Thurles Information

Coronavirus Update February 24th 2022.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed 7,724 new cases of Covid-19.

The above new figures, in the past 24 hours, indicate 3,763 PCR-confirmed cases and 3,961 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal.

At 8:00am today, 610 Covid-19 patients were in our republic’s hospitals, up 17 on yesterday, and of these, 55 were in intensive care units, up 1 on yesterday.

In Northern Ireland 2,486 new cases of the virus have been reported with 483 Covid-19 patients in hospital, 5 of which were in hospital intensive care units.

The Northern Department of Health also sadly confirmed that 2 more people, who had previously tested positive for the virus, have passed away.

Death Of Kathy Carr, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 23rd February 2022, of Mrs Kathleen (Kathy) Carr [née Perrott (London) ], Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick (formerly Boolonunane, Hollyford) and sister Patricia [Savage, (Devon, England)]; Mrs Carr passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Carr will repose in Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles (R660) on Friday evening, February 25th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Joseph & St. Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, February 26th, at 10:00am, 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 celebrating the life of Mrs Carr, 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 Carr 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.

Cashel Library To Celebrate International Women’s Day On March 8th

Ms Maura Barrett, (Branch Librarian at Cashel Library) Reports On International Women’s Day.

Cashel Library, here in Co. Tipperary, will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th next, beginning sharp at 7:00pm, with a free celebration of Ceol, Craic, Coffee and Cake.

This free event embracing the International Women’s Day campaign theme: #BreakTheBias showcases songs, story and music from the best talent in the region. Featuring the noted Journalist, Lecturer and champion for gender equality Tom Clonan, latter who has spent a lifetime fighting for Gender Equality, Disability Rights and the most vulnerable in Irish Society.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Branch Librarian in Cashel Library) and co-ordinator of this event, says it kick starts a number of #BreakTheBias themed events that the library will host in 2022 with schools, community groups and patrons.
“I am very excited about this celebration” says Maura, “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate women’s achievements and very fitting that libraries play their part in actively breaking the bias that women continue to experience. We were mid-way through Mná Month back in 2020 when the Covid Pandemic scuppered things. It is very fitting that we can now pick up the baton again in 2022, in a renewed way, beginning with a celebration.”

This promises to be a jolly event with poetry and singing, jesting and joviality and there will be coffee and tea and some cake too.

The event is delighted to feature Singer/Songwriter Eileen Condon; Poet Orla Hennessy; Writers Eileen Hennigan and Bernie Coniry; Actors Will Condon and Sheila Lannigan; Mythical Tales/Stroyteller and Druid Eimear O’Brien and many others, adding to what will be a most entertaining night.

Do Please Note: Places are limited for this free event, so do ‘Repondez, s’il vous plaît’ (RSVP) to Tel: 062 63825 quickly, to avoid disappointment.

* International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women.
The day also marks a call for action for accelerating women’s equality.

Coronavirus Update Feb. 23rd 2022.

Here in the Irish Republic, a further 4,158 PCR test-confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the Republic of Ireland today, up 864 cases on yesterday’s reported figures. In addition to this number, 3,900 people have registered a positive antigen test today.

There are 593 patients with Covid in hospitals here in the Republic today morning, down 15 on the 608 reported yesterday; and of these there are 54 patients with Covid-19 in our hospital intensive care units today, no change numbers-wise from yesterday.

Sadly, 8 deaths have been reported in the past week, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths, in the Republic of Ireland, since the start of the pandemic, to currently standing at 6,460, as of today.

In Northern Ireland today, a further 2,294 cases of coronavirus were confirmed, down from 2,951 cases on yesterday.

Of these, 480 patients with Covid-19 are in Northern hospitals, down from 495 yesterday with 6 remaining in intensive care units; down 3 on yesterday’s figure.

Sadly, 4 more 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 3,193.

Mother Nature Please Help.

No, most definitely, storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin had absolutely nothing to do with this dumping spectacle, which today sits, welcoming tourists into the town of Thurles.

This spectacle which has been clearly in view for well over one year on the main thoroughfare into Thurles Town, at Wrensborough; to any weary traveller, latter burning rubber westward, in an effort to locate the Wild Atlantic Way.

Meanwhile, when tourists and other discerning strangers flee the area in disgust, they will do so in the sound knowledge that our local Thurles Municipal District Officials/Councillors, despite their creative curricula vitarum (CVs), at election and other times have little or no idea, or indeed ability to administrate.

Please God, the mild Winter/Spring seasons, which we have all enjoyed here in Thurles over previous months; will see Mother Nature bursting forth with the energy and drive that it takes to push new life skyward, thus covering up our wanton discretions.