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Application Ref: 2561248.
Applicant: Joseph Hawe
Development Address: The Heath , Thurles , Co. Tipperary
Development Description: an as constructed domestic garage and all associated site works
Status: N/a
Application Received: 03/12/2025
Decision Date: N/A
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561248/0
Application Ref: 2560884.
Applicant: Nicole O’Brien & Liam Moore
Development Address: Beakstown , Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: a storey & a half dwelling with entrance, garage, septic tank and percolation area with all associated siteworks and ancillary works
Status: Conditional
Application Received: 08/09/2025
Decision Date: 04/12/2025
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560884/0
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) served fourteen Closure Orders on food businesses during the month of November; two of which relate to premises in Tipperary, due to breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
Eight Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
The Bridge House (Closed area: Storage Room and Back Bar area) (Public House), Corner of Persses-Lot & Main St (N74), Golden, Co. Tipperary.
Bodega Cafe @ Inspire (Service Sector), Unit 12M, Ard Gaoithe Business Park, Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
McHales Catering Base and Stretford End Bar (Closed areas: Main kitchen and all storage areas behind the kitchen including food storage and food preparation areas) (Restaurant/Café), Drumkeen Causeway, Co. Kerry.
Big Johns (Take Away), Main Street, Upper Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
Umami (Retailer), 76 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.
United Foods (Wholesaler/ Distributor), 76 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.
The Mekong (Take Away), 307 Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9.
The Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough, Wicklow.
Six Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Trading as Enzos (Take Away), 87 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Coffee Shack (Take Away) (Closed area: The room in the building being used as a food store, at the rear of the Coffee Shack), Station Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo .
Akanchawa Honey Pot (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 39, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
A.M.K Sushi (Take Away), Domestic Kitchen at Moynalty Road, Kells, Co. Meath.
Benny’s Kitchen (Service Sector/ Residential), Domestic Kitchen at Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15.
Cruncheesz (Take Away), Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath.
Details of all Enforcement Reports can be found HERE.
Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in November include: rodent infestation in the main food preparation area with rodent droppings throughout the main kitchen area and an old rodent carcass in a bar area; both dead and live cockroaches visible in the staff kitchen; food business not registered with the HSE; kebab slab removed from the rotisserie grill at close of business each night and held at ambient temperatures until the food business reopened the following day; cigarette butts noted in the food preparation area in old food containers; the ponding of a grey sludge-like material from the discharge pipe leading from the potato preparation area which may serve as an attractant for pests; unidentifiable food stored in plastic shopping bags in a chest freezer; floors, walls and ceilings covered in dirt, grime and cobwebs; no labelling on any of the cooked food in the fridge/freezer; staff not demonstrating adequate knowledge of the basic principles of food safety.
Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said that November’s Enforcement Orders serve as a reminder that all food businesses must maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all times and especially during the busy Christmas and new year periods.
“Consumers have a right to safe food, and there is a personal responsibility on owners, managers, and all employees to comply with food safety legal requirements at all times. During the busy festive period, it is especially important that food businesses have proper procedures in place to manage increased demands and pressures. All food businesses must comply with their legal requirement to notify the competent authorities prior to operating to ensure there are adequate food safety processes, procedures and facilities in place.”
“Takeaway businesses account for almost a quarter of all businesses served with Enforcement Orders so far in 2025. To support this sector, the FSAI has launched a dedicated section on its website for starting and running a takeaway business. The resource includes guidance tailored specifically to takeaway operations, highlights the most frequent compliance issues in Ireland, and provides practical advice on how to prevent and control them,” added Mr Dempsey.
Separately, during the month of October one prosecution was taken by the Health Service Executive in relation to:
The Green Ways Café, Main Street, Nobber, Meath.
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 University Hospital, Clonmel, has introduced visitor restrictions amid an increase in the number of people presenting with flu, respiratory symptoms and Norovirus (the winter vomiting bug).
These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
HSE Dublin and South East has reported a rise in patients attending with flu and respiratory illnesses, as well as cases of Norovirus, leading to the implementation of tightened visiting measures at the hospital.
Under the new arrangements, visiting will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and must be agreed in advance with the clinical nurse manager or nurse in charge.
Visiting on compassionate grounds will continue to be facilitated for critically ill and end-of-life patients.
Hospital management and staff sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their cooperation and understanding. They emphasise that these measures are necessary to protect vulnerable patients and to limit the spread of infection.
This move follows visitor limitations already in place at Wexford General Hospital and increased infection control measures at St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow/Kilkenny.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 9th December 2025 of Mrs Ann O’Rourke (née Tuohy), Garrynoe, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Co. Clare.
Mrs O’Rourke passed away peacefully following a long illness, most bravely borne.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Tom, daughters Adele and Ann-Marie, grandchildren Lottie and Paige, sons-in-law, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs O’Rourke will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), on Thursday afternoon, December 11th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Friday morning, December 12th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Sacred Heart graveyard.
The extended O’Rourke and Tuohy 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 in lieu, if desired, to Heart and Lung Foundation Mater Hospital Dublin.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Storm ‘Bram’ has caused flooding, travel disruption and widespread power outages, with Co Tipperary among the counties affected, as high winds and heavy rain lashed the country.
Some 25,000 homes and businesses were still without electricity last night, with significant outages reported in parts of Tipperary, (villages of Borrisoleigh, Holycross, Littleton), Cork, Wexford, Limerick and Kildare. ESB Networks crews worked into the evening to restore supply where it was safe to do so, but in rural pockets of Tipperary many customers were warned they may remain without power overnight.
Winds reached 113km/h at Roches Point in Cork, and Status Yellow wind warnings were in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until midnight. Earlier nationwide alerts had highlighted particular risks for inland counties including Tipperary, where saturated ground increased the likelihood of fallen trees and localised flooding.
Throughout the day there were multiple reports of flooding and downed trees, particularly in the south and south midlands where the storm first made landfall. In Co Tipperary, emergency crews responded to incidents of blocked roads and spot flooding on routes into Thurles, Clonmel and Nenagh, with motorists urged to exercise extreme caution.
Rail and bus disruption also affected Tipperary commuters. Services at Waterford train station were suspended for a time due to tidal flooding on the line but later resumed, while knock-on delays were reported on services linking Waterford with Tipperary towns. The Department of Education confirmed that while the vast majority of schools opened as scheduled, around 70 schools — predominantly in coastal areas in the west — chose to close. Several schools in Co Tipperary reported reduced attendance due to power cuts, blocked roads and safety concerns for school transport.
Air and sea travel were also badly hit as Storm Bram moved across the country. A number of flights were cancelled at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports, with further delays reported. Ferry sailings on a number of routes were cancelled due to adverse sea conditions, and passengers were advised to check with their operators for the latest information and details of alternative sailings.
At Dublin Airport, more than 100 flights were cancelled. Media Relations Manager at daa, Graeme McQueen, said Storm Bram had “a significant impact” on operations, with challenging crosswinds making it impossible to land or depart for extended periods during the afternoon. While winds eased considerably after 7pm and operations resumed, passengers were warned of possible ongoing disruption to schedules, particularly on early-morning services, as airlines work to reposition aircraft and crew.
Local authorities, emergency services and utility crews in Co Tipperary and across the region are expected to continue clean-up and repair operations today, with motorists and the public advised to remain cautious of debris, surface water and lingering power outages as the impact of Storm Bram is assessed.
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