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Mr Michael Crotty, with an address at Slí Aonghusa, Áras na Rí, Cashel, Co Tipperary, has pleaded guilty to a charge at the Special Criminal Court Dublin.
Mr Crotty had initially pleaded not guilty to helping the Kinahan organised crime group shoot dead Mr Noel Kirwan, latter a father of four in driveway of his home at St Ronan’s Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin just three days before Christmas, in 2016.
The 42-year-old Mr Crotty has now admitted to facilitating the buying a mobile top-up for Mr Sean McGovern, latter a leading member of the aforementioned international crime gang. The latter Mr McGovern, a significant figure within the Kinahan criminal organisation, is understood to be currently residing in Dubai.
The court heard that Mr Kirwan who had absolutely no involvement in criminality, was mistakenly thought to have been connected to the murder of Mr David Byrne, at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A tracker device had been placed on Mr Kirwan’s motor vehicle, which was being monitored from an apartment in the Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
Three unregistered prepaid mobile phones are understood to have been used during the murder of Mr Kirwan.
Mr Declan Brady (known as “Mr Nobody” who already pleaded guilty in the Special Criminal Court to possessing nine revolvers, four semi-automatic pistols, a sub-machine gun, an assault rifle and 1,355 rounds of ammunition, located at a unit in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, County Dublin), together with Mr Martin Alymer (latter who previously pleaded guilty to procuring mobile phones, which contributed to the murder of Mr Kirwan in 2016, and to a similar offence in relation to the attempted murder of alleged Hutch gang lieutenant, Mr James ‘Mago’ Gately), have already pleaded guilty to their involvement in the crime.
Mr Crotty has now pleaded guilty to the new charge, under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act; admitting that between October 20th, 2016 and December 22nd, 2016, on both dates inclusive and within the State, with knowledge of the existence of a criminal organisation, did participate in, or contribute to, activity intending to, or being reckless as to whether such participation or contribution could facilitate the commission of a serious offence by that criminal organisation or any of its membership.
Judge Ms Caroline Biggs has now extended Mr Crotty’s bail and adjourned the case to April 22nd, next for sentencing.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 5th February 2024, of Ms Margaret Doherty, Rossestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her parents Joe and Margaret and her brother Oliver; Ms Doherty sadly passed away unexpectedly, following a short illness.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; devoted and long term partner Pierre, sister Mary (Flynn), brothers John, Eddie and Francis, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, Pierre’s family Yvonne, Mich, Lynda and Aidy, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Ms Doherty will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday afternoon, February 9th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will leave her residence on Saturday morning, February 10th, to be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles 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 Requiem Mass for Ms Doherty, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Doherty 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 Mo Chara Animal Rescue.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.
With the Health Service Executive (HSE) warning of the high probability of an outbreak of measles, here in Ireland; the Executive is now working on a programme to expedite vaccinations for teenagers and young adults.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by measles virus. Symptoms usually develop 10–12 days after exposure to an infected person and last 7–10 days.
Initial symptoms typically include fever, often greater than 40°C (104°F), cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes.
Mr Stephen Donnelly (Minister for Health) is expected to discuss the matter with Cabinet Ministers today, confirming the likelihood of a significant increase of measles cases, which has been notified across Europe this winter; thus raising concerns about wide transmission of the disease in Ireland.
Due to low vaccination rates, it is estimated that up to one-fifth of the population in some Irish counties have no protection against the disease. Vaccination rates have fallen below the critical level of 95% here in Ireland, with almost 1 in 5 males aged 18 and 19 unvaccinated.
It is hoped that a programme for Leaving Cert and 3rd level college students, could encourage many of those persons, whose parents were discouraged from taking advantage of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, (the first dose of which is generally given to children around 9 months to 15 months of age), all because of a false and now long discredited link with autism.
The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly led to a major slowdown, world-wide, in immunisation efforts against one of the most contagious viruses which is so easily preventable.
The World Health Organization and the US Centre’s for Disease Control and Prevention, in November last year, both stated that there had been a massive annual rise in measles cases and resulting deaths globally.
Last July, British Health Authorities warned of a steady rise in measles cases and warned of the risk of a resurgence of the virus, particularly in large cities which could occur due to low vaccine coverage rates.
Ireland recorded only four cases of the disease in 2023, same being imported from outside the EU in a single family outbreak, however, no cases as yet have been reported so far this year.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 5th February 2024, of Mr Anthony Ivors, No.5 “Mountain View” Blackcommon, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary, son Gerard, grandson Martin (Slattery), granddaughter Sarah Louise (Ivors), his parents George and Johanna, brothers and sister; Mr Ivors passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; George, Lynn, John, Fran, Geraldine, Veronica, Finola, David, Ernie, Leonard, Tony, and Sharon, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ivors will reposing at his residence (E41 AD63) on Thursday afternoon, February 8th, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles on Friday morning, February 9th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The extended Ivors 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
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 3rd February 2024, of Mr Jim Walsh, Garryard East, Silvermines, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and late of Milestone, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Bridget and Jack, sister Biddy, brothers Mick and Sean; Mr Walsh passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; his wife and best friend Alice, cherished sons Sean and Tony, grandson Ethan, daughter-in-law Ann and by Denise, sister Winnie, brothers Paddy and Danny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Walsh will repose tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday February 6th, at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Nenagh from 5:00pm, before concluding with a recitation of the Rosary at 6:30pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Patrick, Churchquarter, Kilcommon, Thurles, on Wednesday morning, February 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the St Patrick’s Church graveyard, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Walsh, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Walsh 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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