Thurles Information

Irish Government Appoint New Director General Of Forensic Science.

Irish Government announce the appointment of Dr Ciarán Seoighe as Director General of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). His appointment will take over from his predecessor Mr Chris Enright, with effect from October 6th next, 2025.

Dr Seoighe brings senior experience in the fields of science and research, most recently as Deputy CEO of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Dr Seoighe joined Science Foundation Ireland in 2018, which amalgamated with the Irish Research Council to form Taighde Éireann in 2024.

He has led the Strategy and Transformation Directorate and played a key role in shaping Ireland’s strategic direction in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.

Prior to this appointment, Dr Seoighe spent nearly two decades as a global management consultant, advising leading organisations across ICT, finance and more.

Undeclared Mustard In Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bar.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Warn of allergy alert in undeclared mustard in Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bar.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A33.
Allergen: Mustard
Product Identification: Lidl Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bar; pack size: 60g.
Batch Code: All batches and all best-before dates.
Country Of Origin: Netherlands.

Message: Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bars contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of mustard and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated product.
The affected product is subject to recall.

Thurles Planning Alert From Tipperary County Council.

Application Ref: 2560917.
Applicant: Tomas Ryan.
Development Address: Tipperary Equestrian Centre , Monakeeba Mill Road , Thurles.
Development Description: the extension of existing sand arena together with all associated site works.
Status: N/A.
Application Received: 17/09/2025.
Decision Date: N/A.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560917/0.

Application Ref: 2560741.
Applicant: Michael Ryan & Ann-Marie Dwan.
Development Address: Bohernamona, Thurles , Co. Tipperary.
Development Description: The demolition of 3 sqm utility room to rear of existing cottage and construction of a new 95 sqm single storey extension to rear and associated internal alterations and fabric upgrade to existing single storey cottage, relocation of existing site entrance.
Status: Conditional.
Application Received: 29/07/2025.
Decision Date: 19/09/2025.
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560741/0.

Application Ref: 25147
Applicant: Martin and Eileen Troy
Development Address: 10 Windsor Grove , Thurles , Co. Tipperary
Development Description: (a) construction of a new enclosed front door porch, (b) conversion of existing garage to living accommodation, (c) construction of a new sunroom to the rear of the dwelling, (d) alterations and variations to the existing elevations, (e) relocation of the exit.
Status: Conditional
Application Received: 28/07/2025
Decision Date: 17/09/2025
Further Details: http://www.eplanning.ie/TipperaryCC/AppFileRefDetails/25147/0

Death Of Robbie Lanphier, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 22nd September 2025, of Mr Robert (Robbie) Lanphier Curraheen, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Louie and Peggy (née Lawn), uncles Tony and Joseph, aunt Kathleen (Forrestal); sadly, Mr Lanphier passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters Cathy (Trevor), Bridget (Fogarty), Eileen (Mahon) and Liz (O’Dwyer), brothers John and Larry, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law Michael, Noel and Donnacha, sisters-in-law Helen and Catherine, cousins, aunts Bridget (Murray), Eileen (Rizvi) and Marie (Byrne), uncles Bobby (UK), John (Curraheen, Horse and Jockey) and P.J. (Turtulla, Thurles), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Lanphier will be received into the Church of St Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles, on Friday morning, September 26th, at 11:00am, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by a Service of Cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) at 4:00pm.

The extended Lanphier 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Ireland Needs To Recycle Additional 400,000 Tonnes Of Waste Every Year.

Ireland is predicted to miss targets for recycling municipal and packaging waste for 2025.
An additional 400,000 tonnes of recycling is needed to reach our targets.
Packaging waste generation has increased almost four times faster than recycling since 2016.
Plastic packaging recycling rate is just 30 per cent, significantly below the required target for 2025 of 50 per cent.
Construction waste is Ireland’s largest waste stream, reaching nine million tonnes in 2023.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its latest data on municipal, packaging and construction and demolition waste for the 2023 reporting year. EPA data shows that in 2023:

Ireland’s municipal recycling rate is 42 per cent, significantly below the 55 per cent target.
Ireland’s packaging waste recycling rate is 59 per cent and the 65 per cent target is at risk.
Ireland’s plastic packaging recycling rate is 30 per cent, significantly off the 50 per cent target.

While 1.3 million tonnes of municipal waste were recycled, this represents no improvement in recycling rates over the past decade. Investment in waste infrastructure is needed to reduce our reliance on overseas facilities with 1.2 million tonnes of municipal waste exported in 2023.

Opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle valuable materials and resources are also being missed. Packaging waste generation is excessive, and our rate of waste generation is increasing more than we are increasing recycling capacity.

It is now almost certain that mandatory recycling targets that apply from 2025 will be missed.

Commenting, Mr David Flynn, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Sustainability, EPA said:
“Ireland’s waste generation is too high. Our report highlights that Ireland needs to make measurable progress on stalled recycling rates and reduce overall consumption. Ireland needs to recycle 400,000 more tonnes of waste each year than we currently do. To address this we need investment in recycling infrastructure and to stop exporting a significant amount of our municipal waste to other countries.”

Construction is the most wasteful sector with nine million tonnes of construction waste generated in 2023. As the industry grows, companies need to urgently prevent waste and maximise the use of recycled and recyclable products.

Commenting, Mr Warren Phelan, Programme Manager of the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme said:
“Ireland’s economy uses significant raw materials producing valuable products and materials – but also lots of waste. If we are serious about moving to an economy which values resources and materials, we need to support innovation for low waste businesses as well as lean production, remanufacturing and circular supply chains. Materials and wastes are a cost to businesses, we need to value and retain materials, and our policies must incentivise circular businesses.”

The EPA’s national waste statistics are published on the EPA website HERE where more information on all of the waste streams is now available.