It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 12th March 2025, of Mrs Claire Connolly (née O’Donovan), Killahara, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bohermore, Co. Limerick.
Mrs Connolly, sadly, passed away while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Eamon, sons Ciaran and Ed and her daughter Mary, brothers John, Pat and Peter, brother and sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Connolly will repose on Friday afternoon, March14th, at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening. Requiem Mass for Mrs Connolly will be celebrated on Saturday morning, March 15th at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Connolly, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Connolly and O’Donovan families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
Note Please: House strictly private on Thursday night; with the exception being family and close friends only. Family Flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.
In total seven ‘Enforcement Orders’ were served on Irish food businesses in February 2025
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of February for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and sea-fisheries protection officers in the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority.
Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on: Bombay Kebab House(Take Away), 3 Bridge Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary. (For Enforcement Report View Here. Day to Day, Hayestown (Retailer), Boyne Road, Hayestown, Navan, Meath. Tank & Skinny’s, @Number 6(Restaurant/ Café), Courtyard Shopping Centre, Letterkenny, Donegal. Lams(Take Away), 286 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.
Two Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on: Universal Food Wholesale Distribution Limited(Wholesaler/ Distributor), Unit B3 National Enterprise Park, Togher, Portlaoise, Laois. Far East (Restaurant/ Café), 339 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act 1998 on: Burren Smokehouse(Fish & Fishery Products Plants – ready to eat fish plants), Kincora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Clare.
Among the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in February were: rodent activity; six mouse carcasses on a warehouse floor; rodent droppings on a shelving unit in service counter area; complete lack of cleaning; significant dirt and grease accumulation on food contact surfaces and equipment; no hot water available for washing surfaces and food equipment; absence of a food safety management system; raw chicken stored in previously used chip boxes; crates and boxes containing out-of-date food in storage area; high-risk ready-to-eat foods and other cooked items stored at unsafe temperatures.
Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, stated that vigilance is always required in relation to food safety and that standards must be maintained to ensure that consumer health is not put at risk. “February’s Enforcement Orders serve as an important reminder that food safety must always be a top priority for all food businesses. Regular checks and adherence to food safety and hygiene standards are essential to protect consumers’ health and maintain public trust. There are no excuses for failing to comply with legal requirements, and any lapse in food safety practices puts consumers at direct risk. Implementing a food safety management system is straightforward, especially with the supports available from the FSAI, yet some businesses continue to neglect this crucial legal requirement. Consumers have a right to safe food and it is imperative that all food businesses uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all times.”
Separately, during the month of February one prosecution was taken by the Health Service Executive in relation to: Dunnes Stores Unlimited Company(Retailer), Trimgate Street, Navan, Meath.
IFI secures conviction against cheese maker for slurry pollution offence.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured a conviction against a dairy production firm for slurry pollution of a tributary of the River Suir, and have been ordered to pay fines and costs of €7,440.
Slurry in Clover River latter a tributary of the River Suir. Pic: Courtesy Inland Fisheries Ireland.
Commenting, Ms Lynda Connor(South-Eastern regional director at IFI) said: “The Clover River was found to be in a poor condition, with polluting material discharging into this river from a drain full of slurry”. Ms Connor added “Ensuring clean and healthy water is not just a responsibility, but a necessity for the survival of fish and the ecosystems they thrive in. This successful prosecution is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s very determined efforts to protect the State’s rivers, streams, and lakes.”
The court heard the evidence for the defence did not match up with photographs which showed deep slurry in the water, not just a spillage, and the issue had been ongoing for a considerable time before action was taken.
It was noted that the pollution constituted a very serious breach on the part of The Tipperary Cheese Company Ltd.
Evidence was given by IFI Fisheries Environmental Officer Mr Oliver McGrath who outlined the facts to the court. The incident took place in December 2023 and was heard at Thurles District Court on February 18th 2025.
IFI urge people to report water pollution, illegal fishing activity, habitat destruction, fish kills or issues of concern in their local rivers/lakes; to its confidential 24/7 number, 0818 34 74 24.
A Reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):
There remain four spaces only left for the workshop“Make a Birdbox from Recycled Materials” with Elke Wilson on tomorrow, Thursday March 13th, commencing at 2.30pm sharp.
This is a workshop which revives the ancient art of book folding, utilising recycled books and other materials to make attractive Bird Boxes.
NotePlease: With 4 spaces only remaining, booking is essential to this FREE event. Pleasecontact Tel. Number 062 63829.
Visitorscanlocate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
It was at the last election that me uncle Pat got in. He was always fond of politics and the faith I knew he’d win. He made such pretty promises to the people one and all, That’s how he got elected as a member of the Dail.
Oh, me uncle is a T.D. me boys, me uncle is a T.D., And that’s the very reason why nothing bothers me. Me brother was made a foreman, though he never built a wall, Ah, but then you’ll see me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail.
Now, he’s not good at learnin’, sure he never went to school, But that’s no disadvantage in this country as a rule. He was in the county council, but you know that means damn all, But hats off to me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail.
Oh, me uncle is a T.D. me boys, me uncle is a T.D., And that’s the very reason why nothing bothers me. He got a pension for me Da, though he’s not blind at all, Yea, but then you see me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail.
Now he’s not fond of arguing, sure he’s as quiet as a mouse. He never says a wrong word up there in Leinster House. He never connects with either side Fine Gael or Fianna Fail, So long as he draws a salary as a member of the Dail.
Oh, me uncle is a T.D. me boys, me uncle is a T.D. And his sister’s going to marry a ministers secretary, She met him up in Dublin in Barry’s at a ball, That’s how they got acquainted through me uncle in the Dail.
Now, we’re the finest family that ever yet was seen, We make a tidy packet from the makin’ of poitin. It goes across the border and up to Donegal, And they drink it in the lobbies, with my uncle in the Dail.
Oh, me uncle is a T.D. me boys, me uncle is a T.D., And me mother got her pension at the age of forty-three. We draw family allowance though we’ve no kids at all, Yea, but then you see me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail.
Oh, me uncle is a T.D. me boys, me uncle is a T.D., And that’s the very reason why nothing bothers me. We draw family allowance though we’ve no kids at all, But then you see me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail. But then you see me uncle, he’s a member of the Dail.
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