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Better.

Better.

Vocals: British singer-songwriter Tom Baxter
Lyrics: Singer Songwriters Sam Semple and Tom Baxter.

Better.

Our love has changed, it’s not the same,
And the only way to say it, is say it, it’s better.
I can’t conceal this way I feel,
For all the time we spent together, forever, just get’s better.
See what I’m tryna say is you make things, better
And no matter what the day is, with you here, it’s better

I’ll stand by you, if you stand by me.
I think it’s time I reveal, cos I believe it, it’s better.
See what I’m tryna say is you make things, better,
And no matter what the day is, with you here, it’s better.
The more I talk to you, I fall in love with, everything you do,

Oh, see what I’m tryna say is, you make things, better,
And no matter what the day is with you here, it’s better.
Oh, see what I’m tryna say is, you make things, better,
And no matter what the day is with you here, it’s better.

Our love has changed, it’s not the same,
And the only way to say it is say it, it’s better.
END

Death Of Barbara O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 3rd November 2023, of Ms Barbara O’Dwyer, ‘Bethel’, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms O’Dwyer passed away, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her parents Bernie and Eamon, sister Yvonne, brother Matthew, brother-in-law Marc, Matthew’s partner Michelle, nieces Laila, Eva and Billie, nephew Nathan, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Dwyer will repose at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday November 4th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday afternoon in Thurles Baptist Church, Graigue, Moycarkey, Thurles, at 2:00pm, followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Dwyer 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.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

EPA Launches A National Air Quality Forecast.

Sufferers of respiratory diseases and asthma please note.

  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched a national air quality forecast available on airquality.ie.
  • The forecast will provide maps showing the predicted daily air quality for up to three days -“Today”, “Tomorrow” and the “Day after Tomorrow”.
  • The air quality forecast is an important resource for everyone, but especially people who may be sensitive to poor air quality (e.g. those with asthma and heart conditions).
  • The air quality forecast will help people plan their activities to follow public health advice, such as reducing physical activity when air pollution levels could affect their health.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched a national air quality forecast to provide greater information to the public regarding expected air quality in Ireland for up to three days – “Today”, “Tomorrow” and the “Day after Tomorrow”.

Forecasts include daily Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH), Particulate Matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3). PM, NO2 and O3 are the three main air pollutants impacting human health in Ireland. All pollutants mapped are presented on the Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) scale (1 – 10).

Marking the launch of the forecast, Dr Micheál Lehane, Director of the EPA’s Office of Radiation Protection & Environmental Monitoring, said: “Air pollution can seriously impact people’s health; the air quality forecast will provide an important health and air quality resource for everyone, and will be even more impactful for those of us who are particularly affected by poor air quality, including those suffering from respiratory disease and asthma. The forecast will also serve policy makers as a valuable tool for analysing air quality in Ireland.’’

There are concerning localised air quality issues in Ireland. Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) from burning solid fuel and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from vehicle emissions are the main pollutants impacting on people’s health. This forecast will help people plan their activities in line with the Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) recommendations, such as reducing physical activity when air pollution levels are predicted to increase. The forecast maps will be uploaded twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.

The CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Ms Eilís Ní Chathnia, welcomed the forecast launch: “The air quality forecast will be an important resource for our members and everyone with respiratory conditions. Ireland has the highest incidence rate of asthma in Europe with one in ten children and one in thirteen adults developing the condition – with 890,000 people likely to develop asthma in their lifetimes. The Asthma Society welcomes the opportunity to be associated with the launch of the forecast.’’

The forecast and further information on air quality and the Air Quality Index for Health are available on HERE.

The air quality forecast maps are produced by computer models which have been developed under the EU LIFE Emerald project. The models use Irish and European data such as air quality measurements, forecast weather and land cover data. The EPA has partnered on this with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), the Health Service Executive (HSE), VITO, a Belgian research institute, University College Cork (UCC) and the Asthma Society of Ireland.

Carrick on Suir & District Lions Club Host “How Gut Influences Physical & Mental Well-being.

Persons, including those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes, will be interested to note that Carrick on Suir & District Lions Club are holding an information evening entitled “How Gut Influences your Physical and Mental Well-being”

The information evening’s speaker will be well known and respected Dr Annmarie Eustaceryan, Consultant Endoscopist at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

The event will take place on Wednesday November 8th next @ 8:00pm sharp in the Carraig Hotel, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary.
Tickets for this event are €10 (payable at the door on the night). To pre-book please call Ms Ann Ellis: TEL. 086 3873882.

FSAI Recall BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves Due To Presence Of Salmonella.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have recalled ‘BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves’ due to the presence of Salmonella.
Alert Notification: 2023.27 (02 November 2023)
Product Identification: BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves; pack size: 100g
Batch Code: LOT66135 A; best before: 15/05/2025
Country Of Origin: Thailand

The above batch of BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella Virchow. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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 are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.