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I’m The Father Of The Bride.

The great Leitrim native Seamus O’Rourke, writer, director, actor, poet and independent producer (Big Guerilla Productions) takes us back to 1922.

The year 1922 in Ireland marked the beginning of the final phase in Ireland’s revolution. It saw the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty; the establishment of the Irish Free State; the outbreak of the civil war; and the consolidation of partition as Northern Ireland opted out of the Free State settlement.

Death Of Sean Keane, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday last November 3rd 2024, of Mr Sean Keane, Knockelly, Killenaule, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Alice, brothers Tom and Michael, and sister Margaret; Mr Keane passed away while in his 95th year.

The passing of Mr Keane is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Philis, sons John, Michael and Tom, daughters Helen, Maureen and Kathy, brothers Paddy, Jim and Joe, sisters Maureen and Teresa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral Arrangements will be confirmed later in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.

The extended Keane 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Salmonella In O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages

Food Safety Authority warn of recall of a batch of O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Traditional Breakfast Sausages, due to the presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, November 6th 2024.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.48.
Product Identification: O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Traditional Breakfast Sausages; pack size: 454g; Approval number: IE 2917 EC
Batch Code: 241025; use by: 06/11/2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message:
The above batch of O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Traditional Breakfast Sausages is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers: Retailers 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.

Yoga Retreat Cashel Library.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) issues Yoga invitation.

Join us on a yoga, breathwork and mindfulness retreat. This 2-hour session allows you experience how movement and breathwork promote physical and mental well-being.

Those attending will be guided through a series of yoga postures and mindful breathing techniques that have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve focus.

No prior experience needed – just bring along a yoga mat and be ready to experience the benefits of these time-tested, science-backed methods.

Remember the date, Tuesday 12th November – 18.15pm -19:45pm.

This Retreat is FREE, but places are limited.

To register; scan the QR code in the poster or follow the link SHOWN HERE.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)

Inspectorate Report On Transnational Organised Crime Published.

Garda Inspectorate Report on Transnational Organised Crime published.

Report acknowledges success of An Garda Síochána in targeting organised crime.
Inspectorate makes a number of recommendations aimed at preventing transnational organised crime, tackling the crime groups that cause most harm in communities, and better supporting the victims of these crimes.

The Garda Síochána Inspectorate’s report – ‘Transnational Organised Crime – A Review of the Structures, Strategies and Processes in the Garda Síochána’, was published today, [Tuesday November 5th, 2024].

The report acknowledges the considerable success, by An Garda Síochána, in targeting high-profile crime groups and seizing large volumes of drugs and other criminal assets.
It also makes recommendations to An Garda Síochána;, the Department of Justice, and other agencies, to further address the threat posed and the impact of organised criminal networks.

The Department of Justice has taken a number of steps to support the work of An Garda Síochána in dealing with illegal drug use and organised crime. These include:

Increasing the maximum sentence for conspiracy to murder from 10 years to life in prison to tackle those who direct gangland and drug related crime;
Enacting new laws to criminalise the grooming of children into a life of crime;
Drafting new laws which will provide for the use of facial recognition technology in the investigation of certain drug offences;
Rolling out a support programme to break the link between the gangs and the children they try to recruit;
Signing treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance with the United Arab Emirates to ensure that organised crime gangs can have no hiding place anywhere in the world.

An Garda Síochána is targeting those involved in street-level drug dealing across the country and disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking networks, through ‘Operation Tara‘.

The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) leads in tackling all forms of drug trafficking and the supply of illicit drugs in Ireland. Since 2019 the GNDOCB have seized approximately €390m worth of drugs, with further seizures this year.
Given the global nature of the drugs trade, international law enforcement co-operation is a critical element in the overall response.
Significant interceptions of controlled drugs in the last 12 months are a testament to the success of this co-operation.

Upon the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, on December 16th the inspection functions of An Garda Síochána Inspectorate will be incorporated within the newly established Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA).

The report is available at ‘Garda Inspectorate Inspection Report on Transnational Organised Crime‘.