Thurles Information

Death Of Philomena Croke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 23rd January 2022, of Mrs Philomena Croke (née Hewitt), Regaile, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Danny and her daughter Mary; Mrs Croke passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Christy, Pat and Danny, daughters Josie, Ann, Geraldine, Philomena and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Croke will repose at Lonergans Funeral Home, Cashel, on this evening, Tuesday, January 25th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan on Wednesday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Ardmayle Cemetery, Castlemoyle North, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Croke, 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 Croke 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 please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Omicron Cases Reach 11,971 On Irish Mainland Today.

The Department of Health here in the Irish Republic have confirmed 3,692 new cases of Covid-19, with an additional 4,347 people registering a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. Same numbers further confirm, a total of 8,039 new virus cases, latter a decrease of 177 based on the numbers reported in the same 24 hour period yesterday.

There are 885 people with Covid-19 in our Republic’s hospitals, up 40 on yesterday, and of these 76 are in ICU, down 3 on yesterday.

With some 8,000 health service staff remaining out of work, due to the virus; there remain high numbers of people still presenting themselves at emergency departments around the country, according to the Health Service Executive’s Chief Operations Officer, Ms Anne O’Connor.

From today onwards, following the announcement of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, on Friday last, employers can now start bringing staff back into their previous workplace.

Irish prison visits are expected to resume this week, with one ‘in-person’ visit every two weeks, and a video visit on the alternate week.

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), which has closed for new applications from January 22nd, will move back to a weekly rate of €208, with effect from payments made on March 8th next.

In Northern Ireland, a further 3,932 cases of coronavirus been confirmed today, up 873 further cases on figures reported yesterday.
Today also, there were 371 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, with 23 of these in intensive care units.
Sadly, 1 Covid-19-related death has also been reported today in Northern Ireland.

Australia has recorded yet another surge of deaths, due to Covid-19, as an outbreak of the highly contagious Omicron variant peaks.
Australian authorities have warned that numbers could continue to rise further, as schools return next week from their end-of-year holidays.
The States of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, have confirmed 58 deaths, despite more than 9 in 10 Australians, aged over 12, having had two doses of one or other a coronavirus vaccine.

Herr Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European director has stated that he believes the Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end within Europe.

Meanwhile, in Brussels yesterday, police were forced to use water cannon and tear gas in an effort to breakup an estimated 50,000 people parading through the Belgian capital. All were protesting against Covid-19 rules, while some became involved in hurling paving stones and firecrackers.

Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.

Death Of Mickey Fitzgerald, Fethard, Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, on Friday 21st January 2022, of Mr Michael (Mickey) Fitzgerald, Crampscastle, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Fitzgerald is most deply regretted by his wife Mary, daughters Marion and Sheena, sons-in-law Noel and Denis, sister Mary, brothers Ollie and Jimmy, grandchildren Róisín, Darren and Alannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fitzgerald will repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday next, January 25th, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Fethard, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Fitzgerald 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Omicron Cases Today Reach 8,126 In Irish Republic, Down 2,474 Cases On Yesterday.

The Republic of Ireland’s Department of Health, within the past 24 hours, has confirmed 4,731 new cases of Covid-19, while 3,395 people have also registered positive antigen test, through the HSE portal. Same numbers confirm, in all, a total of 8,126 new virus cases, latter a decrease of 2,474 based on the numbers reported in the same 24 hour period just yesterday.

There are 845 patients with Covid-19 in our Republic’s hospitals, spread around the country, as at 8:00am this morning; same an increase of 9 based on yesterday’s figures. Of these 79 patients are receiving treatment in intensive care units; up 1 more, in the last 24 hours.

Covid-19 vaccines are said to be going to waste, with claims that people are not turning up for their booster appointments, especially young people. However, this claim of complacency may be incorrect, due to the open-ended methods of communications used by doctors, who contacted patients who had already been summoned and vaccinated directly by the HSE, or who had used open walk-in centres, fearing delays in being called by their local doctor.

Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.

Death Of Tim Cooney, Formerly Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 22nd January 2022, of Mr Tim Cooney, Glenconnor, Clonmel and formerly of Lanespark, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his daughter Carolyne; Mr Cooney passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Violet, son James, daughters Laura, Sharon, Tracey and Anita, grandchildren, brother Patsy, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended Relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cooney will repose at his home [E91 Y590] this afternoon, Sunday, January 23rd, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
His body will be received into St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, on Monday at 12.00 noon, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Cooney 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 on Monday morning.

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