Thurles Information

Death Of Nuala Mason, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 12th March 2025, of Mrs Nuala Mason (née McGuigan), Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Mason passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Mountpleasant Lodge, Kilcock, Co. Kildare.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Jim, sons Noel and Jimmy, daughters Maria, Michelle and Sandra, daughters-in-law Edel and Imelda, sons-in-law Nick and Matty, twelve cherished grandchildren, sister Phyllis, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Mason will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Friday afternoon, March 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street Thurles, on Saturday morning, March 15th at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Mason and McGuigan 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 Irish Cancer Society.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Claire Connolly, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Wednesday 12th March 2025, of Mrs Claire Connolly (née O’Donovan), Killahara, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bohermore, Co. Limerick.

Mrs Connolly, sadly, passed away while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Eamon, sons Ciaran and Ed and her daughter Mary, brothers John, Pat and Peter, brother and sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Connolly will repose on Friday afternoon, March 14th, at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Connolly will be celebrated on Saturday morning, March 15th at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Connolly and O’Donovan families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Note Please: House strictly private on Thursday night; with the exception being family and close friends only. Family Flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Closure Order Served On Tipperary Food Premises.

In total seven ‘Enforcement Orders’ were served on Irish food businesses in February 2025

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of February for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and sea-fisheries protection officers in the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority.

Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Bombay Kebab House (Take Away), 3 Bridge Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary. (For Enforcement Report View Here.
Day to Day, Hayestown (Retailer), Boyne Road, Hayestown, Navan, Meath.
Tank & Skinny’s, @Number 6 (Restaurant/ Café), Courtyard Shopping Centre, Letterkenny, Donegal.
Lams (Take Away), 286 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.

Two Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Universal Food Wholesale Distribution Limited (Wholesaler/ Distributor), Unit B3 National Enterprise Park, Togher, Portlaoise, Laois.
Far East (Restaurant/ Café), 339 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act 1998 on:
Burren Smokehouse (Fish & Fishery Products Plants – ready to eat fish plants), Kincora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Clare.

Among the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in February were: rodent activity; six mouse carcasses on a warehouse floor; rodent droppings on a shelving unit in service counter area; complete lack of cleaning; significant dirt and grease accumulation on food contact surfaces and equipment; no hot water available for washing surfaces and food equipment; absence of a food safety management system; raw chicken stored in previously used chip boxes; crates and boxes containing out-of-date food in storage area; high-risk ready-to-eat foods and other cooked items stored at unsafe temperatures.

Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, stated that vigilance is always required in relation to food safety and that standards must be maintained to ensure that consumer health is not put at risk.
“February’s Enforcement Orders serve as an important reminder that food safety must always be a top priority for all food businesses. Regular checks and adherence to food safety and hygiene standards are essential to protect consumers’ health and maintain public trust. There are no excuses for failing to comply with legal requirements, and any lapse in food safety practices puts consumers at direct risk. Implementing a food safety management system is straightforward, especially with the supports available from the FSAI, yet some businesses continue to neglect this crucial legal requirement. Consumers have a right to safe food and it is imperative that all food businesses uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all times.”

Separately, during the month of February one prosecution was taken by the Health Service Executive in relation to:
Dunnes Stores Unlimited Company (Retailer), Trimgate Street, Navan, Meath.

Full Enforcement Reports can be Viewed Here.

Inland Fisheries Secure Conviction Against Tipperary Cheese Company.

IFI secures conviction against cheese maker for slurry pollution offence.

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured a conviction against a dairy production firm for slurry pollution of a tributary of the River Suir, and have been ordered to pay fines and costs of €7,440.

The Tipperary Cheese Company Ltd was found to have caused slurry to flow into the Clover River system at Leigh, Two Mile Borris, Thurles Co. Tipperary

**Slurry in Clover River latter a tributary of the River Suir**.
*Pic: Courtesy Inland Fisheries Ireland*.

Commenting, Ms Lynda Connor (South-Eastern regional director at IFI) said: “The Clover River was found to be in a poor condition, with polluting material discharging into this river from a drain full of slurry”.
Ms Connor added “Ensuring clean and healthy water is not just a responsibility, but a necessity for the survival of fish and the ecosystems they thrive in. This successful prosecution is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s very determined efforts to protect the State’s rivers, streams, and lakes.”

The court heard the evidence for the defence did not match up with photographs which showed deep slurry in the water, not just a spillage, and the issue had been ongoing for a considerable time before action was taken.

It was noted that the pollution constituted a very serious breach on the part of The Tipperary Cheese Company Ltd.

Evidence was given by IFI Fisheries Environmental Officer Mr Oliver McGrath who outlined the facts to the court. The incident took place in December 2023 and was heard at Thurles District Court on February 18th 2025.

IFI urge people to report water pollution, illegal fishing activity, habitat destruction, fish kills or issues of concern in their local rivers/lakes; to its confidential 24/7 number, 0818 34 74 24.

Ancient Art Of Book Folding Revived At Cashel Library

A Reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

There remain four spaces only left for the workshop“Make a Birdbox from Recycled Materials” with Elke Wilson on tomorrow, Thursday March 13th, commencing at 2.30pm sharp.

This is a workshop which revives the ancient art of book folding, utilising recycled books and other materials to make attractive Bird Boxes.

Note Please: With 4 spaces only remaining, booking is essential to this FREE event. Please contact Tel. Number 062 63829.

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