Tipperary County Council are advising people to take extreme care when deciding to travel by road over tonight and in the days ahead, with a particular focus on flooding which is most likely to occur in many areas of the county.
River Suir levels – Local flooding expected due to unrelenting rainfall today and expected to continue in the days ahead.
Mr Marcus O’Connor, Director of Services for Roads, Health and Safety, has warned that people should not take unnecessary journeys and should take care not to park motor vehicles in areas where flooding has been known to manifest itself in the past.
Already serious flooding exists on many minor roads around the Thurles area, with extreme care required on Mill Road (Area joining the N62 junction and opposite the Archerstown Industrial Estate) and the back road to Loughmore entering from the Bohernamona Road in Thurles.
Under these weather conditions Aquaplaning or Hydroplaning can easily occur. The tires of a road vehicle or other wheeled vehicle can build a layer of water between the wheels of the vehicle and the actual road surface. This in turn can lead to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to normal input, so please do considerably reduce your speed on all minor roads in particular.
The Portumna/Borrisokane road (N65) on the Carrigahorig side of Portumna remains closed due to flooding and there are fears that the road at Portumna Bridge may be also closed, if Met Éireann’s predicted weather forecast truly materialises.
Consistent unrelenting rains over the past 24 hours here in Co. Tipperary have led to water levels rising on both Lough Derg and the River Suir, to the extent that both could prove to be potentially problematic later today and in the days ahead.
Safety Note: Don’t forget to squeeze your brake pedal slowly a few times; having passed through large water puddles.
A warning to all traffic entering Thurles, travelling westward via Kickham Street from the Dublin road area presently.
‘Storm Barney’ has taken down Electricity Supply Board (ESB) cables which presently are being treated as ‘live’ and dangerous.
The roadway has now been closed to traffic by Thurles Gardaí and members of Thurles Fire Services, latter who presently are awaiting the arrival of an ESB crew to secure the area.
Pedestrians and traffic are being asked to avoid the area for the time being and traffic entering Thurles Town from the east are being asked to turn left unto the Mill Road, or right unto Borroway before continuing onto Mitchel Street to enter the town.
ESB supplies are also gone in the Collins Park area west of Thurles.
Motor vehicles exiting or entering the town of Thurles, Co. Tipperary tomorrow (Wednesday 4th November) should please take care and note that road closers will be in place to facilitate the funeral of the late greatly lamented Lieutenant Colonel Jack Griffin R.I.P.
Certain road closures will be in place from 12:00pm–3:00pm including the Slievenamon Road (N62) and Cathedral Street (N75).
Following the Funeral Mass, delays are also expected on Cathedral Street, Mitchell Street and in the vicinity of Loughtagalla (Moyne Road), between 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
Thurles Gardaí are requesting that all drivers should please follow directions as indicated on the day.
Note Also: As a mark of respect for the Late Lieutenant Colonel Griffin, Sunday’s Munster Club SHC Semi Final between Na Piarsaigh and Thurles Sarsfields has now been postponed and is expected to be re-scheduled for Sunday November 15th at 2.00pm at the Ennis Road venue.
Thurles & District Vintage Club – The Jim Hayde Memorial Run
Thomas Kelly (Thurles & District Vintage Club) Reports:
A ‘Tractor and Car Run’ in memory of fellow deceased club member, the great, late Mr Jim Hayde (R.I.P) will take place on this coming Sunday, November 1st 2015.
Registration will begin at 11:00 am sharp at ‘The Ship’, Cormackstown, Thurles, here Co. Tipperary.
With refreshments being provided both before & after this event, the annual ‘Run,’ which has proven very popular over the years, will set off at 11:30am.
Thurles & District Vintage Club are one of the largest contributors to local charities and all proceeds from this particular Tractor / Car Run will go immediately to benefit the North Tipperary Hospice movement.
Our congratulations are extended to all taking part in this popular and well deserving fund-raising effort.
Note: Both Vintage & Modern Tractors / Cars are also welcome to participate and further details can be obtained by contacting John at Tel No: (086) 2523442.
Your chance to win a set of Bridgestone Tyres courtesy of Lyons Tyre Services, latter situated at Cashel Rd. in Clonmel or at Slievenamon Rd. here in Thurles, over the next 10 days only.
Reminder to all Vehicle Owners – National Road Safety Week begins next week – 5th to 11th October.
To promote tyre safety, Lyons Tyre Services are offering a free set of Bridgestone Tyres to the winner of a draw, which will take place on Tipp FM Radionext Monday week – 13th of October 2015.
Note: Here, at both service depots, all entrants can also avail of a free tyre safety check upon entry into this worthwhile competition.
As our Irish winter fast approaches, keeping our vehicles tyres in a roadworthy condition is especially important. To this end; Lyons Tyre Depots are supporting this year’s ‘National Road Safety Week‘ with this hugely generous offer, while also highlighting the certain risks motorists very often undertake when driving with dangerous tyres on their vehicles.
How Can You Enter
To enter this competition you simply have to fill out an entry form at any Lyons Tyre Services depot; either at their premises on Cashel Rd, Clonmel or on Slievenamon Rd, Thurles. So if your National Car Test (NCT) just happens to be pencilled in on your calendar under ‘things to do’ in the coming weeks, do take full advantage of this very generous free safety check offer.
Remember also of course that Lyons Tyre Services are always a ‘one stop shop’ for the sales and fitting of:- Wipers, Brakes, Batteries, Alloy Wheels and are the market leaders in Headlight Focusing, Wheel Alignment and Alloy Wheel Repairs.
Note Opening Hours: All above mentioned Lyons Tyre Service depots open each day, Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 6.00pm and each Saturday from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
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