Holycross Ballycahill

06/01/2026

📣 PUBLIC INFORMATION & SUBMISSION WORKSHOPS

Proposed Killough Bio-Renewables (Biogas) Plant – Killough Quarry Area

Concerned about the proposed biogas / anaerobic digestion development at Killough?
👉 Now is the time to act.

🗓 Dates:
• Saturday 3rd January
• Saturday 10th January

⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
📍 Venue: Gaile National School, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
📌 Eircode: E41 YK70

What the workshops will help with:

✅ Understanding the Further Information
✅ How to make a valid planning submission
✅ Ensuring your concerns are properly considered

Key issues include:

• Traffic and road safety
• Groundwater and drinking water protection
• Quarry blasting, vibration and safety risks
• Odour and air quality impacts
• Risks to agriculture, including fodder shortages and high nitrate concentrations in local ground and surface waters
• Risks to the River Suir SAC, pNHAs and local biodiversity

💶 Contribution:
• €20 for first-time submissions
• Free for follow-up / second-time submissions

⚠️ Important:
Deadline for new submissions: Friday, 17 January 2026

👥 Open to everyone — especially local residents
📄 Guidance and templates provided

📧 Contact:
[email protected]

Please share widely.

Tipperary County Council
Tipp FM
Tipp Mid-West Radio
RTÉ
RTÉ News
Newstalk

05/01/2026

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY
Ballycahill: Monday 5th January 7.30pm
Holycross Abbey: Tuesday 6th January 11am

05/01/2026

Patrick Stokes R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Patrick Stokes. Galbertstown, Holycross, Thurles, Tipperary
In his 95th Year. Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. In the wonderful care of Mary O' Connor and staff of Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel. Predeceased by his sister Renee (Fitzpatrick) and brother Nicholas. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, wife Moira, daughters Alma, Roma and Valerie, son Frank, adored grandchildren Ciara, Rory, Alex, Isabel, Laura, Ben, Melissa and Naomi, sons-in-law Thierry (Sueur) and Fergal (O'Mongain), daughter-in-law Elaine (née Crowley), nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Alfred (Butler), sisters-in-law Kay and Pauline (Butler), cousins, relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements and condolences available on https://rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-stokes-tipperary-thurles-616885
May Pat Rest In Peace.

02/01/2026

Parish Newsletter 4th January 2026

26/12/2025

Parish Newsletter 28th December 2025

23/12/2025

HOLYCROSS BALLYCAHILL PARISH CHRISTMAS CEREMONIES:
The Abbey: Christmas Eve: Confessions 2-4pm, Carol Service 7.20pm, Mass 8pm
Christmas Day: 11am
St. Stephen’s Day: 10am Novena Mass
Ballycahill: Christmas Eve: 8pm
Christmas Day: 10am
St. Stephen’s Day: 7pm

21/12/2025

St Stephen’s Day from 2pm

Annual St Stephen's Day swim in conjunction with Holycross FC

Festivities begin from 2pm
Swimmer registration 2:30pm
Hit the water @ 3pm

Enjoy the festivities with music, teas, coffees, mulled wine, Hot chocolate and raffle tickets will also be on sale which will include our usual selection of hampers.

All support greatly appreciated on the day 😊⚽️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

19/12/2025

Call in for last minute gift ideas and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Open until Tuesday 23rd (inclusive) daily 10am to 4pm, Sunday 11.30pm to 4pm. Closed for lunch 1 to 1.30pm www.Holycrossabbey.ie

19/12/2025

Parish Newsletter 21st December 2025

17/12/2025

Christmas opening hours at Ryan's Mace Ballycahill 🎄🎄