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It was Fianna Fáil Cllr. Mr Seamus Hanafin who first confirmed that “Checkpoint Charlie”, latter, also known by the handle “Slievenamon Road Car Park” has reverted once more to a “pay and display system”.
Not to be out done Fianna Fáil Cllr. Sean Ryan, was quickly out of school again, offering this now historic information, before promising to inform the public on exactly how much of local tax payer funds had been totally and utterly squandered without their permission.
With regards to the matter of wasted tax payer funding, both men have since remained tight lipped, in the knowledge that taxpayers don’t really need to know, and sure same can be recouped by simply raising local property tax by 10%, as was the case some weeks previously.
Currently, the rumour is that the overall installation of “Checkpoint Charlie” was a whopping €95,000 plus. (Add another few thousand Euro for removing it.)
This brings me to another question, which does need answering.
With Tipperary Co. Council having totally succeeded in ensuring that Thurles town centre businesses are for the most part no longer economic, how much profit has car parking charges rendered to the coffers of Thurles Municipal District?
Maybe those intent on running for the 5 year post, as elected representative on Thurles Municipal District council; latter to be set by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in May or June of 2024, might try to find out.
Since “Checkpoint Charlie’s” conception, there have been ongoing issues with this barrier system. Constantly out of order and regularly interfered with by ‘uncouth barbarians’ residing locally, thus greatly angering and frustrating car park users.
Tipp Co. Co., led by Chief Executive Mr Joe MacGrath, have now decided to revert back to the “pay and display” system, which was working perfectly, previously with their Parking App.
The barriers, themselves have now been removed, but meanwhile, the practice of tightening roadways and junctions, by Tipp. Co. Co’s. Traffic Consultants and Road Engineers, has already taken the first steps in its physical removal, with a motorised vehicle of some variety, already used to re construct its physical structure (See image above herewith).
The half million funding for Bowe’s Corner, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, first trumpeted by all local TD’s; of all political persuasions, at the start of this year, 2022, saw the final design completed in June last.
According to Tipperary County Council, Rathcabbin Tarmacadam Limited, first set up in July 1999, have been appointed as contractors.
Materials being used on the project e.g. paving, kerbing etc. are to be similar to that already used on the half completed Liberty Square projected.
Work was expected to start in July, with drainage works, ducting, excavation etc., followed on with the kerbing and paving.
Little in the new plan shown above is expected to change, over what currently now exists, however there will be a few exceptions: –
- The existing junctions will be tightened with current signage moved and upgraded.
- The pedestrian crossing currently in-situ on Friar Street; close to Lacey’s Butcher’s Shop, will be moved closer to the existing junction.
- A new pedestrian crossing will be introduced on Abbey Road, railway bridge.
- All pedestrian crossings will remain uncontrolled.
- Additional public lighting will be provided.
- The entire junction will be a raised table.
Major delays are expected for traffic using the area.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, of Mr Dermot O’Dwyer, Ironmills, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary,and formerly Rossmore, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved son Kieran, father Jerry, brother Michael, sister Colette, parents-in-law Jim and Biddy, brother-in-law Liam and sister-in-law Mary; Mr O’Dwyer sadly passed away unexpectedly.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend Margaret, son Jerry, daughter Sharon, mother Catherine, brothers, sisters, adored grandchildren, son-in-law Trevor, daughter-in-law Alison, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at his place of residence, on tomorrow afternoon Saturday, October 1st, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Brigid, Rossacrow, Annacarty, Co. Tipperary on Sunday morning, October 2nd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended O’Dwyer 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 Diabetes Ireland.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 24th September 2022, of Ms Aoife Maher, Melbourne, Australia; and formerly No. 451 Mill Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her sister Aisling; Ms Maher sadly passed away suddenly.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her mother Tanya, stepfather Brendan; sisters Ciara, Emer and Olivia, her father James and stepmother Sinead, the Webster and Douba families in Melbourne, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Ms Maher will repose at the home of her grandparents, situated at Clonagoose, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday afternoon, October 2nd, from 2:00pm with prayers at 5:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, October 3rd, at 11:30am in the Church of St. Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles; followed by cremation in The Little Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Spike Island Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Maher, same can be viewed online HERE.
The extended Maher 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.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 29th September 2022, of Mrs Anna Stapleton (née Broggy), Derrymore, Meelick, Co. Clare; Co. Limerick and formerly Clohessy Place, The Rag, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Neddie, brothers Matthew, Jimmy, Seanie and Donal and her sister Moyra (Cahill); Mrs Anna Stapleton passed away peacefully in Derrymore, Meelick, Co. Clare, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her brother Noel, sisters Kathleen Baumann (Switzerland), Teresa McCurtain (Oklahoma, Texas), sister-in-law Bridget, brothers-in-law Jerry and Paul, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and kind carers.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Stapleton will repose on tomorrow evening, Saturday, October 1st, in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Meelick, Co. Clare from 5:00pm–7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 2nd, at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Moneen Cemetery, Meelick, Co. Clare.
For those unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Stapleton, same can be viewed online HERE.
The extended Stapleton 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: House strictly private.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
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