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Thurles Order Of Malta Recruit For Cadets.

Mr. Thomas Bourke, Cadet Leader, Order of Malta Cadet Corps, Bohervaroon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Reports:-

Parents/ Guardians Take Note: Thurles Order of Malta are now recruiting for cadets aged between 10 to 16 years-of-age.

This is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn a valuable life skill, that could also save the life of another.

Registration begins at 18:00 hours (6:00pm) on the 27th September 2024, at the Order of Malta Training Centre, situated at Bohervaroon, Borroway, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Faceless Social Media Page Uploaded To Campaign For Thurles Bypass.

It has come to my attention that a picture, owned by me, is being used to promote a faceless social media page on Facebook. Same is calling for a Bypass for the town of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Stolen picture.
Pic: G. Willoughby [121106.jpg]

I believe this Facebook page is possibly the work of a failed political entity and its purpose is totally designed to self-promote this one particular individual.

I wish the public to understand that in NO WAY, despite the use of my property, am I, George Willoughby, involved with this faceless social media project and I have requested the party responsible to remove the picture with immediate effect.

The picture dates back to April 15th 2023 and can be VIEWED HERE, together with text content and is signed by me.

While over numerous years I have always supported the idea of a Thurles Bypass [View Here, and Here,] and in every way highlighted the need for same, the idea of a faceless Facebook page, containing no content except misguided ‘Likes’; and nothing else except a picture photographed and owned by me; I find to be dishonest, cowardly, spineless, gutless and totally repulsive. I already see this dishonesty materialising in those previous offenders, we elected in the last local elections.

Responsibility for the provision of a Thurles Bypass lies solely with those elected to government, namely Mr Jackie Cahill and Mr Michael Lowry, both with offices in Thurles and who silently work out of each other’s pockets.
Between November 2024 and March 2025 a general election will take place. Those who feel strongly regarding the lack of a Thurles Bypass, will have the option to cast their votes accordingly.

I withhold the link to the Facebook Social Media page.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024, Brought To Government.

A draft Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024 was yesterday brought to Government.
This legislation is expected to address an issue recently identified by the High Court in which the Court ruled that a child who commits murder, but turns 18 years old, before sentencing, should not be subject to the mandatory life sentence for murder.

Further to the High Court judgment of September 2nd, which held that the mandatory life sentence for murder cannot be imposed on ‘aged out’ children, legislative amendments have now been drafted in response, and now subject to Government approval.

These ammendments address the issue in principle that a person who commits the offence of murder when still a child, but is sentenced after their 18th birthday, cannot be treated unfairly compared to another child who commits the same offence, but is sentenced while still under 18 years of age; as the latter child, in this same situation, might not receive a life sentence.

A child or an ‘aged out’ child who commits murder may still receive a life sentence; however; it will no longer be a mandatory life sentence.

At its meeting of September 10th 2024, the Government agreed to proceed with the drafting of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024, to address this issues, which was recently identified by the High Court.

The Bill also amends section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1990, to dis-apply the mandatory minimum sentence for treason, and certain murders (e.g. of a Garda or prison officer).
An amendment to dis-apply the minimum custodial period for the offence of capital murder, to the same cohort, are also included in this Bill.

Death Of Paul Scally, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 18th September 2024, of Mr Paul Scally, Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Oscar Terrace, Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Rita, sister Bridgie and infant brother Michael; Mr Scally passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness, most bravely borne.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Paddy, daughter Ava, sisters Maggie, Kathleen, Patsy, Susie and twin-sister Debbie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, the greyhound community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Scally will repose at his home (E41 DD39), on Friday afternoon, September20th, from 4:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Saturday morning, September 21st, at 10:30am, (Funeral cortège travelling via Thurles Greyhound Stadium), to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Scally, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Scally 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.

Death Of Kay Conlon Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 17th September 2024 of Mrs Kathleen (Kay) Conlon (née Jordan), Loughshinny, Co. Dublin; Skerries, Co. Dublin, and formally, of Innisfallen Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents, Mary and Joseph Jordan, and sister Delia; the passing of Mrs Conlon is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Val, children Jamie, Deirdre, Grainne, Siobhan, Orla and Ciara, siblings Mamie, Denis, Ann and Joe, grandchildren Michelle, Ray, Aimee, David, Ellen, Karla, Sam, Emily, Jordan, Laura, Clare, Leah, Kai, Troy and Iago, great-grandchildren Isabelle and Grace, daughter-in-law Julie, sons-in-law Ray, Guillermo, Andy and Ockie, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Conlon will be received into the Church of Saint Maur, Rush, Co. Dublin, tomorrow Friday, September 20th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, before being laid to rest in Baldongan Cemetry, Co Dublin.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Conlon, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Conlon and Jordan families 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.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the excellent care given to Mrs Conlon, while in the care of staff at the renal care unit of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Saint Francis Hospice.