Thurles Information

Celebrating Customs Of St Brigid in Cashel Library, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Maura Barrett, Reports From Cashel Library:

“Friends, I will be giving a talk on the customs of St Brigid, on Friday morning at 11:00am and afterwards we will have a go at reviving the lost art of making Brigid’s Crosses from 12:00 noon.
All are welcome to attend, but please book to Tel: 062 63856 so I can gauge numbers”.

Yours kindly, Maura.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

New Chief Executive For Food Safety Authority Of Ireland.

**Mr Greg Dempsey**, *(New Chief Executive* *FSAI)*.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today announced that Mr Greg Dempsey has been appointed Chief Executive.
Mr Dempsey is currently Deputy Secretary General at the Department of Health and will take up office following the conclusion of tenure of the current Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne, on March 1st 2025.

A native of Dublin, Mr Dempsey is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, holding a BSc in Financial Information Systems and is qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant. He is a member of the Board of the Institute of Public Administration, and a member of the State Claims Agency Advisory Committee.

Mr Dempsey has worked in the Department of Health for over a decade, where he was previously Assistant Secretary and Head of Finance, before becoming Deputy Secretary where he heads the Corporate Affairs Division overseeing the highest standards of corporate governance in the Department. Prior to that, he was Chief Finance & Operations Officer with the Department of Finance, having joined there from in the Central Bank. Before he joined the public sector, Mr Dempsey had a distinguished career in the private sector, where he worked in a number of Financial Services firms, including as CEO of Zurich Bank.

Commenting on the announcement, Ms Ann Horan, (Chairperson FSAI) stated that Mr Dempsey brings a wide breath of expertise and leadership to the role of Chief Executive that will be invaluable in steering the FSAI to maintain its primary role in protecting consumers’ health and interests in relation to food safety.

“The Board is delighted to welcome Mr Dempsey as the new Chief Executive of the FSAI. Mr Dempsey’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the FSAI, as we roll out our new Strategy 2025-2029, which sets out an ambitious roadmap to continue safeguard consumer health and enhance trust in Ireland’s robust food safety system. With his exceptional leadership skills, and a clear vision for the future, we are confident that he will safeguard and further drive the FSAI’s exemplary track record in delivering its legal mandate,” said Ms Horan.

“On behalf of the FSAI, I wish to thank our outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne for her exemplary leadership during her tenure. Dr Byrne’s vision, passion, hard work and commitment to food safety has been instrumental in the FSAI continuing to be a highly regarded regulatory agency both nationally and internationally. We wish Dr Byrne all the best in her future endeavours and look forward to building on the strong foundations she has established,” Ms Horan concluded.

Death Of Neddy Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 26th January 2025, of Mr Edward (Neddy) Kelly, Rosnamulteeny, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, Mr Kelly sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sister Maura (Carey), brothers Sean and Michael, brother-in-law Tim, nieces, grand nieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh (E41 VX81) on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Thursday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Ileigh graveyard, Borrisoleigh, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kelly 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.

I’ll Be Here In The Morning.

Lyrics: The Late American singer/songwriter John Townes Van Zandt (1944–1997).
Vocals: The Late American country music singer/songwriter Don Williams (1939–2017).

I’ll Be Here In The Morning.

There’s no stronger wind than,
The one that blows,
Down a lonesome railroad line.
No prettier sight than looking back,
On a town you left behind.
There is nothing that’s as real,
As a love that’s in my mind.
Close your eyes I’ll be here in the morning.
Close your eyes I’ll be here for a while.
There’s lots of things along the road,
I’d surely like to see.
I’d like to lean into the wind,
And tell myself I’m free.
But your softest whispers louder,
Than the highways call to me.
Close your eyes I’ll be here in the morning.
Close your eyes I’ll be here for a while.
All the mountains and the rivers,
And the valleys can’t compare,
To your blue lit dancing eyes,
And yellow shining hair.
I could never hit the open road,
And leave you laying there.
Close your eyes I’ll be here in the morning.
Close your eyes I’ll be here for a while.
Lay your head back easy, love,
And close your crying eyes,
I’ll be laying here beside you,
When the sun comes on the rise.
I’ll stay as long as the cuckoo wails,
And the lonesome blue-jay cries.
Close your eyes I’ll be here in the morning.
Close your eyes I’ll be here for a while.
Close your eyes I’ll be here in the morning.
Close your eyes I’ll be here for a while.

END

FSAI Recall Gleesons Butchers Ready Meals.

Recall of Gleesons Butchers Ready Meals due to production in an unapproved establishment

Alert Summary dated Monday, 27th January 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.04.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message: The below Gleesons Butchers ready meals are subject to recall as they were produced in an unapproved establishment, which is not subject to official controls.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product Name.	Batch code.
Gleesons Butchers Stir-Fried Chicken with Noodles.	All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Chicken Korma with Basmati Rice.	All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice.	All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Mild Chicken Jalfrezi Stirfry with Basmati Rice.	All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Thai Green Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice.	All batches and all use-by dates

Action Required by Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.