Thurles Information

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.

Death Of Matthew Stapleton, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Tuesday 22nd March 2022, of Mr Matthew (Mattie) Stapleton, Greenfields, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Stapleton passed away peacefully following a long illness most bravely borne, while in the tender loving care of his family and staff of Milford Care Centre.

His passing is most sadly missed by his loving family; his wife Phyllis, sons Michael and Matthew, daughter Lorraine, his grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

In accordance with the wishes of Mr Stapleton, a private cremation ceremony will now take place, with interment of ashes in Templemore Old Cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, March 27th at 1:30pm, where family, neighbours and friends are invited to attend.

[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 Stapleton 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.

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

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Part Of Thurles Historic Great Famine Double Ditch Completely Eradicated.

“Our heritage is about our past, our present and our future and contributes greatly to the quality of life in our urban and rural communities. It is shared by all and is fully inclusive. Interaction with our heritage not only provides physical and mental health benefits but contributes to overall well-being, while biodiversity is an essential component in the functioning of our environment”. – Mr Joe MacGrath, Chief Executive, Tipperary County Council.

“The aim of the plan is to connect the citizens of Tipperary to their heritage and to make it an integral part of everyday life at the core of our communities” – Cllr Siobhán Ambrose, Tipperary County Council.

“Our heritage is a precious asset and one we must look after. Part of looking after it is to raise awareness of what it is and its value to us as citizens of Tipperary.” – Cllr Roger Kennedy, Tipperary Heritage Forum.

See HERE just in case we have misquoted any of the 3 persons above named.

**Historic Thurles Double Ditch Eradicated**
Pic. G.Willoughby

As the sun sank slowly on our western shores today, yet another piece of Thurles history, namely the Great Famine Double Ditch, has been totally and wantonly obliterated; without the consent of the electorate, and sanctioned by those we elected to serve both our town and county.

Our report on March 4th, 2022 (which can be viewed HERE) was accurate in its assessment with regards the removal of “Whitethorn”. The workforce involved were instructed to remove the 5ft high common hedgerow trees, to facilitate the removal of their lower trunks today, by heavy machinery. The law of the land stipulates that it is an offence to destroy vegetation on uncultivated land, between the 1st of March and the 31st of August each year. [as set out in Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976; as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000; and the Heritage Act 2018].

Mr Seamus Hanafin in particular who attempted, on radio and social media, to stage a personal PR stunt, together with his colleagues and council officials, and certain individuals within Thurles Lions Club, should now feel both guilt-ridden and deeply ashamed of their actions in this matter.

We know when councillors and politicians are telling lies – their lips move.

Under the Roads Act 1993, it was the responsibility of the local authority, in this case Tipperary Co. Council, to protect the public’s right to access this Public Right of Way, Mass path and Historical Artifact.

Where a local authority proposes to extinguish a public right of way it is required that the local authority (Tipperary Co. Council) must publish a notice in a newspaper circulating in the area specifying the place and times (being a period not less than four weeks) where a map indicating the right of way proposed to be extinguished, may be inspected.

Affix a copy of such notice in a prominent position at each end of the public right of way proposed to be extinguished and leave it in place for a period or periods which shall in aggregate, be not less than fourteen days.

Afford an opportunity to persons making objections or representations and who so request in writing, to state their case at an oral hearing conducted by a person appointed by the local authority and consider the report and any recommendation of the person so appointed.

None of the above regulations were adhered to by Tipperary Co. Council (Joe MacGrath Chief Executive) or indeed Thurles Municipal Council (Ms Sharon Scully, Thurles District Administrator).

Elected public representatives must now answer for this total, wanton, destruction of this Great Famine cultural and historic artifact, which saved the lives of some 80 starving families, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, in 1846.

A copy of this report (by email) has been forwarded to:- joe.macgrath@tipperarycoco.ie; sharon.scully@tipperarycoco.ie; micheal.lowry@tipperarycoco.ie and seamus.hanafin@northtippcoco.ie, dated March 24th, 2022.

New Covid-19 Cases Reach 23,367 On Irish Mainland In Past 24 Hours.

Ireland is currently experiencing, once again, a Covid-19 surge, possibly of the Omicron Plus variant, but sadly people are reluctant to recognise this obvious fact.

The most recent statistics in the Irish Republic, sadly, confirm 26 more deaths over the last 7 days and as of Monday, March 21st, last, this brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths, since the start of the pandemic to 6,664, despite a total of 7,826,231 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) having been administered.

Also, as of Monday last a total of 3,825,475 people have had their first vaccine dose and 3,760,953 have had their second dose, while 239,803 single-dose vaccines have been administered.
A total of 2,881,870 booster jabs have also been administered as of same date.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed 7,038 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as at least 14,060 positive antigen tests, latter logged through the HSE portal, bringing the total number of virus cases to 21,098, within the past 24 hours and bringing the total number of infections on the Irish mainland to 23,367.

As of 8:00am this morning, there were 1,395 Covid-19 patients in our Republic’s hospital; latter an increase of 57 on yesterday’s tally. Of these, 55 patients are being treated in ICU, a decrease of 6 on yesterday.

In Northern Ireland a further 2,269 cases of coronavirus were reported today, down from 2,899 cases reported on yesterday.
There were are 527 people with Covid in northern hospitals, up from 519 confirmed yesterday, with 7 of these in intensive care units.

Sadly, 3 new Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today, bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic to 3,285.

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.

Thurles Order Of Malta Cadet Recruitment.

Thomas Burke – Order of Malta Ireland – Cadet Leader – Thurles Cadets – Reports:

In recent months the Cadet Unit of the Order Of Malta here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary have returned to their weekly training. Cadets and their leaders have been working very hard to ensure that their skills and their certificates are up to date.

The Cadets are delighted to be attending duties in the local area once more.

The Thurles Unit are now happy to announce that we are recruiting new Cadet members.

Anyone aged between 10 – 16, interested in meeting new friends and learning new skills, that could save a life, should come join the Order of Malta.

The training course for new cadets begins on Friday the 1st of April 2022 at 18:30 hours (6.30pm) in our training centre in Bohervaroon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. [Eircode – E41 HN28]

Any further queries are welcome and can be directed to Tel: 086 7037867.