My dear readers, I ask this question in all seriousness, having read that nine Tipperary County Councillors tabled a motion at their end of July meeting, which called on the local authority to halt their use of glyphosate weed killer.
Ballina, Co. Tipperary resident and Fine Gael Cllr. Ms Phyll Bugler, said that she was disappointed to learn that the product was still approved in the EU, until December 2033. She felt that cancer bearing glyphosate weed killer could be entering our drinking water system.
Councillor Bugler, dear lady for God sake stop worrying, sure we here in Thurles use Fairy Dishwashing Liquid and allow it to run down from our sinks and into our drains, to enter our drinking water system all the time; despite the warning on the label which declares “Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects”.
Come to think of it, now that may account for the lovely white, frothy, foam substance, often found floating down the River Suir in Thurles!
Read the Procter & Gamble warning on their Fairy Liquidbottle, underlined in red.
Anyway, councillors were quickly informed by their betters, that while they were committed to reducing the use of herbicides and pesticides; glyphosate is not banned in Ireland, and remains approved for use in the EU to control invasive plant species. Since glyphosate is not banned in Europe and since the EU now makes all the laws and requlations governing Ireland; this leaves Simon Harris free to jet around the world pretending he is a world leader.
Senior officials from the German manufacturing chemical company Bayer, (who bought Monsanto’s glyphosate recipe for a mere reported $66 billion in cash), who were listening at the keyhole to this Tipperary council debate, heaved a deep sigh of relief on hearing Tipperary officials support their product.
It is now my belief that the nine councillors involved in this attempted insurgency within the council chamber, have never gotten themselves involved in the insignificant, or dare I say ‘frivolous task’ of washing the dirty dishes.
But sure look, as Charles Dickens once stated in his book ‘David Copperfield’, “Least said, soonest mended”. Let the next generation worry about it, if there is one.
Pre-deceased by his parents Bobby and Phoebie and grandson baby Dylan; Mr Smyth passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Wendy, sons Edmund, Alan and Graham, daughter Rachel and their partners, grandchildren Danielle, Carly, Jamie, Claudia, Harriet, Evan, Eva, Freddie and Tommy, bothers, sister, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
The extended Smyth 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; Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice Movement in Memory of Mr Raymond Smyth.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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