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FSAI Recall Batches Of Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot Smoked Salmon.

Recall of specific batches of various Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked salmon products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 20th February 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.11.
Product Identification: Please see table hereunder.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Product.	Pack Size.	Use by date.	Batch numbers.
Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak.	500g. 180g	04/03/2025 10/03/2025 11/03/2025	429721
Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak.	180g	05/03/2025 10/03/2025 11/03/2025	52221
Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper.	140g	04/03/2025 05/03/2025 10/03/2025	51721
Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper.	140g	18/02/2025	429121

Message: The below batches of Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked salmon products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers caterers & retailers:

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batches.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches of smoked salmon.

FSAI Recall Batch Of Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar Cheese.

FSAI Recall batch of Horgans cheddar cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 20 February 2025

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.12.
Product Identification: Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar;
Pack size: 150g;
Approval number: IE 1089 ECBatch Code Use by date: 25.05.2025.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message: The above batch of Horgans Irish Smoked Cheddar is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Wholesalers/distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Death Of Edward Sweeney, Formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 17th February 2025, of Mr Edward Patrick Sweeney, formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary; Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK., and late of Reenmore, Ahakista, Bantry, Co. Cork.

In his 90th year and pre-deceased by his parents Edward Patrick (Templemore, Co. Tipperary) and Emily (née Thursby, Liverpool UK.), Mr Sweeney, sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence.
A former miner (Hilton Main Colliery UK), Schoolmaster (Bluecoat C of E school, Dudley UK) and Company Director of EPS Construction (Northern) Ltd, Mr Sweeney had latterly retired to Ireland, since 2003.

A loyal and true friend to many, his passing will be sadly missed for his kind, gentle and modest manner and his great sense of fun and generosity. His passing remains deeply regretted, by his sorrowing family; loving wife Eileen (née Lewis) sisters-in-law Patricia Hall and Lynn Lewis UK, brother-in-law Michael, nieces Julie and Joanne, nephew Michael, grandniece Hannah grandnephews Bradley, Theo and George, great-great-grandniece Rosa (all UK).

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Sweeney will repose at Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Bantry, Co. Cork (P75 YW58) on Tuesday afternoon, February 25th, from 4:00pm until 5:30pm.
A private funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday afternoon, February 26th, at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork,, followed by a reception at Carrigaline Court Hotel, Main St, Carrigaline West, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, (P43 RH21).

For those persons who are unable to attend the Cremation Service for Mr Sweeney, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Sweeney and Lewis 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, (donate here); British Heart Foundation UK, (donate here); Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland, (donate here); Cancer Research UK, (donate here), and Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, (donate here).

“The Sweeney family would like to express their sincere thanks to the HSE Home Help service, Public Nursing, and the Medical and Day Care Centre teams, plus Drinagh Pharmacy staff in Bantry, for their excellent and kind support which allowed Mr Sweeney to be cared for at his home, over the past five years. Also a sincere thanks to the Ambulance, Garda and Medical Team who attended Ed at his passing”.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Pat Carey, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 18th February 2025 of Mr Patrick (Pat) Carey, Howth, Co. Dublin and formerly of Garrycummer, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Seamus and sisters Nora and Mary; Mr Carey passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Ann, son Rory, daughter Áine, sisters Teresa and Bridget, brother Larry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and his four legged friend Elvis.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carey will repose at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, Dublin, (D13 E0A2) on Friday afternoon, February 21st, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Howth, Dublin, on Saturday morning, February 22nd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment in Balgriffin Cemetery, The Fountain, 3 Limekiln Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin 17, (D17 C677).

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Carey, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Carey 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.

Note Please: House private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

EPA Announce Funding Of €14.5m For New Research.

EPA Announce Funding Of €14.5m For New Research To Address Climate & Environmental Challenges.

EPA announces funding of €14.5 million for 25 new research projects to address climate and environmental challenges.
EPA funding is building essential research capacity in Ireland with 50 per cent of applications in 2024 submitted by researchers new to the EPA Research Programme.
The funding supports research in the areas of climate change, the natural environment, the green & circular economy and the environment & human health.
Reflecting the need for cross-sectoral research, the EPA is working in partnership with Met Éireann and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to co-fund a number of the research projects.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland, with funding of €14.5 million awarded for 25 new research projects. These innovative, policy-relevant projects will address key knowledge gaps and support the development of vital research capacity in strategically important areas.

The latest EPA Research Call garnered a strong response, with 50 per cent of successful lead researchers not having previously applied to the EPA for funding. This is a welcome and positive trend that reflects a broadening of the research base in Ireland relevant to environmental and climate issues.

Projects that will receive EPA funding this year include topics such as:

Attribution of weather events to climate change.
Exploring Irish people’s attitudes and values around climate change.
Investigating the risk of exposure to chemicals in foodstuffs.
Susceptibility and resistance of trees to diseases such as ash dieback.
Novel approaches to managing textile waste.
Mitigating the risks posed by electronic waste (WEEE).

Announcing the funding awards, Ms Laura Burke, EPA Director General said: “Our latest EPA State of the Environment Report highlights the scale of challenges facing Ireland and the need for determined action across climate, , sustainable consumption, biodiversity and pollution goals. This new EPA funding will help to build the vital research talent and knowledge needed in Ireland to respond to these challenges and achieve a healthier environment. I congratulate the successful research teams and look forward to seeing the positive impacts these projects will have on environmental protection in the years ahead.”

The latest EPA funding is significant in terms of further building the environmental research capacity in Ireland. It will support almost 200 research staff across 10 organisations, including funding for approximately 50 PhD and postgraduate students. Crucially, the EPA will provide hands-on support and training to the researchers to facilitate the uptake of the research outputs by policy makers and other users. Trinity College Dublin (TCD) received the highest number of successful research awards in 2024.

Dean of Research at Trinity College Dublin, Prof. Sinéad Ryan, commented: “I offer my warm congratulations to our researchers and their teams on securing this EPA funding. This funding is a key enabler for research across a number of our disciplines with a focus in conservation, sustainability and/or climate adaptation. I commend our researchers for their vision and commitment to transformative research that addresses societal challenges, and I look forward to seeing these projects develop.”

Reflecting the importance of collaboration in addressing climate and environmental challenges, the EPA is working in partnership with Met Éireann and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to co-fund a number of the projects.

The list of Funding Awards made under the EPA Research Call 2024 is available on the EPA website with full project details in the EPA’s online Research Database.

The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The EPA Research Call 2025 will open for applications in April 2025. Details will be made available on the EPA website.