Thurles Information

Review Of Safe Countries Of Origin To Be Announced Today.

Review Of Safe Countries Of Origin In Context Of International Protection To Be Announced Today.

The Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee TD is expected to announce the outcome of a review of Safe Countries of Origin in the context of international protection this afternoon at 1:00pm.

A safe country of origin is defined as a country where, on the basis of the legal situation; the application of the law within a democratic system: the general political circumstances, it can be shown that there is generally and consistently no persecution; [as defined in Directive 2011/95/EU (Recast Qualification Directive)], no torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; and no threat by reason of indiscriminate violence in situations of international or internal armed conflict.
The announcement of the outcome of review of safe countries of origin, will be made at the Courtyard, Government Buildings, Merrion St. Upper, Dublin 2, [D02 R583].

Take Care Of Cents & Euros Will Take Care Of Themselves.

The once quote of ‘Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves’, is usually attributed to William Lowndes (1652–1724) an English Whig politician during the reigns of King William, Queen Anne, and King George I. He would become British Secretary of the Treasury in 1695 and bore the nickname “Ways and Means Lowndes”.
Despite our move to euro coin denominations in 2002, the proverb still holds that if you concentrate on saving small amounts of money, you’ll soon amass a larger amount.

But enough ‘history waffling’ from me, let’s take a look at the cost and benefits of two brands of Potato Waffles.

Data hereunder is taken from the free Yuka application (App) available to download to your phone.

Harvest Basket Waffles	Product Rated Good 63/100	Price €1.39	Birds Eye Waffles	Product Rated Good 54/100	Price €2.99
Protein	2.7g		Protein	2.5g
Fibre	2.3g		Protein	1.7g
Saturates	1g		Saturates	0.6g
Sugar	0.4g		Sugar	0.7g
Salt	0.35g		Salt	0.75g
Energy	207kcal		Energy	180kcal
Additives	1		Additives	1

Having digested the above data our readers will note that not only is the Harvest Basket Waffles rated better by the app (63/100), but the packet is larger, containing two more waffles, while the price is €1.60 cheaper than its named rival, so do keep this knowledge in mind when next you visit your local supermarket.

No I am not a paid representative for Harvest Basket Waffles. Maybe I should be!

Death Of Paddy Kinane, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 28th January 2024, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Kinane, Verdon Mews, Cork City, Co. Cork and formerly of Ardeen, The Mall, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Kinane passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Marymount University Hospital, Curraheen Road, Cork.

Pre-deceased by his parents James and Catherine, his sisters Noreen and Maureen, brothers Sean, Jimmy and Micheál; the passing of Mr Kinane is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Catriona, Roisin and James, grandchildren Darragh, Jarlath, Shane and Michaela, sisters Cecilia and Breda, niece Patricia and all his other nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, treasured neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kinane will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday evening, January 30th, from 6:00pm with recitation of prayers at 7:00pm.
His funeral cortège will be received into Ileigh Church, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday morning, January 31st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Kinane 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 Kinane family would like to thank the staff of Marymount Hospital for the wonderful care that he received, while a patient”.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Thurles New Street Sweeper Machine Needs Better Brushes.

Early this morning two road sweepers made an appearence on Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The big road sweeper machine passed up and down the street at least 3 times, same gathering up the gravel it failed to suck up on Friday last.

**New street sweeper machine continues to be operated, while unable to suck up filth and dirt.** **The waste of taxpayer’s money, by Tipp. Co. Co. continues without any reduction in intensity or strength.**
*Pic: G. Willoughby 29th January 2024.*

The small road sweeper machine with the worn out left hand brush was taxed with sweeping the footpaths; in an attempt to remove the gravel flung at the fronts of homes of street residents and unsuspecting pedestrians, by the daily heavy traffic.

You will note that this editor didn’t use the word ‘cleaned’ in any of the above text, since this small machine only collected and left a ridge of dirt and filth behind it; same neatly piled in the centre of the footpaths. (See image shown above).

Something we have learned over the years here in Co. Tipperary is that politicians, councillors and their officials are chosen mainly by their ability to provide spin. Such silence is also displayed by our local newspapers and some local radio broadcasters; latter who are supposed to generate a certain power and remain important to our democracy, but no longer can be perceived as promoters of community responsibility.

In the interests of openness and transparency, Tipperary Co. Council senior officials have been notified.

Launch Of New Deposit Return Scheme Set For February 1st, 2024.

All 4 major Supermarkets at least, here in Thurles, have been busy preparing for the launch of the new Deposit Return Scheme, same expected to commence with effect from Thursday February 1st next, 2024.

This new scheme will see consumers pay a small deposit on drinks contained in plastic bottles and cans. However, this added purchase cost will be given back, when consumers return their drink containers to these participating supermarkets.

Drinks containers with an individual Re-Turn Logo are expected to start appearing in shops from February 1st; however, only cans and plastic bottles featuring that logo will be accepted into these now ready to roll reverse vending machines.

With this long awaited new venture about to be launched, it is hoped that the scheme will help Ireland to reach its recycling goals; part of the current EU single-use plastics directive.