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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 26th August 2023, of Mr Christopher Wall (Late of Irish Steel), Arderin Way, The Glen, Co. Cork and formerly of Fennor, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Wall is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila (née Morrissey), his children Sharon, Victoria, Susan, Deirdre, Christopher, Ann, Alison, much loved brother of Paddy, Michael, Tom, Tony, sisters Liz, Ann, and the late Luke, Sean, Mary, Bridget and Georgie, sons-in-law Brendan, Dominic, the late Michael, Tomás, Sean, daughter-in-law Michelle, his adored 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Sean, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, great neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Wall will repose in Keohane’s Funeral Home, Knights Hill, Mayfield Park, Old Youghal Rd, Co. Cork, on Tuesday afternoon next, August 29th, from 5:00pm with prayers at 6:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brendan, Glen Ave, The Glen, Co. Cork, on Wednesday August 30th, at 12:00 noon to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Spike Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, Curraheen Road, Cork.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Larry Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 24th August 2023, of Mr Larry Bourke, The Heath, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Bank Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Larry and Ellen, brother Ned and sister Amy; Mr Bourke passed away peacefully after a short illness most bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family; devoted wife Kay, sons Liam and Dean, grand-daughter Skyler, brother Johnny, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, colleague and friend John, neighbours, Templemore community and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Tuesday afternoon, August 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Wednesday morning, August 30th, at 10:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Bourke 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 the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Pat Strapp, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 18th August 2023, of Mr Pat Strapp, Newhill, Two Mile Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballybrack, Co Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his brother John; Mr Strapp passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, while under the care of staff at South Meade Hospital, Southmead Rd, Bristol, United Kingdom.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken family; wife Anne (née Heffernan) daughters Silivianne and Simone, son Jonathan, Silivianna’s fiancé Richard, sisters Helen (Courtney) and Mary (McPartland), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Strappe will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Monday afternoon, August 28th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Tuesday morning, August 29th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a cremation service in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, [V14 PV30] at 3:00pm.

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

The extended Strappe 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Breda Nolan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday last 24th August 2023 of Mrs Breda Nolan (née Gleeson) Ballinagleragh, Ballinure, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Tommy, brothers Tommy and Connie, sisters Anne and Maggie; Mrs Nolan passed away peacefully in her 92nd year of age, while in the care of nurses and staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews Jack (Gleeson), Kathleen (Kennedy), Catherine (Gleeson) and Eamonn (Donnelly), grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements,

The earthly remains of Mrs Nolan will repose in O’Connell’s Funeral Home, No.1 Bóthar Lug, Killenaule, Thurles, on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday August 27th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Bailey Street, Killenaule, at 7:15pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ballinure graveyard, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Nolan 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.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Irish Food Safety Authority Recall Ready-Made Avoca Products.

The Irish Food Safety Authority (FSAI) recall numerous ready-made Avoca products due to possible presence of metal fragments.

Country Of Origin is Ireland.

The ‘Ready Made Products’ in question are named as follows and customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Vegetable Lasagne 700g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Fish Pie Lrg 720g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Chicken, Ham & Leek Crumble 700g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Chicken & Broccoli 700g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Carrot & Parsnip Mash 580g All use by dates up to and including 26/08/2023
Beef Lasagne Lrg 600g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Beef Lasagne Sml 300g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Kalamata Olive Tapenade 140g All use by dates up to and including 10/09/2023
Italian Meatballs 580g All use by dates up to and including 31/08/2023
Chicken Liver Pate Loaf 750g All use by dates up to and including 26/08/2023
Duck Liver Pate with Armagnac & Prunes 300g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Carrot, Coconut, Coriander Soup 580g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Basil pesto 157g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Roasted Pepper & Harissa hummus 180g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Avoca Hummus 180g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Malaysian Chicken Satay, Snap pea & Cashew 580g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce 300g All use by dates up to and including 15/09/2023
Thai Green Chicken Curry 580g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Fresh Sundried Tomato Pesto 160g All use by dates up to and including 06/09/2023
Vegetable Tikka Masala 600g All use by dates up to and including 31/08/2023
Indian Chicken Curry 600g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Slow Roasted Tomato Basil Soup 580g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Root Vegetable Soup 580g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Mac & Cheese 650g All use by dates up to and including 27/08/2023
Fish Pie Sml 360g All use by dates up to and including 28/08/2023
Chicken & Broccoli Sml 400g All use by dates up to and including 29/08/2023
Banana Bread Cake All use by dates up to and including 25/08/2023

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.