Thurles Information

Statement By Minister For Justice, Home Affairs & Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan TD.

Minister For Justice, Home Affairs & Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan TD has stated in a press release issued at 6:28pm this evening that, quote:
“Over the past four days An Garda Síochána has engaged extensively with protestors seeking to allow access to critical sites and ensure certain trucks containing fuel, medicine and animal feed were allowed pass through blockades.

Despite the increasingly difficult situation facing people across the country and requests from Government to end the blocking of critical infrastructure, the blockades continued. This is unacceptable.

While we all acknowledge the impact of higher fuel prices, and seek to minimise that impact, no groups are entitled in our Republic to hold our people to ransom in such a manner.

An Garda Síochána has commenced operations to allow critical infrastructure to operate, so that people have access to fuel.

I will continue to engage with the Garda Commissioner and my colleagues in Government as these operations continue.

I want to thank the Gardaí and their colleagues from the Defence Forces, for carrying out these difficult duties in such a professional manner.”

We now understand that An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has convened a Cabinet meeting for tomorrow where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks, undertaken between ministers and sectoral representatives will be given.
However, the Government has stated that nothing will be announced until protesters end their blockades.

Four Events Next Week In Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:–

(1) Comhrá sa Leabharlann.
Bain triail as do chúpla focal sa leabharlann Chaiseal Mumhan. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine.
[Try your hand at a few words in the Cashel Munster library. Everyone is welcome.]

(2) Memory Cafe in Cashel Library.
The next meeting of the Memory cafe will meet Tuesday 14th April, 11am–12.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

(3) Cashel Juvenile Book Club.
The next meeting of the juvenile book club in Cashel library will take place Tuesday evening,14th April 6.30pm, suitable for those Aged 9-11years.

(4) Cashel Craft Circle.
Join the Cashel Craft Circle every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for their social gathering. Bring along your own project to work, share ideas, patterns and enjoy a chat and cuppa with others.
No need to book just come along.

People wishing to attend the above events can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (Eircode E25 K798). TEL: 062-63825.

Death Of Jim Norris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 10th April 2026, of Mr Jim Norris, No. 10 Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Sean and Josie, brother John, son-in-law David (Sully) and brother-in-law Joe; Mr Norris sadly passed away while in the care of staff at St. Vincents Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Patricia, daughter Josephine, son James, daughter-in-law Sinead, adored grandchildren Amelia, Sophia and Lauren, sister Madeline, nieces Paula and Laura, nephews Sean, Mark, Richard and Sean, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, colleagues in Thurles Rugby Club and Thurles Fire Brigade, wonderful neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Norris will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, (E41 XY 47), on Monday afternoon next from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s cemetery Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Norris 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 anam dílis.

Loving Arms.

Lyrics: American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, the late Tom Jans (1948–1984).
Vocals: American musician and actor, the late Kris Kristofferson (1936–2024) and American recording artist Rita Coolidge.

Back in the early ’70s, there was a song that captured something a lot of us have felt at one time or another; that moment when you walk away from love, thinking you need freedom, only to realize later what you left behind really mattered.
Written by Tom Jans and brought to life by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, ‘Loving Arms’ is a quiet, heartfelt reflection on regret, longing, and the hope of finding your way back home.
This is a song about mistakes, and the courage it takes to admit them.

Loving Arms.

If you could see me now,
The one who said that he’d rather roam,
The one who said he’d rather be alone,
If you could only see me now.

If I could hold you now,
Just for a moment, if I could make you mine,
Just for a while, turn back the hands of time,
If I could only hold you now.

I’ve been too long in the wind, too long in the rain,
Takin’ any comfort that I can,
Lookin’ back and longin’ for the freedom of my chains,
Lyin’ in your lovin’ arms again.

If you could hear me now,
Singin’ somewhere through a lonely night,
Dreamin’ of the arms that held me tight,
If you could only hear me now.

I’ve been too long in the wind, too long in the rain,
Takin’ any comfort that I can,
Lookin’ back and longin’ for the freedom of my chains,
Lyin’ in your lovin’ arms again.

END

Tipperary Attack Investigation On Injured Woman Continues.

Life-Support Decision for Critically Injured Woman Delayed as Tipperary Attack Investigation Continues.

A decision on whether to withdraw life-support treatment for a young woman critically injured in a violent incident in Co Tipperary has been delayed, as medical teams await the results of a final assessment.
The woman, in her 20s and originally from Limerick, has remained on life-support at Cork University Hospital for more than three weeks, following a serious assault that occurred along the R494 near Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on March 21st last.

The incident has deeply impacted the local Tipperary community, where the attack took place, and has prompted an outpouring of support and concern from across the region.

Family members have been sharing updates online throughout her hospitalization, expressing both hope and heartbreak as her condition remains critical. She had been placed in an induced coma to reduce brain swelling, but medical efforts to bring her out of the coma have not resulted in any improvement.

Earlier this week, relatives indicated that life-support was expected to be withdrawn. However, a subsequent update confirmed that this decision is now pending the outcome of a final medical test being processed in England. Doctors have advised that the results are required before any legal decision can be made regarding the withdrawal of treatment. Those results are now expected within days.

Despite the grave prognosis outlined by medical consultants, the family continues to appeal for public prayers and support, holding onto hope for a recovery.

The assault, which occurred in the Birdhill area of Tipperary, remains under active investigation. A teenage girl has appeared before the courts charged with assault causing serious harm in connection with the incident. In addition, a woman in her 40s faces multiple charges, including endangerment, violent disorder, and burglary.

Due to legal restrictions, neither accused can be identified. Both individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before Nenagh District Court in County Tipperary later this month.

The case continues to draw significant attention in Tipperary, as the community awaits both medical updates and further developments in the legal proceedings.