Thurles Information

Funding For Organisations Supporting Victims Of Abuse & Crime In Tipperary.

Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee announces details of funding for organisations supporting victims of abuse and crime to mark 16 days of activism against gender based violence

18 organisations are to receive funding this year primarily for regional based domestic abuse services.
Move will fill gaps in supports identified in areas of the country and for categories of victims
Announcement coincides with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
€4.9m in extra 2022 funds for organisations supporting victims of crime also open for applications

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has confirmed details of extra funding for areas of the country or categories of victims not currently fully covered by support services for victims.

As part of Minister McEntee’s ‘Supporting a Victim’s Journey Plan’ to help victims and vulnerable witnesses, a mapping exercise was undertaken to identify gaps in funding and how to address them. A number of organisations were identified where additional funding would allow them to provide further services and to increase the geographical spread of support to victims of crime.

Minister McEntee said, “I’m delighted to be able to confirm these details as we mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and start the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
In general terms the funding will increase these organisations ability to supports victims especially given the rise in those seeking help.
This will be done primarily by increasing phone line hours, emotional support, and increased court accompaniment. Most of the funding gaps identified called for increases to regional-based domestic abuse services so the geographical spread of support will be increased.
Tackling domestic, sexual and gender based crime is a priority for me and the Government. I am leading work on a new whole of government plan to tackle these awful crimes. This new plan will be the most ambitious to date and will be published early next year”.

Among the 18 organisations receiving a total of €445,000 in funding this year are Victim Support at Court, Lifeline Inishowen, Longford Women’s Link, Immigrant Council of Ireland and Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Ms Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said, “We will use this funding for a comprehensive information and awareness drive about accompaniment and support services.
We aim to build a set of resources which would allow anyone needing it to independently find information and guidance on what various aspects of court accompaniment mean, what services are provided, what a victim or the supporter of a victim should know.”

The extra funding is being provided in 2021. This is separate from increased funding recently announced under Budget 2022 for combatting domestic, sexual and gender based violence and for supporting victims of crime, which includes:

An additional €2.4m for specific awareness raising and training programmes on domestic, sexual and gender based violence (DSGBV) bringing to €5.35m the funding available for combatting domestic sexual and gender based violence.

An additional €1.1m will be used to begin putting in place a legal advice and legal aid service in court for victims of sexual violence.

An additional €1 million is being provided under the Garda Vote to provide accommodation for Divisional Protective Service Units.

The Budget 2022 allocation also includes €4.9m to support Victims of Crime.

The Department of Justice has invited applications for this funding from registered charities, voluntary community groups and other bodies which provide support services or assistance for victims of crime generally, including provision of support, information and advice on the rights of victims, and court and other accompaniment.

Minister McEntee added, “The objective is to ensure that all of these services are available to all victims who need them, to a consistently high standard and throughout the State”.

Applicants for funding must be civil society organisations and preferably a registered charity and must be returned by 5:00pm on December 6th 2021.

For further details on how to apply, please contact: fundsadmin-victims-crime@justice.ie

Death Of Anne Costello, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Thursday 25th November 2021, of Mrs Anne Costello (née Foster), No.32 Ikerrin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary late of Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Margaret and her brother Sean; her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, daughters Emir and Aoife, brothers Paddy, Brendan and Niall, sisters Margaret and Sandra, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Costello will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Friday, November 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Saturday morning, November 27th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will follow 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 Costello, 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 Costello 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 I.C.U. South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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Death Of Tom Maher, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Tuesday 23rd November, 2021, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Maher, Dublin and late of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister Mary (Costigan) and the late Pat; Mr Maher passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Beneavin Manor Nursing Home, Ballygall, Dublin 11.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, sons Brendan and Finbarr, daughters-in-law Marguerite and Maria, adored grandchildren Meghan, Joseph, Laura and Rachel, sister Josie (Myles), brother Phil, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends, both in Dublin and Tipperary.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at Stafford’s Funeral Home, No.60 Strand Road, North Strand Dublin 3, on Friday afternoon, between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Agatha, North William Street, Dublin 1, to further repose for for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed immediatly afterwards by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Maher 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: Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

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Killer Covid-19 Cases Today Reach 5,824 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed this evening 3,893 new cases of Covid-19 in the Irish Republic, over the past 24 hour period.

There remain 611 people with the virus in our combined hospitals, down 27 since yesterday, however of these, 132 are in ICUs, latter figure 2 more than was reported yesterday.

To date there has been a total of 5,652 deaths related to Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, with same number including the 43 deaths notified in the past week.

A further 1,931 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland today, up from 1,476 on yesterday’s figures.

There are currently 386 Covid patients in northern hospitals across Northern Ireland, down 4 on yesterday, with 36 patients being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), up 3 on yesterday.

The Minister for Education Ms Norma Foley has confirmed that antigen testing in schools will come into effect from next Monday, November 29th. Guidance will be made available to schools and parents later this week.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said that if there is a further disimprovement in the trajectory of Covid-19, then NPHET will have to make recommendations to address those concerns.

In Northern Ireland, sadly 4 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported today. With Hospital occupancy standing at 105%; the total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of this pandemic is 2,851.

The European Union health agency has called on member states to urgently introduce measures to reduce the burden of Covid-19 during December and January.

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 cut down on your social contacts.

Death Of Wendy Kavanagh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Tuesday 23rd November, 2021, of Mrs Wendy Kavanagh, No.30 Sue Ryder House, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Kyle Upper, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Christopher (Chris); Mrs Kavanagh, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her cherished family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, the staff and residents of Sue Ryder House, Holycross, Thurles, extended relatives, neighbours and many life long friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kavanagh will repose for Requiem Mass in Holycross Abbey, Thurles on tomorrow morning, Thursday, November 25th, at 10:00am, followed by private cremation.
The ashes of Mrs Kavanagh will be interred in Holycross Abbey graveyard, at a later date.

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

The extended Kavanagh 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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