Thurles Information

FSAI Warn Of Soya In Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warn of possible presence of soya in specific batches of Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce.

Alert Summary dated Friday, July 4th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A26.
Allergen: Soybeans.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Philippines.

Message: The below batches of Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce may contain soya, which is not declared on the label. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches.

Product name.	Pack size.	Batch code.	Best before date.
Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce Hot.	330g.	2878.	All best before dates.
Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce Regular.	330g.	2879.	All best before dates.
Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce Regular.	330g.	2881.	All best before dates.

New Prison Officer Recruitment Campaign & New Virtual Prison Tour Launched.

Irish Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Mr Jim O’Callaghan has launched the 2025 recruitment campaign for the Irish Prison Service.
The target number for new recruits this year is 300, with the competition being conducted through Publicjobs on behalf of the Irish Prison Service.

The Minister is also pleased to launch the Virtual Prison Tour: a new web-based innovative tool that allows visitors, service users, and the wider public to see the inside of an Irish Prison, guided by a digitally created Prison Officer.
This project aims to increase public understanding of how our prisons function and operate on a day-to-day basis.

Speaking at the launch, Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said: “Prison Officers are a cornerstone of the criminal justice system, and I look forward to welcoming the new recruits of 2025. I am very pleased to launch this year’s recruitment campaign which is a key part of a much wider investment by government in our prison system. Prisons not only provide a secure environment and act as a deterrent, but through the dedication and compassion that prison officers also provide to offenders, prisons are a place for rehabilitation and education. The Government is committed to ensuring that all prison officers are enabled and equipped to do their jobs to a high standard in a workplace where they feel safe and protected.”

Mr O’Callaghan further stated, “I am also pleased to launch the Virtual Prison Tour. This innovative project will greatly enhance the public’s understanding of how our prisons operate. It can also serve as a positive recruitment tool to provide those contemplating a career as a prison officer with the ability to tour their future workplace.”

Ms Caron McCaffrey, Director General of the Irish Prison Service, added: “The Recruit Prison Officer campaign is a vital opportunity to attract individuals who are committed to public service and rehabilitation, and who will play a central role in maintaining safe and secure prison environments. The incredible work of Prison Officers is complex and often hidden from public view, but our annual competition and the launch of the virtual tour allow us the opportunity to let the public see the teamwork, integrity, potential, safety and support that Prison Officers not only offer to prisoners, but to their colleagues as well.
I wish to commend all those involved in delivering the Virtual Tour, an innovative and informative project that highlights the professionalism and dedication of our staff across the prison estate. These initiatives are key steps in strengthening public understanding of our work and attracting committed individuals to a challenging yet rewarding career.”

The 2024 recruitment campaign attracted more than 1500 applicants, resulting in 271 prison officers joining the Irish Prison Service. The 2025 Recruit Prison Officer Competition will remain open until 1 August 2025.

Information on the competition and how to apply, and to access the prison tour can be found on the Irish Prison Service website HERE .

Death Of Kathleen Nolan, Formerly Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Thursday 3rd July 2025, of Mrs Kathleen Nolan (née Bourke), Doohan, Ballydangan, Co. Roscommon, and formerly of Balinure, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Eugene, daughter Margaret, son Martin, brothers Michael, John and William, sisters Anna and Patricia; Mrs Nolan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Ballinasloe Care Centre.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son Tom, daughters Ann and Veronica, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law Maurice and Murray, adored grandchildren Jasmine, Susanna, Findley, Grace, Ailish, Éabha, Kevin, Saoirse, James, Naomi and Ciara, nephews, niece, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Nolan will be repose at Grenham’s Funeral Home, St Michael’s Square, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, on Monday afternoon, July 7th, at 5:30pm until 7:30pm, same evening, before being received into the Church of St Brigid, Kilmocormack, Drum, Co. Roscommon, arriving at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Nolan will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, July 8th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Drum Cemetery, Curryroe, Co. Roscommon.

“And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me,
Shining until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me,
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.”

The extended Nolan 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.

The extended Nolan family would like to especially thank the staff of Aperee Living Nursing Home, for all the care and kindness shown to Mrs Nolan during her time with them.

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Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decrease By 2% In 2024.

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2 per cent (-1.1 Mt CO2eq) in 2024.

All sectors, except heating of homes and buildings, saw reductions in 2024:

Energy industries emissions decreased by 8.9 per cent (-0.7 Mt CO2eq).
Agriculture emissions decreased by 1.7 per cent (-0.4 Mt CO2eq).
Transport emissions decreased by 1.2 per cent (-0.1 Mt CO2eq).
Industry emissions decreased by 4.6 per cent (-0.3 Mt CO2eq).
Heating of homes and buildings increased by 5.6 per cent (+0.4 Mt CO2eq).

Despite the overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, compliance with national commitments and EU targets will be extremely challenging:

Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51 per cent in 2030 compared to 2018 levels. In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions were 12 per cent below 2018 levels.
Ireland’s EU target is a 42% reduction in emissions from key sectors including agriculture, transport, and buildings by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions were 11 per cent below 2005 levels.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its provisional greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland for 2024. The figures show a reduction of 2% or 1.1 Mt CO2eq compared to 2023, with emission reductions in almost all sectors – except for heating of homes and buildings.
In total, 54 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2eq) were emitted, excluding emissions from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF).

Commenting on the report Ms Laura Burke, Director General, EPA said: “Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions have declined for three years in a row. These important findings underscore the effectiveness of climate action and implementation of decarbonisation strategies across our economy and society. We’re seeing the tangible benefits from sectors like electricity, with more renewables and interconnection; and transport, with a notable increase in biofuel use in our vehicles.”
She added, “While the 2024 data is moving in the right direction in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is not at the necessary scale and pace to achieve our EU targets or the National Climate commitments. For example, if Ireland is to meet our first carbon budget, a further 10 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is needed in 2025, which will be extremely challenging.”

In terms of EU targets, the assessment shows that Ireland exceeded its EU Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) commitments in 2024, even with the use of flexibilities. 2024 greenhouse gas emissions were 11% below 2005 levels, well short of Ireland’s EU Effort Sharing reduction commitment of 42% by 2030.
Regarding compliance with national climate commitments, the assessment shows that greenhouse gas emissions (including LULUCF) are 12% lower than in 2018, far off the national climate ambition of a 51% reduction by 2030.

A summary of the trends from key sectors:
Energy Industries: Emissions from energy industries decreased for the third consecutive year by 8.9% in 2024 to an all-time low of 7.2 Mt CO2eq. This was due to the large share of energy generation coming from renewables (39.6%) in combination with an increase in the share of imported electricity (14% of electricity supply in 2024 compared to 9.5% in 2023). 2024 was also the first year that peat was not used in electricity generation in Ireland since the first sod peat-fired power station in Portarlington began operations in 1950.
Agriculture: Agriculture emissions decreased by 1.7% or 0.3 Mt CO2eq in 2024. This was primarily due to a 2.9% reduction in cattle numbers. In contrast there was a 10.6 % increase in nitrogen fertiliser use.
Transport: This is first post-COVID decrease in transport emissions. There was a 1.2 % or 0.14 Mt CO2eq decrease in 2024, after having increased by approximately 6% in both 2021 and 2022, and by 0.3%in 2023. In particular, the increased use of biofuels slowed growth in emissions in this sector despite increases in the number of vehicles and a growing workforce.
Industry: Manufacturing Combustion and Industrial Processes emissions decreased by 4.6% to 6.0 Mt CO2eq in 2024 due to declines in coal and oil usage. Total emissions from the cement sector decreased by 15.6% or 0.4 Mt CO2eq in line with a reduction in clinker production.
Buildings (Residential, Commercial and Public): Emissions from buildings increased by 5.6% due to a colder winter and increased use of fossil fuels. In the Residential sector, this increase follows two consecutive years where emissions from homes have been at their lowest point since 1990.

Commenting, Dr Tomas Murray, Senior Manager, EPA said: “There are positives to be taken from this assessment given the declines in emissions observed across key sectors. However, some sectors face greater challenges to decarbonise than others. In particular, based on this assessment, both Agriculture and Transport each require significant reductions of 5.6 and 15.5%, respectively, in 2025 to meet their indicative percentage reduction targets. The national climate objective of a 51% reduction by 2030 will be unattainable unless every sector meets their reduction target and sectoral ceiling.”

The Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory 1990 to 2024 is available on the EPA website and the EPA Greenhouse Gas web resource is also available online.

Death Of Mary Christine O’Farrell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 2nd July 2025, of Mrs Mary Christine O’Farrell (née Forrestal), Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Paddy and Chris, sisters Nuala and Noreen; Mrs O’Farrell passed away peacefully following a long illness most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Peter, sisters Helen and Ann, brothers John, Patrick and Martin, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Farrell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Friday July 4th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Her remains will arrive at the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bohar-na-Naomh, Thurles, on Saturday morning, July 5th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.

A Service of Cremation will take place in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) on Sunday afternoon, July 6th at 1:00pm.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs O’Farrell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Farrell and Forrestal 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: Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre, Thurles.

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