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The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 7,733 new cases of Covid-19. The latter number includes 2,743 PCR-confirmed cases of the virus and 4,990 positive antigen tests, registered through the HSE portal.
This morning, there were 1,360 people infected with Covid-19 in our Republic’s hospitals, down 73 on yesterday’s reported figures, while 54 people remain in ICU, latter representing a decrease of 5 on yesterday.
Sadly, the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland, since the start of the pandemic stands at 6,799, as of yesterday.
In Northern Ireland, a further 1,387 cases of coronavirus were reported on today, up from 903 cases on yesterday.
Today, 530 people with Covid-19 were in hospitals in Northern Ireland, up 50 from yesterday, with 6 patients in intensive care units down 4 from the day before.
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, since the start of the pandemic sadly stands at 3,346.
  
A 42-year-old Thurles man has appeared at Bandon District Court, charged in connection with the murder of an English national, at his home in west Cork, some four and a half years ago.
Mr Jonathan Ustic, a 51-year-old from Cornwall, was located dead having sustained serious injuries, following an assault at his rented terraced house on High Street in Skibbereen, Co Cork, on September 24th, 2017 last. The father of one, Mr Ustic, had moved to Ireland back in 2005 and had previously lived in Drimoleague and Bantry, Co Cork and in Co Tipperary, having moved from the UK.
Andrew Nash, of Parnell Street in Thurles, Co Tipperary was brought before a special sitting of Bandon District Court today, where he was formally charged with the murder of Mr Ustic.
Detective Sergeant Kevin Long gave evidence of arrest charge and caution of Mr Nash. Gardaí are understood to have arrested Mr Nash this morning at 8:05am in Parnell Street, Thurles, before he was removed to Bandon Garda station for questioning.
Detective Sergeant Long informed the court that he charged Mr Nash with one count of the murder of Mr Ustic at 11:32am today adding that Mr Nash had made no reply when the charge was put to him under caution.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed that the accused be sent for trial by indictment at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
No application was made for bail at the hearing, however the Defence barrister Mr Peter O’Flynn, for Mr Nash said his client was reserving the right to apply for bail in the High Court.
Mr Justice Roberts assigned free legal aid in the case before remanding Mr Nash in custody to appear before Bandon District Court on Thursday April 7th next.
Father of one Mr Ustic had moved to Ireland in 2005 and had previously lived in Drimoleague and Bantry, Co Cork and in Co Tipperary following his relocation from the UK.
19th Irish Games Fleadh Returns to TUS with a Clear Message on Supporting Positive Climate Action.
Student developers design games with a retro feel of the past, but with a clear message for the future.
TUS Team Win 5 Categories at Games Fleadh 2022.
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) won five categories at the hotly contested Irish Games Fleadh 2022, hosted by TUS, Thurles Campus.
The popular all island gaming competition returned after a one year hiatus, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with organisers opting to run a virtual competition this year, while once again focusing on a social issue.
This year competitors were asked to concentrate on the UN Sustainable Development Goals by designing games around the theme Positive Action to Support Climate Change.
Teams from third level colleges competed for one of the 12 coveted titles, while Year 1 students also participated in Robocode as part of Games Fleadh 2022, the final of which was held on Wednesday March 23, 2022. This was won by Carlow IT.
The TUS Games Fleadh 2022 wins included:
- Highly Commended Programming Implementation for the game Disaster Squad.
- Best in User Interface Design for the game Fed Up.
- Best in Game Mechanics for the game Pixie Quest.
- Best in Use of Physics Algorithms also for the game Pixie Quest.
- Best in Use of Artificial Intelligence also for Disaster squad.
Following the announcement of the winners on Friday, April 1st, the President of TUS, Professor Vincent Cunnane said the 2022 Games Fleadh had once again recognised the skills and talents of the country’s best student game developers.
“A huge congratulations must go to all competitors who continued to develop their skills amid the challenges of the pandemic, and their teachers, who supported them so that they are ready to take their place in this ever growing €148.8 billion industry. I would also like to acknowledge the support industry leaders have lent to this annual competition, which is indicative of TUS’s ethos of working with employers to ensure our students are at the cutting edge of this ever developing industry and therefore have the skill set to be work ready on graduation.”
Head of Department of Information Technology TUS, Dr Janice O’Connell reflected on how information technology and game development can support positive action on environmental and social issues.
“The Games Fleadh is a fantastic event which brings together the various dimensions of IT and how the application of IT can help solve and support positive action, with this year’s focus on Climate Action. The Games Fleadh highlights the wonderful and diverse career opportunities and is an excellent demonstration of the integration of industry, academia, students, future students, and the creativity and imagination of Games. We are very proud that all our IT programmes employ current state of the art technology, are industry led and provide a foundation for students for launching their career in future technology,” she stated.
Games Fleadh Organiser and Game Design & Development Degree Lecturer at TUS Dr Liam Noonan paid tribute to the international companies and national organisations that continue to support the event year on year.
“Without sponsors such as EA games and the support of games companies across Ireland, Games Fleadh would not be the success that it is every year. I would also like to acknowledge the support of the National Youth Council of Ireland this year, who’s focus on games for youth development mirrors Games Fleadh’s philosophy that gaming can be used for social, environmental and indeed positive culture change,” he stated.
A spokesperson for the National Youth Council of Ireland added,
“The National Youth Council of Ireland are delighted to be involved with the TUS Games Fleadh and support the games development competition. The NYCI STEAM in Youth Work engagement programme and the Global Youth Work programme run training courses, such as SDGames training courses, to support youth workers to use games in youth work. We focus on the use of games for development education in youth work and therefore particularly welcome that the Fleadh’s theme this year has been taken from the SDGs with a focus on positive action to support climate action.”
The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 3,164 PCR-confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus and 3,354 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal, bringing the full total to 6,518 new cases within the past 24 hours.
Yesterday Sunday, there were a total of 5,176 cases reported, made up of 2,313 positive PCR tests and 2,863 registered antigen tests.
On Saturday, the Department of Health recorded 3,750 PCR-confirmed cases and 4,045 antigen tests registered again through their HSE portal.
This morning there were 1,433 people in the Republic’s hospitals with Covid-19, while 59 patients were in hospital intensive care units, up 2 on yesterday.
Sadly, the total number of Covid-19-related deaths, since the start of the pandemic, and as of last Friday, remains at 6,786.
In Northern Ireland a further 903 cases of coronavirus were reported today up from 783 cases reported on Sunday.
This morning, 480 people with Covid-19 were in Northern hospitals, with 10 patients in intensive care units.
Sadly 6 new Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing their total number of deaths, linked to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, to 3,342.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Sunday 3rd April, 2022, of Mr Donald Wallace, ‘Donville’, Old Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Summerhill, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased recently by his wife Mary, his sister Denise, brothers Desmond and Leslie and daughter-in-law Theresa; Mr Wallace, while in his 93rd year, passed away peacefully at his place of residence surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family Ken, Sandra, David and Rosemary, grandchildren Robert, Trina, Andrew, Alex, Mark, Andrea, Evan, Kate, Bill and Don, great-grand-daughter Jenna, Breda, Kieron, Maeve, Tony and Michelle, extended relatives, kind neighbours (especially Mary Butler) and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Wallace will be received into the Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick’s Rock Cathedral, John’s Street Cashel, Co. Tipperary, to repose for a funeral service on Wednesday morning, at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Wallace, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; 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, with no hand shaking.]
Note Please: House Strictly Private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Le Cairde Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre, Clonmel.
“The Wallace family would like to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to the many loyal Carers who cared for Donald and Mary in the last number of years: Marie, Ann Marie, Ana, Terry, Ann, Lili, Tommy, Betty, Sandra, Anne, Bridget, Helen, Patricia and Jacky. Special and heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care Team Trish, Suzanne and Tracey, night nurses Gwen, Anne and Clare who cared for Donald with such tenderness and professionalism in his last few days. These past few weeks have been greatly eased by the kindness and generosity of those who have sat with us, fed us, cried and laughed with us and kept vigil with us at our Father’s bedside. We will be forever indebted to each of you for the difference you made to us at this difficult time.“
The extended Wallace 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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