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Urgent Safety Alert for 114,000 Tucson Heating Pumps.

CCPC Issues Urgent Safety Alert for 114,000 Tucson Heating Pumps Posing Electrocution Risk.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today issued an urgent safety alert concerning approximately 114,000 Tucson heating system pumps installed in Irish homes, which may present a serious risk of electrocution.

The affected models are Tucson 5m, 6m and 8m circulating pumps manufactured between 2017 and 2024.

An investigation by the CCPC, following a referral from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), found that the mains cable on these pumps can be connected in reverse, allowing the live pin to connect to the earth pin. This electrical fault poses a significant risk of electric shock to anyone handling the unit.

This is one of the largest and most serious product safety alerts ever issued by the CCPC.

Consumers are advised that they may continue using their heating systems as normal but must not touch or attempt to service, disconnect, or adjust the affected pumps.

The manufacturer, Tucson Pumps, has launched a nationwide replacement programme. Consumers with affected products can have their pump replaced free of charge by an approved Tucson technician or service agent.

Mr Patrick Kenny of the CCPC urged all households and tradespeople to check heating systems installed or serviced within the last eight years.

“Check your heating system very carefully – do not touch the pump. Look for the Tucson brand, locate the serial number, and check it against the list on CCPC.ie,” Mr Kenny said.
“If your pump is affected, Tucson will replace it for free through an approved service technician.”

The CCPC is also appealing to retailers and tradespeople to take immediate action.

“Anyone working on heating systems must be fully aware of the serious risk posed by these pumps. Retailers should check their stock and cease the sale of affected units immediately,” the Commission stated.

Consumers can find the pump’s serial number on the front of the unit and verify it via CCPC.ie, tucsonpumps.ie, or by calling TEL: 01 842 6255.

Serial numbers beginning with any of the following indicate that the pump must be replaced:
S/N A, S/N B, S/N C, S/N D44 or earlier, S/N 2017, S/N 2018, S/N 2019, or S/N 2020.

Death Of Ricky Molony, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 2nd October 2025, of Mr Richard (Ricky) Molony, Lisduff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Molony passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at ‘Meadow View’, Church Rd, Moneygall, Co. Offaly.

Pre-deceased by his parents Biddy and Jimmy and his sister Margaret; the passing of Mr Molony is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sisters Maura, Catherine and Brídann, brothers Gerard and Jim, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, friends in his community and the many wonderful people who took care of Ricky in St Anne’s over the years.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Molony will repose at his place of residence in Lisduff (Eircode E41 D2C9) on Saturday afternoon next October 4th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Sunday morning at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Molony 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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Death Of Teresa Crowe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 1st October 2025, of Ms Teresa Crowe, Beakstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Croke Street, Thurles; The Bronx, New York and Leonia, New Jersey, USA.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Brigid, brother Willie, sister Mary (Corbett) and Alfonso (Farrell); Ms Crowe passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brothers Paddy and Ephren, sister Philomena (Lanphier), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sister-in-law Leslie (Crowe), brother-in-law Danny (Corbett), extended relatives, former colleagues at New York GAA, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and America.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Crowe will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 3rd October, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:30pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Ms Crowe on Saturday morning, October 4th at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) at 3:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Crowe, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of Cremation, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Crowe 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.

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Bacillus cereus – Giant Tree Salted Bean Curd Cubes In Brine With Chili.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall of a batch of Giant Tree Salted Bean Curd Cubes in Brine with Chili due to the presence of Bacillus cereus.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, October 1st 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.52.
Product Identification: Salted Bean Curd Cubes in Brine with Chili (with Sesame Oil); pack size: 300g.
Batch Code: 20250562_001; best before date: 15/04/2027.
Country Of Origin: China.

Message: The above batch of Giant Tree Salted Bean Curd Cubes in Brine with Chili (with Sesame Oil) is being recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria which can be found in the environment. It can form spores and toxins which are not destroyed by cooking. Bacillus cereus causes two types of foodborne illness:
(1) A vomiting intoxication caused by the presence of a toxin in the food.
(2) A diarrhoeal infection due to the ingestion of bacterial cells which produce a toxin in the small intestine.
Symptoms caused by Bacillus cereus can include abdominal pain, stomach cramping, watery diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Depending on the type of illness caused, symptoms can appear 30 minutes to 24 hours after consuming affected food, and last for 6 to 24 hours.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Death Of Pat Fayne, Late Of Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday last, September 27th 2025 of Mr Patrick Fayne, Oakland Drive, Ennis Road, Co. Limerick and late of Thurles Co. Tipperary, Aer Lingus and the Racing Bord.

Pre-deceased by his parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law Brendan and granddaughter Aoife; Mr Fayne 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 Marian, son Paul, daughters Ann, Tracy and Kate, grandchildren Aaron, Niamh, David, Avril, Sean and Blake, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Barry and Andrew, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fayne will repose at Joseph Cross’s Funeral Home, 2 Lower Gerald Griffin St, Irishtown, Co. Limerick, (Eircode V94 X971) on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday September 30th, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm same evening

His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Ennis Road, Co. Limerick on Wednesday morning October 1st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, (R859), Castlemungret, Co. Limerick.

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

The extended Fayne 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

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