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It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 14th July 2026 of Mr Mike O’Shea, Harbour Village, Killaloe, Co. Clare, and formerly of Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents James and Josephine (Main St. Borrisoleigh), brothers Kevin, Dermot and Pat, sisters Eileen, Breda (Curran) and Kathleen (Doyle); Mr O’ Shea, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Facility, Co. Limerick.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons and daughters Shane, Damien, Dermot, Grainne, Fiona, Fionn and Sorcha, his partner Mariam and her children Joy, Lynn and Denis, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Doreen, Joan (Butler), Mary-Theresa, and Margaret (McGrath), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, former colleagues in Independent Newspapers, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Shea will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on this afternoon, Wednesday 15th July, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm this evening.
His remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 A528), tomorrow morning, Thursday 16th July, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr O’Shea, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended O’Shea 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.
Ten suspected illegal IPTV resellers across Ireland have been served with legal warnings as authorities step up efforts to disrupt the sale and distribution of unauthorised television subscriptions.
The latest action by the Federation Against Copyright Theft and Sky targeted suspected operators in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Galway, Laois and Limerick.
The individuals were identified following investigations into services allegedly providing customers with unlawful access to premium television channels, films and live sporting events.
Cease-and-desist notices have instructed the suspected resellers to stop supplying illegal IPTV subscriptions immediately. Those who continue operating could face civil proceedings or be referred to An Garda Síochána.
The services are believed to have supplied thousands of customers. Users have also been warned that information held by illegal providers, including names, contact details and payment records, could potentially be identified during investigations and passed to the relevant authorities.
The action follows a Garda operation in Thurles, County Tipperary, in March. Gardaí searched a residential property as part of an investigation into suspected illegal streaming and money laundering offences. Electronic equipment was seized for examination and more than 500 accounts believed to be receiving illegal streaming services were shut down.
No arrests were made during the Tipperary search, but a file was being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The latest developments show that enforcement is expanding beyond major suppliers to include local resellers and the customers connected to their services. Illegal IPTV operations are frequently promoted through social media, messaging applications and personal recommendations.
Authorities and broadcasters have also highlighted the risks associated with these services, including fraud, malware, theft of personal information, sudden loss of access and possible legal consequences.
The operation is part of a continuing nationwide campaign aimed at dismantling the networks that advertise, sell and distribute unauthorised television, film and sports content.
Ten charter deportation operations carried out from Ireland between February 2025 and June 2026 returned 377 people at a combined departmental cost of just over €3.9 million.
The flights, which travelled to destinations including Georgia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and South Africa, involved 988 Garda escorts. Based on the Department of Justice’s detailed expenditure figures, the operations cost an average of approximately €10,355 for each person returned.
The figures were provided to the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee by Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Secretary General Doncha O’Sullivan in correspondence dated July 2nd, 2026.
The Department said escort numbers were determined by the assessed risks associated with each operation. Factors included the number of adults travelling, whether passengers had criminal backgrounds, the likelihood of resistance and the need to maintain a reserve team in case of injury, illness or another unexpected incident.
Garda escort leaders receive training through the EU border agency Frontex and follow its operational guidance. Their role is to ensure that forced returns are completed safely and professionally, with particular care required when children or family groups are among the passengers.
The largest Garda deployment was recorded on a flight to South Africa on February 28, 2026, when 133 officers accompanied 63 returnees. A further 119 Garda members escorted 34 people on a flight to Poland and Lithuania on May 24, 2026.
Aircraft charter costs accounted for most of the expenditure, totalling €3.55 million. The single most expensive operation was a South Africa flight on June 19, 2026, for which the aircraft cost €904,050.
Other departmental expenditure included almost €162,917 for doctors and paramedics, €106,348 for commercial return travel and €60,165 for flight-management services.
Additional charges of €21,740 included €8,653 associated with an emergency landing during a Nigeria operation in June 2025 and €13,087 for de-icing the aircraft used for a Poland and Lithuania flight in January 2026.
Each group was also accompanied by a human-rights observer. The observer service cost €36,307 for nine of the operations, with the cost relating to the most recent flight unavailable when the Department prepared its response.
Routine Garda escort duties are generally funded through the annual Garda budget. However, the Department has also awarded funding to the Garda National Immigration Bureau through the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund to support non-EU deportation operations.
The funding agreement covers the period from January 2025 until the end of 2027. Two payments worth a combined €1.84 million had been made to the GNIB at the time of the Department’s correspondence. Eligible expenses include additional Garda pay, accommodation, travel, subsistence and interpreter services.
Up to 75 per cent of qualifying expenditure may be recovered through the EU fund. The Department expects the overall repayment to the Exchequer to be in the region of €3.45 million and is seeking reimbursement for eligible charter and commercial-flight costs.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 13th July 2026, of Mr John Rochford, Carrick Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his beloved parents, Jackie and Peggy, and nephew Jason; Mr Rochford sadly passed away following a long illness, most bravely borne, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sisters, Joan and Mary, brothers, Tommy and Paddy, brother-in-law Thomas (Hamilton), sisters-in-law Breda and Yvonne, nephews, John, Darren, Seán, Daniel and Adrian, nieces, Margaret, Noelle, Aishling, Denise and Gráinne, grandnieces, grandnephews; extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Rochford will repose at St Michael’s Church Mortuary, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Wednesday, July 15th, from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, before being received into St Michael’s Church, for 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Rochford on Thursday afternoon, July 16th, at 2:30pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St Michael’s Cemetery, Kilaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Rochford, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Rochford 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 Rochford family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for John throughout his illness, and to everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.“
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and officers in the Food Safety Authority (FSAI) served 13 Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
Eight Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Navan Asian Store (Closed activities: butcher counter and area including coldroom) (Butcher Shop), 4 Metges lane, Navan, Meath.
Meat Stall Vehicle registration 172-C-2476 (Retailer), trading at Balbriggan Market, County Dublin.
M&M Meat (Retailer), trading at Balbriggan Market, County Dublin.
Foodstall – Vehicle registration 222-D-9510 (Retailer), trading at Balbriggan Market, Balbriggan, County Dublin.
Branza Foodstall – Vehicle registration 131-D-40171 (Retailer), trading at Balbriggan Market, County Dublin.
The establishment, trading as Liviu Lacatus, Coolnacon, Clonroche, Wexford.
The establishment, trading as Adina Fusteac, Coolnacon, Clonroche, Wexford.
Premises occupied by Aleksej Kardasev, warehouse at Shercock Road (Retailer), Carrickmacross, Monaghan.
Five Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
RAHA Indian Cuisine (Closed activities: The preparation and sale of ready-to-heat meals and onion bhajis to other food businesses) (Restaurant/Café), 32 Park Street, Dundalk, Louth
Esquires Coffee (Closed activity: Closure of any activity requiring the storage of ready to eat high risk perishable foods) (Restaurant/Café), Unit 1F, Navan Town Centre, Kennedy Road, Navan, Meath
Atlantic Chinese Restaurant, East End Ballybunion, Kerry
Al Huda Grocery (Wholesaler/Distributor), 72A Summerhill, Dublin 1
Asian Delights (Take Away), Dublin Industrial Estate, 106 Lagan Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Meat Stall, Vehicle registration 172-C-2476 (Retailer), trading at Balbriggan Market, County Dublin.
Among the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in June are: failure to notify the competent authority of the establishment of a food business; evidence of a pest infestation in food preparation areas, including live cockroaches, slugs, spiders and woodlice; evidence of rodent activity, including rodent droppings on shelving used to store food and on food packaging and food contact equipment; absence of suitable hand washing facilities; food not protected from the risk of contamination; absence of basic cleaning including chopping boards black with mould, cooking equipment congealed with heavy black grease and food debris; plastic wall sheeting placed around a premises including in the food rooms and the staff toilet to act as doorways; unsuitable layout and design of a premises preventing hygienic food preparation, with no designated food preparation areas; food stored at incorrect temperatures; lack of effective food traceability system in place; food worker wearing an unclean uniform that was heavily stained and covered in old food debris.
Commenting today, Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said: “It is unacceptable that we continue to see enforcement action being required due to basic and repeated breaches of food safety standards. Effective food safety management systems, proper hygiene practices, pest control and staff training are fundamental legal obligations of every food business. Consumers have a right to safe food, and it is the legal responsibility of food businesses to ensure that food is produced, handled and served safely.
It is also concerning that, we have found instances of unregistered food businesses, operating illegally without notifying the competent authority, therefore bypassing essential food safety controls and putting consumers health at risk. Food law requires all food businesses to be notified to the relevant competent authority irrespective of the size or type of food business. This requirement ensures that food businesses will be registered and/or approved with the appropriate inspection agency to ensure food safety and protect consumer health,” added Mr Dempsey.
Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.
Individual Enforcement Reports can be found HERE
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