PURE Radio Tipperary

16/02/2025

07/02/2025

A friendly reminder- From today, 7 February 2025, speed limits on many rural local roads have been reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h.
The new ‘Rural Speed Limit’ sign means you must drive at 60km/h or below.
For more, visit https://bit.ly/3CH8icw

30/01/2025

27/01/2025

Update, notice now lifted Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 7,050 customers supplied by the Fethard Regional Public Water Supply Scheme. This notice is being issued due to a deterioration in raw water quality entering the plant which has affected the treatment process.

Please note this does not include Fethard town, which is supplied by a different scheme. Impacted areas include: Cloneen, Mullinahone, Drangen, Killenaule, Moyglass, Ballinure, Ballinunty, Glengoole, Gortnahoo and surrounding areas. Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann are working to rectify the issues at the treatment plant and lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible, in consultation with the HSE. In the meantime, all customers on this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice.

Uisce Éireann’s Colin Cunningham apologised to impacted customers: “Public health is Uisce Éireann's number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health. We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses and would like to assure customers that we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and as safely possible.” Uisce Éireann’s drinking water standards, as per EU Drinking Water regulations, are strict and include wide safety margins. Where risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann’s enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) are consulted and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices. Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

Water must be boiled for:
• Drinking;
• Drinks made with water;
• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
• Brushing of teeth;
• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:
• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);
• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;
• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;
• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;
• Preparing Infant Formula: Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Customers can stay informed about their local water supply by visiting www.water.ie, via Uisce Éireann’s X feed, , or by signing up for our free text alert service via the website. Alternatively get in touch via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278.

27/01/2025

As of today Jan 27th the Caredoc treatment centre in Cashel will be located at the Health Centre building on the grounds of Our Lady's campus. Opposite the main carpark.

05/01/2025

Outpatient appointments have been cancelled at Tipperary University Hospital on Monday, January 6, 2025 due to "adverse weather conditions".

Tipperary University Hospital Management are advising that all outpatients appointment to be held on Monday will be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Appointments will be rescheduled, in due course.

They added: "Please note the situation for the remainder of the week will be kept under daily review and further communications will be released by Hospital Management."

05/01/2025

Cars having difficulty getting up the hill to TUH

01/01/2025

Happy New year everyone 🥳🍾

30/12/2024

In 1997 we thought this was the bee knees

24/12/2024

Wishing all our Emergency service providers a safe and peaceful Christmas, and thank you for all you do during the year.

06/12/2024

Irish singer Dickie Rock has died aged 88, his family have announced

09/11/2024

This will make the ideal present for anyone who plays hurling, camogie or hockey. Its developed by two local girls and is available through their page

Our product is an innovative way of carrying sports sticks effortlessly.

28/10/2024

Memories of the video man, our first introduction to home video.

13/09/2024

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