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Tipperary Co. Council Announce Extra TeL. No. For Tonight’s Weather Event.

Members of the public can contact Tipperary Co. Council Customer Service Desk on 0818 06 5000/6000 or a dedicated Severe Weather contact Number at 0818 06 5001 during Friday 24th January from 9.00am to 10.00pm and on Saturday 25th January from 9.00am to 1.00pm, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s Out-of-hours contact number 0818 06 5003. Members of the public can also email customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie to report their concerns.

Members of the public are reminded to register (free) on MapAlerter, a public emergency notification system available on the Council’s Website, where they can receive additional useful information by text and e-mail.

The extremely strong winds are expected to cause fallen trees, power lines, damage to property, flying debris, and road blockages making driving conditions dangerous.

Council road crews will not be in a position to respond to call-outs from midnight tonight, until the end of the Red Warning at 11:00am on Friday. Members of the public using the roads during this period could potentially find themselves very isolated should they get into difficulty. The Fire Services will only be in a position to respond to emergency calls that are deemed to be life critical.

Note: Council Offices and services including libraries, swimming pools and civic amenity sites will be closed to the public on Friday January 24th. Civic Amenity sites will reopen again on Saturday 25th January.

FSAI Warn Of Recall Of Cape Herb & Spice Products.

Recall of specific batches of Cape Herb and Spice products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, January 23rd 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.02
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: South Africa

Message: The below batches of Cape Herb & Spice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Product Name –Grinders	Pack size	Best before dates
Cape Herb & Spice Seasoned Salt.	240g	All products listed with best before dates from September 2026 to May 2027 inclusive.
Cape Herb & Spice Extra Bold Peppercorns.	185g
Cape Herb & Spice Salt & Pepper.	310g
Cape Herb & Spice Himalayan Pink Salt.	390g
Cape Herb & Spice Sizzling Steak House Seasoning.	230g
Cape Herb & Spice Atlantic Sea Salt.	380g
Cape Herb & Spice Chilli & Garlic.	`190g`
Cape Herb & Spice Rainbow Pepper.	175g

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.
Caterers: Should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Are advised not to use the implicated batches.

Death Of Sr. De Paul Mary Maher, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 13th December 2024, of Sr. De Paul Mary Maher, Convent of Mercy, Beaumount House, Derby, England and formerly of Gragaugh, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents, brothers Ned and Paddy, sisters Nancy, Kitty, Joan and Nellie; the passing of Sr. De Paul is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brother Tom (Killenaule), sisters-in-law Susan and Mairead, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, friends and her Sisters of Mercy Community.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Requiem Mass for Sr. De Paul was already celebrated on Friday, January 10th 2025, at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen, Ingrave Rd, Brentwood, United Kingdom (CM15 8AT) and was followed by interment in Woodman Road Cemetery, 39A Woodman Rd, Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom (CM14 5AU).

A Memorial Mass will be offered for Sr. De Paul, in the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Saturday evening, January 25th 2025, at 7:00pm.

The extended Maher 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.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.

Irish Saxophone & Clarinet Player Paddy Cole Dead Aged 85 Years.

Irish sax player and singer Mr Paddy Cole passed away this afternoon, aged in his 86th year. He had recently celebrated his 85th birthday, on December17th last.
The musician and singer was just 12-years-old when he first played took to the stage at a venue in his home town of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.

Mr Cole joined the Capitol showband in the early 1960’s and widely toured the country with them. He would later be recruited by the Big Eight Showband, latter a group of Irish musicians who went to play in Las Vegas, before returning home to Ireland, in later years.

Mr Cole co-owned a pub and restaurant in Castleblayney town with his wife Helen, and in more recent years resided in Co. Dublin.

In a statement, his son Pat said: “The music world mourns the loss of the legendary Paddy Cole, a beloved entertainer who brought joy to thousands with his vibrant personality and infectious music.
From the Capitol Showband to his own Superstars, Paddy Cole’s saxophone, clarinet, and vocals filled dance halls and concert stages with his signature blend of jazz, Dixieland, and showband sounds. His music transcended generations, creating memories that will forever be cherished.
On behalf of his family, we express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
Paddy’s legacy will live on through the music he created and the joy he shared with the world”.

Mr Cole is survived by his wife Helen and three children, Pat, Pearse and Karen.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Tipperary Cllr M. Smith’s F.F. Election Poster Still On Public View.

The 2024 Irish general election to elect the 34th Dáil took place on Friday, November 29th 2024, following the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil on November 8th by President Michael D. Higgins following the request by Taoiseach Mr Simon Harris.

In accordance with the Litter Pollution Act 1997, (as amended), all election posters and their plastic ties must be removed within 7 days after polling date. Failure to do so may result in prosecution. The associated fixing arrangement particularly plastic ties must be removed at the same time the poster is being removed.

Election posters that do not comply with these conditions or that are erected on Council property prior to the declaration of an election will be removed by the Council. In the event of a breach of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 – 2009, prosecutions may be initiated.

The above failed election poster which also names newly elected Tipperary TD Mr Ryan O’Meara, currently, after some 9 weeks, today remains uncollected, and is now on show in the village of Two-Mile-Morris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

I since understand that this poster has recently been ‘laid to rest’, and can be found taunting non convinced Fianna Fail supporters, who attend at funerals inside the gates of Two-Mile-Borris, cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Yes, the cemetery can be regarded as being on Council property. Wonder will he be prosecuted?