2020 April « Thurles Information

Death Of Gertie Cooke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It is with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 7th April 2020, of Mrs Gertie Cooke (née Byrne), Iona Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her son Bill; Mrs Cooke passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. […]

Could Vitamin D Help In Battle Against Covid-19?

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin highlight significant role played by Vitamin D in preventing respiratory infections and boosting the immune system

A study just published by researchers at Trinity College Dublin highlight the significant and important role played by Vitamin D in preventing respiratory infections and boosting the immune system. Given what scientists know […]

National Folk Singer Mary McPartlan Has Passed Away

Musical Director, Broadcaster and one of Ireland’s great National Folk Singers, Ms Mary McPartlan has passed away in Galway in the early hours of this morning, April 6th 2020. Aged 65 years, Ms McPartlan succumbed to cancer.

Born in Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim, Ms McPartlan was a former member of the folk duo “Calypso” back […]

Death Of Peggy Roche, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 5th April 2020, of Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Roche (née Kenny), Boheravoroon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Roche passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her daughter […]

Death Of Paddy Heffernan, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary

Patrick (Paddy) Heffernan. R.I.P.

It was with shock and a great personal sadness that I learned of the unexpected death, on Saturday last April 4th 2020, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Heffernan, Shrahavaralla, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

As stated Mr Heffernan passed away unexpectedly, while in the care of staff at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin.

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