Thurles Information

Death Of Pa Quinlan, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 14th March 2022, of Mr Patrick (PA) Quinlan, Curraheen, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Quinlan, sadly, passed away unexpectedly, aged in his 39th year.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving daughter Ashley, partner Shirley, his parents Willie and Josie, sisters Lena and Sue-Ellen, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Quinlan will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Main Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary on Thursday evening, March 17th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His body will be received into St. Joseph’s Church, Clonmurragha, Hollyford Village at 11:30am on Friday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment immediately afterwards in nearby Hollyford, Cemetery.

[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 Quinlan 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Thomas Bowe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 15th March 2022, of Mr Thomas Bowe, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Kitty and his brothers Patrick and Eamon; Mr Bowe passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Clonmel University Hospital, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Josie, John, Seamus and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his aunt Mary, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bowe will repose at Doyles Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday evening, March 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles on Friday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Bowe 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Tipperary Garda Searches Identify Animal Cruelty, Stolen Property & Cocaine.

Today, March 16th, 2022, Gardaí in the Clonmel District assisted by the Regional Dog Unit, carried out a total of 10 searches in Clonmel and surrounding areas.

Various items which Gardaí suspect as having been stolen, such as lawnmowers, bicycles, chainsaws and power tools, were seized along with fuel syphoning equipment.

A search in the Old Bridge area of Clonmel resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of €7,000 (pending analysis).
A man aged in his 20’s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Clonmel Garda Station.

During a search in the Powerstown area of Clonmel, a caged wild rabbit was located which had been badly injured by hunting dogs.
The wild animal was removed from the scene and brought to a local Veterinary clinic, where sadly it had to be put down, such was its condition.
Further investigations are ongoing in relation to this latter incident.

EPA Welcomes Judgement In Relation To Cessation Of Extraction Of Peat By Harte Peat.

The EPA welcomes the High Court Judgement of Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan today, in the matter of the EPA’s application for injunctive relief for the cessation of the extraction of peat by Harte Peat, from a large area of peatlands in Counties Westmeath, Cavan and Monaghan.

The Judgment also concerned Harte Peat’s judicial review challenging the EPA’s decision not to consider a licence application.

The High Court granted the injunctive relief sought by the EPA, in respect of certain areas from which Harte Peat is extracting peat. The Court held that the public interest in ensuring that peat extraction is carried out in compliance with both domestic and EU environmental law is the single most significant factor warranting the granting of the Order sought by the EPA.

The Court also indicated that it proposed to grant Harte Peat declaratory relief in respect of inadequate reasons provided by the EPA in its decision on the licence application.

However, the Court held that the decision of the EPA not to consider the licence application was correct.

The EPA is currently considering the implications of this Judgment, including its implications for the EPA’s enforcement of other unauthorised peat extraction activities.

The Judgement in this case can be found HERE.

New Covid-19 Cases Reach 16,487 On Irish Mainland Today.

The Department of Health here in the Irish Republic has reported 5,452 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 8,644 positive antigen tests recorded through the HSE portal.
This brings the overall total of virus cases to 14,096 here in the Irish Republic, over the past 24 hour period.

As of this morning, there were 1,081 people with the virus in hospitals, up 34 on the same time yesterday.
Also this morning, there were 44 patients with the virus in intensive care units around the Republic, an increase of 2 in the past 24 hours.

A total of 7,816,015 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) has been administered in the Republic of Ireland as of Monday last.

A total of 3,822,650 people have had their first dose and 3,753,718 have had their second dose, while 239,647 single-dose vaccines have also been administered.

Sadly 2 further deaths have also been reported in the Irish Republic, bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 6,638.

In Northern Ireland, a further 2,391 confirmed cases of the virus have also been notified in the last 24-hour reporting period, down from 2,605 cases reported yesterday.

This morning, there were 515 Covid-19 patients in hospital, up from 506 yesterday; with 4 of these patients in intensive care.

Sadly, the northern Department of Health have confirmed that 5 more people, who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, have died, bringing the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,263.

The figures shown above for the Irish mainland, when totted up, reach 16,487 or a decrease of 2,137 cases on yesterday, reported figures.

Let’s get back to sanitising hands and wearing masks, while out shopping and in attendance at other public crowded gatherings, during this upcoming St. Patrick’s day festival.