2020 June « Thurles Information

Homework Helper: Virtual School Tours Of Famous Irish Places

Go on a “Virtual School Tour” of famous Irish places.

The annual school tour is always a much loved end-of-year activity for pupils from all primary schools. Now with home schooling while schools remain closed and with travel restrictions in place, why not take pupils and indeed the whole family on a virtual school […]

Covid-19 Update: Thursday 4th June 2020 – 5 Deaths – 38 New Cases

There has been a slight potential increase in the Covid-19 reproductive rate, according to Health Minister Simon Harris. Last week, the reproduction number was between 0.4 and 0.5. while the previous week, it had been between 0.4 and 0.6. However, the number still remains below 1, and that means the growth of the virus […]

Ireland’s Ammonia Emissions Continue To Rise, Exceeding EU Limit

Ammonia emissions increased again in 2018, driven by the expansion of the agriculture sector, and exceed current EU emissions limits.

River Suir, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Ireland is also above its emission limit for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) since 2010, although emissions decreased slightly in 2018.

Emissions of non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) and particulate […]

Death Of Marek Szczepanski, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with sadness that we learned of the death on Sunday last, 31st May 2020, of Mr Marek Szczepanski, Hawthorn Drive, Cabra Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents Elzbieta and Marian; Mr Szczepanski passed away suddenly, while at his home.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his daughter Julia; […]

Covid-19 Update: Wed. 3rd June 2020 – 3 Deaths – 47 New Cases

The total number of Covid-19 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; as of midnight on Monday, June 1st last, is recorded at 539, with 1 new case notified within a 24 hours period.

The Department of Health has confirmed this evening that a further 3 persons have sadly passed away from the virus, […]