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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th October 2024 of Mrs Martha O’Brien (née Moloney), No.39 Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Noel; Mrs O’Brien passed away, while in the care of staff of Med 4, Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and the Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Karl and John, daughter Margaret, brothers Liam and Michael, sister Phil, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Brien will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles on tomorrow afternoon, Sunday October 20th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Monday morning, October 21st at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs O’Brien, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended O’Brien and Moloney 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 William Purcell, Formerly Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th October 2024, of Mr William Purcell Cork City, Co. Cork and formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Purcell passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ward 4C, Cork University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his beloved partner Mary Dow, son Martin, brothers Tom, Pat, Sean, Martin and sister Peggy; the passing of MR Purcell is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Christina and son Billy, niece Teresa, grandchildren Sean, Kieran, great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Harley, Evie and Dylan, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brothers Jimmy, Michael and sisters Phil, Hannah and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will repose in Keohane’s Funeral Home, Copley Street, Cork, on Tuesday afternoon next, October 22nd, from 5:00pm until 6:00pm, (concluding with prayers at 5:45pm).
Requiem Mass for Mr Purcell, will be celebrated on Wednesday morning October 23rd, at St Finbarr’s South Church, Dunbar Street, Ballintemple, Cork, (T12 X21) at 11:00am, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

The extended Purcell and Dow 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.

Larvae In European True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds.

Recall of specific batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds, European, due to the possible presence of larvae.

Alert Summary dated Friday, October 18th, 2024.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.47
Product Identification: True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds European pack sizes: 2.5kg and 500g; and Organic Pumpkin Seeds European; pack sizes: 25kg
Batch Code: Please see table hereunder.

Product name.Size.Best before dates.Batch codes.
True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds European.2.5kg25/09/202524/09/25.
True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds European.500g11/09/2025, 12/09/2025, 27/09/2025, 30/09/2025, 09/10/2025, 10/10/2025.24/09/11,
24/09/12,
24/09/27,
24/09/30,
24/10/09,
24/10/10
.
Organic Pumpkin Seeds European.25kg20/08/2025.0190112.

Message: The above batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Pumpkin Seeds European and Organic Pumpkin Seeds European are being recalled due to the possible presence of larvae.

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

Death Of Joan O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 17th October 2024, of Ms Joan O’Dwyer, Cluain na Seimre, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her partner George, parents Nancy (née Woodlock) and Sean, and her sister Rita; Ms O’Dwyer passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Waterford Hospice, following a short illness most bravely borne; surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Tony and Richie, step-sons Paul and Brian, daughters-in-law Amy, Cáit and Rachel, grandson Finlay, best friend Monica and her son Sean, brothers Michael, John and Kieran, sisters Sinead and Anne, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Liam, aunt Bernie, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Dwyer will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St James Church, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 20th, at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Dwyer 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: Donations if desired to Waterford Hospice.

FSAI Update On Favourit Curry Powder Products.

Possible presence of peanut in all batches of specific 500g and certain 50g and 40g Favourit curry powder products.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 18th October 2024.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A37 (update 4).
Allergen: Peanut.
Product Identification: Favourit Medium Curry Powder pack size: 500g; Favourit Mild Curry Powder. pack size: 500g; Favourit Hot Curry Powder; pack size: 500g; Favourit Medium Curry Powder pack size: 40g; Favourit Hot Curry Powder; pack size: 50g.

Batch Code: All batch codes and all best before dates.

Message: Further to FSAI food allergen alerts 2024.A37, 2024.A37 (update 1); 2024.A37 (update 2); 2024.A37 (update 3); and 2024.A37 (update 4); and 2024.A37 (Update 5), all batches of Favourit Medium Curry Powder, Mild Curry Powder and Hot Curry Powder (500g) Favourit Medium Curry Powder pack size (40g) and Favourit Hot Curry Powder pack size (50g), may contain peanut.
Peanut is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make these products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut.