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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.

FSAI Warn Of Recall Of Cheeses Produced By Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, today December 18th 2024.


Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.62
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: All pack sizes, all batch codes and all expiry dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alerts 2024.58 and 2024.59, the cheese products listed below are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product NameApproval number
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Blue BrieIE 1915 EC
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Bán BrieIE 1915 EC
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Mild CheddarIE 1915 EC
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Tomato & Herb Cheddar Style CheeseIE 1915 EC
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Cheddar Style CheeseIE 1915 EC
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Nettle & Chive Cheddar Style CheeseIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Tomato and Herb Wicklow CheddarIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Simply Better Wicklow Bán Double Cream BrieIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Farmhouse Baking Wicklow BánIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Delicate & Smooth Wicklow Blue BrieIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Nettle & Chive Wicklow CheddarIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Beechwood Smoked Wicklow CheddarIE 1915 EC
Dunnes Stores Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese SelectionIE 1879 EC
Dunnes Stores Simply Better Simply Better Neven Maguire Cheese SelectionIE 1879 EC
Spar Select Ballykilty Baking BrieIE 1915 EC
St. Killian Carrigbyrne Farmhouse CamembertIE 1915 EC
St. Killian Carrigbyrne Farmhouse Baking CamembertIE 1915 EC
Wicklow St. Kevin BrieIE 1915 EC
SuperValu Signature Tastes Wicklow Bán BrieIE 1915 EC
Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban CheeseIE 1949 EC
Sheridans Cheesemongers Drunken Saint CheeseIE 1949 EC

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:
Wholesalers/Distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated cheeses and provide a point-of-sale recall notice. 
Caterers should not use the implicated cheeses. 
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated cheeses from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

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

Thurles Shopping Centre Xmas 2024 Opening Hours.

Please Note: The opening hours of individual retailers within Thurles Shopping Centre may vary.

Shop Local.

Poem courtesy Randy L. McClave.

I will be very vocal
I always enjoy shopping local,
At all independent shops and grocery stores
Even if it doesn’t raise my credit scores.
I also enjoy dining at the shops
That still are, “Moms and Pops”,
I so proudly love visiting local businesses
I will be one of their proud shopper witnesses.
And if to a different country I have came
My shopping belief is always the same,
I will always shop local first
They have always quenched my thirst.
I enjoy going to the fruit and vegetable stands
Where all produce is picked by the seller’s hands,
And every piece of fruit or vegetable that I buy
It brings a smile into the farmer’s eye.
I hate seeing these large store chains
Seemingly holding local merchants by the reins,
At these chains sometimes I want to holler
But, instead I give the local store/ shop my dollar.
When I shop in any State, County or City
I always try to give back to the community,
In interest and belief my point is always focal
So, I always enjoy shopping local.

END