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Horse Breeder John Magnier Donates 14-Acre Site, In Thurles, To Tipperary GAA.

John Magnier Donates 14-Acre Site To Tipperary GAA For Major Training Expansion.

Tipperary GAA has announced that businessman and horse breeder, Mr John Magnier has generously donated a 14-acre site adjoining Coolmore Morris Park in Thurles, paving the way for the development of a new state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence.

The additional land will allow Tipperary GAA to significantly expand its existing facilities, including the creation of new sand-based pitches and cutting-edge training infrastructure, designed to support both elite and grassroots development.

Welcoming the announcement, Tipperary GAA CEO, Mr Murtagh Brennan described the gift as a milestone for Gaelic games in the county: “This investment represents a watershed moment for Gaelic games in Tipperary and underscores our long-term commitment to nurturing athletic excellence and supporting the next generation of hurlers and footballers,” he stated. “Crucially, this expansion will serve not only our elite teams but also the thousands of young boys and girls who represent the future of Tipperary GAA. It will provide a safe, modern and inclusive environment for youth development, physical wellbeing, and personal growth.”

Mr Brennan added that the new Centre of Excellence will act as a focal point for the wider community: “The wider Tipperary community will also benefit, with this facility acting as a hub for participation, pride and connection across our county. Tipperary GAA extends its sincere gratitude to Mr Magnier for his outstanding generosity and vision. This development is not just an enhancement of facilities, it is an investment in the future of our county, our players, and our sporting community.”

The expansion of the Coolmore Morris Park is expected to ensure that Tipperary GAA will continues to thrive at all levels, providing its many athletes with the resources needed to reach their fullest potential.

Farmers Urged To Report Suspected Cases Of Bird Flu & Step Up Biosecurity.

IFA calls for housing order to protect poultry as avian flu confirmed in Co Carlow.

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for the introduction of a housing order requiring free-range poultry farmers to keep their birds indoors, as authorities confirm an outbreak of avian flu in a commercial turkey flock in Co Carlow, a county bordering on Co. Tipperary.

The virus, which causes the disease, is known as HPAI H5N1 and has been in circulation among wild birds over the past year.

Mr Nigel Sweetnam, Chair of the IFA National Poultry Committee, said the measure is urgently needed to help contain the spread of the highly contagious disease and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods.
He urged all poultry farmers to be on high alert and to contact their vet and the Department of Agriculture, immediately, if they suspect any signs of avian flu.

Mr Sweetnam said farmers should watch for indicators such as high mortality and lethargic birds, and highlighted the importance of establishing exclusion zones around affected farms where movement of birds in and out is tightly controlled under veterinary supervision.

With the whole pattern of bird flu changing/mutating; the virus has appeared earlier than usual this year and in different geographical areas, with two outbreaks in Co. Cork.

Mr Sweetnam believes that a housing order should be comparable to restrictions in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, thus limiting movement and requiring birds to be kept indoors.
The IFA continues to engage with the Department of Agriculture on measures to contain the outbreak and protect Ireland’s poultry sector.
The Department is reminding all flock owners to maintain the highest standards of biosecurity, including disinfecting footwear and equipment, restricting visitors, and preventing contact between domestic poultry and wild birds.

FSAI Recall Some Templetuohy, Farm Fresh Foods Products.

FSAI recall specific batches of some Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods chicken products, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Monday, November 3rd 2025

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.59
Product Identification: Please see table below for product details.
Batch Code: Use by date: 06/10/2025

Message:
The below batches of Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods chicken products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Although these batches are past their use by date, they are suitable for home freezing. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batches.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name.	Use by date.	Pack size.	Approval number.
Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods Chicken Fillets.	06/10/2025.	460g.	IE 2892 EC.
Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods Chicken Pascal.	06/10/2025.	460g	IE 2892 EC.
*Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods Fresh Chicken Fillets 10/Tray.**	06/10/2025.	1100 g	IE 2892 EC.
Templetuohy Farm Fresh Foods Garlic Chicken En-Croute.	06/10/2025.	400 g	IE 2892 EC.

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.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

HIQA Reports A Rise In Radiation Overexposure Incidents in 2024.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has reported an almost 11% increase in cases of radiation overexposure from medical imaging and radiotherapy services in 2024. A total of 145 incidents were notified; the highest number since HIQA became the regulator for medical exposure to ionising radiation some six years ago.

Human error accounted for 68% of cases. The number of incidents has more than doubled since 2019, when 68 cases were reported.

Notifications linked to diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI and ultrasound, rose by 19% to 129 last year, while incidents in radiotherapy fell from 23 to 16. Sixty-eight per cent of all cases involved CT scans.

HIQA said more hospitals and healthcare providers are reporting incidents, increasing from 47 to 59. The authority noted that most diagnostic imaging incidents occurred at the point of imaging, often due to incorrect protocol selection, and that many could have been prevented through better verification checks.

HIQA warned that common corrective actions such as staff reminders and education sessions are low-level strategies with limited long-term impact. It urged healthcare providers to address underlying factors such as workload, resources and skill mix.

The full report is available on the HIQA website at www.hiqa.ie.

Allergy Alert – Sulphur Dioxide In Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine.

Undeclared sulphur dioxide in a batch of Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine.

Alert Summary Dated Friday, 31st October 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A42.
Allergen(s): Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Product Identification: Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine 2023; pack size: 750ml.
Batch Code: 2023Sch01.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The above batch of Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine contains sulphur dioxide which is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphur dioxide and therefore, these consumers should not drink the implicated batch.

The affected batch is being recalled.