Pre-deceased by his sister Biddy, infant brother, infant sister and brother Paddy aged 12 years; Mr Ahearne passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Jill, daughters Úna (Ryan-Bawn) and Mary (Ahearne-Gaughan), sons Rody and Denis, daughters-in-law Lyndsey and Becky, sons-in-law Martin and Pat, grandchildren Jill, Patrick, Ellie, Molly, Diarmúid, Conor, Hannah, Rachael, Abbey, Beth, Caitlain and Emily, niece Mary (Quirke), nephews Liam, Rodger and PJ (White), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ahearne will repose at Hayes Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty, Tipperary, (Eircode E25 TX26), on Friday afternoon, September 25th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. His remains will be received into the Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Tipperary, (Eircode E25 RK72), on Saturday morning, September 26th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Ahearne, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Ahearne 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.
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to six months’ detention for offences across Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, including stealing a vehicle and petrol from a service station in Cahir, Tipperary.
The teenager admitted unlawfully taking a vehicle from Woodview Service Station in Lisava, Cahir, on December 1st 2024. He also pleaded guilty to stealing €25.96 worth of petrol from the same premises that day.
At Ennis District Court, he pleaded guilty to seven car thefts, one attempted car theft, stealing a bicycle and stealing petrol. Videos posted on TikTok and Snapchat helped Gardaí identify him in connection with several offences.
Appearing by video link from Oberstown, the teenager received six-month sentences to run concurrently with each other and with the sentence he is already serving.
Mr Justice Adrian Harris acknowledged positive engagement with probation services while in detention, but warned that further offending would result in less leniency.
Cllr. Jim Ryan deserves congratulations for taking the lead in demanding action on the condition of the River Suir in Thurles, and for securing a commitment that large fallen trees lying across the river will be removed as soon as possible.
At Monday’s Thurles District meeting, Cllr. Ryan pressed for a commitment to tackle the extensive weeds and reeds. Local representatives were presented with an outline rehabilitation plan for the river, with details expected to be finalised later this month.
River Suir, Thurles Town Centre.
Mr Fran Igoe of the ‘River Basin Management Service’, (formerly LAWPRO), explained that dredging or cutting vegetation alone is unlikely to resolve the underlying problems. Excess nutrients entering the river from agricultural run-off and other sources are contributing to the growth, and these causes must be addressed if improvements are to last.
LAWPRO’s recent change of name to the River Basin Management Service also deserves scrutiny. The stated justification is that the new title better reflects its expanded work and its role in coordinating Ireland’s River Basin Management Plan. However, the organisation confirms that its mission, structure and responsibilities remain unchanged. Residents are entitled to ask what the rebranding cost and what practical benefit it will bring to places such as Thurles.
Due to neglect, dredging can only be the answer to the Thurles, River Suir problem.
“This clearer name may help explain the service’s role, but its success must be judged by measurable improvements in water quality, effective coordination and delivery of promised action on the river Suir”, stated Cllr Ryan.
Nevertheless, concerns about the river’s condition deserve clear answers. Kick-sampling tests reportedly found little or no river-life activity. “Residents need to know what the findings mean and what measures, including any appropriate vegetation management, will form part of the rehabilitation plan”, he continued.
Refresh Thurles Tidy Towns volunteers who this week removed bottles and cans; whose presence on the riverbed had reportedly been well documented as sitting there for two years, after Cllr Ryan highlighted the problem. Disappointingly, further dumping was reported this morning. The council must now provide a suitable litter bin and arrange regular collection to support the efforts of these volunteers.
Deplorable state of River Suir permitted and acknowledged by Tipperary Co. Co..
With water levels rising, there are concerns that substantial work could be delayed until next spring or early summer. Any machinery access must also be carefully planned to protect the newly laid tarmac footpaths along the river bank.
European and Irish public funding already supports farmers in protecting waterways through ACRES, Farming for Water EIP and TAMS grants for measures such as buffer zones, fencing and alternative livestock drinking supplies. Payments depend on eligibility and approved actions, rather than simply owning riverside land.
“Residents are entitled to ask how these supports are being used in the Suir catchment and what measurable improvements they are delivering”, said Cllr. Ryan.
The commitment given to Cllr. Ryan to remove fallen trees is indeed a welcome step; but residents now need a clear timetable and a rehabilitation plan that delivers lasting improvements long term.
Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Kathleen; Mrs Moran passed away peacefully, following a long illness borne with dignity and great strength.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Dermot and son David, daughters Sarah and Emma, son-in-law Fran, daughter-in-law Zaira, adored grandmother, brothers Pierce, James and John, sisters Denise and Judy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The remains of Mrs Moran will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, (Eircode D14 F3X2), on Friday afternoon, September 25th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening. Her remains will be received into the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, 158 Harold’s Cross Road, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, (Eircode D6W HY98), on Saturday afternoon, September 26th, for a funeral service at 2:30pm.
For those persons who would wish to attend the funeral service for Mrs Moran, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Moran and Molony families 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 Also: Complimentary car parking is available at the old Dundrum Shopping Centre (Lidl) car park entrance on Dundrum Village Main Street (not Dundrum Town Centre Car Park). Tickets to exit car park, free of charge, available on request at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum.
Today, Japan offers an example worth examining. VIEW HERE. Its school lunch approach brings together nutritionally balanced meals and shokuiku(Translated – Food Education). This connects what children learn about food with what they experience at mealtimes.
The lesson for our leaders is practical; make nourishing meals accessible and give children the knowledge to understand their food.
Delivering nutritious school meals and practical food education will require substantial investment in ingredients, facilities and trained staff. However, the potential returns extend well beyond the classroom. Research modelling stronger school meal standards suggests that healthier childhood diets could reduce diet-related illness and healthcare costs later in life. Over time, this could mean fewer avoidable hospital visits and admissions, less need for costly treatment and reduced pressure on our health service. These savings would take time and depend on the programme’s effectiveness, but investing in children’s nutrition today offers a valuable opportunity to prevent illness and its human and financial costs tomorrow.
We should work towards a school meal programme built around these priorities:
Nutritious, appealing meals: Support balanced menus developed with qualified nutrition professionals, with attention to children’s ages, allergies and dietary needs.
Access with dignity: Ensure that children from families facing financial hardship can participate without embarrassment or exclusion.
Practical food education: Help pupils learn about ingredients, cooking, food hygiene and reducing waste through activities suited to their age.
Support for local communities: Explore partnerships with local farmers and suppliers where these can meet quality, affordability and reliability requirements.
Resources and accountability: Give schools the funding, kitchen facilities and trained staff they need, then assess meal quality, participation, costs and food waste.
The lesson for our government leaders is practical; make nourishing meals accessible and give children the knowledge to understand the food they eat.
The purpose should be to nourish children and help them build a positive relationship with food. Success should include whether pupils enjoy their meals, have equitable access and gain useful knowledge.
Our political leaders can begin by bringing together educators, nutrition professionals, parents and pupils to design a practical pilot programme. Publish the findings, improve what needs work and expand what proves effective.
Finally, Ireland has shown before what determined political leadership can achieve for public health; from Dr Noel Browne’s leadership in the campaign against tuberculosis (TB) to Mr Micheál Martin’s introduction of the workplace smoking ban in 2004. Both demonstrate the importance of government taking responsibility for protecting people’s health. That same commitment should now inspire a sustained investment in nutritious school meals and practical food education. By making healthy food accessible to every child and teaching habits that can last a lifetime, today’s leaders have an opportunity to leave their own enduring legacy. Let us bring that ambition to our schools, giving every child a healthier start and a fairer chance to thrive.
Every school day offers an opportunity to invest in children’s wellbeing. Let us make the most of it; one nourishing meal and one useful lesson at a time.
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