Thurles Information

Christmas Trees Recycled Free Of Charge At Tipperary Civic Amenity Sites.

Those who remove their Christmas tree before January 6th, should be reminded of the old Irish rural pisheóg* which warns of imminent bad luck, if the 12 days of Christmas are not fully observed and celebrated.
*Pisheóg – meaning witchcraft; fairy tale or aphorism, believed by many as being simply daft superstition.

So, daft superstition I hear you say! Still maybe it is better to be safe than sorry later, so observe December 6th (St. Nicholas Day), before dismantling those Christmas decorations.

Christmas trees are now being accepted free of charge at several recycling centres and civic amenity sites across Co. Tipperary.
Those intending to avail of this facility are being advised to please check the opening hours of your local drop-off point, before taking your tree to be recycled.

Recycling Centre Addresses:

Parnell Street Car Park, Thurles. (Open 24/7)
Donohill Recycling Centre, Donohill
Cashel Civic Amenity Site, Cashel.
Fair Green, Carrick-on-Suir
Nenagh Recycling Centre, Nenagh.
Roscrea Recycling Centre, Roscrea
Templemore Town Park, Templemore.

FSAI Update Advice On recall Re. Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Formula.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have renewed advice in relation to the recall of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Formula, due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.

New Alert Summary update Thursday, January 4th 2024.
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.01 (Update)
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: USA

Message:
Further to the FSAI’s food alert 2024.01, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition are recalling the stated batches of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 as a precaution, due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

The FSAI has become aware that the majority of this product has been sold by pharmacies.

Product name	Pack size	Batch codes
Nutramigen LGG Stage 1	400g	ZL3F7D
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2	400g	ZL3FAA & ZL3FDM

Nature Of Danger:

Cronobacter sakazakii infections are rare, but they can be extremely serious for babies younger than 2 months or babies born prematurely or immunocompromised.
Illness usually starts with a fever and poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy. In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis or meningitis.

Action Required:

Retailers: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

If you have the batch numbers of the product listed above, you can return it to the pharmacy that dispensed it to you for a refund.
If you require further information, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition have opened a consumer relations line.
CARELINE FREE PHONE NUMBER +44 (0)1895 230575, Or email ConsumerNutrition_GB@rb.com.

Snowdrops Inform Thurles That Spring Is Imminent.

Snowdrops began emerging, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, last week. Soon they will stand just 7–15cm high, while exhibiting beautiful white bell-shaped flowers on the end of erect stems, which in turn will be surrounded by two to three leaves.

Yes, Snowdrops are informing us that Spring is most definitely en route to Co. Tipperary.

‘Snowdrop Time’

By English poetess, the late Mrs Mary Webb (1811-1927).

Ah, hush tread softly through the rime*
For there will be a blackbird singing, or a thrush.
Like coloured beads the elm buds flush
All the trees dream of leaves and flower and light,
And see, the northern bank is much more white,
Than frosty grass, for now is snowdrop time.
END

[*The little used word ‘Rime‘ is a type of ice that forms when the moisture in fog freezes suddenly.]

Death Of Jim Bourke, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 31st December 2023, of Mr James Joseph Bourke, (known as Seamus and Jim to his family and friends), Finglas, Co. Dublin and formerly of Coolaculla and Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Bourke passed away peacefully, while in the United Kingdom on 31st December 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his beloved son Damian as well as his very close friend Mary Cronin, daughter-in-law Brigid, five grandchildren, brother Eamonn, sister Marie, sisters-in-law Pam and Eileen, brother-in-law David, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke, will repose at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas, Co Dublin, [D11 P642], on Friday afternoon, January 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall Road East, Ballygall, Co. Dublin, [D11 X026] on Saturday morning, January 13th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Glasnevin Co. Dublin, [D11 XA32].

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Bourke, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Bourke 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Paddy Fanning, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 3rd January 2024, of Mr Paddy Fanning, Maxfort, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Ellen brothers Rodge, Danny and Joe, sisters Mary Darmody, Josie Sheil and Peggy Power; Mr Fanning passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, surrounded by his loving family and his good friend David O’Hea.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by by his sister Biddy Moloughney, brother Mattie, brother-in-law John Power, sisters-in-law Biddy Fanning and Joan Fanning, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fanning will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, this afternoon, Thursday, January 4th from 4:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles at 6:30pm .
Requiem Mass for Mr Fanning will be celebrated on Friday afternoon, January 5th at 1:00pm, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the nearby Old Graveyard, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Fanning, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fanning 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.