Thurles Information

One Tipperary Site Identified By EPA For Enforcement In Q3 2024.

In total seven sites have been identified as National Priorities for enforcement by the EPA in Q3 2024.

Seven Sites were identified as National Priority Sites in Q3 2024; three were from the Food & Drink Sector, two from the Intensive Agriculture Sector, one from the Waste Sector and one from the Anaerobic Digestion Sector.
The most common issues identified at these sites were non-compliant discharges to water and facility management.
A site’s presence on the National Priority Sites List indicates a poor level of licence compliance.

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its National Priority Sites list for quarter three, 2024. The National Priority Sites (NPS) System is a system of performance-based indicators to rank industrial and waste licensed sites in order of priority for enforcement. This allows the EPA to target its enforcement effort at the licensed operators with the poorest environmental performance.

Commenting on the publication, Dr. Tom Ryan, Director, EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement said: “Our enforcement activities are risk based and we prioritise sites that are not complying with their licence. As noted in the EPA’s recent State of the Environment Report, a disproportionate number of sites on the National Priority Sites list have been from the dairy processing and waste sectors. This trend continued in Quarter 3 2024. The seven sites on the current list will be the subject of targeted enforcement action to ensure that the environmental issues are addressed, and compliance is restored.”

Ms Pamela McDonnell, Programme Manager of the EPA’s Industrial Licence Enforcement Programme said: “Three of the sites on the National Priority Sites List, North Cork Co-Op Creameries Limited, Tipperary Co-operative Creamery Limited, and Aurivo Consumer Foods Limited, are milk processing sites. Each of these has featured on the National Priority Sites List previously. Milk and milk effluent pose a significant risk to local streams and rivers if it is not carefully managed. The dairy sector must prioritise investment in environmental controls to prevent the discharge of polluting material. This remains a priority issue for the EPA”.

Other sites on the National Priority Sites list also pose a risk to water quality.
The waste sites on the list include a non-hazardous waste transfer station and an anaerobic digestion facility. Both sites failed to provide sufficient infrastructure to protect groundwater and surface water.

Similarly, at the two intensive agriculture sites on the list, poor management of waste and storm water increased the risk of contaminated discharges.

The list of National Priority Sites for Q3 2024 is in Table 1 below:

Licensee.	Sector.	Issue.
Tipperary Co-operative Creamery Limited, Co. Tipperary	Food & Drink.	Discharges to water & infrastructure.
A Pig Farmer, Co. Longford	Intensive Agriculture.	Discharges to water.
Aurivo Consumer Foods Limited, Co. Donegal.	Food & Drink.	Discharges to water.
CRM Pigs Limited, Co. Cavan.	Intensive Agriculture.	Discharges to water, waste management & facility management.
North Cork Co-Op Creameries Limited, Co. Cork.	Food & Drink.	Discharges to water & air emissions.
Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, Waterford City.	Non-Hazardous Waste Transfer Stations.	Discharges to water & facility management.
Timoleague Agri Gen Limited, Co. Cork.	Anaerobic Digestion.	Infrastructure & facility management.

Community Policing Unit for North Tipperary/East Clare.

The North Tipperary/East Clare Community Engagement area has a new Community Policing Unit.

Meet the 7 Gardaí from the new Community Policing Unit for North Tipperary/East Clare Community Engagement area.

They will be stationed at Killaloe, Newport, Nenagh, and Roscrea Garda Stations, ensuring a consistent and accessible Garda presence.

Members of the Community Policing Unit will work a structured roster, in line with the Midlands Working Time Agreement 2024, to maximize visibility and engagement opportunities with the public, attending community meetings and maintaining a proactive presence in local schools.

Key objectives for the Community Policing Unit will include addressing crime and anti-social behaviour through problem-solving initiatives developed in partnership with local communities and agencies. Targeted enforcement, as well as focused crime prevention and reduction strategies, will be central to the Unit’s approach, thus supporting a safer and more secure environment for all residents.

Death Of Kathleen Fox, Late Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 10th November 2024 of Mrs Kathleen Fox (née Long), Kilfinane, Co. Limerick and late of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, son Thomas, sisters Noreen and Theres; Mrs Fox passed away peacefully, while in the presence of her loving family at St John’s Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Michael, Emmet and Edward, daughter Simone, sister Frances, brother Laurence, brother-in-law Ailbe, sisters-in-law Ann, Helen, Margaret, Ita, grandchildren Ashleigh, Katelyn, Emma, Michéal, Clodagh, Emily, Rachel and Naomi, son-in-law Alan, daughters-in-law Mandy, Lilian and Hannah, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Fox will repose at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Main Street Lower, Kilfinnane, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, (V35 Y8P8), on Wednesday evening, November 13th, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Andrew, Chapel Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick on Thursday morning, November 14th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Fox and Long 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: House private. Family flowers only.

Leaba i measc na naomh dá h-anam uasal.

Death Of Bridie Crudden, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 11th November 2024, of Mrs Bridie Crudden (née Prunty), No. 145 Carrowshee Park, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Vincent and Teresa, son Kevin; Mrs Crudden passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; Eamon (Annette), Gerard (Stephanie), Sinead (Eddie), and Katie (Sean) and their father Gerry, grandchildren Tasha, Ruby, Adam, Kevin, Mollie, Mia and Gearόid, brothers Mark, Jackie, Paddy and Vincent, sisters Chrissie, Margaret, Mary, Anne, Kate, Bernie, Una, Rita, and Joan, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Crudden will repose at her home tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday November 12th, from 1:00pm until 8:00pm, same evening.
Her funeral cortège will leave her family residence on Wednesday morning, November 13th, at 10:30am to be received into the Church of the Holy Cross, 24 Knocks Road, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen (BT92 0FL), United Kingdom to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Crudden and Prunty 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 home to remain private to extended family, at all other times please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Midwest Region To Host Ireland’s Largest Christmas Parade.

Residents and visitors from the counties of Tipperary, Clare and Limerick (Ireland’s Mid-West Region) are expected to gather in large numbers, to watch Ireland’s largest Christmas parade which will roll through the municipality of Bunratty, on Thursday November 28th next; as the County Clare village is transformed into a winter wonderland.

**Bunratty Castle, in Ireland’s Mid-West Region will host Ireland’s largest Christmas parade in 2024**.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, supported by the local business community and Clare Co. Council, has announced that 400 parade participants will wind their way through the village to the courtyard of Bunratty Castle, where the annual switching on of the Folk Park’s Christmas lights will take place.

The procession will feature more than 100 elves, Christmas characters, the Tulla Pipe Band, animals from the Folk Park, members of the All-Ireland winning Clare senior hurling team, and Santa Claus, (whose sleigh will be drawn by six horses). Additional musical entertainment will be provided on the evening by the Bunratty Brass Band and two local choirs.

The parade marks the beginning of ‘Christmas at Bunratty 2024’ with 35,000 people expected through the gates of the popular 26-acre visitor attraction during these festivities.

Santa Claus will be making a welcome return to his grotto on the Village Street on Friday, 29th November. Visitors will have full access to Bunratty Folk Park Trail of Lights Experience and can enjoy puppet and magic shows and traditional Christmas tales with Bunratty’s resident Seanchaí, drop into the festive themed shops, meet and greet in the Ice Queen’s Cottage, and take a ride on the Polar Express. The ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event and Christmas-themed castle banquets also return for 2024.

Councillor Mr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council commented, “It is wonderful to see local businesses and the community of Bunratty coming together to support what will be an incredible spectacle for the village. Bunratty never does anything in half measures and this Christmas parade will be no different as the village prepares for its busiest time of the year.”

Ms Charlotte Rebers, Head of Operations at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park said, “We wanted to do something completely different this year by bringing the entire community together to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season. Months in the making, this parade will light up the village up with colourful characters, festive music and a joyful procession along the 700-metre route. Everyone is welcome to attend.”

Following the parade, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will present a donation to this year’s nominated charity, Down Syndrome Clare.

Spokesperson Ms Bríd Hayes commented, “We are very excited about attending this festive event and we are grateful to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park for their fundraising efforts on our behalf. Such donations enable us to deliver vital services and supports for our members and their families to thrive and for the professionals who work to support them.”

The Bunratty Christmas Parade commences from JP Clarke’s at 6.00pm on Thursday, November 28th. The village main street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the parade, while public parking will be available throughout the village and at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in advance.

All businesses in Bunratty will remain open before, during and after the parade. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be closed to the public after the parade in line with standard winter operating hours.

Visit www.bunrattycastle.ie for more.