Thurles Co. Tipperary – Yet Another Accident Waiting To Happen.

**Yet another ignored set of Pedestrian Traffic Lights on the busy R498 route.**
*Pic: George Willoughby*.

Thurles people of all ages walking and those driving are asked to take great care when attempting to traverse the manual Pedestrian Crossing, situated just before the junction of Castlemeadows & Bohernave, on the busy R498 route out of Thurles.
The crossing lights situated directly opposite Relish Fine Foods & Delicatessen, were struck by a high sided vehicle some 6 weeks ago and for the umpteenth time no effort to make repairs have been undertaken, to date (February 14th 2025).

Motorists travelling northwards will find no warning lights facing them as they travel towards the Nenagh Roundabout and the TUS Third Level College Campus.
This pedestrian crossing also serves pupils from one primary school; one secondary school; one the aforementioned Third Level College Campus, not to mention residents residing in several large housing estates in the immediate area.

When Thurles Municipal District Council Officials eventually locate a qualified “Spanner Operator” to turn the lights back in the correct direction and tighten the screw, they might also move a further 50 metres to correct the Scoil Aolbhe Primary School sign, situated east of Thurles railway bridge, opposite St Mary’s Hospital, which we informed Thurles Municipal District council officials about, first on January 16th, 2022. View Video Here.

**The Leaning Pedestrian Crossing lighting standard, Brittas Road, Thurles**, **Co. Tipperary**
*Pic: George Willoughby*.

Maybe they might also nip over a further short distance to Brittas Road (N62) and fix the pedestrian crossing serving pupils from the Ursuline Convent Secondary School & CBS Secondary School, which we informed the council about on April 30th, 2023. View Here.

Remind me again; for what are we paying property tax?