2020 July « Thurles Information

Death Of Joan Johnstone, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness we learned of the death, on Wednesday 29th July 2020, of Mrs Joan Johnstone (née Crouchen and formerly Hughes), Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.

Mrs Johnstone passed away peacefully, in her 100th year, while in the care of staff at Glengara Park Nursing […]

Covid-19 Update: Fri. 31th July 2020 – Zero Deaths – 38 New Cases

“Keep fighting hard against Covid-19 virus”

There have been one new case of the Covid-19 virus identified here in Co. Tipperary, leaving the total number of cases remaining at 545, within the county boundary.

This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that there have been zero new deaths caused by this pandemic, leaving […]

EPA – Ireland’s Packaging Recycling Rates Declining

Ireland’s packaging recycling rates going in wrong direction says Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recycling rates for packaging are declining – from 74% in 2012 to 64% in 2018 – coinciding with a greater amount incinerated for energy recovery Packaging now accounts for one-third of household waste with paper and cardboard, followed by plastic the […]

Death Of Shay Kinsella, Formely Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Thurles born and the founder of the “Share A Dream” foundation back in 1989; Mr Seamus (Shay) Kinsella will be long remembered as the “dream maker” for thousands of vulnerable children.

Mr Kinsella, aged 79 years, passed away as a result of cancer last Sunday, July 26th, while in the care of staff at […]

Covid-19 Update: Thur. 30th July 2020 – 1 Death – 85 New Cases

“Keep fighting hard against Covid-19 virus”

There have been zero new cases of the Covid-19 virus identified here in Co. Tipperary for the fourth day in a row, leaving the total number of cases remaining at 544, within the county boundary.

This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that there […]