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Agriland
29-04-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Co-op to pay €15,000 in legal costs following river ‘pollution' incident
Tirlán has been instructed to pay €15,177 in legal costs and expenses after entering a 'plea of guilty' in relation to a water pollution incident in Co. Monaghan. The Kilkenny headquartered co-op has also been ordered to pay €5,000 to a local charity. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) today (Tuesday, April 29) welcomed a court ruling on the water pollution incident – which took place on November 24, 2023 – and which impacted on the Knappagh River system, in Co. Monaghan which flows into the River Erne. The case was heard at Monaghan District Court at March 26, 2025, and concluded on April 23, 2025. The court heard from IFI that laboratory analysis of test samples showed that 'grossly polluting' material had been discharged into a wild brown trout spawning river. According to IFI 'large volumes of white-coloured effluent from Tirlán's dairy processing facility in Lough Egish Business Park, Co Monaghan' were detected entering a tributary of the Knappagh River system. Samples taken by IFI officers following the incident indicated high levels of organic material in the effluent that was 'toxic to fish, insects, and other aquatic life'. The court was told that since the pollution incident occurred Tirlán has put in place a range of 'preventative measures, including regular daily monitoring and visual checks of the facility and adjacent watercourse, to guard against a future reoccurrence'. The Probation Act was applied in the case on the basis that Tirlán agreed to make a voluntary contribution of €5,000 to a local charity. In a statement issued to Agriland Tirlán said 'it is highly conscious of protecting the environs in which it operates and has protocols in place across all our facilities'. 'Tirlán was disappointed that on this occasion an accidental discharge owing to a technical pump failure occurred at the Lough Egish facility. 'As acknowledged by the District Court and Inland Fisheries, Tirlán acted swiftly to deal with the matter, took all corrective actions and put in place a range of preventative measures, including regular daily monitoring, physical visual checks of the facility and adjacent watercourse to guard against incidents of this nature,' the co-op added. Pollution According to Milton Matthews, IFI's north western river basin district director, the 'serious pollution event' had a significant impact on the brown trout spawning and nursery habitat within the Knappagh River catchment. 'This catchment is classified under the Water Framework Directive as being at risk. 'Tirlán has agreed to make a charitable contribution of €5,000 to the Bawn Community Group CLG to support the continued development and promotion of angling in the Bawn/Latton areas in Co Monaghan. 'This is a welcome support to this long-established local voluntary group,' Matthews said. IFI has urged the public to report issues of concern relating to freshwater fish and their habitats to its confidential 24/7 number 0818 34 74 24.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Ireland's largest dairy company to donate to charity after admitting polluting river in incident at Monaghan plant
Tirlán avoided a fine, however, after making a donation to charity and paying the legal costs of the prosecuting body, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) The case was heard at the district court in Monaghan where Tirlán (formerly Glanbia) has a dairy processing facility in the local Lough Egish Business Park. The plant makes long-life milk and cream versions of Tirlán's Avonmore products, primarily for export to the Asian market. In an incident in November 2023, what IFI called 'high levels of grossly polluting matter' flowed from the plant into a nearby tributary of the Knappagh River. The Knappagh River flows into the River Erne, one of the country's most significant trout and salmon rivers. The Erne's brown trout used the Knappagh River and tributaries as an important spawning and nursery habitat. The court heard that large amounts of a white-coloured effluent from Tirlán flowed into the waterway. Samples taken by IFI officers found 'high levels of organic material in the effluent that was toxic to fish, insects and other aquatic life'. Milton Matthews, the IFI's North Western River Basin District director, said the affected river catchment was classified under EU law as 'at risk', meaning it was already under pressure from a number of pollution sources and other stressors. 'This serious pollution event had a significant impact on the brown trout spawning and nursery habitat within the Knappagh River catchment,' Mr Matthews said. The court heard that since the incident, detected on November 24 2023, Tirlán had put in place measures to prevent a recurrence. These included regulator daily monitoring and visual checks of the facility and the adjacent watercourse. Tirlán, which on Tuesday announced it had revenue of €2.66 billion last year, admitted the incident but was let off with the Probation Act on the undertaking that it make a donation to charity and cover IFI's legal expenses. IFI's costs came to €15,000 and a donation of €5,000 was made to the Bawn Community Group to support the development and promotion of angling in the Bawn and Latton areas of Co Monaghan. IFI said the donation was 'a welcome support to this long-established local voluntary group'. The fisheries agency is urging the public to report pollution incidents or other issues of concern to its confidential number 0818 347424.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Tirlán to donate to charity after admitting polluting river in incident at Monaghan plant
Tirlán avoided a fine, however, after making a donation to charity and paying the legal costs of the prosecuting body, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) The case was heard at the district court in Monaghan where Tirlán [formerly Glanbia] has a dairy processing facility in the local Lough Egish Business Park. The plant makes long-life milk and cream versions of Tirlán's Avonmore products, primarily for export to the Asian market. In an incident in November 2023, what IFI called 'high levels of grossly polluting matter' flowed from the plant into a nearby tributary of the Knappagh River. The Knappagh River flows into the River Erne, one of the country's most significant trout and salmon rivers. The Erne's brown trout used the Knappagh River and tributaries as an important spawning and nursery habitat. The court heard that large amounts of a white-coloured effluent from Tirlán flowed into the waterway. Samples taken by IFI officers found 'high levels of organic material in the effluent that was toxic to fish, insects and other aquatic life'. Milton Matthews, IFI's North Western River Basin District Director, said the affected river catchment was classified under EU law as 'at risk', meaning it was already under pressure from a number of pollution sources and other stressors. 'This serious pollution event had a significant impact on the brown trout spawning and nursery habitat within the Knappagh River catchment,' Mr Matthews said. ADVERTISEMENT The court heard that since the incident, detected on November 24 2023, Tirlán had put in place measures to prevent a recurrence. These included regulator daily monitoring and visual checks of the facility and the adjacent watercourse. Tirlán, which on Tuesday announced it had revenue of €2.66 billion last year, admitted the incident but was let off with the Probation Act on the undertaking that it make a donation to charity and cover IFI's legal expenses. IFI's costs came to €15,000 and a donation of €5,000 was made to the Bawn Community Group to support the development and promotion of angling in the Bawn and Latton areas of Co Monaghan. IFI said the donation was 'a welcome support to this long-established local voluntary group'. IFI is urging the public to report pollution incidents or other issues of concern to its confidential number 0818 347424.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Grambling State names Patrick Crarey II as new basketball coach
Story by: Grambling State Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean D. Scott introduced Patrick Crarey II as the 14th head coach of the GSU Men's Basketball program on Frdiay morning. 'Coach Patrick Carrey II is the right leader at the right time for Grambling State Men's Basketball,' said Scott. 'His track record of winning, his commitment to developing young men, and his relentless drive align perfectly with the standard of excellence we are building across our athletics program. I have no doubt he will lead this program to national prominence and sustained success.'Crarey comes to Grambling State after spending one season as the head coach at Florida A&M. Crarey reignited the FAMU men's basketball program, exceeding expectations and guiding the Rattlers to the SWAC Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2022. He led the Rattlers to a 13-16 overall record and a 10-8 mark in conference play. He also coached Sterling Young, who was named the SWAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Prior to coaching at FAMU, he served as head coach at St. Thomas University for three years, posting a 61-27 record with two consecutive NAIA Tournament appearances and three straight winning seasons. Crarey led the Bobcats to a 22-9, 10-4 record in 2023-24 and were the Sun Conference Regular Season Champions. The Bobcats made it to the NAIA Tournament 2nd Round and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation. The Bobcats regular season success led to Crarey being named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year. Crarey and the Bobcats saw a league-high five members selected to the All-Conference teams led by Milton Matthews, Josh Taylor, and Cearius Warren on the first team, and Anthony Harris and Jordan Hernandez on the second team. Matthews was also named to the NAIA All-American 2nd Team. In 2022-23, Crarey led the Bobcats to a historic season, winning a program-high 26 games, set the best home record in program history (15-1), and had the highest finish in program history concluding the season in the NAIA Round of 16 (as NAIA Division I member). The veteran coach also set a new single-season program record with his first recruiting class as Fred Mulbah became the first Bobcat with 200 assists and set the record at 241. Dalon Dean and Milton Matthews became the new No. 1 and No. 2 in 3-point baskets made in a single season in 111 and 100, respectively. The Bobcats had three All-Conference members that season with Mulbah and Matthews also notching NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors. In Crarey's first season at St. Thomas, the Bobcats led the Sun Conference with four All-Conference selections. Three players from the 2021-22 team, Augustus Stone (Taiwain), Dwayne Russell (Argentina), and Jahsim Floyd (Kosovo), all netted professional contracts. Crarey spent a decade as the men's basketball coach and as the Athletic Director at Washington Adventist University (MD). During his tenure at Washington Adventist, Crarey led the Shock to a National Championship in 2014, was recognized as the conference coach of the year twice (ICAA/2014, AII/2017), and set the program record for wins in a single season (23/2020). Crarey also led the Shock to an A.I.I Conference Championship in 2017. Several of Crarey's former players have gone on to play professional basketball in various leagues, including the National Basketball Association – G-League, France, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Kosovo, and Bahrain. PERSONALHometown: Washington, Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise (La Sierra, 2007) COACHING EXPERIENCE Grambling State – Head Coach (Present)Florida A&M University – Head Coach (2024-2025)St. Thomas University – Head Coach (2021-2024)Washington Adventist University – Head Coach (2010-2021)Takoma Academy – Head Boy's Basketball Coach (2009-2010)La Sierra University – Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator (2005-2008) COACHING ACCOLADES2014 USCAA Men's Division I National Champions2014 ICAA Coach of the Year2017 A.I.I. Conference Coach of the Year2017 A.I.I. Conference Champions2024 Sun Conference Regular Season Champions2024 Sun Conference Coach of the Year6 NAIA National Tournament Appearance (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024)6 20-plus win seasons (2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024)Led FAMU to first SWAC Tournament win in school historyLed FAMU to most wins in a season since 2008 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Matthews scores 23, Florida A&M beats Prairie View A&M 75-66 in 1st round of SWAC tourney
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Milton Matthews had 23 points in Florida A&M's 75-66 win against Prairie View A&M on Tuesday in an opening-round game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament. The seventh-seeded Rattlers (14-16) advance to face No. 2-seed Jackson State on Wednesday.
