Thurles Information

Death Of Siobhan Dockery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 8th June 2026, of Mrs Siobhan Dockery (née Joan Bourke), Mill Road, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Arlington, Virginia, USA.

In her 86th year, and pre-deceased by her brother Michael (Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary), sister Liz, and brother Hugh, (Fethard, Co. Tipperary). Mrs Dockery passed away peacefully, while in the presence of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving son Thomas Arthur (Jerusha), daughters Deirdre (Tim) and Siobhan (Sander), grandchildren Madeleine, Daniel, Liam, Beck, Lulu, Declan and Meave, brothers Sean (Clerihan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary), Seamus (Tipperary) and Kevin (New Zealand), sisters Christina (Australia), Bridget (New Zealand), Marian (Cahir, Co. Tipperary), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mrs Dockery will be interred in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, with her parents Hugh and Elizabeth (Ciss), and beloved husband Daniel P. Dockery, at a date as yet to be announced.

The extended Dockery and Bourke 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Motorcyclist Dies Following Collision With Car In Co. Tipperary.

Motorcyclist dies following collision with car in Co Tipperary on Thursday last June 11th 2026.

A male motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a collision involving a car at Ballynagrana, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, on Thursday 11 June 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision, which involved a car and a motorcycle, at approximately 4.45pm.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The coroner has been notified.

The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was taken to Tipperary University Hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported.

The road remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, and who were travelling in the Ballynagrana area between 4pm and 5pm on Thursday 11 June 2026 are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel: 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.

Food Alert.

FSAI warn of recall of specific batches of pork mince products due to the presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Friday, June 12th 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.32.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below for batch numbers and use by dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message: Kepak is recalling the below batches of pork mince products due to the presence of Salmonella.
Recall notices will be displayed at points of sale.

Product.	Pack size.	Use by date.	Batch number.	Approval number.
Lidl Family Pack 100% Irish Pork Mince.	800g.	16/06/2026.	L5159.	IE 329 EC.
SuperValu Fresh Irish Pork Mince.	400g.	16/06/2026.	L5159.	IE 329 EC.
SuperValu Fresh Irish Pork Mince.	800g.	16/06/2026.	L6159.	IE 329 EC.

Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Food Alert.

FSAI warn of Recall of a batch of Surasang Frozen Oysters, due to the presence of Norovirus.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 12th June 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.31.
Product Identification: Surasang Frozen Oysters; pack size: 226g.
Batch Code Best-before date: 25/04/2027.
Country Of Origin: Republic of Korea.

Message:
The above batch of Surasang Frozen Oysters is being recalled due to the presence of Norovirus. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:
Norovirus is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (stomach bugs) in Ireland. It is also known as the winter vomiting bug. Infection with norovirus can cause nausea (often sudden onset), vomiting (often projectile) and watery diarrhoea. Symptoms usually begin around 12 to 48 hours after becoming infected, and last 1 or 2 days. Most people make a full recovery, however some people (usually the very young or older adults) may become very dehydrated and require hospital treatment. Norovirus is very contagious and can spread easily from person to person. Good hygiene is important in preventing others from becoming infected. This includes thorough hand washing. Food preparation should also be avoided until 3 days after symptoms have gone.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to retailer customers.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

Death Of Ann Cawley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 10th June 2026, of Mrs Ann Cawley (née O’Donoghue), Ballybeg, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents William and Mary, brothers and sisters; Mrs Cawley passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Waterford.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Martin, daughters Caroline, Emma and Breda, sons Keith, Mark and Steven, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends (especially Chris and Breda Doyle and family and her life long friend Bridget (Dedans) McCarthy).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cawley will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode W41 CP59), on Sunday afternoon, June 14th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the nearby Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 8:00pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass for Mrs Cawley will be offered on Monday morning, June 15th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Cawley and O’Donoghue 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.