martin and Joe, sisters Ellen, Mary, Kathleen, Bridget and Josie; Mr Skehan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff of Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughters Breda, Marie and Joan, son Martin, sons-in-law Tommy (Keane) and Tommy (Ryan), daughter-in-law Joan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, former colleagues in the Irish Defence Forces, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Skehan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, November 29th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before arriving at the Church of Our Lady and St Kevin, Littleton, Thurles at 8:00pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Skehan will be celebrated on Saturday November 30th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Skehan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Skehan 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.
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