Thurles Information

FSAI Serve One Prohibition & One Closure Order On Two Tipperary Retailers.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) served twelve Closure Orders and two Prohibition Orders on food businesses during the month of March for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.

Two Prohibition Orders (one in Tipperary) were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
♦Al-Eman Halal Shop Limited (Butcher Shop/Retailer), 21 Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary .
Pinoy Sari Sari (Retailer), 25-26 Mary Street, Dublin City.

Four Closure Orders (one in Tipperary) were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
♦ Arsh Bazzar (Closed area: Butcher area) (Retailer), 6 Mary Street, Clonmel, Tipperary.
Bruno Gomes (Wholesaler/ Distributor), A food business in operation from a domestic dwelling at Ferndale, Navan, Meath.
Mars Pizza (Take Away), Coolbeg, Kildimo, Limerick.
Meet Brazil (Closed area: the kitchen area upstairs serving the restaurant and take away. The retail area downstairs can remain open.) (Retailer), Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, Wexford.

Eight Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Kebab House 66 (Service Sector), Moore Street Mall, 58 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Georgian Delight (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 3, Moore Street Mall, 58-66 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Dailo Nepali Kitchen (Restaurant/ Café), Kitchen 4, Moore Street Mall, 58-66 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Tiramisu Mania (Manufacturer), Moore Street Mall, 58 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Spicy Bite (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 1, Moore Mall, Moore Street, Dublin 1
Glanmore Foods Limited, Grange Community College (Service Sector), Grange Abbey Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13.
Eskimo Pizza Bandon (Closed area: the potato peeling room at the rear of the premises) (Take Away), 1 St Patrick’s Quay, Bandon, Cork.
Eurospar (Retailer), 25-27 Annesley Bridge Road, Fairview, Dublin 3.

Among the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in March are: active cockroach infestation; dead cockroaches noted inside a fridge; evidence of rodent activity; dead mouse in a cockroach trap; rodent droppings under the sink area; meat being air dried in a bedroom; no suitable hand washing facilities available to food workers; no hot water or soap for hand washing; cleaning materials stored in dirty stagnant water; thick waste discharge covering an entire floor in a kitchen; equipment observed to be heavily soiled and in an unclean condition; insufficient traceability information; no food safety management system or procedures in place for food safety; no commercial documents or other suitable records to establish the traceability of the foods.

Commenting today, Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, reminded food businesses of the importance of having proper food safety management systems in place:
“It is disappointing that we continue to see enforcement action being necessary due to fundamental breaches. Inspectors are finding recurring incidents of pest infestations and unhygienic practices in food businesses. These are entirely preventable non-compliances when proper food safety management systems are in place. Consumers have a right to safe food. Under food law, it is the legal responsibility of food businesses to ensure that the food they sell to the consumer is safe to eat.”

“If anyone experiences unfit food, poor hygiene standards or notices a breach of food law in a food business, we encourage them to contact us via our online complaint form at www.fsai.ie/makeitbetter. Reporting inappropriate and unsafe food practices provides us with information that we can act upon. We strongly encourage food businesses to continuously improve their food safety standards via regular training, availing of our free online learning portal, as well as promoting a strong culture of food safety within their businesses,” added Mr Dempsey.

Separately, during the month of March one prosecution was taken by the Health Service Executive in relation to:
Sheela Palace Foodstall (Trading at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co Meath) Vela, Liffey Valley Complex, Dublin 22.

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.

Tipperary Lecture Explores Birth of Ireland’s National Police Force.

Mr Tim Maher (PRO), Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society reports:-

The Bournea Reaching Out Historical Society has announced an upcoming public lecture examining the foundation and early years of Ireland’s national police service, An Garda Síochána. The event will take place in Lismackin Community Hall, on Monday, April 28th at 8:00 pm sharp, and all members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

The lecture will be delivered by renowned historian Dr John Reynolds, a former member of the Gardaí who trained at Templemore Garda College. Drawing on both academic research and personal insight, Dr Reynolds will explore the dramatic and often challenging beginnings of the force during a pivotal moment in Irish history.

**Early Civic Guards.**
**Note:** *In 1922 many recruits didn’t yet have standard uniforms.*

An Garda Síochána traces its origins to February 1922, when the newly formed Provisional Government established the Civic Guard to replace the disbanded Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and take responsibility for policing the emerging Irish Free State . The initiative, closely associated with Michael Collins, aimed to create a national police service rooted in the community rather than the militarised traditions of the past.

The lecture will highlight key milestones in the formation of the force, including the early organisational meeting held in Dublin’s Gresham Hotel in February 1922 , the appointment of Michael Staines as the first Commissioner, and the transfer of authority symbolised by the Gardaí taking over Dublin Castle in August of that year.

Dr Reynolds will also examine the significant challenges faced during the early months, such as the Kildare Mutiny, which exposed tensions within the new force and ultimately shaped its development as an unarmed police service relying on public trust and moral authority . The transformation of the Civic Guard into An Garda Síochána under legislation in 1923, and its later unification with the Dublin Metropolitan Police in 1925, will also be discussed.

This promises to be an engaging and informative evening for anyone interested in Irish history, policing, or the foundations of modern Ireland.

All are welcome to attend.

Community Mourning, Following Tragic Death Of Young Mother After Tipperary Assault.

The community is in deep mourning following the tragic death of a young mother who succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent incident in Co. Tipperary.

Scarlett Faulkner, a woman in her 20s from Limerick, passed away on Monday, April 13th 2026, in Cork University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She had been receiving critical care after suffering severe head injuries in a brutal assault, latter which occurred on March 21st last in Birdhill, Co. Tipperary.

Despite the tireless efforts of medical teams and the unwavering hope of her family, Scarlett remained in a critical condition for several weeks before the heartbreaking decision was made to withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

Scarlett is remembered as a devoted mother, whose love for her young child and family was at the centre of her life. Tributes from loved ones describe her as a caring, strong, and deeply cherished individual whose loss will be felt profoundly by all who knew her.

The incident that led to her injuries has shocked communities across Ireland. Gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault, which involved multiple individuals and occurred in a public setting. Two people have been charged in connection with the case, which remains before the courts.

At this time, the thoughts of the wider community are with Scarlett’s family, especially her young child, as they face an unimaginable loss. Support services and family liaison officers remain in place to assist them during this difficult period.

The public is respectfully reminded not to share distressing content related to the incident and to allow the family privacy as they grieve.

Ambulance Staff Set For Strike Action In Escalating Pay Dispute.

The Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) has formally notified the National Ambulance Service (NAS) of planned strike action next month, marking a significant escalation in a long-running dispute with the Health Service Executive (HSE) over pay and working conditions.

Around 2,000 SIPTU members working across the ambulance service in Ireland, including Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, advanced paramedics, specialist paramedics and supervisors, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including full strike action.

The planned industrial action will begin with a 24-hour strike on 12 May, followed by a 48-hour stoppage starting on 19 May and a 72-hour stoppage from 26 May. Further strikes are also scheduled for June.

In addition, a work-to-rule will commence on 11 May, meaning staff will not cooperate with new procedures or changes introduced by management.

The dispute centres on the HSE’s failure to implement recommendations from an independent review published in 2020, which called for updated salary scales to reflect the increased responsibilities and workload of ambulance staff over the past two decades.

According to SIPTU, ambulance personnel now provide a far higher level of pre-hospital care than in the past, requiring additional training, qualifications and clinical decision making. The union argues that despite these expanded duties,including a significant increase in medication administration, staff pay and grading structures have not been updated to reflect these changes.

Death Of Aggie Kavanagh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday 12th of April 2026, of Mrs Agnes (Aggie) Kavanagh (née Pollard), Foyle, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In her 92nd year and predeceased by her loving husband Willie, parents, brothers and sisters; Mrs Kavanagh, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at the Barrow Ward, St Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, and staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Mary (Murphy) and Olive (Horan), sons-in-law Michael and Michael, six adored grandchildren Billy, Sarah, Mike, Billy, JJ and Robert, nine great grandchildren, sister Breda Hickey, brother-in-law Liam Ryan, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kavanagh will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, (Eircode E41 YD96) on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, April 14th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will leave from her home at Foyle, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Wednesday morning, April 14th, before being received into the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, (Eircode E41 X523), to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Kavanagh and Pollard 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 Kavanagh and Pollard families would also like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the entire team of staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick for the wonderful care shown to Aggie over the last two years”.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.