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It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 17th September 2026, of Mr Jacques Compaan, Kylemakill, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Pretoria, South Africa.
Mr Compaan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, Co. Limerick.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and heartbroken wife Eleanor (née Stokes), parents Denicia and Japie, brothers Hansie and Japie, parents-in-law John and Marian Stokes, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in both Ireland and South Africa.
Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The funeral cortège bearing the remains of Mr Compaan will be received into Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) on Monday afternoon, September 21st, 2026, at 1:00pm, to repose for a Service of cremation.
For those persons who would wish to attend the Service of cremation for Mr Compaan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).
The extended Compaan and Stokes 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: House strictly private. No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Suir Haven, Thurles, and Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.
To Suir Haven, UHL and Milford Care Centre: “I wish to convey my sincere thanks to all those who cared for Jacques in these past few months. The gratitude we hold for the compassion, empathy and consideration we experienced during these tough times cannot be quantified.Thank you to you all”. Eleanor Compaan (née Stokes) and family.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th September 2026, of Mrs Peggy Kennedy (née Kavanagh), Garrynamona, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Har, daughter Maria, parents Maggie and Michael, sisters Mary, Phyllis and Ann, brothers Tom, Ned and Michael; Mrs Kennedy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sons Har and Adrian, daughter Pearl, grandchildren Edward, Paul, Ger, Maggie, Sarah, Paudie, Harry and Josh, 5 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Ann and Siobhan, son-in-law Shane, brother Paddy, nephews, nieces, bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Kennedy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Monday afternoon next, September 21st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St. Cataldus, Ballycahill, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A978), on Tuesday morning, September 22nd, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Kennedy, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Kennedy and Kavanagh 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.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
RTÉ confirm that it has only temporarily withdrawn the RTÉ Investigates, “The Gardaí: Full Disclosure”, from its Player following correspondence from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions about an upcoming court case referenced to in the programme.
The documentary, broadcast on Wednesday night last, examined allegations of mistreatment of Garda whistleblowers.
According to press reports, RTÉ has not identified the court case, but says the programme will remain unavailable until the proceedings conclude.
The broadcaster says it will restore the documentary in due course and continue reporting on the public-interest issues it raised.
Primary school teachers represented by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) are set to begin industrial action on October 5th, amid delays in securing a new public sector pay agreement.
The action will begin with a work-to-rule, with members also due to join other public sector workers in a proposed nationwide strike on Wednesday, October 14th next.
According to the INTO, members in primary and special schools will restrict their work to contracted daily teaching hours. They will withdraw co-operation with additional hours, including those introduced under the Croke Park Agreement, until further notice.
The decision follows a ballot in which 99.5% of participating members supported industrial action. Turnout stood at 57.5%.
INTO General Secretary Mr John Boyle said the result demonstrated a strong mandate from teachers facing financial pressures. He said uncertainty over salaries, alongside the cost-of-living crisis, was fuelling members’ frustration.
The INTO is the latest public sector union to support industrial action, accusing the Government of failing to put forward a meaningful pay offer.
The previous public sector pay agreement expired on June 30th, and formal negotiations on a replacement have yet to begin.
Responding to the announcement, the Department of Public Expenditure expressed disappointment that unions had not taken opportunities to engage in recent weeks.
A spokesperson urged both sides to return to negotiations, saying progress towards a new agreement would require constructive, sustained engagement without preconditions.
Recall of a batch of Dunnes Stores Potato Waffles 680g due to elevated levels of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
Alert Summary dated Friday, 18th September 2026
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.59.
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Potato Waffles, pack size: 680g.
Batch Code: Best before: July 2028.
Message: Dunnes Stores are recalling the above batch of Potato Waffles 680g due to elevated levels of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Dunnes stores.
Nature Of Danger:
Mineral oil hydrocarbons comprise a wide range of chemical compounds obtained mainly from petroleum distillation and refining. They are categorised into two main groups referred to as mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons. Mineral oil hydrocarbons can be present in food in many ways, such as through environmental contamination; use of lubricants for machinery during harvesting and food production; processing aids; food or feed additives; and migration from food contact materials. Some substances in the mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons group are of possible health concern. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an immediate risk to health, continuous consumption over a long period of time may pose a potential risk to health. Therefore, exposure to mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons needs to be minimised.
Action Required:
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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