Thurles Information

FSAI Warn Of Recall Of Newcastle Brown Ale.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland recall batches of Newcastle Brown Ale, due to the presence of glass fragments.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 29th January 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.05
Product Identification: Newcastle Brown Ale; pack size: 550 ml bottle
Batch Code: L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326.
Best before date: 30/11/2025

Message: Heineken UK is recalling the above batches of Newcastle Brown Ale, due to the presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/Distributors 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: Consumers are advised not to drink the affected batches.

Victorian Perimeter Wall Ready To Collapse In Thurles.

With the cost of replacing an unsafe 70-metre long perimeter wall around a government office in Dublin, ending up costing nearly a half million Euros; it is now unlikely that the perimeter wall, which daily threatens footpath pedestrians and cars, (some dodging Thurles parking charges), on Ikerrin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, is unlikely to be repaired within the next century or so.

A **3 metre high wall section due to collapse unto a pedestrian footpath on Ikerrin Road,** **in Thurles.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

The works at the Dublin headquarters of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) were originally expected to cost around €200,000, exclusive of Vodka And Tonic (VAT), but ended up costing over €490,000. Thankfully the Ikerrin wall did not collapse during Storm Éowyn last week, although cars bearing antique number plates clamoured for a suitable position under its 4m height, (12 ft).

A **2 metre high wall section due to collapse unto a pedestrian footpath, on Ikerrin Road, Thurles.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

Just to speed thing up, when future insurance claims need to be made in respect of car damages or serious head injuries or ‘God forbid’, even deaths, note the wall and the graveyard it surrounds is the property of Tipperary Co. Council, whose Thurles Municipal District Council office is situated on Castle Avenue, in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Try to lodge your Solicitor’s Letter before closing time at 4:30pm.

**Interesting stone to be found, lodged in the Ikerrin Road Wall, in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.**
*Picture: G. Willoughby*.

One interesting stone appears in this wall, which is not part of the wall of Thurles as some people have been heard to declare. This wall was constructed mostly from left over stones from the demolished old original Protestant Church that once existed pre 1800. The stone which is of interest can be viewed in the picture above.

Is this stone shown above telling us where we can find some antiquity /treasure, or is it just a piece of an old headstone, which possibly stated “Here lies the body“?

Meanwhile, if you are out walking on Ikerrin Road (Previously known as ‘Limekiln Lane’) remember the words of Budd Nielsen, “Keep your head up, keep your eyes facing forward, and keep telling yourself, I’m going to make it.”

Death Of Richard Hickey, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 28th January 2025 of Mr Richard Hickey, Toureen, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving parents Michael and Eileen, his sister Margaret, his baby brother and his sister-in-law Carmel; Mr Hickey passed away peacefully while in the care of University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife and best friend Mary Margaret, sons Robert, David and Walter, daughters Michelle and Ciara, sister Catherine, brothers Francis and Willie, grandsons Jack and Conor, niece Laura, nephew Mickey, son-in-law Dan, sister-in-law Carrie, brothers-in-law Bernie, Martin and Walter, aunts-in-law Rena and Angela, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hickey will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Mazin Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday afternoon, January 30th from 5:00pm until 7:30pm, before being received into the Church of St Joseph, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Hickey will be celebated on Friday morning next, January 31st at 11:30am followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Hollyford cemetery, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Hickey, same can be viewed streamed live online, (link to follow).

The extended Hickey 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.

Death Of Norman Evans, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 28th January 2025 of Mr Norman Evans, Wolfe Tone Street, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, formerly of Ballingarry South Riding, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

Mr Evans passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Archersrath Nursing Home, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family;son Stuart, daughters Helen, Jackie, Kimberly and Emma, brother Geoff and his wife Sheila, niece Nicola, nephew Simon, grandchildren Zach, Shane, Eden, Lewis, Shannon, Caydan, Kyron, Poppy Mae and Ronnie Jay, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A private Cremation service will take place for Mr Evans; in keeping with his express wishes.

The extended Evans 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Margaret Johanna Cosgrave, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 1st November 2024 last of Ms Margaret Johanna Cosgrave late of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and formerly of Borrisnoe, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Chris and her nephew Martin; sadly Ms Cosgrave passed away suddenly at her place of ordinary residence, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brother Michael, sister Catherine Egan (UK), sister-in-law Anne, her nieces and nephews Kate, Mairead, Aine, Tom, Michael and Mary, aunt Elanor Kennedy (Newtown), cousins, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Cosgrave; in accordance with her wishes; has already reposed for Requiem Mass in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which was followed by a Cremation Service.

A Memorial Mass for Ms Cosgrave will now take place on Saturday next, February 1st, 2025, (St Brigid’s Day), at 12:00 noon, in the Church of St Brigid, Clonakenny, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, (E53 XP70), followed, immediately afterwards, by the interment of her ashes in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Cosgrave 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 h-anam dílis.