Thurles Information

Man Charged With Assault On Couple In Co. Kerry.

A 41-year-old male, named as Mr Edward O’Shea, with an address at St John’s Park, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, has appeared before Killarney District Court charged with assault causing harm to a male and female, together with aggravated burglary and the production of a device in the course of a dispute, on Monday March 11th last.

The woman involved, aged in her 30s, was removed to University Hospital Kerry for treatment for stab wounds, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

The court was informed that all three persons; both the accused and the injured couple, were known to each other.

The accused, Mr O’Shea, who appeared before Mr Justice David Waters, made no reply to the charges against him, however, Gardaí made no objection to bail.

Granting bail, Mr Justice Waters set down strict conditions. Mr O’Shea is to reside at an address at Village Road, Kilcommon Cross, Thurles, Co Tipperary and must sign on at Thurles Garda Station at weekends (Saturday and on Sunday). He is also not to enter Castleisland and he must have no contact, either direct or indirect, with witnesses or the injured parties. He must also be contactable by Gardaí at all times on his mobile phone.
The matter will be forwarded for directions from the DPP to decide on jurisdiction.

Withdrawal Of CBD Oil Food Supplements.

Withdrawal of The CBD Store CBD Oil food supplements as they are unauthorised novel foods

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, March 13th 2024.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.07
Product Identification: All The CBD Store CBD Oil food supplements.
Batch Code: All batches and best before dates
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message: The CBD Store CBD Oil food supplements, including those listed below, are subject to withdrawal, as they are novel foods which are unauthorised for sale on the EU market.

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Action Required: Retailers are requested to remove all The CBD Store CBD Oil food supplements from sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to use the implicated food supplements.

Death Of Eddie Hosty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 12th March 2024, of Mr Eddie Hosty, Waincliffe House, Beakstown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Shanvallyboght, Irishtown, Co Mayo and Leeds, U.K.

Pre-deceased by his parents Pat and Nora, brothers Pete and Tom; Mr Hosty passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while under the care of staff at Waterford University Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, and surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted family; wife Mary, children Amanda, Alan and Ramona, grandchildren Samantha, Sheridan, Sasha, Erin, Leny and Lucas, sons-in-law Paul and Marcos, daughter-in-law Nicola, brothers Paddy, John and Gabe, sisters Carmel and Frances, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, Holycross-Ballycahill GAA members, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Hosty will repose in the John Doyle Center, Holycross, Ballycahill GAA Club (E41 NH26), on Friday afternoon, March 15th, from 4:00pm until 6.30pm, before his remains are received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey at Holycross, Thurles, (E41 PHO1) at 7:15pm same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mr Hosty will be celebrated on Saturday morning, March 16th at 9:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Irishtown Cemetery, Ballinvilla, Irishtown, Co. Mayo (ETA 2:00pm).

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

The extended Hosty 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.

Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Waterford University Hospital Palliative Care.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Things Desired

“Desiderata”

(Latin “Things desired”).

Words for Life written in 1927 by American writer, Attorney and businessman Max Ehrmann (1872 – 1945)

“Desiderata”

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
END

When In A Hole, Stop Digging.

**Surface of Kickham Street Thurles, regularly travelled by Thurles Town’s two TD.**

As a boy caught involved in some mischief, it was a regular phrase conveyed verbally by my grandmother Liza Jane, which out of respect resulted in my immediate head bowed silence. “Always when in a hole, stop digging George”, that wise old woman would say.

On Friday March 8th, the family amendment, which proposed extending the meaning of family beyond one defined by marriage and to include those based on durable relationships, lost, (67.7% to 32.3%).

The second care amendment, latter which proposed deleting references to a woman’s role within the home and replacing it with a new article acknowledging family care, not surprisingly, also lost, (73.9% to 26.1%).

According to the Irish Independent newspaper, Tipperary Fine Gael Senator Mr Garret Ahern went abroad last weekend and failed to cast his vote on both Irish Constitutionnal Amendments. Which reminds me, I will book a flight abroad, in advance of the next General Election.

Fianna Fáil Senator, Ms Lisa Chambers, latter a contestant for the European elections expected in June next, and a former barrister; yes I repeat “a former barrister”, and leader of Fianna Fáil in the Seanad since June 2020, has confirmed that she had voted No in the recent referendum; despite canvassing for a Yes vote in Dublin city centre, last month.

Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil Deputy, Ms Niamh Smyth, also canvassed for a Yes vote on the Care and Family referendums, but had voted No on her election paper. But then Fianna Fáil blood flows deep in Ms Niamh Smyth, what with her being a grandniece of former Minister Paddy Smith.

Meanwhile, here in Thurles, according to RTE, Fianna Fáil TD Mr Jackie Cahill stated, quote; “I think this is a serious wake up call for us. We need to start listening to the ‘ordinary people‘ on the ground. We’re doing things in Government that they don’t agree with”.
Mr Cahill was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2016 and was, prior to that, a member of Tipperary County Council from 2014 to 2016. Was it the ordinary people who elected Mr Cahill, or was it some higher power?

No matter, we now fully understand why Thurles has no ‘Ring Road’, no ‘Inner Relief Road’, no ‘Local Employment’, yes we fully understand why Thurles has ‘Potholed streets’, reminicent of the moon’s surface, and works to upgrade the ‘drainage infrastructure’ in Thurles may not be completed until 2029. It appears that it is all because Mr Jackie Cahill and Fianna Fáil have not been listening to those annoying “ordinary people“.