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Death Of Denis O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 9th August 2025, of Mr Denis O’Dwyer, Coolawn, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr O’Dwyer, sadly, passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castle Quarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (Eircode E41 VX81) on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr O’Dwyer on Monday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Glenkeen Old Graveyard, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dwyer, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Dwyer 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Second Single Vehicle Fatal Collision In Co. Tipperary Within Three Days.

Cahir Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle collision on the N24 at Kilmoyler, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, today Saturday, August 9th, 2025.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision at 10:40am this morning, however, sadly the driver and sole occupant of the car, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

This latest fatality comes following the death of a male on Wednesday night, after being found unresponsive in his vehicle, following yet another single-vehicle collision, on the Dublin Road outside Nenagh, in the north of the county.

Today’s fatality in the south of the county was removed to Tipperary University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have completed an examination of the scene, and are now appealing for any witnesses/road users who may have been travelling in the area, between the hours 10:00am and 11:00am, and who may have camera or dash-cam footage, to make same available to investigating officers.

Persons with relevant information are asked to contact Cahir Garda Station Tel: (052) 7445630, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda Station.

Death Of Anne Duggan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 9th August 2025 of Mrs Anne Duggan (née Tierney) Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Paddy, brother John Joe, sisters Marie and Carmel; Mrs Duggan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at St Anthony’s Nursing Home, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Aine and Carmel, son Padraig, sister Gertie, sons-in-law Kevin and Richard. daughter-in-law Siobhain, grandchildren Daniel, Alice, Michael, Luke, Niamh, Caoimhe, Ellen, Anna and Padraig, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Duggan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Monday afternoon, August 11th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, Thurles at 8:00pm same evening.

Requiem Mass will be offered for Mrs Duggan on Tuesday morning, August 12th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining old graveyard.

The extended Duggan and Tierney 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only.

“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mrs Duggan throughout her life and illness”.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Ian Walsh, Co. Tipperary.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mr Ian Walsh, the 49-year-old man, late of Irish Rail, who was found dead at his home in Ravenswood, Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co.Tipperary, on Monday last, August 4th 2025.

A postmortem carried out on Wednesday last, found that Mr Walsh had sustained several visible injuries, which have led Gardaí in Clonmel to upgrade the case to a murder investigation.

Sadly, Mr Walsh was discovered unresponsive by family members at his place of ordinary residence and Gardaí are now examining all of the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

Iarnród Éireann have paid tribute to Mr Walsh, describing him as a “well-known and popular colleague” with a deep passion for railway heritage and transport tourism.
Rail heritage group ‘Táilte Tours’ have also issued a heartfelt tribute, describing Mr Walsh as a pioneer of unique rail tours and a generous source of knowledge and support.

Predeceased by his father Philip and grandparents the passing of Mr Walsh is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; heartbroken mother Breda Forristal, his brother Paul and Paul’s partner Rachel, uncle Mick Forristal and family, godmother Marian Butler, Mary McCahill (wife of the late Philip Walsh) and Aishling Fogarty, extended relatives, work colleagues at Irish Rail, and his many friends at Bus Eireann, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (Eircode X91 FW4A), on Monday evening August 11th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
A Service of Cremation will take place in the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, on Tuesday August 12th, at 3:00pm
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation for Mr Walsh, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Walsh 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.

Note Please: No flowers by request.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Food Allergen Alerts Updated By FSAI.

Update (3) to undeclared allergens in various Bao Long Soup Seasonings.

Alert Summary dated Friday, August 8th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A27 (update 3)
Allergens: Soybeans and cereals containing gluten, as per table below.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: All batch codes and all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Vietnam

Product name.	Pack size.	Allergens.
Bao Long Pho Soup Seasoning.	75g.	Soybeans.
Bao Long Hủ tiếu Soup Seasoning.	75g.	*Soybeans and Cereals containing gluten (wheat).*

Message: Further to FSAI food allergen alert 2025.A27, plus 2025.A27 (update 1) and 2025.A27 (update 2), as per the table above, all batches of Bao Long Pho Soup Seasoning contain soya. All batches of Bao Long Hủ tiếu Soup Seasoning contain soya and cereals containing gluten (wheat). These allergens are not declared on the label. This may make the implicated products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya and/or cereals containing gluten (wheat). Therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated products.

The affected products are being recalled.