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It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 9th February 2026 of Mrs Ann Ward, (née Curran), Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her father Rody, her mother Margaret, and her brothers John and Fergus; Mrs Ward passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Eoin, sons Padraic and Cillian, daughters Una and Aoife, adored grandchildren Róisín and Finn, brothers Billy, Malachy, Pat, Rodge, Albert, sisters Sarah (McManus), Peggy (Coughlan), Mary (Scanlon) and Honorah (Sooter), son-in-law Graham, daughter-in-law Katia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Ward will repose at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Lucan, Dublin, (Eircode K78 R2 C1) on Thursday evening, February 12th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Lucan Road, Lucan, Dublin on Friday morning next, February 13th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan, Co. Dublin, (Eircode K78 E9T7).
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Ward, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Ward and Curran 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.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 8th February 2026 of Mrs Kathy Major, (née Kavanagh), Killenyarda, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband John, parents Patrick & Johanna and brothers Joey and Pakie; Mrs Major passed away peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by her family, while in the care of staff at the ICU Unit and Med 2 Unit of Tipperary University Hospital.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sister Teresa (Butler), nieces Annette, Josephine (Lowry), Elaine (Kavanagh Brennan), Jennifer, Caroline and Trina, nephews Michéal, Paddy, Mark, P.J., Jason and Patrick, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her god-daughter Nina, godson Jamie, extended relatives, a large circle of friends especially Ann, Helen and Margaret and her fantastic neighbours, especially Tom and Veronica O’Dwyer, Joe Bourke, Michael & Kathleen Ferncombe and Catherine O’Gorman.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Major will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Friday afternoon next, February 13th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01), to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, February 14th, at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 2:00pm.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Major, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Major 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.
Closure Order served on Bansha foodstore as FSAI reports four January closures.
A food business in Bansha, Co Tipperary has been served with a Closure Order after an inspection found unsafe food being held for sale or supply past its ‘use by’ date, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has confirmed.
The order was served by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive on 19th January 2026 on O’Connell’s Foodstore, under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
What the Closure Order means for the Bansha premises.
The notice relates specifically to the holding of foods labelled with ‘use by’ dates for the purpose of sale or supply. (It does not restrict the sale or supply of foods labelled with a ‘best before’ date.)
The FSAI said one of the reasons for enforcement action during January included unsafe food placed on the market that was past its ‘use by’ dates.
FSAI: “No excuse for bad practice”.
Commenting on the January enforcement list, FSAI chief executive Mr Greg Dempsey said inspectors are continuing to find recurring problems, including poor hygiene and pest issues, and stressed that a robust food safety management system and a clean premises are basic legal requirements.
Other January Closure Orders (briefly).
The FSAI report also lists three other businesses served with Closure Orders in January:
The Shamrock Lodge (kitchen only), Finglas, Dublin 11.
White Sands Hotel (small ground-floor kitchen), Portmarnock, Co Dublin.
Chillers Restaurant and Lounge, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
The FSAI notes that details of enforcement orders are published on its website, and that Closure Orders and Improvement Orders remain listed for a period after issues found are corrected.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the tragic death, on Sunday 8th February 2026, of Mr Pat Skehan, The Village, Holycross, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of Graigue, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Kitty, nephew James (Quinlan) and grand-niece Grace (Ryan); the death of Mr Skehan is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters Margaret (Rattigan), Mary (Ryan), Frances (Tynan) and Catherine (Quinlan), brothers Michael, Tom, John and William, aunt Sr Philomena, brothers-in-law MB, Thomas, Seamus and Dan, sisters-in-law Anne, Kay and Philly, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Skehan will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Thursday afternoon next, February 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01) on Friday morning, February 13th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Skehan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Skehan 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.
Tuesday (10th Feb):
A dull, wet sort of day overall, with rain and drizzle around and the odd mist/fog patch lingering. Temperatures remain on the mild side for February.
Wednesday (11th Feb):
Still mostly cloudy, with patchy rain or showers and only limited brighter breaks. Another day where it’s worth keeping the rain jacket and umbrella handy.
Thursday (12th Feb):
Cloud dominates again, with outbreaks of rain/drizzle possible. Through the day it’s cool rather than cold, but the more important change is what happens after dark.
Thursday night (12th Feb) into early Friday:
This is the key window for icy conditions. As clearer spells develop and colder air feeds down, temperatures are likely to dip close to, or below, freezing in places, allowing frost and ice to form on untreated surfaces. Take extra care on footpaths, bridges and shaded back roads.
Friday (13th Feb):
A brighter, colder day for many, and in general drier than earlier in the week. A few showers may drift down, and on higher ground, they could turn a bit wintry at times. Daytime highs stay low, and the night looks cold again.
Saturday (14th Feb):
Expect a very cold start with a continued frost/ice risk early on, (especially if you’ve forgotten what day it is and you’re sprinting to the shop for a “definitely-planned-in-advance” bunch of flowers. At least keep the love warm). Conditions will then turn wetter and breezier as the day goes on, with rain pushing in from the west later, meaning it can feel like two seasons in one day.
Sunday (15th Feb):
More unsettled, with cloud and showers around (often earlier in the day), with temperatures lifting back up compared with Friday/Saturday.
Monday (16th Feb):
Another mostly cloudy day with spells of rain developing again, a reminder that the cold snap is brief, not a long freeze.
What this means on the ground: quick practical tips:
Driving: Watch for black ice early Friday and early Saturday, especially on minor roads and shaded stretches.
Homes/farms: If you’re exposed, consider protecting outdoor taps/hoses and checking vulnerable pipes ahead of the coldest nights.
Commuting: Give yourself a little extra time Friday morning, untreated footpaths can be deceptively slippery after a clear, cold night.
Remember, forecasts can shift a little as the week progresses, but the pattern is clear: damp first, then a short sharp chill, then back to Atlantic unsettled weather over the weekend.
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