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An Garda Síochána has issued an appeal for information following a serious assault that occurred in Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on Saturday evening.
A woman in her 20s remains in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining significant injuries during the incident, which took place on the R494 at approximately 5.30pm.
Gardaí have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that they are examining all available evidence. They are aware that video footage of the incident is circulating online and are urging members of the public not to share such material. Instead, any footage or information should be provided directly to investigating officers.
Authorities are particularly seeking information from individuals who were travelling on the R494 between Birdhill and the M7 motorway between 5:00pm and 6:00pm, and who may have dash-cam or other recordings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station Tel: (067) 50450, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Sunday 22nd March 2026 of Mrs Linda Stapleton (née O’Shea), Lower Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, her sister Nancy, brothers Teddy and Bobby and her nephew Tadhg; Mrs Stapleton passed away, while in the care of staff at Nenagh General Hospital, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Shelia and Julie, sons Bobby, Jimmy and David, her beloved grandchildren, sister Rosaleen (Cullen, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), brother Sean (O’Shea, Carlow), sons-in-law Ruairi and Joe, daughters-in-law Mary, June and Jen, sister-in-law Pat, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Stapleton will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, (Eircode E41 VX81) on Tuesday afternoon March 24th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th at 2:00pm to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby St. Brigid’s cemetery, Upper Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Stapleton, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Stapleton 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 a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 20th March 2026, of Mr Jackie (John) Kelly, Grange Castle, Barna, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Sally, parents John and Bridie, brothers Jim, Kevin and Michael and nephew Kristian; Mr Kelly sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons John and Finbarr, daughters Yvonne and Joanne, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Emma, Finbarr’s fiancée Maebh, his adored grandchildren, sisters Nancy and Marie, brothers Eamon and Gerald, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Tuesday afternoon March 24th, from 5:00pm until 7.30 same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Patrick and St Oliver Glengoole, Thurles, on Wednesday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Kelly 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday March 21st 2026, of Mr John Power, Latteragh, Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Peggy and brothers Fr. Jim Power and Michael (Waterford); Mr Power passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital (UHL), Limerick city.
His passing is most deeply regretted sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons Eamon, Shay, Sean, Aidan, Kevin and Vincent. Daughters-in-law, Marie, Berni, Clare, Anne, Eithne and Susan. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Billi (O’Donnell, Taghmon, Co. Wexford), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Power will repose at Ryan’s Funeral home, Nenagh, (Eircode E45 KN93) tomorrow afternoon, Monday, March 23rd, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry, Tipperary on Tuesday morning, March 24th, for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Templederry new cemetery, Cloghinch, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Power, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Power 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.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault on the R494 at Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on Saturday evening. The incident happened shortly before 5.30pm on March 21st 2026.
A woman in her 20s was seriously injured in the incident and was airlifted to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination, while the road remains closed with local diversions in place.
Investigating Gardaí are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also appealing to motorists who travelled on the R494 between Birdhill and the M7 motorway between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday afternoon, and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, to make that material available to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station, Tel: (067) 50450, the Garda Confidential Line, Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.
As expected investigations remain ongoing.
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