Thurles Information

Intention To Close Littleton To Thurles Road (L-4157), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Under the temporary Closing of Roads Act, 1993-2015, (Section 75 Of The Roads Act 1993) Roads Regulations, 1994, Tipperary County Council intend to close the Littleton to Thurles local road (L-4157), Thurles, Co. Tippeary from 00:00hrs from Thursday 13th November 2025 until 23:59 hrs on Friday 19th December 2025.

Traffic will be diverted via the N62 and the N75.

Reason For Closure:
To facilitate the installation of a water main for Uisce Eireann upgrade works.

Objections to the proposed temporary closure may be submitted in writing to Road Closures, Roads & Transportation, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary not later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 30th October 2025 or by e-mail to roadclosures@tipperarycoco.ie

EUAA To Assist With International Protection Appeals.

The EU Asylum Agency to assist the International Protection Appeals Tribunal with an increasing appeal caseload.

The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) is an agency of the European Union mandated with supporting Member States in applying the package of EU laws that governs asylum, international protection and reception conditions, known as the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).

The EUAA Regulation allows Member States to request operational support from the Agency when their asylum or reception systems come under pressure.

Ireland has also opted into the relevant instruments of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and is benefiting from significant financial support under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) to assist in the implementation of the Pact in June 2026.

The Irish government yesterday announced that Ireland has signed an Operational Plan with the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) that aims to assist the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) with processing appeals lodged against first instance decisions.

Ireland, like other EU Member States, saw an increase in applicants for international protection over the last years, with numbers increasing from 2,649 in 2021 to 18,561 in 2024. This increase has significantly impacted the appeal system, with around 15,929 cases pending appeal at the end of September 2025. In 2025, as of October 5th, 10,836 International Protection Appeals have been accepted.

This agreement with the EUAA for further supports is seen as a welcome addition and will help to speed up the decision timeframes in the Tribunal, ultimately resulting in reduced time frames for appeals.

Under the agreement, up to 30 EUAA personnel will be deployed to support the Tribunal’s work. This work includes preparing appeal files, conducting research on country-of-origin information and international protection jurisprudence, and providing interpretation in difficult-to-source languages.

The plan will be valid until December 31st 2026 and will allow the Tribunal to make best use of its resources while introducing new structures and processes required under the Pact.

Death Of Ms Joan Quirke, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 19th October 2025, of Ms Joan Quirke, Glenmorgan, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jeremiah and Bridie, brothers TJ, Tom, Jim and Paddy and her sister Vera; Ms Quirke passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sisters-in-law Helen and Nuala, nieces Beatrice, Elaine and Fionnuala, nephews Kevin and Jerry, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Quirke will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Main Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 WR83) on Wednesday afternoon, October 22nd from 5:30pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Joseph, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Ms Quirke on Thursday morning, October 23rd, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Quirke 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 family would like to thank the staff of Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles, for their exceptional care of Ms Quirke, during her stay there.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of William Britton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 19th October 2025, of Mr William Britton, Lismolin, Mullinahone, Tipperary

Pre-deceased by his beloved parents Pierce and Bridget, brothers Tommy and Dick, sisters Alice and Mary, daughter Orla grandchild Carla; Mr Britton passed away peacefully in the care of staff at in the Oak Ward at Waterford University Hospital, Co Waterford, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Bridget, daughter Lorraine, sons Liam and Dick, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, sisters, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Britton will repose at St Michael’s Church Mortuary, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, (Eircode E41 EW94), on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday October 21st, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm with removal to St Michael’s Church Altar same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Britton on Wednesday morning, October 22nd, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Britton 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 Britton family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Britton throughout his illness.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Desiccated Coconut Recalled – Presence Of Pieces Of Plastic.

Recall of specific batches of several brands of Desiccated Coconut due to the possible presence of pieces of plastic.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, October 16th 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.56.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below for batch trace codes and best before end dates.
Country Of Origin: Indonesia.

Message:
The implicated batches of Desiccated Coconut are being recalled due to the possible presence of pieces of plastic. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Implicated batches of desiccated coconut

Product.	Pack size.	Batch – trace code and best before end date.
PT Royal Coconut Desiccated Coconut.	25 kg.	OC14 001 to OC 14 1040; BB APRIL 2026.
Gem Desiccated Coconut.	250 g. 1 kg.	210 BB JUN 26 L4. 238 BB AUG 26 L4. 266 BB AUG 26 L4. 267 BB AUG 26 L4. 202 BB JUN 26 N01. 223 BB JUL 26 N01. 253 BB AUG 26 N02.
Dunnes Stores Baking At Home Desiccated Coconut.	250 g.	BB JUN 26 L4. BB JUL 26 L4.
The Pantry Desiccated Coconut.	200 g .	211 BB JUN 26 L4. 212 BB JUN 26 L4. 239 BB JUL 26 L4. 240 BB JUL 26 L4.
Sysco Classic Desiccated Coconut.	1 kg.	199 BB JUN 26 N01. 220 BB JUL 26 N01. 223 BB JUL 26 N01. 252 BB AUG 26 N02.

Action Required:

Inspectors:
Distribution details will be provided to relevant official agencies. Please notify the FSAI of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers / Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall / withdraw the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale notice to their retailer customers.

Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batches.

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