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Death Of Jim Powell, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 8th May 2026, of Mr James (Jim) Powell, Myrtleville, Co. Cork and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Stuart), brother Pat, sisters Sr. Angela and Susan (Soden); Mr Powell passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Maryborough Nursing Home.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Denis and Mike, daughters Eileen (Hendrick) and Liz, their partners Jenny, Jim and Lorraine, his loving partner Fifi, brother Michael, grandchildren Dan, Ruth, Ewan and Stuart, Fifi’s family, neighbours, friends and former colleagues from Thurles Sugar Factory/ Irish Sugar.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Powell will repose at Denis Fordes Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, on Monday afternoon, May 11th, from 5:00pm until 6:00pm same evening.
Funeral service will take place on Tuesday afternoon, May 12th, at 1:00pm at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy. Co. Cork.

For those persons who would wish to attend the service of cremation for Mr Powell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Powell and Stewart 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, donations if desired to RNLI in memory of Mr James (Jim) Powell.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Sean Carroll, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 8th May 2026, of Mr Sean Carroll, Garrynamona, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knockeen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John (Jack) and Johanna, brothers Tom and Ned and sister Joan; Mr Carroll passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sister Breda Behan, loyal friend Mary McGann, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended relatives, neighbours carers and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carroll will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Sunday afternoon, May 10th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Cataldus, Ballycahill, Thurles at 7:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Carroll on Monday morning, May 11th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Ballycahill Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Carroll 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.

EPA Predicts Significant Challenges In Meeting 2030 Recycling Targets.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has yesterday published its waste forecasts providing a future outlook of waste generation and recycling trends for municipal and packaging wastes. The forecasting models provide estimates ahead of the availability of finalised statistics.

The forecasts indicate that waste generation is expected to continue to grow across municipal waste, from households and businesses and packaging waste streams. Recycling rates for municipal wastes are forecast to remain largely stagnant and lag behind the EU average. Packaging waste recycling rates are projected to increase modestly, however the increases are not expected to be sufficient to meet future targets.

Looking ahead, the 2030 targets appear challenging based on current waste generation and recycling trends. Reducing waste generation levels is critical, but increased recycling rates will also be needed.

To meet the 2030 municipal waste recycling target of 60 per cent will require an additional 500,000 tonnes of recycling, highlighting the scale of the challenge ahead.

Mr David Flynn, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Sustainability, said: “While recycling rates for packaging are improving, these gains are eroded by continued growth in waste generation. The priority now is to implement policy measures in the Government’s Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy, delivering the practical circular economy solutions to incentivise waste prevention and better material recovery along the full supply chain.”

The EPA will continue to update and refine these forecasts as verified waste data becomes available.

Further information on the packaging waste forecasts is available on the EPA website.

Gardaí Investigate Discovery Of Woman & Newborn Baby In Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí are presently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the bodies of a woman and a newborn baby at a residential property in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, on this Friday afternoon.

The discovery was made shortly after lunchtime when a man attended a house in a local housing estate and alerted emergency services.

Gardaí and emergency personnel responded to the scene, which has since been preserved for forensic and technical examination pending the arrival of the State Pathologist.

Preliminary information indicates that the woman may have been the mother of the infant, who appeared to have been recently born.
Investigators have confirmed that all lines of inquiry remain open at this stage. However, sources indicate the incident is currently being treated as a personal tragedy and is being handled with sensitivity and care.

An incident room is being established, and a Family Liaison Officer will be appointed to support relatives and assist with ongoing investigation.

Death Of Michael Lyons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 7th May 2026, of Mr Michael Lyons, “Quarry Lodge”, Lower Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his granddaughter Saidbh, brother Tommy and parents Nell and Tommy; Mr Lyons passed away peacefully while in the exceptional care of the staff at Milford Hospice and the Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and devoted wife Josephine, son Tom, daughters Susan and Helena, grandchildren Milo, Fionn, Thaddeus and Rowan, daughter-in-law Rachel, sons-in-law Paul and Chris, sister Mary, brother Johnny, sisters-in-law, niece, nephews, extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, loyalty and good humour.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lyon’s will repose at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road Garryvicleheen, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CY91), on Saturday, May 9th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.

His funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528) on Sunday morning, May 10th at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Lyons 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 please, donations if desired to Unit B, Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary in memory of Mr Michael Lyons.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.