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Irish Deportation – Charter Flight Removes 35 People To Nigeria.

Today (Thursday June 5th) the Department of Justice announced the completion of a forced deportation operation, to Nigeria, latter officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria and most populous country in West Africa.

Deportation orders were enforced against 35 people (30 adults and 5 children) who have been removed from Ireland by charter flight. The children removed were all part of family units.

This is the third operation conducted since the recommencement of charter flights for deportations in February of this year. Access to these services has significantly increased the capacity of An Garda Síochána to enforce deportation orders and step up immigration enforcement.

Charter flights are used in addition to commercial flights and can be more appropriate in circumstances where a group of people are being removed to the same destination. These operations are conducted under a contract, signed by the State in November 2024, for the provision of charter aircraft.

Two charter flights already conducted this year have removed 71 people who were subject to deportation orders. This operation brings the number of people removed by charter flight to 106. Additionally, 54 deportation orders have been enforced on commercial flights and 23 people subject to deportation orders are confirmed to have left Ireland unescorted so far in 2025.

The latest people concerned were Nigerian nationals and the flight left Dublin Airport on Wednesday night, before landing in Lagos this Thursday morning.

Allergy Alert Notification – Fresh Today 4 Chocolate Croissants.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warn of undeclared egg and hazelnut in certain packages of Fresh Today 4 Chocolate Croissants.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, June 4th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A21.
Allergens: Egg, Hazelnut.
Product Identification: Fresh Today frozen 4 Chocolate Croissants.
Batch Code: All best before dates where egg and hazelnut are not declared on the label
.

Message: Fresh Today is recalling certain packages of Fresh Today frozen 4 Chocolate Croissants as they contain egg and hazelnut which are not declared on the product label.
This may make the affected packages unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of egg and hazelnut, therefore, these consumers should not eat implicated packages.

Death Of Martin Moynihan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Tuesday 3rd June 2025, of Mr Martin Moynihan, Ikerrin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Kitty, Maura, Bridget, Helen, Norah and Mary, brothers Sean, William, Jerry, Paddy and Timothy; Mr Moynihan passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff of Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles and staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters Philomena (Meelam), Annie (Purcell) and Teresa (Ryan), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, former colleagues in The Irish Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann), neighbours, friends and the Ardeen Nursing Home community.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Moynihan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Friday afternoon, June 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Moynihan will be celebrated on Saturday morning, June 7th, at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Moynihan 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.

FSAI Recall Builin Blasta Dressings – Presence Of Lactic Acid Bacteria.

Recall of specific batches of Builin Blasta dressings due to the presence of lactic
acid bacteria which may cause spoilage.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, June 4th 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.25.
Product Identification: Please see to table below.
Batch Code: Please see to table below.

Message: Builín Blasta Teo is recalling the below batches of specific Builín Blasta dressings, due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria, which may cause spoilage.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Product name.Pack size.Batch numbers.Use by dates.
Builín Blasta Red Onion & Tomato Relish.220g844, 942 and 100911/10/2025, 30/01/2026 and 09/04/2026
Builín Blasta Caesar Dressing.245g831 and 97302/07/2025 and 16/12/2025
Builín Blasta Smoked Onion Salsa.340g963, 982, 986 and 102218/02/2026, 13/03/2026, 19/03/2026 and 24/04/2026

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.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Consumers: Same are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Death Of Joan Barry, formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 18th May 2025, of Mrs Joan Barry (née Fitzgerald), No 13 St Patrick’s Close, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Crohane, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her son Jonathan; sadly Mrs Barry passed away unexpectedly, on May 18th 2025 last, at her place of ordinary residencee.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Paddy, daughters Debbie, Linda and Alison, sons Andrew and Graham, sister Frances (Culleton), son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Helena, grandchildren Dayna, Brandon, Isaac and Brianne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Barry will be received into the Church of St. Patrick, College Rd, Walkinslough, Kilkenny City, (Eircode R95 VX96) on Saturday morning, June 7th, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by a Service of Cremation at 3:00pm, on same afternoon, at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, 158 Harold’s Cross Rd, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, (Eircode D6W HY98)

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

The extended Barry 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 Barry family would like to thank everyone for the care and understanding
shown to them, during the past few weeks
.