Thurles Information

FSAI Recall Fin Carré White Chocolate.

FSAI and Lidl recall Fin Carré White Chocolate, due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.

Date: Today Tuesday, 21 November 2023.

Alert Notification: 2023.29.
Product Identification: Fin Carré White Chocolate; pack size: 100g.
Batch Code: Best before 16/10/2024.
Country Of Origin: Germany.

The above stated batch of Fin Carré White Chocolate is being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.

Note: Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.

Action Required of Retailers: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale with display recall notices placed at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat any of the implicated batch highlighted above.

Death Of Joe Mullooly, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday last, 19th November 2023, of Mr Joseph (Joe) Mullooly, [Retired Teacher], Bishopswood, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister Maureen; Mr Mullooly passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum.

His passing is most deeply regretted an sadly missed by his loving sister Anne, brothers-in-law Jon (Bellis) and Nigel (Blair-Orr), nephew Neil, nieces Lisa and Clare, cousins, extended relatives, lovely neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Mullooly, have reposed this evening (Tuesday, November 21th) at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary from 5:30pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Knockavilla, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary to further repose for Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Wednesday at 11:30am, followed by interment in Cormac’s Cemetery, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Mullooly 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: No Flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Clonmel Palliative care.

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Mikey Ryan-A Serious Case Of Divided Chestnuts.

“How is she cuttin Mary” says I.
“Not bad at all, tell me now, you that’s well educated, where would I get a few chestnuts. The young lad needs them for the upcoming Conker Championships”, said Mary.
“Try St. Mary’s graveyard” said I “If you search around, the wind last week should have shifted a few unto the ground”.

Of course I did not convey the story that Mikey Ryan had related to me last evening up in the Arch Bar in Liberty Square, and as true as God, this incident happened this very Autumn.

You see, on the outskirts of Thurles town, there is a big, tall, Chestnut tree, growing just inside the graveyard wall. One day, unknown to Mikey Ryan, two young lads climbed over the wall at dusk and successfully filled up a bucketful of Chestnuts. Then they sat down behind a headstone, out of sight, before beginning to divide up the nuts into two plastic shopping bags.
“One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me,” said the ringleader as he set about sharing. During this transaction several of the nuts dropped and rolled down toward the narrow back iron gateway.

Then who but Mikey Ryan should come riding along Ikerrin road, on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the graveyard. He slowed down and went back to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, “One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me”.

Alarmed, he was convinced he knew what these voices were. He jumped back on his bike and rode on. Just around the bend on Kickham Street, he met ‘Monopod Ted’; sure you know the fellow with the wooden leg, who just happened to be hobbling along; supported by his underarm crutch. [Actually, I must confess, I stole his wooden leg once in Thurles swimming pool. He was hopping mad!]

Anyway, Mikey braked, bringing his bike to a sudden halt.
“Come here quick,” Mikey called in a low voice, “you won’t believe what I heard. It looks like Satan and God are over in the graveyard dividing, up souls!”

A not very impressed and grumpy ‘Monopod Ted’ suggested that Mikey should “Beat it”, (or words to that effect), adding “you idiot, can’t you see it’s very hard for me to walk”. But when Mikey insisted, “Monopod Ted’ hobbled slowly over the short distance, to nearby St. Mary’s graveyard gate.

Standing by the back gate they heard the voice, “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me”.

‘Monopod Ted’ was now fully convinced and whispered, “Mikey, looks like you’ve been tellin’ me the truth boy. Let’s see if we can see the Lord!”
Now both, each shaking with fear; peered through the bars of the gate, but failed to see anything. ‘Monopod Ted‘ and Mikey gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter, as they attempted, on tippytoes, to get a glimpse of Our Lord.

At last, they heard, “One for you, one for me. That’s all. Now let’s go get those nuts by the gate and we’ll be finished”.

Mikey swore that ‘Monopod Ted’ took the lead for a good half-mile, down the Mill Road, before Mikey himself managed to eventually pass him on his bike.

Limerick University To Host World Wallball Championships 2024.

Event coincides with 100th anniversary of GAA Handball.

University of Limerick (UL) has been announced as the host venue for the 2024 World Wallball Championships from August 18th to 23rd.

World Champion Conor McElduff; Gerald Mitchell, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick; and Rory Grace of UL Wolves at the announcement in UL today that University of Limerick will host the 2024 World Wallball Championships.

Formerly known as “The World Handball Championships”, the tournament will see more than 750 competitors, from across the world, battle it out on 10 newly constructed courts in one of Ireland’s leading indoor venues, at the UL Sport Arena.

Wallball is the fastest-growing version of the sport of handball with a significant presence in mainland Europe, the UK and the United States. The triennial event is traditionally hosted in rotation by Ireland, the United States and Canada, with Australia also hosting the 1988 event. Ireland last hosted the competition in 2012.

Hosted at UL Sport and supported by UL Events, the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, Limerick City and County Council, Fáilte Ireland and the Munster Handball Council, next year’s event also coincides with the centenary of GAA Handball.

Welcoming today’s announcement, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr. Gerald Mitchell said, “This announcement is another huge win for Limerick and the Shannon Region. This six-day event will make a valuable contribution to the local economy. It helps to further enhance Limerick’s reputation as a sport tourism sport destination as we prepare for the hosting of The 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare.”

Mr Conor McDonnell, GAA Handball President commented, “We are delighted that next year’s World Wallball Championships and Irish Nationals will be staged in world class facilitates of the University of Limerick. This promises to be the biggest and most spectacular handball event ever. GAA Handball want to thank all our partners who have helped make this happen. Please support the Championships by volunteering and participating”.

Mr David Britton, Head of GAA Handball stated, “GAA Handball would like to thank the GAA, Munster Handball Council, Munster GAA and the University of Limerick for all their hard work and support in bringing the 2024 World Wallball Championships to the state-of-the-art UL complex. The event promises to be a fantastic platform for our sport to showcase itself on an international stage. Next year GAA Handball celebrates 100 years as a member of the GAA family, and I could not think of a more fitting way to mark such an important milestone.”

Mr David Ward of UL Events added, “We are delighted to have been chosen as the host venue for the World Wallball Championships, which will see the provision of 10 newly constructed courts at the UL Sport Arena. These World Championships will bring a sporting and economic boost to Limerick with an anticipated 6000 bed nights. We look forward to working with all stakeholders in providing the athletes an amazing one stop shop Olympic Village experience and to showcase the sport of GAA Handball at its very best.”

According to Ms Karen Brosnahan, General Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, “The Bureau’s goal is to attract business and sports tourism to The Shannon Region to help underpin services at Shannon Airport and deliver an economic impact to the tourism sector in the region. I want to acknowledge the role of ambassadors who are hugely important in sourcing and winning lucrative tourism business for the Shannon Region. Fáilte Ireland’s support for the region in bidding for international business also has been instrumental in securing this and other events.”

The World Handball Championships take place in UL Arena from August 18th to 23rd, 2024, and will be followed by the 4-Wall (40×20) World Championships, later in the year in Dublin, Kilkenny, Laois and Carlow.

Death Of Bridget Wall, Formerly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 20th November 2023 of Mrs Bridget Wall (née Egan), Kilbane, Castletroy, Co. Limerick and formerly of Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her brother Fr. John and sisters Lena (O’Connor) and Nano (Quinlan); Mrs Wall passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, cherished children Alan and Suzanne, adored grandchildren Oisín, Éile, Rosa, Beth & Nancy, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Alan, brothers Tom and Pat, sisters Mary (Earley), Anna (Bulfin) and Margaret (O’Brien), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Wall will repose at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Pennywell, Limerick, on Wednesday afternoon, November 22nd, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Milford Rd, Newcastle, Co. Limerick on Thursday morning, November 23rd to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.

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

The extended Wall 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 Milford Care Centre or the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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