Thurles Information

An Invitation To Launch Of ‘Mná Month’ At Cashel Library.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:-

A Cara,

Please join us in Cashel Library on Friday evening next, March 1st, at 7:00pm with country music sensation Ms Dee Morrissey to launch our Mná Month celebrations.

Good News; Mná Month is happening again at Cashel Library and the schedule is being currently finalised.

To date the following events have already been finalised.

NOTE: All events are provided FREE of charge at Cashel Library. Booking Essential please to Tel. No.: 062 63825. Refreshments will be served at all events.
[ You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX) ].

Finalised Events To Date.

Friday, 1st March, at 7:00pm: Opening Concert with Country Music sensation Dee Morrissey.
Saturday, 2nd March, at 10:00am: Crafty Women Wellbeing Workshop entitled, “It is all about ME!”, with Noeleen Watson.
Monday, 4th March, at 11:00am: Free Online Services with your Local Library – Learn what your Library Card entitles you to, with IT Guru Paul Devane.
Tuesday, 5th March, at 7:00pm: Visit with Author Maureen O’Sullivan, “The Girl in the Tunnel”, a true story of her survival in the Magdalene Laundries.
Friday, 8th March, at 2:00pm: Stone Mad with Philip Quinn – Make Stone Pendants or Worry Stones using limestone and marble.
Monday, 11th March, at 11:00am: Strong Women Karaoke Sing-a-long with Claire Grant.
Tuesday, 12th March, at 11:00am: Memory Café with The Alzheimer’s Society.
Wednesday, 13th March, at 7:00pm: Visit with Author with Eimear Ryan, author of book “The Grass Ceiling”.
Tuesday, 19th March, at 6:30pm: Women’s Health and Menopause with Nicola Ryan Menopause Pharmacist
Tuesday, 26th March, at 3:00pm: Genealogy with Mary Guinan Darmody.
Tuesday, 26th March, at 6:15pm: Movie Night “Shirley Valentine“.
Wednesday 27th March at 2:30pm: Sustainable Jewellery Making with Gillian Tobin
Thursday, 29th March, at 3:00pm: Circle Dancing with Tracey Tobin. (Circle Dance is a gentle healing way to bring mind, body & spirit together, Relieve stress and create energy).

Incorrectly Declared Allergens In Nissin Cup Noodle Products

Alert Summary Dated Tuesday, 27 February 2024.Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A09.
Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Soybeans, Milk, Eggs & Fish.
Country Of Origin: China.

Product Identification and Batch Code: Please see table hereunder.

Product Name.	Pack Size.	Best Before Date.
Cup Noodles-XO Sauce Seafood.	74g.	26/05/2024.
Cup Noodles -Spicy Seafood.	74g.	28/04/2024.

Message: The above named batches of Nissin cup noodle products contain wheat (cereals containing gluten), crustaceans, molluscs, soya, milk, eggs and fish that are incorrectly declared on the label.
This may make the implicated batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of cereals containing gluten (wheat), crustaceans, molluscs, soybeans, milk, eggs and/or fish.

Action Required:
Retailers: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display this allergen alert notice at point-of-sale.

Tipperary Women Settle Action Made Against Tipperary Co. Co.

Two women who alleged that they suffered ankle injuries while exiting a “bird’s nest basket swing” in a South Tipperary playground, have now settled both High Court actions. No details of any of the settlements were announced in court.

Mr Michael Counihan SC, acting as counsel for the women, informed the High Court that the actions had now been settled and could be struck out. He also requested the court to record that the women were to get costs on the Circuit Court scale, including the costs of the previous High Court case.

These agreed settlements will bring to an end a long-running legal battle, which previously saw the actions taken by both women, thrown out by a High Court Judge, some two years ago.

The Court of Appeal had later ordered a retrial taken against Tipperary County Council by Sarah Kennedy, of Ballyknockane, Clogheen, Cahir, Co Tipperary, and Susan O’Mahoney, of Ballyvera, Goatenbridge, Ardfinnan, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Both women had sued over ankle injuries sustained, on different occasions, as they got out of a “bird’s nest basket swing” situated in a community playground in Newcastle, South Co. Tipperary, latter which was built using local community raised funds.

New Irish Citizens, Numbering 1,200, Attending At National Concert Hall Dublin.

Some 1,200 new Irish citizens will be granted Irish citizenship in two ceremonies taking place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin today.
The Ceremonies will see applicants from 105 countries around the world and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens.
Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister of State James Browne will attend the ceremonies and are looking forward to meeting as many of the new citizens as possible.

Speaking ahead of the ceremonies, Justice Minister Mrs Minister Helen McEntee said, “Citizenship ceremonies are always a joyous celebration of what it means to be Irish. I would like to warmly congratulate and welcome our newest citizens on this milestone in their lives.
It is particularly apt that they will begin their journey as Irish citizens at the National Concert Hall as it is a building that is steeped in Irish history. It is the original site of University College Dublin and even hosted the Dáil debates on the Anglo-Irish Treaty in early 1922.
I want to wish nothing but the best to all those who become a citizen of this nation, and join the many others who have come here and are making such a significant contribution to our culture, economy and society”.

The Presiding Officer at both ceremonies is retired Judge Paddy McMahon, who will administer the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State.
The new Irish citizens will undertake to faithfully observe the laws of the State and to respect its democratic values.
New Irish citizens are contributing to a diverse and inclusive workforce, bringing a range of skills and talents that enhance the overall capabilities of the labour market and economy.

Over 10% of those receiving their citizenship are working within the healthcare sector, across Ireland.

Speaking ahead of the first Ceremony today, Minister Mr Pascal Donohoe said, “Ireland has always had a strong culture of welcoming new people and I am delighted to be able to attend this morning’s ceremony, so that I personally can welcome our newest citizens.
Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of an exciting new one for them. By sharing their own unique cultures and traditions with us, our newest citizens become part of our communities and we are all the better for it.
I also want to acknowledge the value and necessity of immigration to support Ireland’s strong economy and how it benefits our overall society”.

Minister of State Mr James Browne ahead of attending this afternoon said: “It is my pleasure to attend the Citizenship ceremony today.
As a nation that over centuries saw so many Irish people emigrate to find safety or work, the Irish people understand what it means to be a migrant, to seek a safe haven, to lay roots and to find a new home.
I give my best wishes to our new citizens and to their families as they embark on the next steps of their lives in Ireland and I look forward to meeting as many of them as possible today”.

Death Of Nora Quirke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th February 2024 of Mrs Nora Quirke (née Kennedy), Matthew Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Bredagh, Toomevara, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Séan, her son-in-law Eugene (O’Brien), sisters Bab, Bridie and Kathleen, brothers Jack, Dan and Frank; Mrs Quirke passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters Catherine (O’Brien) and Marie (O’Gorman), her son-in-law Séamus, her cherished grandchildren Joseph, Róisín, Eugene and Norma (O’Brien), Éabha and Breana (O’Gorman), Roísín’s partner Tadhg, her brother-in-law Paddy (Quirke Littleton), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quirke will repose on Tuesday afternoon, February 27th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, at Dan Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles [E41 XY47].
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Wednesday morning at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St Patrick’s Graveyard, Churchquarter, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Quirke 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.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the care provided to Mrs Quirke, by her home support team over many years and also their appreciation for the care provided by staff at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.