Thurles Information

Death Of Catherine Brennan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Tuesday 23rd November 2021, of Mrs Kathleen (Catherine) Brennan (née Ryan), Galbertstown Lower, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; formerly of Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Eoin and son Neil; her passing is most sadly missed by her loving family; daughters Áine and Cáit, sons Richard and Séamus, sisters Chrissie (Dunne) and Bridie (Shanahan), brother Connie, grandchildren Kate, Elaine, Julie, Deirbhile, Sadhbh, Eoghan, Fergal and Colm, sons-in-law Jonathan and Roger, daughters-in-law Eileen, Bríd and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Brennan will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Thursday evening, November 25th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Abbey Church at Holycross, arriving on Friday morning, November 26th, at 11:00am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Brennan, but are unable to do so; 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 Brennan 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 Private.

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Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 5,142 Today On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 3,666 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.

There are 638 patients in hospital with the virus, 130 of whom are confined in intensive care units; 4 more than reported yesterday.

Dr Catherine Motherway (Consultant in Anaesthesia at University Hospital Limerick) has warned that if Covid-19 numbers continue to surge, other areas of the healthcare system will have to close. Medics will continue to try to treat patients, but they may not get the same level of care, as in pre-pandemic times.

The Government is continuing to examine the possibility of subsidising the cost of Antigen tests, however no decision has yet been made on either the notion or the detail, Minister for Finance Mr Paschal Donohoe has confirmed.

Independent.ie (Reporter Paul Hyland) reported yesterday that a leading GP, Dr Mary Favier, reported that one of her patients took five antigen tests, which all came back negative, despite the patient being contagious with Covid-19 virus.

Dr Favier also confirmed that this same situation was being replicated in GP clinics right across Ireland and people should never rely on antigen testings if they are feeling unwell. Dr Favier stated that antigen testing is being used too often in the wrong environments and people need to be PCR tested.

The World Health Organization, (WHO), has warned that as Europe remains in the firm grip of Covid, the continent’s death toll could reach some 2.2 million over this winter if current trends are permitted to continue. According to WHO’s confirmed data, Covid-related deaths in the European region of 53 countries increased last week to nearly 4,200 per day, doubling from 2,100 deaths a day at the end of September 2021.

Meanwhile, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has indicated to Opposition TDs that he does not expect the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to recommend any further restrictions this coming week.

Another 1,476 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland today, up from 1,469 on yesterday.

There are currently 390 Covid inpatients in hospitals across Northern Ireland, with 33 being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), down 3 on yesterday’s figures. Northern Hospital occupancy is operating at 103%.

Sadly, 4 Covid-19 related deaths have also been reported in the last 24 hours in Northern Ireland today.

Continue to listen to science and do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate and cutting down on your social contacts.

Death Of Rosaleen Maguire, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Monday 22nd November 2021, of Mrs Rosaleen Maguire (née Nolan), Trasna Way, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sisters Kathleen Kelly (Thurles), Mary Crudden (Newtownbutler) and brothers Pat and John (R.I.P.); Mrs Maguire passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Graan Abbey Nursing Home, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, surrounded by her loving family.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her immediate family; Marcella (McCormack), Jacinta (Gavan), Brenda, Carmel (Kelly) and Noelle (Melarkey), sons-in-law Chris, Kieran, Jim and Dessie, sister Dympna (McElroy), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

The earthly remains of Mrs Maguire will repose at the home of her daughter Noelle and son-in-law Dessie, at Tiraffey, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, until Wednesday morning, November 24th at 10:15am.
On Wednesday morning, November 24th, her body will be received into the Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am; followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Maguire, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Maguire 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 Alzheimer’s Society NI.

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Large Decrease In Air Pollution From Traffic In 2020 Due To COVID-19.

While air quality in Ireland in 2020 was generally good there are worrying localised issues.
Air pollution from traffic fell at all monitoring stations, particularly at urban roadside locations, as a consequence of reduced traffic volumes due to Covid-19 restrictions.
However, Ireland was above World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines for particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ozone at 52 monitoring sites, mostly due to the burning of solid fuel in our villages, towns and smaller cities.
Fine particulate matter from the burning of solid fuel remains the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Ireland, responsible for an estimated 1,300 premature deaths per year.
The choices we make in how we heat our homes and how we travel directly impacts the quality of the air we breathe.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today launched its annual air quality report ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2020′. The report shows that, while air quality in Ireland is generally good and compares favourably with many of our European neighbours, there are worrying localised issues which lead to poor air quality.

EPA monitoring shows that Ireland was compliant with EU legal limits in 2020, largely assisted by the significant reduction in traffic due to Covid-19 restrictions. Air pollution from traffic – nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – fell at all monitoring stations, but most notably at urban-traffic locations where levels fell by up to 50%.

However, air quality levels were above the WHO stricter guideline values at 52 monitoring stations, largely due to the burning of solid fuel for home heating.

Air quality has an impact on people’s health and there are an estimated 1,300 premature deaths in Ireland per year due to levels of fine fine particles (particulate matter) in our air. Levels of this pollutant are of growing concern and are particularly high during the winter months, when people’s use of solid fuels such as coal, turf and wood impacts negatively on-air quality, especially in villages, towns and smaller cities.

The EPA air quality report notes that any movement towards cleaner home heating choices and less smoky solid fuel choices will result in a subsequent improvement on air quality.

Launching the report, Air Quality in Ireland 2020, Dr Micheál Lehane, Director of the EPA’s Office of Radiation Protection & Environmental Monitoring, said,
“The EPA’s air quality monitoring carried out in 2020 has shown that there were dramatic and immediate decreases in air pollution in our urban areas due to reduced traffic volumes associated with COVID-19 restrictions. As we now start to travel more we must not lose sight of the obvious link between our journey choices and levels of traffic derived air pollutants. Pollutants from traffic have a negative impact on people’s health and our actions, as individuals, do impact the air we breathe.“

Pat Byrne, EPA Programme Manager, said,
“Ireland still has issues with poor air quality due to the burning of solid fuel in our villages, towns and smaller cities. Ireland is above WHO air quality guideline values at many locations and it is imperative that we each, as individuals, make cleaner air choices when deciding how to heat our homes, as this can improve our local air quality and have associated health benefits.”

The Government has announced that new regulations on the use of solid fuels will come into force in 2022 – all coal products sold will be required to be low-smoke and all wood sold for immediate use must have a moisture content of 25 per cent or less. This is a positive step for air quality, which will need to be supported by clear communications to ensure public engagement and the best outcome for air quality and health.

The ‘ABC for Cleaner Air’ campaign, launched by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, highlights some simple steps we can all make and help reduce pollution from solid fuels. The EPA’s home heating infographic also identifies what changes people can make to home heating choices to improve air quality.

The ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2020’ report is available on the EPA website. The EPA continually monitors air quality across Ireland and provides the air quality index for health and real-time results online HERE.
Results are updated hourly on the website, and people can log on at any time to check whether the current air quality is good, fair or poor.

Further information: Niamh Hatchell/Emily Williamson, EPA Media Relations Office: 053-91 70770 (24 hours) and media@epa.ie

Death Of Bea Murphy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 22nd November 2021, of Mrs Brigid (Bea) Murphy (née Darmody), Westcourt, Racecourse Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Co. Waterford and Callan, Co Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Pat; Mrs Murphy, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her loving family; sons Vincent and Edmund, daughters Marie (Dinan) and Eileen (O’Brien, Co. Galway), sons-in-law Richard and Denis, daughters-in-law Norma and Mary, granddaughters Sandra, Grace, Kiera, Laura, Donna, Michelle, Pamela and Danielle and her ten great-grandchildren, brother Michael (Darmody, Co. Waterford), sister-in-law Vourneen, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Murphy will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Tuesday, November 23rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, at 7:30pm.
Her body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, November 24th, at 11:00am, 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 for Mrs Murphy, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; 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 and hand shaking.]

The extended Murphy 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.

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