Thurles Information

Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade-Part 2

A few further images, (with more promised), of those who viewed this year’s (2025) St. Paddy’s day parade held here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

A huge “Thank You” to the work undertaken by Mr John Kenehan and his committee, and to the many individuals, in reflective jackets, and the Gardaí, who ensured the health and safety of the public in attendance and controlled the traffic.

Welcome Reduction In Nitrogen Levels In Rivers In 2024, says EPA

There has been a welcome reduction in nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024, says Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator for 2024, published by the EPA, shows that nitrogen levels in rivers have reduced in 2024.
Despite the reduction, nitrogen remains too high in the southeastern half of the country and further reductions will be needed to bring them to satisfactory levels.
Agriculture is the primary source of nitrogen in our waters. Significant actions are underway by the sector to reduce nitrogen losses.
Ongoing and sustained actions will be needed to reduce nutrient levels so that the ecological health of our waters can improve.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published early insights into nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024. The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been developed to provide more timely information on nitrogen levels and is based on monitoring data at 20 major and representative rivers. Overall, the early insights indicator shows that nitrogen levels have improved in 2024. However, nitrogen remains too high in the southeastern half of the country. Agriculture is the primary source of nitrogen in these areas.

Commenting on the report, Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of the EPA’s Office of Evidence and Assessment, said: “The EPA continually strives to produce timely information and evidence on Ireland’s environment. Specifically, this publication responds to a need for early insights into trends in nitrogen levels. Agriculture is the primary source of nitrogen in Irish rivers and there is significant action underway within the sector to improve water quality. It is therefore very welcome to see these early signs of improvement. It is important that the sector builds on this momentum and continues to implement actions to reduce nutrient losses in a targeted way.”

The EPA will publish its three-yearly assessment of water quality in Ireland, for the period 2019 – 2024, later in 2025. This future report will combine data on nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in waterbodies, with the biological quality monitoring data on fish, aquatic insects and plants, to give a comprehensive assessment of the ecological health of all waters.

Ms Jenny Deakin, EPA Programme Manager, added: “It is very positive to see this improvement in nitrogen levels in 2024, following a period of little positive change in recent years. However, nitrogen levels remain too high in the southeastern half of the country. Further actions will be necessary to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus losses to levels which will support good ecological health in our water bodies. The ecology will not improve until nutrient levels are reduced in the areas where they are elevated. The EPA will be reporting on the ecological health of our waters later in 2025.”

The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 report is now available on the EPA website.

Further information on local water quality and targeting agricultural measures is available on the EPA website.

Undeclared Peanuts In Batch Of Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins.

Undeclared peanuts in mispacked batch of Inspired by Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins.

Alert Summary dated Tuesday, March 18th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A09
Allergen: Peanuts
Product Identification: Inspired by Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins; pack size: 250g
Batch Code: 5048131596A; best-before: Nov 2025

Message: The above batch of Inspired by Centra Chocolate Covered Raisins was mispacked with Chocolate Covered Peanuts. The product contains peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.
This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch.

Death Of Tim Ryan, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 17th March 2025, of Mr Tim Ryan (Monumental Sculptor), Currabaha Cross, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co Tipperary and formerly of Dungar, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

Recently pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (Carey), Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughters Denise, Brenda, Sinéad, Eimear and Claire, son Michael, adored grandchildren, Saoirse, Emma, Conor, Laura and Thomas, son-in-law Cathal, partners, Patrick, Kier, Sean and Eamonn, brothers Matthew, PJ, and Sean, sisters Breda and Noeleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours friends and all who enjoyed his company.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (Eircode E41 VX81), on Thursday afternoon, March 20th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A private cremation service will take place on Friday March 21st.

The extended Ryan and Carey 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.

If you would wish to share your stories, memories and photo’s with the family of Mr Ryan, please email your contributions to memoriesoftimryan@gmail.com.

Note Please: No flowers by request. House Strictly Private.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Níamh Heffernan, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 17th March 2025, of Mrs Níamh Heffernan (née Hogan), Clonoulty Hill, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Gortmore, Ballywilliam, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Heffernan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband John and their beautiful daughter Ailbhe, parents John and Geraldine, sisters Edel (Groome) and Marie-Therese (Nagle), brothers Patrick and Eoin, parents-in-law Thomas and Mary, sisters-in-law Mags, Isobel, Sheila and Mary-Ita, brothers-in-law Henry, James, Mitchel and Nollaig, nieces Grace and Joanne, nephews Jack and Padraig, aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues and students at Boher National School, extended relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Heffernan will repose at Hayes Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E25 DX26) on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, March 19th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St John the Baptist Church, Clonoulty, on Thursday morning, March 20th at 11:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment in Clonoulty Cemetery, Cashel Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Heffernan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Heffernan and Hogan 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: Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Co. Limerick

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.