Thurles Information

Death Of Peg McGrath, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the greatest sadness and regret that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 18th January 2021, of Ms Margaret (Peg) McGrath, Modeshill, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Mcgrath passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Strathmore Lodge, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sisters; Mary Ring (Kent), Patricia, Philomena Brennan and Jo, brother Phil (London), sisters-in-law; Martha and Shiela, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms McGrath will repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, January 21st, in the Church of St. Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Modeshill Cemetery, Modeshill, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

[NB: Due to National Public Health Guidelines, regarding Covid-19 virus restrictions; those attending within the Church building, (limited to 10 family members), will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended McGrath 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.

Death Of Sr. Margaret Duggan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the greatest sadness and regret that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 18th January 2021, of Sr. Margaret Duggan, Zimbabwe,(formerly Rhodesia) in Southern Africa; Co. Waterford, and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Retired Headmistress of St Michael’s Presentation Primary School, in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare; Sr. Margaret, formerly of Angel Hill and Lavally, passed away peacefully at Dandaro Hospital, Wenham, Borrowdale Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Her passing is most deeply regretted the Presentation Community, her heartbroken family, brother Luke, sisters Angela and Mary, nieces and nephews, Oonagh, Eoin, Laurena and Thomas, grand-nephew J.W., sister-in-law Aileen, Joe and Suzie, cousins, extended relatives neighbours friends and the community at St Michael’s Primary School.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Interment will take place on tomorrow, January 20th, in Zimbabwe.

A special Mass to celebrate Sr. Margaret’s life will be held at a later date.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

The extended Duggan 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.

Covid-19 Update: Tue. 19th Jan. 2021 – 93 Deaths – 2,001 New Cases

46 new killer Covid-19 virus cases in past 24 hours, as confirmed cases continue to rise in Co. Tipperary.

The Department of Health have confirmed this evening that, sadly, there have been 93 further deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll, here in the Republic of Ireland, remaining at 2,708. (One Case denotified)

With our Irish hospital system continuing to operate at surge capacity, there were 2,001 new additional virus cases reported today. This leaves the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 176,839.

Of today’s cases nationally; 701 are in Dublin, 204 in Cork, 102 in Waterford, 98 in Meath, 90 in Donegal with the remaining 806 cases located across all other counties.

There are 1,949 people with Covid-19 in hospital, and of that number, 202 people are in ICU, according to Ireland’s Covid Data Hub.

According to Ireland’s COVID-19 Data Hub, to date there have now been 3,735 recorded cases of the killer Covid-19 Virus within the borders of Co. Tipperary, per data relevant up to midnight on Sunday, January 17th, 2021. Forty six (46) cases are relevant in the 24 hours to midnight on Monday, January 18th, 2021, or 1,558 over the past 14 day period, up to Tuesday January 19th, 2021.

The Irish Government is expected to complete a review of the current Covid-19 restrictions at next Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. With the current restrictions set to continue until January 31st next, it would now appear that same will be extended for a longer period of time. Scotland have extended their restrictions until at least the middle of February, as Britain reported a record number of deaths from Covid-19 today with 1,610 people dying within just 28 days of being tested positive from the virus.

The European Commission has signalled to all Member States, to accelerate the roll-out of vaccination across the union, so that by March 2021, 80% of people over the age of 80, and 80% of health and social care professionals should be vaccinated. The Commission further stated that by summer 2021, member states should have vaccinated a minimum of 70% of the adult population.

The privately owned Beacon Hospital in Dublin has finally signed up for to treat public patients under the safety net ‘surge capacity’ agreement with the Health Service Executive. The Beacon had been the only private hospital not to sign up to the deal, which correctly sees our private hospital system agreeing to provide up to 30% of its capacity to the HSE.

Total global cases up to 5.30pm this evening, are now standing at almost 96 million confirmed cases, with global deaths headed for 2.05 million.

Only YOU can stop the current chain of transmission.

Please Stay Safe – Stay Home.

Death Of Kitty Doyle, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 19th January 2021, of Mrs Catherine (Kitty) Doyle (née Molloy), Mockler`s Hill, Fethard, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Liskeveen, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Doyle passed away peacefully while in the loving care of staff at Croí Óir, Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Mickey, and son Michael; her passing is most deeply regretted by her daughters Elizabeth, Patricia, Katheriona, sons Joseph, Patrick, Liam and Edward, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, loving neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Due to Government and HSE restrictions regarding the Covid-19 pandemic; Requiem Mass for Mrs Doyle will take place privately, attended only by family members.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Doyle, but are unable to do so, due to the current coronavirus pandemic, same funeral service can be viewed online HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

The extended Doyle 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.

Death Of Tilly O’Dea, Formerly, Thurles, Co, Tipperary.

It was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 18th January 2021, of Mrs Tilly O’Dea (née O’Grady), Circular Road, Tuam, Co. Galway and formerly of Leugh, Thurles, Co, Tipperary.

Predeceased by her brothers Jim, John and twin Gerry and husband Neil (latter a former retired postmaster) and son Gerard Patrick; the passing of Mrs O’Dea is most deeply regretted by her loving sons Seán, Padraic, Conor, Jim and Aidan, daughters Mary, Mairead, Siobhan, Deirdre, Niamh, Sinead, Grainne and Iarlagh, sons-in- law, daughters-in-law, her 32 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew’s, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A private funeral has taken place for immediate family only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

The extended O’Dea 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.

A Memorial Mass for Mr & Mrs O’Dea will take place at a later date.