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Death Of Jamie-Lee Brett Bryant, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 7th December 2025, of Mr Jamie-Lee Brett Bryant (Cashin), Upper Crohane, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving parents Samantha and Martin, grandparents Teresa and John, son Damien, daughter Lexi, sister Jade, brothers Martin and John, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bryant will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 HH66), on tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday December 10th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, December 11th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining Sacred Heart Graveyard, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Bryant, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Bryant 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.

Food Alert.

Recall of specific batches of Disaronno Originale, due to possible presence of micro-fragments of glass.

Alert Summary dated Monday, December 8th 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.69
Product Identification: Disaronno Originale; pack size: 700ml; EAN: 8001110016303
Batch Code: 25371, 25372
Country Of Origin: Italy

Message: Specific batches of Disaronno Originale are being recalled due to possible presence of micro-fragments of glass within the bottle.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to drink the implicated batches.

Food Alert.

Recall of all batches of MossEntials Irish Sea Moss Gel and Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel products due to production in an unregistered establishment.

Alert SummaryMonday, December 8th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.68.
Product Identification: Please see table below for product details.
Batch Code: All batches and best-before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: The below MossEntials Irish Sea Moss Gel and Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel products are subject to recall as they were produced in an unregistered establishment which is not subject to official controls. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name.Pack size
Moss Entials Wild Crafted Irish Sea Moss Gel Original.314g.
Moss Entials Wild Crafted Irish Sea Moss Gel Pineapple. 314g.
Moss Entials Wild Crafted Irish Sea Moss Gel. Strawberry. 314g.
Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel Pineapple. 314g.
Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel Passion Fruit.314g.
Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel Green Apple. 314g.
Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel Mixed Berry. 314g.
Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel Strawberry.314g.

Nature Of Danger: The food was produced in an establishment that was not subject to official controls and as such it is not possible to confirm the food was manufactured in compliance with all relevant food safety legislation. Therefore, as a precaution the product is being recalled to ensure consumer safety.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

Death Of Gerry Healy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 7th December 2025, of Mr Gerry Healy, No 2 Rivercourt, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Foyle, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Mary, his brothers Phil and Patrick and his sisters Cathy, Mary, Anne and Bridget; Mr Healy passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at University Hospital Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving partner Breda, sister Bernie, brothers Bob, John and Albert, brother-in-law George, sisters-in-law Val and Mary, nieces, nephews, Breda’s children Sean and Cliona, extended relatives, neighbours and friends

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Healy will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Ballingarry, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CK88), on tomorrow afternoon Tuesday December 9th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will leave from his home on Wednesday morning, December 10th, to be received into the Church Of The Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed, immediately afterwards, by a Service of Cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30), at 3:00pm.

The extended Healy 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 Cancer Research.

Death Of Jim Collins, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 8th December 2025, of Mr Jim Collins, Dromore, Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

In his 92nd year and pre-deceased by his wife Mary (née Higgins), brother John and sister Mary (Shanahan), Mr Collins passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio, Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; nieces Nuala (O’Donovan, Kilteely, Co Limerick) and Ann (McCann, Stillorgan, Dublin), nephews Tommy, Jimmy and Johnny (Thurles) and the Shanahan family (London).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Collins will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Wednesday afternoon, December 10th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles at 7:45pm same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Collins on Thursday morning, December 11th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Collins, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Collins, Higgins and Shanahan 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.