Thurles Information

Death Of Mary Taylor, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 9th June 2026, of Mrs Mary Taylor (née Corbett), [Retired Nurse], Boherlug, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bailey Street and Knockavardagh Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jamesey and Mary, brothers Andy, Martin, and Denis, sister Rose and former husband Din; Mrs Taylor passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff of Croí Oir, Our Lady’s, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons John, Donncha, Desmond and Martin, daughters-in-law Patsy and Angie, grandchildren Amy, Aoife, Ben, Michelle, Jack, Emma and Anna, great grandchildren Heidi, Paddy, and Jim, brothers Michael, Jim and Tony, sisters Ann, Kathleen and Bridget, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Taylor will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66) this evening, Thursday June 11th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday Morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Taylor, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Taylor and Corbett families 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 MS Ireland in Memory of Mrs Mary Taylor (née Corbett).

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

EU Migration Pact: Ireland Needs Compassion, But Also Control And Public Safety.

The EU Migration and Asylum Pact must be judged by one simple test: does it help Ireland and Europe manage migration in a way that is fair, humane, lawful and safe?

Compassion matters. People fleeing war, persecution and real danger should be treated with dignity. Ireland has a proud tradition of helping people in need, and that should not be abandoned.
But compassion cannot mean naivety. It cannot mean weak borders, poor screening, endless delays, or communities being told to accept decisions without proper consultation. It also cannot mean ignoring the genuine fear many Irish people now feel when they see violent attacks, pressure on housing, pressure on services, and a growing sense that ordinary people are not being listened to.

Across Ireland and Northern Ireland, people have been shaken by serious crimes and brutal attacks; the murder of teacher Ashling Murphy, the horrific attack on a priest in Downpatrick, and the shocking attempted beheading attack in Belfast. These cases are not all the same, and it would be wrong to use every tragedy to blame migrants as a whole. Most migrants are not criminals, and many come here to work, contribute and live peacefully.
But it would also be wrong for politicians to dismiss public concern as racism or extremism every time people ask serious questions about security, vetting, deportation, border control and community safety.

A fair migration system must protect refugees, but it must also protect the host community. That means proper identity checks, faster decisions, stronger removal of people who have no right to stay, and immediate action where anyone; be they Irish or non-Irish, poses a danger to the public.

The EU Migration Pact certainly may bring more structure to the asylum system, but structure alone is not enough. Faster procedures must still be fair. Human rights must be respected. But public safety must also be treated as a human right, because Irish people have the right to feel safe in their towns, churches, schools, streets and homes.
The debate should not be reduced to two extremes. On one side, there are people who want to shut the door completely. On the other, there are people who seem unwilling to admit that uncontrolled migration creates real problems. Ireland needs neither open-door idealism nor hatred. Ireland needs balance.

That balance should be clear:
We should welcome genuine refugees.
We should reject racism and violence against innocent people.
We should remove those who abuse the system.
We should never ignore crimes that terrify communities.
We should demand honesty from government instead of slogans.

The EU Migration Pact will only work if it restores trust. Trust requires fairness for asylum seekers, but also fairness for Irish citizens. Trust requires compassion, but also enforcement. Trust requires humanity, but also common sense.
Migration must be managed properly. Borders must mean something. Communities must be consulted. Dangerous people must not be allowed to fall through the cracks.

Ireland can be generous, but generosity must be matched with responsibility. A humane country protects the vulnerable, and that includes both those seeking refuge and the Irish people who expect their government to keep them safe.

Thurles Planning Alert From Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2660550.
Applicant: Jason Heskin.
Development Address: Brittas Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: Extension to rear of house and permission for new domestic shed to rear of site and all associated site works.
Status: N/A.
Application Received: 05/06/2026.
Decision Date: N/A.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660550/0.

Tipperary Food Business Among Seven Closure Orders Issued In May.

A Tipperary food business was among seven premises served with Closure Orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland during May.

Jilly & Joe’s, located at the Dove Hill Centre in Ballynoran, Carrick-on-Suir, was served with a Closure Order relating specifically to the cooling of cooked foods. The closed activity involved the cooling of cooked foods including meat, poultry, gravies, sauces, rice and potatoes.

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, one of the issues identified in May’s enforcement actions was that food was not being cooled in line with the critical cooling limits set out in a business’s HACCP food safety plan. Proper cooling of cooked foods is an important food safety control, as incorrect cooling can allow harmful bacteria to grow.

The order against Jilly & Joe’s was one of five Closure Orders served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.

Across the country, seven Closure Orders were issued in total during the month. Other businesses affected included premises in Meath, Dublin, Westmeath, Carlow and Limerick.

The FSAI said the reasons behind May’s enforcement orders included serious hygiene and food safety concerns. These included evidence of rodent activity, dirty food preparation areas, unsafe food handling practices, inadequate cleaning, poor waste management, lack of hand washing controls and inappropriate food storage.

FSAI Chief Executive Mr Greg Dempsey said the issues identified pointed to clear failures in basic food safety controls. He said food safety management systems are not optional and must be properly implemented, maintained and monitored.

He added that where basic standards are not met, there is a risk to public health and enforcement action will continue where necessary.

Details of food businesses served with enforcement orders are published on the FSAI website. Closure Orders remain listed for three months from the date a premises is judged to have corrected the food safety issue.

Thurles Homeowners Left Without Written Notice For Fibre/Telecoms Cabling Repairs.

Three-Month Delay in Thurles: Homeowners Left Without Written Notice or Clear Responsibility for Fibre/Telecoms Cabling Repairs

Have you looked up to check the overhead electric and fibre connection to your home recently?

Residents of some Thurles houses have raised serious concern about fibre/telecoms infrastructure attached to their property, which will remain unresolved for at least the next three months.

This is not a minor cosmetic issue. The current cabling/connection point is interfering with ordinary property maintenance, including gutter cleaning and house painting. It also raises legitimate questions about safety, responsibility, and whether the correct qualified personnel are being sent to deal with the matter.

While fibre itself does not normally conduct electricity, because the glass/plastic optical fibre carries light, not current. However, some telecoms cables or fixings can include metallic elements, and any cable routed close to damaged electrical wiring can become hazardous through contact, arcing (when electricity jumps from one circuit to another), induced faults, water ingress, or poor separation. The HSE lists electric shock, burns, arcing, and fire from faulty installations as key electrical hazards.

Examine the picture shown hereunder!

**Obvious poor safety precaution:** The cable appears to have been left with only a temporary wrap/covering rather than a secure, weatherproof, professionally inspected repair, despite official safety guidance warning that damaged or poorly maintained cabling can create shock, arcing, fire, and injury risks.

A further concern is that Virgin Media Ireland, who own and lease these connections, never contacted affected homeowners about this issue by post, telephone, email, or by any other communication. Homeowners were not properly informed about who was responsible, what work was required, whether there were safety implications, or when repairs would be completed. That lack of communication is unacceptable where infrastructure on or near private homes is affecting potentially safety, access, and maintenance.

Virgin Media Ireland has entered into wholesale arrangements allowing it to provide services over SIRO-enabled premises. SIRO itself is the ESB/Vodafone joint venture which uses existing ESB Networks infrastructure, including poles, ducts, overhead and underground routes, to deliver fibre broadband. Contractors such as TLI Group are also involved in designing and building fibre networks, including overhead, underground and façade installations.

Given that structure, it is not acceptable for a customer or homeowner to be left waiting months while Virgin Media, SIRO, ESB Networks, or contractors decide who is responsible. If the connection was installed as part of a wider fibre rollout, then there should be a clear line of accountability for repairs, relocation, safety checks, homeowner notification, and making good any obstruction to normal property maintenance.

Residents concerns are not simply whether broadband is working. The issue is that telecoms infrastructure appears to have been left in a condition that affects access to gutters and external painting, and may be close to electrical infrastructure. If specialist personnel are required, then the matter should be escalated to the correct party immediately rather than repeatedly delayed or left unexplained.

Thurles residents are asking for written confirmation of the following:

Who owns the cable, connection point, and any associated equipment on or near their property?
Who is responsible for repairing or relocating it?
Whether Virgin Media, SIRO, ESB Networks, TLI Group, or another contractor must attend.
Whether the installation has been checked for safe separation from electrical wiring.
Why affected homeowners were not contacted by mail, phone, email, or other written communication.
A confirmed date for permanent repair, not a temporary wrap or further delay.

A three-month delay is unreasonable where the issue affects gutter cleaning, painting, and the safe maintenance of a home. The absence of direct communication with homeowners makes the matter worse. If there is a shortage of suitable personnel, or if multiple companies are involved, that should be stated clearly in writing. The homeowner should not be left carrying the inconvenience, risk, or cost of unresolved infrastructure works.

Residents therefore are requesting urgent escalation, a named responsible party, a written explanation for the lack of communication, and a confirmed repair date. If this cannot be resolved promptly, residents should consider referring the matter to ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation, seeking reimbursement for any additional costs caused by the continued delay.