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Death Of Joe Joe Brennan, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday Friday 26th June 2026, of Mr Joe Joe Brennan, Curraghmore, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his beloved son David, parents Joe and Eileen, parents-in-law Richard and Else, and brother-in-law Richard jnr;Mr Brennan sadly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Unit B, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; devoted and loving wife Ellie (née Morris), son Joseph and his partner Becky, brothers Michael and Seamus, sisters Mary and Breda, brothers-in-law Phil, Noel, Martin, Dinny and John, sisters-in-law Mary, Lisa, Mary and Breda, Phil’s partner Mary, aunt Chrissie, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-niece, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Brennan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 CP59) on Monday afternoon, June 29th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Church, Loughmore, Templemore, (Eircode E41 F5N0) on Tuesday morning, June 30th, at 11:00am, 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 Brennan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Brennan and Morris 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.

Food Alert.

FSAI Warn of recall of batch of K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary dated Saturday, June 27th 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.38
Product Identification: K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices; pack sizes: 100g, 150g & 320g
Batch Code: SS16726; use by date: 16/07/2026

Message: The above batch of K O’Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Golden Age Hollywood Star Ann Blyth Dies At The Age Of 98.

Ann (Anne) Marie Blyth, the singer and Oscar-nominated actress remembered for her unforgettable performance as Veda Pierce in the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce, has died at the age of 98.

Ann Blyth (1927–2026). R.I.P.

The Hollywood Golden Age star died of natural causes on Wednesday, according to US media reports.

Blyth became widely known as Joan Crawford’s spoiled and scheming on-screen daughter in Mildred Pierce, a role she played as a teenager. Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and helped make her one of the standout young stars of the era.

The film also brought Crawford the only Oscar of her career, for Best Actress, and remains one of the defining melodramas of 1940s Hollywood.

Born Ann Marie Blyth in Mount Kisco, New York, on 16 August 1928, Blyth began performing at a young age, first as a singer and stage performer before moving into films. Her soprano voice later helped her move naturally into musical roles.

Across the 1940s and 1950s, she appeared in a wide range of films, including Brute Force, Mr Peabody and the Mermaid, The Great Caruso, One Minute to Zero, The World in His Arms, The Student Prince, Kismet and The Helen Morgan Story.

Her career was briefly halted after she suffered a serious back injury in a toboggan accident, but she later returned to the screen and continued to work in film, theatre and television.

After stepping away from cinema in the late 1950s, Blyth made occasional television appearances, including roles in The Twilight Zone and Murder, She Wrote. Her final screen appearance came in a 1985 episode of Murder, She Wrote.

Blyth was married to James McNulty from 1953 until his death in 2007. The couple had five children. In 1973, she and her husband, both Roman Catholics were accorded the honorific rank of Lady and Knight of the Holy Sepulchre in a ceremony presided over by Cardinal Cooke.

She now leaves behind her a legacy as one of the last stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, remembered for her grace, versatility and a chilling performance in Mildred Pierce that remains a landmark of classic American cinema.

Death Of Steve Ridge, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death on Tuesday last 16th June 2026 of Mr Steve (Martin Steven) Ridge of Calgary, Canada and formerly of Dublin, Ireland; Vereeniging, South Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe, and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Maureen and Declan; Mr Ridge sadly passed away suddenly at his place of ordinary residence in Calgary, Canada.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Adri-Anne, daughters Genevieve, Bianca, Monique and Gianna, sister Cathy, brother Dec, aunt Patricia, mother-in-law Tessa, sisters and brothers-in-law, Liz, Tom, Tanya and Gerrie, Louise and Chris, Su-Mari and Johan, Jean-Pierre and Zelda, Eddie and Kobie, extended relatives spread out through Ireland, South Africa, and Canada, and many friends and family all over the world.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A Memorial Service for Mr Ridge will be held in Miltown Parish Church, Miltown, Dublin 6 (St. Columbanus, St. Gall and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Friday July 3rd, at 12:00 noon, while a celebration of his life will be held in Calgary, Canada on Thursday July 16th, 2026.

The extended Ridge 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.

Death Of Joseph Fogarty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 24th June 2026, of Mr Joseph Fogarty, Killahara, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jeremiah and Winifred; Mr Fogarty passed away peacefully, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons Stephen, Anthony, Damien and Declan, grandchildren Amy, Cameron, Nathan, Cian, Darragh, Daniel, CJ and Óisin, daughters-in-law Michelle, Susan and Amy, son-in-law Graeme, brothers Dermot and Noel, sister-in-law Alisha, nephews, niece, cousins, extended relatives, former colleagues at McCoole’s Garage, Thurles and Tipperary County Council, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fogarty will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59) on Friday afternoon, June 26th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. His remains will be received into the Church of the Nativity of our Lady Church, Loughmore, Templemore, (Eircode E41 F5N0) on Saturday morning, June 27th, at 11:00am, 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 Fogarty, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Fogarty 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.