Thurles Information

New Covid-19 Cases Reach 21,776 On Irish Mainland In Past 24 Hours.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 9,324 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, together with 10,542 positive antigen tests, logged through the HSE portal in the past 24 hours; bringing the overall total to 19,866 or 21,776 on the Irish mainland.

As of this morning, there were 1,466 Covid patients clogging our hospitals, up 41 on the same time yesterday. Of these there remain 55 patients being treated in the Republics ICU’s, across the country, an increase of 2 on yesterday.

These figures are announced, as a professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College, Dublin, Professor Mr Kingston Mills has stated that the surge in Covid cases was inevitable as it is difficult to stop transmission if people are not wearing their masks.

In Northern Ireland, a further 1,910 cases of coronavirus were reported on today, down from 2,524 cases on yesterday.

There are 528 patients with Covid in northern hospitals, down from 538 on yesterday, with 7 of these patients in intensive care units.
Sadly, 5 new Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic to 6,693 as of yesterday.

Increased Funding For Organisations Supporting Victims Of Crime.

€4.6 million in funding across more than 60 organisations providing supports and services across the country.
Funding will provide support, information and advice on the rights of victims, as well as counselling services, court accompaniment and other accompaniment.
Training and awareness raising of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence also funded.

The Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee TD has announced funding totalling €4.6m for more than 60 organisations to support victims of crime.
The €4.6m is an increase of over 20% on the previous total fund of €3.8m which was made available in 2021.

It also builds on separate, additional funding announced last November under the ‘Supporting a Victim’s Journey’ plan for areas of the country or categories of victims not currently fully covered by support services for victims.

The allocations cover:
National and larger organisations such as Barnardos, Women’s Aid and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

A range of local organisations working with victims across the country, such as Women’s Aid in Dundalk, Wexford Rape Crisis and Letterkenny Women’s Centre, General victims support organisations such as the Crime Victims Helpline, Specialist organisations including the Irish Tourist Assistance Service and Dignity 4 Patients.

Minister McEntee TD, said:
“So many organisations across the country are doing outstanding work for victims. I am pleased to announce this funding to increase their ability to provide supports and services as victims engage with the criminal justice system.
I am working to build a victim centred criminal justice system where victims know they will be treated with respect and dignity when they come forward to report what happened to them.
A fear of the system, or how someone in it might treat you, should never stop a victim seeking justice.
I believe that many of the reforms I am introducing, such as preliminary trial hearings and training for frontline staff in the legal system, will help victims.
But increased funding for organisations that offer services such as court accompaniment and helplines for victims, as announced today, is also vital.”

In particular, €250,000 has been allocated to a number of organisations including Doras and Men’s Development Network for training and awareness raising of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

Late last year, the Department of Justice invited applications for funding from registered charities, voluntary community groups, and other organisations which provide services – or plan to provide services – supporting victims in the criminal justice system.

Applicants included organisations that provide support, information and advice on the rights of victims, as well as counselling services, court accompaniment and other accompaniment.

Budget 2022 includes €4.9m allocated to the Department of Justice specifically for Victims of Crime, and other projects will be funded later in the year.

Minister McEntee added,
“This week, we also held our inaugural Victims’ Forum, which will provide further opportunities to engage closely with frontline organisations who support victims.
I have established the Forum to facilitate information exchange and examine avenues of improvement in relation to victims’ rights, and I think it will be another important element in improving the system.”

Death Of Mary Russell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 24th March 2022, of Mrs Mary Russell (née Ryan), Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Boulabeha, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and sister Josie (Stokes); Mrs Russell passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her daughters Margaret (Shortt), Mary (Darling), Ann (Russell) and Josephine (Lawlor), grandchildren Paul, Mikey, Jane, Emma, Donna and Eoin, great-grandchildren Danielle, Layla, Ellie-Mai and Daithí, sons-in-law Edward, Ian and Tim, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, carers and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Russell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday, March 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Her body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, March 27th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Russell, 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.]

The extended Russell 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.

Death Of Michael O’Sullivan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 24th March 2022, of Mr Michael O’Sullivan, ‘Amalie’, Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Grove, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his father Patrick; sadly Mr O’Sullivan passed away unexpectedly.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Dolores, mother Kitty, sister Maureen, nephews, nieces, (especially William, Ashling and Sinead), grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brothers-in-law Liam (O’Connor), Johnny (Bourke) and John (Flanagan), sisters-in-law Ann (Flanagan) and Margaret (McCormack), cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many great friends (especially in Fethard).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Sullivan will repose at his place of residence (E41 A3E7) on tomorrow evening, Friday, March 25th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Saturday morning, March 26th, at 11:00am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Following Mass, interment will follow immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr O’Sullivan, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

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

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

New Covid-19 Cases Reach 25,649 On Irish Mainland In Past 24 Hours.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 8,910 PCR cases of Covid-19, as well as 14,215 positive antigen tests, latter logged through the HSE portal; bringing the over all number of cases to 25,649 on the Irish mainland, today.

There are 1,425 people in hospital with Covid-19, in the Republic of Ireland, as per the latest figures today; up from 1,395 on yesterday. There are 53 patients with Covid-19 in the Republic’s hospital intensive care units today, down from 55 yesterday.

The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic now stands at 6,685; as per the latest update reported yesterday, Wednesday March 23rd.

In Northern Ireland, a further 2,524 cases of coronavirus were reported today, up from 2,269 cases on yesterday.

There are 538 people with Covid in Northern hospitals, up from 527 on yesterday.

Some 7 patients remain in intensive care with Covid-19 and sadly 2 new Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported on today; bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, since the start of the pandemic to 3,287.

If you’re going to an indoor area, wear your mask again, if you’re in a large populated area outside and there’s a lot of people around, wear your mask.