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An Irish Traveller family of six, named as Mr John and Mrs Nikita McInerney, together with their four young children, have now settled a High Court action taken against Tipperary County Council, latter who had opposed their claim.
The family had been forced to reside in a single-berth caravan and to sleeping in a motor vehicle, while camping in a variety of locations, including a retail park and by the roadside. The family had stated that they were under constant fear of prosecution and having their vehicle seized by Gardaí, who continuously sought their removal, which resulted in the family seeking orders and declarations from the court.
The family’s legal representatives had argued that the council’s policy was rigid and failed to meet their basic needs. According to them, the council only provided funding that partially covered the cost of hotel or B & B accommodation. Furthermore, they claimed the caravan given to them was totally unsuitable for their family’s needs. The family alleged that Tipperary County Council’s decision had violated constitutional and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the council’s own obligations under the 2014 Irish Human Rights and Equality Act.
After a legal battle, a resolution has now been reached and the council have provided the McInerney family with a four-bedroom house on an emergency basis, which in turn has resulted in the court case being dropped.
The judge has welcomed the settlement and praised the efforts of both parties in resolving their dispute.
This case further highlights the need for government agencies and County Councils to ensure that their policies and actions remain in line with existing human rights and equality legislation.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 13th September 2023, of Mrs Anne Troy (née Doyle), Ballybur, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Knockadreen, Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny; Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny and Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her parents David and Eileen (Nellie) and her infant brother Richard; Mrs Troy passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family; husband Padraig, son Richard, daughter Aileen, daughter-in-law Sarah, brothers Michael, Martin, Larry, David and Patrick, sisters Brigid and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Troy will repose in Molloy’s Funeral Home, West Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, [Eircode R95 Y443] on Friday afternoon, September 15th, from 4:00pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Holy Cross, Church Hill, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday, September16th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, (arriving at 2pm approx.)
The extended Troy 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: House Strictly Private.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 12th September 2023. of Mr Joseph (Joe) Mockler Coldfields, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Nora, his brothers Michael and Thomas (in infancy), sisters Molly (O’Dwyer), Josie (Joyce), Kitty (Lenihan) and his grandaughter Áine (O’Driscoll); Mr Mockler passed away while in his 93rd year, and while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption Thurles, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, wife Kitty, daughters Anne and Kay, sons Gerard and Michael, son-in-law Sean (O’Driscoll), daughters-in-law Patrice and Catriona, his adored grandchildren Ciara, Seán, Evan, Declan, Gerry and Bob, his sisters Eileen (Fitzsimons), Sarah (Whelan), brother Michael and cousin Eddie, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Mockler will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, [Eircode E41 XY47] on tomorrow afternoon, Friday September 15th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, at 7:30pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Mockler will be celebrated on Saturday morning, September 16th, at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The extended Mockler 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 if desired to the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Irish Rail are proposing to introduce a number of new extra services which will benefit Thurles; with the public invited to give feedback on their possible introduction.
The changes are expected to begin with effect from December 10th next, should they be implemented, and would see extra Cork, Carlow, Westport, Portlaoise, Mallow, and Drogheda services, with Irish Rail looking at adding extra stops along the Dublin to Cork railway line.
Indeed, one of the more notable proposed new services will be an additional train from Dublin to Cork that would leave Heuston at 6:00am before arriving in Kent Station at 8:32am, running each day from Monday to Friday, thus allowing passengers to arrive in Cork, from Dublin, before 9:00am.
Two extra morning services between Cork and Mallow at peak times are also being proposed.
In terms of rail journey times, Irish Rail has stated that it expects improvements on the Dublin to Cork and Dublin to Limerick services, thanks to recently undertaken rail works.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 12th September 2023, of Mrs Mary Collins, (née Corbett) Garryglass, Templederry, Co. Tipperary and late of Freshford, Co Kilkenny.
Pre-deceased by her husband William (Billy) and brother-in-law P.J.; Mrs Collins passed away peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sons Thomas and Seán, sisters Kathleen (Sr. Angelo) and Nonie, grandchildren Maddy, Sam, Norah and Pearse, daughter-in-law Katie, Seán’s partner Felicity, nephews Liam and Damien, niece Elizabeth, extended relatives, great neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Collins will repose on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, September 14th, at McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon, Thurles from 5:30pm to 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry, Co. Tipperary, on Friday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Dolla Graveyard, Kilboy, Co. Tipperary.
The extended Collins 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.
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