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Thurles Supporting Ukrainian People.

Elwira Patan, Aneta Hughes (Proprietor Polish Shop, Thurles), Monica Kowalska, Janus Dobrowolski and Krzysztof Hryc wrapping clothing and medical supplies bound for war torn Ukraine.

Today, on the border with Belarus, a Ukrainian delegation continues to hold talks with hostile Russian officials. French President Mr Monsieur Emmanuel Macron has been speaking by phone with President Mr Vladimir Putin, urging him to halt his oppressive offensive against Ukraine.

Here in Thurles Co. Tipperary, the ‘Polish Shop’, (Sklep Polski Jelonek) with an address at Stradavoher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, today deal with a continuous flow of Tipperary people, all anxious in particular to help refugees crossing over the polish border.

Speaking to the proprietor of the ‘Polish Shop’ in Stradavoher, Mrs Aneta Hughes, this afternoon, confirmed that volunteers continue to work in shifts packing the many donations of food and clothing being brought to her retail premises.

Medical supplies bound for Poland & Ukraine

Indeed, as we talked a courier arrived (see poster in top image above) to transport yet another donated cargo, picked up free of charge for delivery to Poland’s northern border.
Donated items to-date have included clothing, ground sheets and tinned or dried food goods.
Proprietor, Mrs Hughes has pointed out that she is no longer seeking clothing items, but is continuing to accept medical goods, ground sheets and tinned or dried food goods.
She is also seeking help from hauliers who can transport, free of charge, medical and food supplies into North Eastern Europe. [Tel: Contact (0504) 36081]

Meanwhile, Western placed sanctions on Saturday last, triggered by this wanton Russian invasion, have sent Russian currency (The ruble lost about 25%) plummeting, forcing ordinary Russian inhabitants to line up at banks and ATMs.

Irish Organic Salmon Recalled By FSAI.

The Food Safety Of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall for smoked salmon being sold in SuperValu, Dunnes Stores and others retail outlets, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 90g, 180g, 500g, 1 kg; approval number: IE MO 0022 EC
Batch Code: 288/02
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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On this advice, Burren Smokehouse are recalling the above batch of its Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.

Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.

The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

A distribution list will be emailed to relevant PEHOs (Principal Environmental Health Officers) in due course.
Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers.

Retailers should recall the implicated batch from their customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

FSAI Recall Batches Of Rice Products & Chicken Goujons

Yesterday, the FSAI have stated that SuperValu and Centra are both recalling batches of their rice products, with the Netherlands the country of origin.

This recall is due to the possible presence of insects.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. See above image for products infected.

Meanwhile, also yesterday, a batch of Roosters Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Fillet Goujons [Batch Code 211216, 16:00:00, 16.12.2021; best before date: 16.12.2022 – Country Of Origin: Ireland] is also being recalled, due to the presence of Salmonella.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Aldi stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Consumers are advised not to eat any of the implicated batches.

Recall of Food Products From Irish Retailers.

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland;
Henry Denny & Sons are recalling Batch Code:Use-by date: Jan 29th 2022 of its Irish Gold Medal Skinless 16 Pork Sausages due to an incorrect use-by date printed on the label on a number of packs.
The correct use-by date is Dec 29th 2021.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Also according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland;
The Little Milk Co. is recalling Batch Code: K98; best before date: 18.05.22 of its Organic Irish Cheddar due to elevated levels of histamine.

In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Tomorrow Saturday 11th December Holycross Village Christmas Market.

Holycross Village Christmas Market


It’s almost here!! A community celebration, we are excited.

Our bigger, longer, outdoor Christmas Market is on tomorrow, Saturday December 11th, starting sharp at 1:00pm and continuing unto 4:00pm.

  • Families are welcome to the safety of the market for festivities. We are delighted that Santa Claus will visit us to meet both the small and the big children in our community.
  • Watch out for hampers, prizes and many surprises throughout the afternoon.
  • Local musicians are joining for a sing song and promising a great atmosphere.
  • Two favoured food vendors will have tasty hot lunches and 30 local fresh food & craft vendors will have both unique and festive handmade gifts and fresh produce to choose from.
  • So please shop local with us if you can.
  • Christmas Wish Ribbons will be available to hang on our Christmas tree with proceeds to a local charity.

See you there!
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