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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork restaurant to face its toughest critics yet as it expands into school lunches
Cork-based food business Seventy Seven has announced the expansion of its operations into the Hot School Meals sector, delivering freshly prepared, nutritious lunches to schools across Cork City while creating local jobs and strengthening links with the city's iconic suppliers. The group, which feeds hundreds of people each week in Dwyers and in Seventy Seven on Grand Parade (formerly Soho), now wants to expand its business to feed the next generation, ensuring children have access to healthy, delicious meals every school day. Prepared daily in Seventy Seven's city-centre kitchen, the new school meal service uses ingredients sourced directly from local producers in the English Market and trusted Cork suppliers. Schools can choose between fresh and hot meals, delivered ready to serve immediately before lunch, or meals that can be delivered in the morning and reheated before serving, which the group says will be 'ideal for staggered lunch breaks'. 'This expansion is about taking what we already do best, making fresh, local food and bringing it into Cork's classrooms,' said Rory Murphy, Director at Seventy Seven. 'We're proud to create more jobs here in Cork while continuing to support the local suppliers we've worked with for years.' 'As the government tightens nutritional standards, we are fully aligned with those ambitions and look forward to contributing to the positive impact of this programme,' said Tara Lying, Director at Seventy Seven. The meals are free from sulphur dioxide and artificial preservatives, meeting high food safety standards and catering to pupils with allergies. Menus are nutritionist-approved, offering a balanced and varied selection of options, including vegetarian and special diet alternatives. The group will also be preparing meals in their own Cork-based kitchens, instead of relying on industrial-scale kitchens, ensuring that the quality remains high through every meal. By sourcing from the English Market and other local food producers, Seventy Seven says that it wants to ensure spending stays within the Cork economy — supporting independent butchers, bakers, farmers, and suppliers. The expansion will also bring new employment opportunities for chefs, kitchen assistants, and delivery drivers. The news comes after an announcement earlier this year that the hot meal scheme will now be rolled out across all non-DEIS, as well as DEIS schools, for the coming academic year, with the Government estimating a €62 million investment in the project. Funding will be provided to the schools, which are then free to choose a supplier, in accordance with national legislation and EU directives on procurement. It opens the market for independent school lunch suppliers to enter the market, or, like Seventy Seven, a restaurateur who wants to expand into their market. Needless to say, the children's menu will contain more than chicken and chips for school goers next year!
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Extra.ie
Murder investigation launched after death of Tipperary man
Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Co Tipperary earlier this week. The body of 49-year-old Ian Walsh, who was a staff member of Irish Rail, was discovered at his home in Carrick-On-Suir in the early hours of Monday morning. A post-mortem examination has been carried out by the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Yvonne McCarthy, and preliminary results have been provided to the investigation team. Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Co Tipperary earlier this week. Pic: Facebook Gardai have today launched a murder investigation. A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, including any road users who were in the area of Cregg Road, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary, between 8pm on Friday 1st August 2025, and 3.30am on Monday 4th August 2025. 'Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was traveling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to Gardaí.' Ian Walsh. Pic: Facebook They added: 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on (052) 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Tributes have been pouring in for Mr Walsh, with him being remembered by his colleagues at Irish Rail and railway enthusiasts as someone who 'went far beyond the extra mile.' Táilte Tours, who knew Mr Walsh as a signaller at the Cork railway station who was a 'huge supporter' of their operation, said 'Ian ran five railtours of his own over the course of the mid to late 2000s, and was very much a pioneer in 'outside the box' tours in Ireland, starting them from locations such as Waterford and Limerick, in an era when tours were generally based in Dublin or Belfast. 'He was more than happy to pass his experience and expertise on when we started operations a few years ago; for those of you who enjoyed the 'surprise' rare track moves on our Cork-based railtours, you can thank Ian, who went far beyond the extra mile to ensure our operations went off without a hitch. 'He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas.' Iarnród Éireann also paid tribute to him, saying that they were shocked at the death of their 'well known and popular' colleague.
The Journal
5 days ago
- The Journal
Tributes paid to 'pure gentleman' Ian Walsh who was found dead at his home in Tipperary
TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid to Irish Rail employee and 'pure gentleman' Ian Walsh who was found dead in Carrick-on-Suir in south Tipperary in the early hours of yesterday morning. The body of Mr Walsh (49) was discovered by relatives at his home in Ravenswood in Cregg Road at 3:30am. Family members raised the alarm and gardai and the emergency services attended at the scene. Mr Walsh was formally pronounced dead by a local GP. He had a number of injuries to his body. It is understood that he had not been seen for a few days. A postmortem examination which will be carried out today at University Hospital in Waterford's will determine the course of the garda investigation. The death is being treated as suspicious in nature. Mr Walsh was well known and liked by his colleagues in Irish Rail and by railway enthusiasts around the country. Táilte Tours team said that they felt extreme sadness at the passing of Ian Walsh, 'signaller at Cork station and a huge supporter' of their railtour operation. 'Ian ran five railtours of his own over the course of the mid to late 2000s, and was very much a pioneer in 'outside the box' tours in Ireland, starting them from locations such as Waterford and Limerick, in an era when tours were generally based in Dublin or Belfast. 'He was more than happy to pass his experience and expertise on when we started operations a few years ago; for those of you who enjoyed the 'surprise' rare track moves on our Cork-based railtours, you can thank Ian, who went far beyond the extra mile to ensure our operations went off without a hitch. 'He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas.' Advertisement Táilte Tours offered their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Iarnród Éireann has also expressed shock at the passing of their 'well known and popular colleague'. 'All us in Iarnród Éireann are shocked and saddened at Ian's passing. Ian was a well known and popular colleague across the company, both in his working life in roles from catering to signalling, and for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. 'Our thoughts are with his family, and his friends in the railway and beyond, at this difficult time.' Mr Walsh, who was also a licensed bus driver, was known for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. He was known as 'Squinty' to his many friends. Meanwhile, gardaí are attempting to establish the last known movements of Mr Walsh. Door to door inquiries will be carried out in the estate where he lived. Gardaí will also check CCTV security camera footage from houses in the area to determine any movements to and from the property. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, including any road users who were in the area of Cregg Road between 8pm on Friday and 3:30am on Monday. Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was traveling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on (052) 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Extra.ie
Tributes paid to 'pure gentleman' found dead in Tipperary home
Tributes have been paid to a man who was found dead in his home in Co Tipperary. The body of Ian Walsh, 49, was discovered at his home on Creggs Road in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary at around 3.30am on Monday (August 4). Gardaí are treating his death as suspicious and believe he may have died a few days prior. While a post-mortem examination will determine the course of Gardaí's investigation into Mr Walsh's death, tributes have begun pouring in for him following his death, with him being remembered by his colleagues at Irish Rail and railway enthusiasts as someone who 'went far beyond the extra mile.' Tributes have been paid to Ian Walsh, who was found dead in his home in Co Tipperary. Pic: Facebook Táilte Tours, who knew Mr Walsh as a signaller at the Cork railway station who was a 'huge supporter' of their operation, said 'Ian ran five railtours of his own over the course of the mid to late 2000s, and was very much a pioneer in 'outside the box' tours in Ireland, starting them from locations such as Waterford and Limerick, in an era when tours were generally based in Dublin or Belfast. 'He was more than happy to pass his experience and expertise on when we started operations a few years ago; for those of you who enjoyed the 'surprise' rare track moves on our Cork-based railtours, you can thank Ian, who went far beyond the extra mile to ensure our operations went off without a hitch. 'He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas.' Mr Walsh was found dead at his home in Carrick on Suir on Monday morning, with Gardaí believing that he may have died over the Bank Holiday weekend. Pic: Facebook Following the passing of Mr Walsh, Iarnród Éireann also paid tribute to him, saying that they were shocked at the death of their 'well known and popular' colleague. Another person wrote; 'A good friend from day one, there will never be another railwayman like Ian. Rip Squinty [Mr Walsh's nickname].' 'I got to know Ian from taking photos an uploading to facebook Morden Bus Eireann page,' another wrote. 'He was a pure Gentleman. You'll be missed.' Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was in the area of Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir over the Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday (August 1) at 8pm and Bank Holiday Monday (August 4) at 3.30am to contact them. Gardaí in Tipperary are appealing for anyone with any information, and who may have been on the Cregg Road area between Friday at 8pm and Monday at 3.30am to contact them. Pic: ABD/Shutterstock Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was traveling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on (052) 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Tributes to Irish Rail employee and 'pure gentleman' found dead in Tipperary
Tributes have been paid to Irish Rail employee and "pure gentleman" Ian Walsh who was found dead in Carrick-on-Suir in south Tipperary in the early hours of Monday morning. The body of Mr Walsh, aged 49, was discovered by relatives at his home in Ravenswood on Cregg Road at 3.30am. Family members raised the alarm and gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene. Mr Walsh was formally pronounced dead by a local GP. He had a number of injuries to his body. It is understood he had not been seen for a few days. An autopsy will be carried out on Tuesday at University Hospital Waterford, which will determine the course of the Garda investigation. The death is being treated as suspicious in nature. Mr Walsh was well-known and liked by his colleagues in Irish Rail, and by railway enthusiasts around the country. Táilte Tours, a railway heritage group, said it felt extreme sadness at the passing of Mr Walsh, who was a 'signaller at Cork station and a huge supporter' of its rail tour operation. "Ian ran five rail tours of his own over the course of the mid to late 2000s, and was very much a pioneer in 'outside the box' tours in Ireland, starting them from locations such as Waterford and Limerick, in an era when tours were generally based in Dublin or Belfast. "He was more than happy to pass his experience and expertise on when we started operations a few years ago; for those of you who enjoyed the 'surprise' rare track moves on our Cork-based rail tours, you can thank Ian, who went far beyond the extra mile to ensure our operations went off without a hitch. "He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas.' Iarnród Éireann expressed shock at the passing of a 'well-known and popular colleague'. Mr Walsh, who was also a licensed bus driver, was known for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. He was known as 'Squinty' to his many friends. Meanwhile, gardaí are attempting to establish the last known movements of Mr Walsh. Door-to-door inquiries will be carried out in the estate where he lived. Gardaí will also check CCTV security camera footage from houses in the area to determine any movements to and from the property. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, including any road users who were in the area of Cregg Road between 8pm on Friday and 3.30am on Monday. Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was travelling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
