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Death Of Bea Murphy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 22nd November 2021, of Mrs Brigid (Bea) Murphy (née Darmody), Westcourt, Racecourse Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Co. Waterford and Callan, Co Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Pat; Mrs Murphy, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her loving family; sons Vincent and Edmund, daughters Marie (Dinan) and Eileen (O’Brien, Co. Galway), sons-in-law Richard and Denis, daughters-in-law Norma and Mary, granddaughters Sandra, Grace, Kiera, Laura, Donna, Michelle, Pamela and Danielle and her ten great-grandchildren, brother Michael (Darmody, Co. Waterford), sister-in-law Vourneen, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Murphy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Tuesday, November 23rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:30pm.
Her body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, November 24th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Murphy, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering and hand shaking.]

The extended Murphy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

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Death Of John Carroll, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 21st November 2021, of Mr John Carroll, Clogheraily, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Dennis, his twin sister Mary; Mr Carroll, passed away peacefully, at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family. thanks to the Milford Care Nurses.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Nancy, daughters Jacinta, Michelle and son John David, daughter-in-law Siobhan, sons-in-law John and Gary, grandchildren, Jack, TJ, Thomas, Ciara, Amy, Kate and Sam, sisters Joanie, Margie and Anne, brother Dennis, brothers-in-law, Dickie, Martin and Richard, and the Shelly Family of Lissanure, Templetuohy, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, friends and fellow FCA members.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carroll will repose for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, on Wednesday morning, November 24th at 11:30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering and with no hand shaking.]

The extended Keane family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and specifically wish to thank Milford Care Nurses for their professional care and kindness.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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Killer Covid-19 Cases Today Reach 7,103 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 5,634 new cases of Covid-19, in the past 24 hours, within the Irish Republic.

There remain 684 people in our hospitals with the disease, same an increase of 16 patients based on yesterday’s figures. There are now 126 patients being treated in ICU, same up a further 1 since yesterday.

In Northern Ireland, a further 1,469 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed today, up from 1,406 on yesterday’s reported figures.

Sadly, 3 more Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today.

There are currently 378 Covid inpatients in northern hospitals, with 36 of these being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), up from 35 on yesterday.

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has warned that we should be aware that every 1000 cases of Covid-19 will lead to 2025 people being placed in hospital and between 23 people requiring critical care in our ICUs. He further stated that we also should be aware that since June of this year (2021), that 1 in every 4 people who had Covid-19 and sought critical care in our hospitals, have now sadly died.

The Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann has tested positive for Covid-19.
Mr Seán Ó Feargháil received the results of his PCR test at the weekend and will now isolate at home until November 29th in accordance with laid down public health guidelines. During his absence from the Dáil, Leas-Cheann Comhairle Ms Catherine Connolly and other temporary chairpersons will take over his duties.

Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley is understood to be meeting tomorrow with senior officials from all of Ireland’s teacher educational facilities, with a view to establishing whether final-year students, latter training to be teachers, can play a greater role in supporting our schools during this current pandemic crisis.

Meanwhile, the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) is calling for all customers to please continue to adhere to HSE public health guidelines, as the industry enters into one of the busiest periods of the year, coming up to Christmas.

The German Health Minister Herr Jens Spahn has urged citizens to get vaccinated. Herr Spahn, in blaming the contagious Delta variant; stated that probably by the end of this winter, pretty much everyone in Germany will be either “vaccinated, cured or dead”. His warning comes as Germany attempts to contain a record rise in coronavirus infections over recent weeks, with like Ireland, their hospitals sounding alarm bells due to their swollen intensive care units.

Prime Minister Ms Jacinda Ardern has stated that New Zealand will adopt a new system of living with the coronavirus from December 3rd, which will end tough restrictions and allow businesses to operate in its biggest city Auckland, which has been in lock-down for over 90 days.

Continue to listen to science and do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate and cutting down on your social contacts.

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Death Of Darrell Keane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, 21st of November 2021, of Master Darrell Keane, Main Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

His passing is most sadly missed by his heart broken mother Sarah (Buckley), and father Nick (Keane), grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, godparents, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace Sweet Angel

Funeral Arrangements.

His remains will repose at his Borrisoleigh home this evening Monday, November 22nd, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart Templemore, tomorrow Tuesday, November 23rd, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Loughmore Cemetery, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering and hand shaking.]

The extended Keane family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.


In ár gcroíthe go deo.

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Killer Covid-19 Cases On Irish Mainland Today Reach 5,587.

The Department of Health has confirmed 4,181 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic, within the past 24 hours.

There remain 668 patients in the Republic’s hospitals affected with the virus, same figure up 28 on the same time yesterday and of these, 125 patients are being treated in various hospital ICUs, an increase of a further 4 in number, on yesterday’s reported figures.

In Northern Ireland a further 1,406 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed today, down from 1,846 on yesterday’s figures.

Sadly, 7 further Covid-19-related deaths have also been confirmed in Northern Ireland today; bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic is 2,840.

Here in the Irish Republic, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has once again issued a fresh appeal to the Irish public to take the necessary actions to help reduce the level of transmission in the country.
He has repeatedly urged the public to take the following five actions: –

  • If you have symptoms of a cold or flu, isolate immediately and get a PCR test, not an Antigen test
  • Strictly, prioritise who you need to meet.
  • Meet others outdoors and open windows when indoors
  • Wear a mask.
  • Use the right test and understand what the test result means.

He also reiterated that people with symptoms should not rely on Antigen tests, but instead should immediately book a ‘polymerase chain reaction‘ (PCR) test, before immediately isolating.

How do you reserve a PCR test for Covid-19 Virus?

We watched with great amusement “The Week In Politics” programme (RTE 1) this afternoon, as opposition politicians anxious for power, continuing to attempt to sound intelligent, showing themselves more interested in criticising current government pandemic efforts, rather than attempting to find solutions to our serious pandemic woes; while also misleading the public.

Getting a PCR test couldn’t be easier. You can get a free PCR test in two ways: –

1. Ring your GP and get them to refer you for a Covid test.
OR
2. Refer yourself through the dedicated HSE website, [SEE LINK HERE].

To book your own PCR test online, simply follow the above stated link; select your county; preferred test location and time; enter your name, date of birth, telephone number, and a six digit code will be sent to your phone to verify that you entered the correct telephone number.
Here, in Co. Tipperary, there are two test centres, one in Nenagh and one in Clonmel. Both test centres are drive-through, so you don’t even have to get out of your car and thus remain, for the most part, in your own safety bubble.

On arrival, you’ll be asked to confirm your details and then a tester will quickly swab your throat and the inside of your nose. The whole experience lasts only a couple of minutes and for the benefit of whinging, Sinn Féin’s Ms Louise O’ Reilly, (Minister for Nothing), in Dublin Fingal, you even get a free box of 50 disposable masks.
Testers are patient and friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have. You’ll get your results in 24-48 hours via a text message to your personal phone and you’ll have peace of mind that you have had an accurate test result.

Depending on your circumstances you may need a second PCR test to confirm you are not infected with Covid-19.
For information on what to do while you are awaiting a PCR test result, it’s worth consulting your GP and the latest HSE HPSC quick isolation guides.

For children and adults aged 13 years and over, – CLICK HERE.
For children aged 13 years and under, – CLICK HERE.

Continue to listen to scienceNot to Teachtaí Dála who are unqualified, nest feathering members of the Labour Party, Sinn Féin, Independent & other minor opposition parties.

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