Witch Hazel ‘Diane’ is a broad-crowned deciduous shrub, but more compact than some, remaining generally pest-free. It displays broad ovate or rounded leaves, which initially emerge as green, before slowly turning into brilliant shades of red and yellow from late Summer, right through, until mid to late autumn.
Witch Hazel ‘Diane’. Pic: G. Willoughby.
Witch Hazel ‘Diane’ is a winter-flowering shrub, which produces dense clusters of slightly scented, red to copper-red flowers in mid and late winter. Each of its flower consists of ribbon-like, crinkled, strap-shaped petals with claret bases and a purple-red calyx.
It enjoys a sheltered site, in well drained, acid to neutral soil in your garden. It can be sown in full sun or partial shade and in its early years can be planted in a large pot. Slow growing; when fully mature it can achieve a height of 2.5m (8ft) with a spread of some 3m (10ft).
To obtain most joy from this most attractive of shrubs, position same close to a window, if possible, where early or late sun can reflect its light through its amazing foliage.
Some 20 submissions in total were forwarded to Tipperary Co. Council in reference to current plans submitted on the Phase 2 Liberty Square Public Realm Scheme. All submissions can be read in full by our readers, simply by accessing and scrolling down the page located at the LINK SHOWN HERE.
Proposed Liberty Square West Layout (Phase 2).
The closing time and date for all submissions closed at 4:30pm today, Friday August 30th, 2024.
No local resident consumers/shoppers made submissions or raised serious concerns about the planned designs for either Liberty Square or the several adjacent streets i.e. Rossa Street, Parnell Street, Nicholas Street (Cúchulainn Road) and Friar Street. Same have learned, from passed interactions with regards to such submissions sent to Tipperary Co. Council, that their opinions went unacknowledged and were rejected outright without discussion.
Parnell Street (formerly New Street)at the junction (right) withCúchulainn Road (formerly Nicholas Street).
In the main; Tipperary Co. Council now stand accused of failing to conduct detailed trials in respect of such planned changes to the town centre traffic flow and also of failing to fully consider the real impact of such proposed changes, on future ability of local businesses to continue to trade profitably.
Thurles.Info will be highlighting further failings, with regards Thurles planning issues, in the coming days.
Pre-deceased by his infant daughter, Baby Mary Johanna, his parents, sisters and brothers; Mr Fenelon passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, while in the loving care of his devoted wife Maureen.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Maureen, niece and cherished God daughter Orlaith (Brennan) Carlow, brothers-in-law Peter Brennan, Denis and Maurice O’Connor, cousins, extended relatives, kind neighbours and many dear friends, especially in his beloved town of Thurles.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Fenelon, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Fenelon 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.
Resident, local Fianna Fáil, TD Mr Jackie Cahill, has stated publicly, confirming his support for the cleaning of the River Suir in Thurles, however he has also admitted, on Tipp Mid-West Radio, that he is unable “to excessively influence policy in this area”. He also claims that people interested in fishing in the river, struggle to even find access to its banks. But of course there is no difficulty in gaining access to the banks once you have trampled down the three foot high stinging nettles and briars, using a supermarket trolley in an effort to locate water.
We now trust that Mr Cahill will have a chat with his sister, councillor Mrs Kay Cahill-Skehan, to brief her, before the next Thurles Municipal District Council Meeting.
River Suir pictured six years apart. Pics: G. Willoughby
We welcome also the input from re-elected Independent Councillor Mr Jim Ryan, who is committed to, at the next council meeting, quote “calling on all the relevant bodies to come together to formulate a future plan, for the River Suir in Thurles. Currently it is completely overgrown with vegetation. There is no flow or depth and there is always the continuous problem of the green algae forming on the surface. It has become an eyesore and an embarrassment to the town”. SEE HERE:Thurles. Info first raised this issue on November 7th 2013 so this “calling” now comes 11 years to late.
Perhaps all public representatives can confirm: (A)Where has our Grundfus submersible water pump gone, latter which fed our three river fountains? (B) Why has the two weirs, which controlled water levels close to Barry’s Bridge been allowed to deteriorate ? (C)Why do we constantly continue to highlight new projects, while failing to maintain or support that which already exists?
Meanwhile, elected councillors, while you a talking to those who receive large salaries and who must take direct responsible for this total neglect, please see the short video hereunder.
I feel I should point out that Thurles is trying to attract tourists; albeit with little or no success. Perhaps our two resident TD’s; our recently re-elected councillors, together with Thurles Municipal District officials, should take a short walk from the River Walk entrance on the N62, (close to Lidl supermarket), and continue their journey, to the Thurles Town park, situated close to “The Source” building.
Note: the messages of hate scrawled on the Rainbow Seat, placed to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community and also painted on the flood barriers. See the filth both in and on the surface of the river water. See also the nettles and briars converging unto the walkway, in the name of biodiversity, which now confines young children to their pushchairs and perambulator devices, when choosing to use this river side walkway. God knows we have all the biodiversity we need growing out of our drains, currently within the town’s streetscapes.
Ask why hate messages have not been removed by salaried individuals. Same messages do not represent the feelings of the vast majority of Thurles residents and proper administration must now be immediately implemented.
Time now to take back our town and yes this will put a few noses out of joint, but what the hell! Elected representatives have my full permission to reveal red faces and to feel shame and embarrassed. So what are we getting for our Property Tax, Rates, Parking Charges etc?
Police in Missouri, in the mid-western region of the United States have identified Irish national, Mr Shaun Brady, as the victim of a shooting in Kansas City yesterday evening.
Mr Brady, aged 45, was originally from Co Tipperary but had moved to the United States some years ago.
Police have confirmed that officers of the Kansas City Police department responded to reports of a shooting at 5:18pm local time, in the 63rd and Rockhill area and upon arrival officers located an adult male victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, in a back parking area close to a number of businesses premises.
Police and Emergency Medical Personnel responded, performing life saving measures, before transporting the victim to a local hospital, where sadly he was pronounced dead
It is understood that Mr Brady was taking out rubbish when he observed multiple individuals at a parked vehicle. An altercation occurred between Mr Brady and the individuals which then led to Mr Brady’s demise. Police officers have interviewed several witnesses and are expected to review available surveillance footage. Two teenagers are understood to be assisting police with their investigations.
Mr Brady grew up in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, and was one of the youngest graduates of the Dublin Institute of Technology. After falling in love with the Dublin restaurant scene, Mr Brady worked in kitchens in both Europe and Asia, before eventually embarking on a culinary career in Chicago. He relocated to Kansas City to become Executive Chef at the Ambassador Hotel
Mr Brady later became the chef at his co-owned Brady & Fox Restaurant & Lounge, and became a highly regarded member of the Irish ex-pat community in Kansas city. Mr Brady was a regular contributor to the local television station FOX4 and showcased Irish food to promote ‘Irish Fest’, (latter an Irish themed food festival), performing live cooking demonstrations for the public.
Mr Brady, a father, is survived by his wife Kate, a Wichita native, whom she first met while on vacation here in Ireland.
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