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Death Of William McGrath, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 9th August 2021, of Mr William McGrath, Coleman, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Dromomarka, Aherlow, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his brother Stephen; the passing of Mr McGrath is most deeply regretted by his wife Breda, immediate family; Declan, Niamh, Deirdre and Aoife, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McGrath will repose for Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, August 11th, at 11.30am in the Church of St. Michael, Clerihan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Bansha Cemetery, Bansha, Co. Tipperary.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) 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.


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Today: 2,966 Covid-19 Cases On Island Of Ireland.

There have been 1,837 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by the Department of Health in the Irish Republic today; an increase of 9 in the last 24 hours.

There are currently 208 people with Covid-19 receiving treatment in hospitals around the country; 10 more than reported yesterday. Of those hospitalised patients; 31 are being treated in intensive care units (ICU’s).

In Northern Ireland, 1,129 confirmed positive cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, together with, sadly, 1 further related death.

These figures bring to 2,966 the number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed on the island of Ireland in the past 24 hours.

Incidence of Covid-19 Tipperary 223.1

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn has confirmed that some 5,000 people attended ‘walk-in Covid vaccination centres’ yesterday. Dr. Glynn further stated that with the incidence of Covid-19 continuing to rise here in the Irish Republic, it is important that people understand the level of risk in their local area.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan has stated that only 3% of cases of Covid-19 are now in people aged 65 and older, while highest in those aged between 16 and 34.

According to the HSE, 89% of the adult population within the Irish Republic are now partially vaccinated, with 77% of adults fully vaccinated.

Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Most Reverend Dermot Farrell, has said he is now renewing his advice to parish priests, requesting them to postpone holding Holy Communions and Confirmations for a further month. This new advice follows an announcement by the Government, at Friday’s meeting of the Cabinet Committee, in which it noted the deep concerns expressed by church leaders over the sacraments.

Death Of Robert Goodbody, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, on 4th August 2021, of Mr Robert Nicholas Goodbody, Lakefield, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Goodbody is most deeply regretted by his sister Marion, his brother Timothy, nephews Ben and Darnon, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Goodbody, will repose for Requiem Mass in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary at 11:00am on Monday morning, August 9th, attended by family and close friends only. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Goodbody 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.


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Death Of Philip Maher, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 6th August, 2021, of Mr Philip N. Maher, Clogher Hill, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Denis and Alice; Mr Maher passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Kathleen, Maura and Helen, brothers-in-law Geoffrey and Michael, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, excellent neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Maher will repose at Hayes’ Funeral Chapel Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on tomorrow evening Saturday, August 7th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Arriving at the nearby Church of St. John the Baptist, Clonoulty, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Ardmayle Cemetery, Castlemoyle North, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Maher, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Maher 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.


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Death Of Rita Archdeacon, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 6th August 2021, of Mrs Rita Archdeacon (née Maher), Banteer, Co. Cork and formerly of Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, (Gortmore House, Banteer, Co. Cork); Mrs Archdeacon passed away unexpectedly; but peacefully, while in the care of staff at Mallow General Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her immediate family; John, Ursula (Giblin), Richard, Michael and Louis, grandchildren Jay, Kevin, Colin, Eva, Gerard, Jason, Laura, Sarah and Jack, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Eileen and Michelle, son-in-law Bob, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The funeral cortège, bearing the earthly remains of Mrs Archdeacon will leave her home on Monday morning, August 9th, at 11:00am to be received into the Church of St. Fursey, The Square, Buttery Ct, Banteer, Mallow, Co. Cork, [P51 X221], to repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in St. Fursey’s Graveyard.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Archdeacon 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.


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