Thurles Information

Death Of Paul Freeman Nash, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday November 15th 2023, of Mr Paul Freeman Nash, Curraheen, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Freeman Nash is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving mother Karen Freeman, father Andrew Nash, sisters Kiara & Rachel Freeman Nash, brothers Owen & Joey Freeman Nash, son Linton Paul Freeman Nash, fiancée Kaitlyn O’Gorman, brother-in-law Shane McInerney, nana Chrissy & grandad Bob Freeman, his 4 nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Freeman Nash will repose at O’ Connell’s Funeral Home, No. I Bóthar Lug, Killenaule, Thurles, (E41 HH66), on Friday afternoon, November 17th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles on Saturday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Crosscannon Cemetery, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Freeman Nash 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 anam dílis.

Death Of Paddy O’Dwyer, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 16th November 2023, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) O’Dwyer, “Ard na Greine”, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and late of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother T.J. (Gussy) and sisters Maureen and Pearl; Mr O’Dwyer (Retired member of Nursing Staff at St Luke’s Hospital, Clonmel) passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving partner Mary, daughter Kay, son Paul, grandchildren Colm, Debbie, Patrick and Roisin, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Carthage, sister Betty, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer, will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Burgagery-Lands West, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, on Friday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Gladstone Street, Burgagery-Lands West, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, [E91 YY01], on Saturday morning, November 18th, at 10:50am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St, Joseph’s Cemetery, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary, arriving at 1.30pm, approximately.

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

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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Food Safety Conference Explores Food Sustainability

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Food Safety Consultative Council today hosted an open meeting to discuss how food safety interacts with food sustainability. When Food Safety Met Sustainability explored the need to ensure the food system can meet the ever-changing needs of society, while continuing to protect consumers’ health in relation to food safety. Sustainable food systems must have food safety at the forefront of its processes.

Over 200 people registered for the event, which was held in-person for the first time since 2019, with Irish and international speakers from the FSAI, the University of Nottingham, Codex Alimentarius Commission and representatives from Food Cloud, Keohane Seafoods, Cream of The Crop Gelato and Senoptica Technologies LTD.

Chaired by Ms Suzanne Campbell, Author and Journalist, the event also offered insights into how the pursuit of food sustainability is driving innovation, as well as exploring efforts in policy, standards development and regulation, which are shaping the way our food is produced, distributed and consumed. Understanding and recognising that food safety is a key part of sustainability goals, Dr. Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI, outlined the importance of food safety remaining front and centre of the necessary journey towards sustainable food systems.

“Sustainability, the ability to provide for both current and future needs, is an important consideration in food systems. The FSAI is focused on ensuring that food safety and the protection of public health remain at the core of sustainable food systems. The FSAI regards food safety to be an integral part of food sustainability. The European Union has signaled its intentions through the ‘Farm to Fork’ initiative, and Ireland has set out its approach in ‘Food Vision 2030’. As a science-based regulator of food safety, the FSAI is actively engaging with the sustainability agenda in the food-chain. At the FSAI, we continue to explore ways in which we can evolve our regulatory approach to assist consumers in supporting them in making informed choices, and also work with food businesses with the common goal of ensuring the safety of food, in a sustainable manner.”

The open meeting offered members of the public and food businesses an opportunity to engage with the FSAI directly, a point highlighted by Mr Ray Bowe, Chair, Food Safety Consultative Council.

“The Food Safety Consultative Council always aims to discuss topics that are key in the day-to-day lives of people. It is clear that there is a real desire to explore ways in which food can be produced in a more sustainable manner, and today’s meeting has shown how even small changes can have unexpected consequences, both positive and negative, within food chains. We continue to encourage everyone, including consumers, to embrace the challenges and opportunities in the ways we produce food, while ensuring its safety and nutritional benefits.”

Contributions on the day included Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI; Ray Bowe Chair, Food Safety Consultative Council; Gail Carroll, Directory of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Building, FSAI; Jack A Bobo, Director Food Systems Institute, University of Nottingham; Karen Capcarrere, Food Safety Manager at FoodCloud; Giselle Makinde, Founder, Cream of The Crop Gelato; Brendan Rice, CEO, Senoptica Technologies Ltd; Liz O’Leary, Head of Innovation, Keohane Seafoods and Steven Wearne, Chairperson of Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Death Of Geraldine Ryan, Formerly Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 16th November 2023 of Mrs Geraldine Ryan, (née McCoole), Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved son Tom; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Tommy, daughter Amy, grand-daughter Maya, Amy’s partner Stephen, brother Pat, sisters Bríd and Josephine, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Condons Funeral Parlour, 16 Dillon St, Burgagery-Lands West, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, [E91 Y585], on Friday afternoon, November 17th from 5.00pm until 7.00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St John the Baptist, Powerstown, Clonmel, on Saturday, November 18th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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

The extended Ryan 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 inlieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice Movement.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

Tipperary County Council May Be Unable To Continue Delivering Basic Public Services.

Tipperary County Council may be unable to continue delivering basic public services next year, due to rising inflation costs unless the government reinstates a special funding stream normally provided for local authorities.
Last year, the government made available a special funding stream for local authorities to deal with rising inflation costs., however, no such extra funding for rising inflation will be coming from government this year, for 2024.

This issue, it is believed by officials, could seriously impact on as yet unidentified maintenance; enhancement works; and other various community projects like unnecessary fireworks displays and festivals.

Here in Thurles the already lack of maintenance has been evident for over the past two years, [See pictures attached with more to be published here soon].

**Sign on the Nenagh Road roundabout unattended for weeks, flattened by the rear wheels of an elongated truck.**

A move has been supported by Councillors to now write to the Minister for Finance Mr Michael McGrath TD, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Mr Paschal Donohoe, expressing grave concerns, and requesting a reversal of this decision.

**Cathedral Street carpark resembling the cratered and pitted surface normally found in lunar geology, and believe me it has never been impacted by any asteroids, meteorites, or comets**.

This issue it is believed could seriously impact on unidentified maintenance; enhancement works, and various community projects.

Could this end up with staff at the lower end of the pay scale finding themselves unemployed, while decision making officials and elected councillors remain sitting back with their feet up, retained on high salaries’ waiting for our financial climate to change.