Thurles Information

Death Of Frances O’Donnell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Thursday 27th October 2022, of Mrs Frances O’Donnell (née Skehan), Graystown, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by son Kevin and her sisters Aileen, Margaret and Bernie; Mrs O’Donnell passed away peacefully while in the loving care of her family, at her place of residence.
Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Sean, daughter Dymphna, son Sean, son-in-law Simon, grandchildren Ellen, Niamh and Conor, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Donnell will repose at her place of residence tomorrow evening, Friday, October 28th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles, on Saturday morning, October 29th, at 11:15am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Following Mass, interment will take place immediately afterwards in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs O’Donnell, same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended O’Donnell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Search Underway For Missing Elderly Nenagh Resident.

A search is currently underway to locate a man reported missing in the Newtown area, north-west of Nenagh town.

Mr Jim (Seamie) Carey, Newtown, Nenagh is reported missing, after he went up towards Gurteenakilla, Newtown, at 10:00am yesterday, (Wednesday morning October 26th).

It is believed that Mr Carey was last observed in the Patrickswell area, around 10:10am on yesterday morning.

Mr Carey, aged in his 80s, is tall, of slim build, and wears spectacles.

If you believe you saw or know the present whereabouts of Mr Carey, you are asked to immediately contact Nenagh Garda Station Tel: (067) 50450.

Gardaí are also asking those with dash cameras and those with house CCTV systems in the surrounding area to please check all devices.

Update:
We are happy to report that Mr Jim (Seamie) Carey, Newtown, Nenagh, has been located safe.

Road Safety Fines For Offences On Irish Roads Increase From Today.

Fines for a total of 16 road safety offences have doubled today.
Implementation of Action 30 of Road Safety Strategy.
Stronger deterrent to those who choose to break our lifesaving rules of the road.
World Health Organisation, estimate 5% reduction in average speed could result in a 30% reduction in fatal collisions.

Fines for speeding, will increase from €80 to €160, while fines for mobile phone use; the non-wearing of seat belts; and failing to ensure that a child is properly restrained within a motor vehicle, will rise from €60 to €120, and all with effect from midnight last night.

Fines for a learner permit holder driving a vehicle unaccompanied by a fully qualified licence bearing person will now increase from €80 to €160. Novice and learner drivers who fail to display ‘L’ or ‘N’ plates, or tabard vests in the case of motorcyclists, will see their fines also doubled to €120.

Three new fixed-charge notices will also come into force in early 2023, same relating to the misuse of a disabled parking permit (Fine €200), illegally parking in an electric charging bay (Fine €80) and breaching a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) ban and entering a specified public road without a valid permit (Fine €200).

These new measure comes into effect as the death toll on Irish roads this year has already risen to 122, an increase of 11 deaths, when compared to the same period last year.

However, motorists believe that this doubling of road offence fines has more to do with raising Irish revenue, rather than reducing deaths on our roads.

Pedestrian Struck By Car In Barry’s Bridge Area Of Thurles.

Traffic was brought to a halt at about 12:00 noon today, here in Thurles, when a female pedestrian, came into contact with a moving vehicle in the area of Barry’s Bridge and Barry’s Castle.

The lady pedestrian is understood to possibly have lost her balance, leaving a nearby pavement, before colliding with a slow moving vehicle, latter exiting from Barry’s Bridge unto Emmett Street in the town.

It was raining heavily at the time of the accident, as confirmed by extensive flooding on nearby Kickham Street, for the second time in just 10 days.

Despite backed up heavy traffic, and the narrow streetscape, Gardai and an Ambulance crew managed to effectively reach the scene.

The female pedestrian managed to walk to the ambulance aided by crew and from her posture appeared to be suffering from shock and possibly slight head injuries.

We have no further update at this time.

This is the second such incident involving pedestrians in this immediate area in the past 5 months.

Ireland Removes Russia & Belarus From Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme.

Ireland will no longer recognise Russian travel documents issued in occupied foreign regions.

The Minister for Justice is today announcing an amendment to the Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme in respect of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus.

**Russia** *(left)* **& Belarus** *(right)* **flags flying side by side**.

The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme is established under Article 3 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 473 of 2014), as amended. The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme allows nationals of certain countries , who have entered the United Kingdom on foot of certain UK short stay visas, to travel to Ireland without the requirement to obtain an Irish visa. They instead may use the time remaining on their current leave to remain in the UK.

The Russian Federation and Belarus are currently listed, under Schedule 3 of the Order, as countries whose nationals may avail of this Scheme. The Cabinet has today noted that the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 will be amended by the Minister for Justice to remove the Russian Federation and Belarus from the list of countries who may avail of this Scheme.

In announcing this change today the Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee T.D. stated, “The decision of the Russian Federation to invade Ukraine, and to recognise a number of non-government controlled areas, including Donetsk and Luhansk, as independent entities is a severe breach of international law. Ireland continues to support action at a European (EU) and United Nations (UN) level to call for an end to the unjustified war on Ukraine. With active Irish support, the EU has initiated the largest ever package of sanctions against the Russian leadership.

While, as a non-Schengen Member State, Ireland is not bound to comply with the Schengen approach. However as well as always requiring individual visa consideration for applications made directly to Ireland, I have today recommended to the Government that we fully align our policy on waiver of visas granted in the United Kingdom. I have now signed a Statutory Instrument to remove Russia and Belarus from the list of countries who may avail of the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme in light of the continued Russian aggression against Ukraine.”

The Minister also announced that, in relation to the Russian practise of handing out ordinary Russian passports to residents of non-government controlled areas in Ukraine and Georgia; “The Government is clear that this is a grave infringement of international law and the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of both countries. In alignment with the approach being taken by the Schengen Member States, Irish authorities will not recognise Russian passports issued in occupied foreign regions for the purpose of issuing visas and crossing external borders.”

The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme will now only relate to the following: –
Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Columbia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Montenegro, Oman, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

In relation to visa applications from Russian citizen, Ireland currently assesses all visa applications from Russian nationals on a case by case basis. Every application is assessed according to criteria appropriate to the category of visa sought and includes evidence of financial standing, health insurance, and where appropriate, an employment permit etc.
Checks are also carried out for any adverse immigration history or criminal record.