Thurles Information

Citizens’ Assembly Expected To Liberalise Current Laws On Illegal drugs.

There was a total of 45 drug driving offences detected in Co. Tipperary so far this year, despite fewer Garda checkpoints; the latter checkpoint reductions due to severe weather conditions; incidents such as traffic collisions; thefts and domestic disturbances.
Garda checkpoints are down some 27% from the 2,580 conducted over the same period last year.

Even more worrying we learn is the fact that the Irish Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is expected to agree on recommendations to liberalise laws around possession of sales of common illegal drugs.
This is despite opposition to this same liberalisation from the Gardaí; the Chief Medical Officer and some medics; latter who claim that the liberalising of current drug laws will lead to more widespread drug use and will not help combat the stigma surrounding this issue.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly (Irish: An Tionól Saoránach) is a convocation established in Ireland, back in 2016, to consider several political questions including the ‘Constitution of Ireland’; ‘abortion’; ‘fixed term parliaments’; ‘referendums’; ‘population ageing’ and ‘climate change’ with reports expected to be produced on the aforementioned topics.

Should the ‘Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’ recommendations now be implemented, it is widely believed that the current existing major drugs problem will create an even more widespread drugs issue. Same would see individuals, families and communities being ravaged by addiction, previously never before experienced in this island, not to mention the serious crimes anticipated; same committed by those addicted; in order to fund their existing drug habit.

Same liberalisation it is believed will result in increased overall health problems, with lives destroyed, parent unable to take care of their children, and an overall decline in the way we live our daily lives, with the overburdened tax payer, once again, picking up the tab for required addiction drug treatment, medications, e.g. Methadone, Naltrexone (Vivitrol) etc, plus the necessary comfort, over-the-counter medications, suggested by GP’s, all readily available without a prescription and also commonly abused.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly will not and must not be allowed to take the place of the majority of the law abiding, Irish voting public.

3,000 New Citizens Attend Irish Citizenship Ceremonies in Convention Centre, Dublin.

Some 45 persons, currently resident in Co. Tipperary, were amongst the 3,000 New Irish Citizens who attended at Citizenship Ceremonies in Dublin’s Convention Centre, today.

The Ceremonies saw applicants from 131 countries around the world; living in all 32 counties on the island of Ireland, conferred as Irish citizens.

Speaking ahead of the first Ceremony today, Minister Mrs Helen McEntee TD said, “Attending Citizenship Ceremonies is always a unique privilege as Minister for Justice and I would like to warmly congratulate and welcome our newest citizens on this milestone day in their lives. Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of an exciting new one, for them.
The richness of our nation is not measured in our wealth, but in our people, in our differences, our similarities and our shared home here on this island.
Our new citizens enrich Ireland with their presence and our society reaps the benefits which they bring. By sharing their own unique cultures and traditions with us, our newest citizens become part of our communities and we are all the better for it.”

The Citizenship Ceremonies today follow three ceremonies held in Killarney in July last and two ceremonies held in the RDS in Dublin, last March.
This means that over 11,000 people have now been conferred with citizenship this year with further ceremonies planned before the end of 2023.

Minister McEntee continued; “I encourage each new citizen to embrace their civic duty and to become more engaged in Irish civil society. It is an essential aspect of life in Ireland. Active involvement in our local communities will ensure everyone has a voice and will help strengthen our democracy.
I give my best wishes to our new citizens and to their families as they embark on the next steps of their lives in Ireland and I look forward to meeting as many of them as possible today.”

The Presiding Officer at the Ceremonies was retired Irish High Court Judge Mr Bryan MacMahon, who administered the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State.

The new Irish citizens also undertook to faithfully observe the laws of the Irish State and to respect its democratic values.

Death Of Carmel Whelan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Friday 29th September 2023, of Ms Carmel Whelan, Hope Cottage, Bohernamona Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Frances and Dan (Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles), sister Helen, baby brothers Tommy and Patrick.

Ms Whelan, sadly, passed away unexpectedly, while on a pilgrimage in the Holy Land.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family, partner Pasquale, brother Danny, sisters Angela, Philomena, Frances and Majella, nephews, nieces, adored grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended relatives, former colleagues in Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed Thurles, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Whelan will repose at her place of residence [E41 E085] on Saturday afternoon next, October 7th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 8th, 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 Ms Whelan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Whelan 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 to collection box for Loughtagalla Park Development provided.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Mary O’Sullivan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 2nd October 2023, of Mrs Mary O’Sullivan (née O’Halloran), Iona Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband John, sisters Ann and Kitty, brother Pakie; Mrs O’Sullivan, passed away peacefully at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters, Joan and Catherine, sons Seamus, Gerry, JJ and Paschal, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Margaret, brothers Dinny and Seamus, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Sullivan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh (E41 VX81) on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Munroe, Bouladuff, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Michael Cemetery, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Sullivan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Sullivan 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 h-anam dílis.

Large Truck Rearranges A Half Upgraded Liberty Square, Thurles.

A large 25,000 pound vehicle, latter attempting to pass yet another large vehicle, which was offloading its cargo on Liberty Square, Thurles, has made some changes to the now only half upgraded Liberty Square in the Town centre.

The vehicle was obliged to drive over the kerb up unto the flowerbed in order to pass the correctly parked vehicle, ploughing peat unto the narrow single traffic lane.

This rearranging of a flower bed has happened where an already erected directional sign had previously stood in August of 2022.

We note from those who contact us here on Thurles.Info, that housewives with babies and small children, latter required to operate baby seats and seat bases in the rear of their cars, are now avoiding the Liberty Square area. They claim that there is insuffecient room to keep a rear car door open, while strapping in their offspring’s.

But sure what is the worst that can happen in this instant? The peat, now bulldozed onto the narrow single street lane, will be washed into a nearby drain during a heavy rain shower, thus joining the other host of blocked drains in the town.

The Liberty Square, upgrade began officially on August 17th, 2020, and to date, over 3 years later, same has only been half finished.

Question: Is Tipperary County Council in serious financial difficulties or is it evidence of their poor ability to administrate?