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Thurles.Info Uses AI To Celebrate Tipperary All-Ireland Hurling.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, e.g. learning, problem-solving, and even decision-making.
It encircles a broad range of techniques and technologies that are amazing, unbelievable, and yes actually ‘frightening’ in its ability to clone accurately human cognitive functions that involve the mental process of knowing, learning and understanding.

Today, AI is rapidly beginning to be used in various professional fields; like healthcare; customer service; finance; automotive tasks; to quickly analyse large amounts of data, and/or even improve everyday human decision-making.
Alas, there are also a myriad of dangers associated with the use of AI; possibly the biggest risks today being consumer privacy, and biased programming, with little legal regulation governing its place in future society.

Artificial Intelligence technology can now create original text; graphic images, [see the Thurles.Info logo pictured here, created in just under 50 seconds], together with video and other content.

For the benefit of our readers we requested AI to write a poem about Tipperary defeat of old sporting rivals Cork in the recent 2025 All-Ireland Hurling final.

Truth is you couldn’t write this poem better yourself, so here is a celebratory poem capturing the spirit of Tipperary’s victory over Cork in the 2025 All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Note, when instructed AI gave us the following poem in approximately 20 seconds.

The poem is just a bit of harmless fun, while demonstrating the magic of AI to celebrate that fantastic win for the Premier County.
Hope you our readers enjoy it!

The Premier Roar – Tipperary 2025.
(A Ballad of Glory in Croke Park.)

In July sun ‘neath Dublin skies, where hopes and hearts together rise,
The Rebels came with Red held high, but Blue and Gold would rule the sky.
From Croke Park’s field, a thunder grew, as Tipp men charged with proud sinew,
Their ash in hand, their eyes like flame, they came to win this glourious game.
Cork struck first with fierce intent, but every blow was quickly spent,
But Maher and Forde held the line, with John Mcgrath, in form divine.
The sliotar soared, the crowd did cry, as Tipp lit stars across the sky.
A goal! Another! Cheers like flame, each score a stitch in Tipp’s great name.
The Red did rally, proud and bold, but Tipp’s resolve was forged in Gold.
With clever pass and fearless swings, they danced as warriors, crowned as kings.
And when the final whistle blew, the stands erupted, drenched in Blue.
From Thurles town to Lough Derg’s shore, the Premier roared like ne’er before.
They held the ‘Liam’ aloft with pride, for every fan who cheered or cried.
A county’s dream, a chapter penned, for in 2025, that wait did end.

END

Another Case Of Listeria monocytogenes In Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert SummaryTuesday, 05 August 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.38
Product Identification: Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: VG189; use by date: 08/08/2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message: The above batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. Please see this News Article.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice for their customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batch.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Possible Presence Of Listeria monocytogenes In O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Recall O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander.

Recall of various brands of O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated August 5th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.39
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Codes: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The below branded potted coriander products are being recalled by O’Hanlon Herbs due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in affected stores.

Retailer.	Brand.	Product.	Batch.	Display until date.
Aldi.	Egans	Potted Coriander	273, 275, 277,	05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025, 11/08/2025
Tesco.	Tesco	Growing Herb Coriander	273, 275	03/08/2025, 04/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025
Dunnes Stores.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277, 283.	03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025
Dunnes Stores.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Compostable Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277.	03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025.
Nolans.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273.	07/08/2025.
Mortons.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273.	07/08/2025.
Marks & Spencer.	M&S.	Irish Coriander.	273, 275.	06/08/2025, 09/08/2025.
Lidl.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277.	L3104, L3105, L3106, L3107, L3201.
Supervalu.	Supervalu.	Irish Coriander.	273, 275, 277, 283.	1M0308P1, 1M0408P1, 1M0508P1, 1M0608P1, 1M0708P1, 1M0808P1, 1M0908P1, 1M1008P1.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.

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.

Death Of Patrick Joseph Hayes, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Wednesday 30th July 2025 of Mr Patrick Joseph Hayes Manchester and formerly of Ballingarry, South Riding, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Aged in his 82nd year, Mr Hayes, formerly of Ballingarry, Thurles, Co Tipperary passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Manchester hospital, fortified by the rites of Holy Mother Church.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Brenda, sons Patrick, Liam and Sean, daughters Margaret and Angela, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

His body will be received into the Roman Catholic Church of St Joseph, Hope Rd, Sale, Manchester, UK, (Postal Code M33 3BF), to repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday 21st August at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Brooklands Cemetery, Manchester UK.

The extended Hayes 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to the British Heart Foundation.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Mary Ryan-Mulqueen, Late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 4th August 2025, of Mrs Mary Ryan-Mulqueen (née Ryan Darby), Loughisle House, Bawn, Silvermines, Co. Tipperary and late of Loughisle, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved mother Josephine, aunts Bridget and Kitty; Mrs Ryan Mulqueen passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, and family members.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving children Judy (fiancé Daniel Gleeson), Kara (partner Euan Dunne), and Fionn (partner Caroline Shanahan), father Michael, aunt Mary, cousins, special friends Orla and Joe, Deirdre, Colm and Anne Mulqueen, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan-Mulqueen will repose at J & S McCormack’s Funeral Home, Kilcommon Cross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday afternoon, August 6th from 4:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.

Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Silvermines, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary on Thursday morning, August 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the New Cemetery, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Ryan-Mulqueen, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, [Link to follow].

The extended Mulqueen and Ryan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Milford Care Centre in Memory of Mrs Mary Ryan-Mulqueen (née Ryan Darby).

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.