Thurles Information

Death Of Rita Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 9th April 2026, of Mrs Rita Gleeson (née Fitzpatrick), Killoskehane, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballydaff, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Con, infant daughter Brigid, parents John and Mary, brother Fr. John (Pallotine Order), sister Sr. Maureen; Mrs Gleeson passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons, John and Neil, daughters Mary (Bourke) and Majella (O’Brien), grandchildren Gráinne, Conor, Shane, Bryan, Tara, Sineád, Adam, Gavin, Ross and Evan, her brother Michael, daughters-in-law Aisling and Christina, sons-in-law Donal and Paul, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Gleeson will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 VX81) on Saturday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Mary, Drom, Templemore, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Gleeson and Fitzpatrick 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.

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Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan – Ongoing Protests.

The Minister for Justice Mr Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed that it is well established in law that the Defence Forces may assist An Garda Síochána in aid to the civil power, when requested and when required.

On each occasion that the support of the Defence Forces is required, An Garda Síochána issues a form C70, to the Defence Forces, to request their assistance.

The blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue and the assistance of the Defence Forces has been requested. Large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure will be removed. Owners of those vehicles should remove them immediately this morning and should not complain later about any damage caused to those vehicles during removal.

Denying people access to fuel and clean water is an unacceptable interference in the most basic of human rights.

Rapid Response Contained Fire At Thurles Recycling Facility.

Renewed Focus on Waste Safety Risks.

Emergency services responded swiftly to a fire at a recycling facility in the Cabragh Business Park, south of Thurles, on the evening of April 8th 2026.

The alarm was raised shortly before 8:00pm, prompting the deployment of fire crews from Thurles and Templemore. The fire is understood to have been located within a shredding machine on site and was brought under control quickly, with no injuries reported.

Incident Overview.
The fire occurred in operational machinery used for processing recyclable materials. Thanks to the rapid intervention of local fire services, the incident was contained before it could escalate or pose a wider risk to nearby businesses or the surrounding community.
Firefighters utilised specialist equipment to isolate and extinguish the blaze, ensuring the site was made safe in a timely manner.

Safety Context and Industry Concerns.
While the exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, incidents of this nature highlight ongoing safety challenges within the recycling and waste management sector.

Industry data shows that:

Lithium batteries and electronic waste are a leading cause of fires in recycling facilities.
Fires can ignite when such items are damaged or compacted during processing.
Even a single improperly disposed device can trigger a significant incident.

Shredding machinery, where this fire originated, is particularly vulnerable due to the heat, friction, and mixed material inputs involved in the recycling process.

Call for Public Awareness.
This incident underscores the importance of responsible waste disposal practices. Members of the public and businesses are urged to:

Dispose of batteries, vapes, and electronic devices at designated recycling points.
Avoid placing hazardous materials in general waste or recycling bins.
Follow national guidance on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal.

Proper segregation of waste is critical to protecting:

Emergency responders
Waste facility workers
Local infrastructure and the environment

Conclusion.
Although this incident was resolved without injury or major damage, it serves as a timely reminder of the hidden risks within modern waste streams. Continued vigilance, public awareness, and adherence to safe disposal practices are essential to preventing future occurrences.

Thurles Planning Alert From Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2660088.
Applicant: Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited.
Development Address: In The Townland Of Brittas, near Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: The further continued use of an existing temporary 80m high meteorological mast and associated instruments in the townland of Brittas, near Thurles Co. Tipperary. The mast was erected on site as exempted development pursuant to Class 20(A), Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) which was extended for two years under Planning Ref 2460421. Permission is sought to extend this permission for a further period of two years
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 06/02/2026.
Decision Date: 26/03/2026.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660088/0

Death Of Ned O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 7th April 2026, of Mr Edmond (Ned) O’Brien, Poulacapple, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Ned and Annie; Mr O’Brien passed away peacefully, following a short illness most bravely borne, while surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving brothers Denis (Dee) and Thomas (Tom), nephew Eamon, nieces Ann and Marie, extended relatives, kind neighbours and his many good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Brien will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Wednesday afternoon, April 8th, from 5:30pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of St Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, April 9th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Brien 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.

Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society in memory of Mr Edmond (Ned) O’ Brien.

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