Thurles Information

Court Rejects Appeal By Patrick Quirke On His Conviction For Murder Of DJ Mr Moonlight.

A seven-judge court has unanimously decided to reject the appeal by Mr Patrick Quirke, on his earlier conviction for the June 3rd, 2011, murder of Mr Bobby Ryan, (Latter alleged love rival known as DJ “Mr Moonlight”). The seven-judge court unanimously decided to dismiss the appeal. Mr Quirke, aged 53 years had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Ryan, however he had been convicted by a 10 to 2 jury verdict, following his 13-week trial period.

Just last May, 2023, the court heard submissions from lawyers representing both Mr Quirke and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), regarding an earlier finding that a computer seized from his home had been unlawfully searched.

Lawyers for Mr Quirke had previously urged the court to direct a retrial for the charge of murder of Mr Ryan. The DPP argued the computer evidence was admissible despite the Supreme Court’s finding. The Supreme Court had ruled last March that Gardaí had unlawfully searched the contents of the computer, latter seized from the home of Mr Quirke.

The court had ruled that a physical analysis of a digital device was permitted, but its use as a portal into the digital world was a more significant intrusion into privacy rights and such an intention should have been raised in the warrant application, so that the digital search could be judicially authorised.

The seven-judge court unanimously decided to dismiss the appeal by Mr Quirke, thus rejecting the Tipperary farmer’s application for a retrial, having found a mistake in the warrant application for a search at the Quirke homestead, was due simply to an honest oversight.

Thurles Weather Forecast For Coming Weekend.

Weather-wise, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary today Thursday, July 27th, we saw a mix of light cloud and sunny spells, with just isolated passing showers and moderate west to south-west winds. with Temperatures reached between 18°C and 20°C.

**With temperatures reaching 20°C today In Thurles, honey bees took the opportunity to move house.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby (27th July, 2023)*

Tonight should see a continuation of mixed clear spells and scattered showers with lowest temperatures of 9°C to 13°C, with light westerly winds changing to become more southerly.

Tomorrow morning, Friday, July 28th, we should awaken again, to sunny spells and scattered showers. However, it will turn cloudier at times during the afternoon and evening, as a band of more frequent and heavier showers moves from the west. We can expect highest temperatures of 16°C to 20°C, with light to moderate south to southwest winds.

On Friday night, rain showers should ease early with clear spells developing, however, more frequent heavy showers will move in from the west later. Lowest temperatures of 10°C to 12°C.

On Saturday, we can expect blustery winds, again with sunny spells and scattered showers, some possibly turning heavy with slightly higher temperatures of 17°C to 20°C.
Similar weather is expected across Tipperary on Saturday night, again with lowest temperatures of 10°C to 12°C, and with moderate westerly winds.

On Sunday, again we can expect sunny spells and occasional scattered showers, with highest temperatures of 17°C to 20°C with a more south-westerly breeze.

So if you plan to be out and about in the open air, enjoying the beautiful scenery in Co. Tipperary this weekend, our best advice to you is to pack that lightweight rain jacket and or an umbrella.

Death Of Eileen Coman, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 26th July 2023, of Mrs Eileen Coman (née Browne) Gurteenamoe, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Denis and while in her 98th year; Mrs Coman passed away peacefully, in the care of staff at University Hospital, Clonmel.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Liam and Francis, daughter Mary, grandchildren Robert and Aoife, great grand child Ellie Mai, daughter-in-law Marie, Ute and Jean, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Coman will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, this afternoon, Thursday, July 27th, from 5:30pm, with removal at 7:00pm same evening, to the Church of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Rossmore, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, July 28th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Coman 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Government Approves Appointment Of Dr Jane Mulcahy To Policing Authority.

The Government has appointed Dr. Jane Mulcahy to the Policing Authority following an open State Boards selection competition, conducted by the Public Appointments Service.

Dr. Mulcahy has worked as a researcher in the area of criminal justice, penal policy and social justice since 2005 and is currently employed as a Research Fellow with the Research Evidence into the Policy, Programmes and Practice (REPPP) team at the University of Limerick.

Dr. Mulcahy is the project manager of a pilot project seeking to reduce children’s involvement in criminal networks and provide them with positive social opportunities.

Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee said: “I welcome the appointment of Dr. Mulcahy to the Policing Authority and wish her every success in her new role. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal justice, penal policy and social justice and will bring a valuable perspective to the important work of the Authority.”

The appointment of Dr. Mulcahy fills the vacancy on the Authority which arose following the resignation of Ms Shalom Binchy in May of this year (2023).

Dr. Mulcahy has been appointed for the period until March 8th, 2024 (expiry term date of the recently resigned member, Ms Shalom Binchy) or upon the dissolution of the Authority following the enactment of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill, whichever is the sooner.

The Bill, which completed Report and Final Stage in the Dáil and will go to the Seanad in the Autumn, will provide for a new governance and oversight framework for policing, as recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing.

This will result in the dissolution of the Policing Authority and will provide for the establishment of a new independent oversight body replacing the Policing Authority and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate. The new body will encompass the functions of both the Authority and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate as well as a range of community safety-related functions.

Singer Sinéad O’Connor Dead Aged 56.

The death has been sadly announced of Irish and World renowned singer Ms Sinéad O’Connor, aged just 56 years.

Singer Sinéad O’Connor’s rendition of “She Moves Through the Fair”, – Words by Irish poet Padraic Colum.

Often outspoken in her social and political views and beliefs; Ms O’Connor released ten studio albums in all during her short life, finding worldwide fame with her album ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ in 1990.

Her death comes just over a year after her 17 year old son Shane sadly took his life in January 2022, having escaped from hospital, while on suicide watch.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.