Thurles Information

Death Of Michael O’Shea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 3rd May 2024 of Mr Michael O’Shea, Grawn, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Kitty, his brothers James and Joby and his nephew Seamus; Mr O’Shea passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, (Slievenamon Unit).

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his brother Tommy, his sisters Kathleen, Josie and Maureen, his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, his extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr OShea will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, (R691), Ballingarry Upper, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday afternoon next, May 5th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the nearby Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Monday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended O’Shea 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.

Failure To Empty Thurles Clothes Pods Highlights Failure To Administrate.

**Thurles Clothes Pods packed to capacity today on the eve of a long holiday weekend.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby.*

People arriving to deposit their unwanted textiles in the ‘Clothes Pods’ (latter Textile Recycling units), situated at the Thurles Parnell Street car park, have found same once again packed to capacity on the eve of a long bank holiday weekend.

Having attempted to push items further in and failing in their efforts, full plastic bags are now being dumped on the ground in this provided area by new depositor.

The photograph above, taken today Friday May 3rd 2024, shows that Tipperary Co. Council have failed yet again in their claim of quote; “Sewing the seeds of sustainability”, with articles of clothing strewn on the ground. [And we wonder why people are dumping on our roadsides!]

The ‘Clothes Pods’ previously provided at Aldi on Kickham Street and close to Thurles Swimming pool have both been removed for some reason, over the past few months, thus adding to the lack of recycling space being provided.
In the meanwhile, with regard to the stickers on these ‘Clothes Pods’, stating that Tipperary is “Sewing the seeds of sustainability”, perhaps that should read “Sowing the seeds of sustainability”, but what would I know?

Keeping People Safe – An Garda Síochána Tipperary.

Community Gardaí from Tipperary are inviting persons to come along to the first in a series of talks in libraries in Thurles, Templemore, Tipperary Town, and Killenaule. Same is part of the Tipperary Bealtaine Festival and will focus on all matters aimed at keeping people safe.

The first of these events will take place this evening, Thursday May 2nd at 6:30pm–7:30pm in Templemore Library, No1 Main Street, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, [E41 T8K8], where Garda Sergeant Raymond Moloney will lead discussions on Personal, Home and Internet safety.

FSAI Recall Calm Releaf CBD Oil

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recall batch of Calm Releaf CBD Oil due to the presence of unsafe levels of Delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.17.
Product Identification: Calm Releaf CBD Oil; pack size: 10 ml.
Batch Code: AS1223; best before date: 01.11.24.

Message: The above batch of Calm Releaf CBD Oil is being recalled due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9THC) in excess of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acute reference dose. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

Tipperary Gardaí Investigate Activities Of Munster-Based Criminal Gang.

As part of ongoing investigations aimed at the activities of a Munster-based organised criminal group; Gardaí stationed at Clonmel Garda Station, in South Tipperary have conducted a series of search operations at locations in Co. Tipperary and neighbouring Co. Clare, on dates including March 27th and April 30th 2024.

**One of the cars seized during Tipperary Garda search operations on April 30th last.**
*Image courtesy of An Garda Síochána.*

While as yet, no arrests are being immediately planned during this phase of search operations; Gardaí have confirmed that same represents a significant development in their current ongoing investigation.

During Garda searches, two cars, each valued at €60,000, were seized, together with €2,950 in cash. Five separate bank accounts, containing deposits totalling €17,000 have also been frozen; same confiscated under present Irish money laundering legislation.