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Tipperary fans (of which there are very many), will be sad to note that American singer-songwriter, musician and actor, Mr Neil Diamond, has announced that he is retiring from touring, following his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, the most obvious signs of which are slowness of movement and difficulty with walking.
The truly outstanding world class performer, who turned 77 years old, just yesterday, (January 24th 1941) informed his massive international fan base this week that he had made this decision with great reluctance and personal disappointment; while thanking them for their continued support.
His song “Hell Yeah” [Video hereunder (2005)], possibly best interprets his overall outlook on his life. (Lyrics HERE).
The onset of this disease is said to have made it arduous for Mr Diamond to tour and perform on any large-scale footing. The singer has reassured his numerous devoted enthusiasts that he plans to continue to write and record his music for some time to come.
In a statement this week on his website he stated “It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honoured to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years.
My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows. I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come.
My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement. This ride has been ‘so good, so good, so good’ thanks to you.”
Mr Diamond was due to embark on the third leg of his 50th anniversary tour in Australia and New Zealand in March of this year. These now cancelled gigs followed concerts in Europe, including Ireland, and the US back in 2017.
 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Mars Ireland have recalled a Batch of Galaxy Milk Bars and Maltesers, Fun Size Bags, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Product: Galaxy Smooth Milk bar, 42g; Maltesers Fun Size bag
Batch Codes: 720B1SLO00, best before 13.05.2018 (Galaxy); and 720A1SLO00, best before 13.05.2018 (Maltesers).
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
You will remember that in June 2017, Mars Ireland recalled a range of its products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Two pallets of the above implicated products were on hold with an Irish distributor awaiting destruction, but were placed again on the market accidentally. Mars Ireland are recalling the above specific batch of the 42g Galaxy Smooth Milk bar and Maltesers Fun Size bags.
Consumption of product from the implicated batches could cause salmonellosis. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. There are no reports of illness.
Food businesses are requested to remove the affected batch of the two products from sale and to clearly display a point-of-sale notice informing customers not to eat them. They should also notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.
Consumers who may have already consumed implicated batches and are feeling unwell should seek medical advice.
Allergic to, or Intolerant of Walnuts?
Meanwhile earlier this month the Food Safety Authority Of Ireland and Tesco recalled a batch of its Finest Chocolate Cake as some of it had been incorrectly packed with carrot cake. The carrot cake contains walnuts which were undeclared on the label. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of walnuts.
This Products Identification: Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake; best before date: 17 January 2018; Batch: D32/18003.
 In the High Court, South Tipperary General Hospital has apologised to the family of a man who died of a heart attack just a day after he was discharged from the hospital.
The late Mr PJ Lonergan of Templenoe, Cashel, Co Tipperary, a stove engineer, was just 39 years of age when he died of acute irregular heart beat the morning after he was sent home from hospital having had two Electrocardiographs (ECGs); latter a simple painless test, which measures the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart.
Mr PJ Lonergan’s son Mark, aged 19 years, through his mother, Mrs Anne Marie Butler, had sued the HSE over the death of his father on May 7th 2014. Mark has agreed a settlement for €900,000 following this High Court action.
In the apology read out in Court, South Tipperary General Hospital apologised for the shortcomings in their care of Mr Lonergan, who had been referred to the regularly over crowded medical establishment, on March 6th, 2014, by his General Practitioner.
Inaugural Meeting Of ‘Survivors Side By Side’ Support Group – Laura Witherow Reports:-
Tomorrow night will see the first of a series of fortnightly meetings for survivors of any kind of sexual abuse.
The inaugural meeting will take place in a private and quiet space, overhead in the Arch Bar, (Private entrance) latter situated at No. 66 Liberty Square, Thurles, (Thurles Town Square), (Feel free to ‘Private Message’ Laura HERE with any queries /or for directions, if unsure; in complete confidence).
This event is a completely free service and victims can come along and chat, should they wish, while sharing with like-minded people, who understand what you yourself have been through.
As stated the group is called Survivors Side By Side and here is an opportunity to break the stigma, support one another and raise awareness, once and for all, of what victims have had to experienced, many in fear and silence.
Please contact Mobile Tel Number 087 -7485630 for a one-to-one chat.
 Above photo shows a cheque being presented to Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre; the proceeds from two Variety Concerts performed by the renowned Horse and Jockey Singers.
Featured (L to R) are: Anna Ryan, Clare Bohan, Marie McGrath, (All 3 ladies representing Suir Haven), with Liam Ó Donnchú, Connie O’Keeffe and Tom Ryan, (Latter 3 representing the Horse and Jockey Singers). The Horse and Jockey Singers recently hosted two packed performances; part of their highly successful series of Christmas Variety Concerts, the proceeds of which were donated in support of Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre, situated on Clongour Road, here in Thurles. Both enjoyable events were staged in the Horse and Jockey Hotel Theatre, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre in Thurles is a community based centre, where everyone is welcome; whether one is living with cancer or simply modified by it, through affected family members, their carers, their children or friends.
All of the cancer support services delivered by the Centre are provided free of charge.
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