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Death Of Sr. Bridget Carr, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 19th December 2024, of Sr. Bridget Carr, Stella Maris Convent, Eaton Crescent, Swansea South Wales, and formerly of Knockmaroe, Milestone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents Matthew and Mary, her brothers Edmond, Tom and Matt and her sister-in-law Christina; Sr. Bridget passed away peacefully.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Sr. Mary and her religious community, brothers Pakie and Bernard, her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral Arrangements will be published later when final details are confirmed.

The extended Carr 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 Anna Fitzgerald, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 18th December 2024, of Ms Anna Fitzgerald, Hazel Valley, Ballinastick, Coalbrook, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her father Tom, her mother Cissie and her sister Rita; Ms Fitzgerald sadly passed away suddenly at her place of ordinary residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; son Kieran, his partner Sarah and her beloved granddaughter Lily, her sister Majella (Crosse), brothers Tomas and Liam, sisters-in-law Eileen and Bernie, brothers-in-law Seamus and Tom, nephews Damien, Kevin, Jamie, Eoin, Darren , Shane, Alan, Declan, Aidan, Sean and Darragh, aunts and uncles, extended relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Fitzgerald will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry Upper (SR), Thurles, (R691), on tomorrow afternoon, Saturday December 21st, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Sunday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, Immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Fitzgerald 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Cardiac Unit, Our Lady’s Hospital For Sick Children Crumlin.

Death Of Josephine Costello, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 19th December 2024, of Mrs Josephine Costello (née Long) The Glen, Lisduff, Urlingford, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Co. Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband William, parents Hugh and Josephine, sisters Sally, Mary and Patricia (who died in infancy) and brother Eamon; Mrs Costello passed away peacefully at her place of ordinary residence, in the presence of her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Marie, Carmel and Niamh, sons Liam, Joseph, Brendan and Hughie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Costello will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, on tomorrow afternoon, Friday December 20th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
On Saturday morning, December 21st, her funeral cortège will leave her place of residence before being received into the Church of St. Patrick, Graine, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, for to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Costello and Long 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.

Death Of Helen O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday last, 17th December 2024, of Ms Helen O’Brien, ‘Pinewood’, Noard, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Mary and Joe, and her infant sister Margaret; Ms O’Brien passed away while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; brothers Thomas, Peter and Martin, her sister Mary, sisters-in-law Jean, Shelia and Catherine, brother-in-law Seamus (Weber), her aunt Mary Mockler, niece, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Brien will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles, on Friday afternoon next, December 20th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her Funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Saturday morning, December 21st, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Brien 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.

Recall of Dunnes Stores Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland (FSAI) warn of recall of Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket and Cranberry Quiche, produced with cheese from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 18 December 2024.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.62 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche; pack size: 800g
Batch Code: All batches and expiry dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alerts 2024.62, 2024.58 and 2024.59, Dunnes Stores is recalling all batches of its Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche containing cheese produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, 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:

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the affected quiches.