“We are losing the battle to stop climate change on planet earth because we are following leaders who have taken us down the wrong road — selling out the green movement to wealthy interests and to corporate America,”
Michael Moore (Film Maker, Author and Activist.)
Not that you would notice here in Co. Tipperary, or indeed across Ireland, but today, April 22nd 2020, is the 50th anniversary of ‘Earth Day’, and we are all supposed to be “Flooding the world with ‘Hope’, ‘Optimism’ and ‘Action’.
Some isolated areas here in Ireland, see the best way in achieving this required hope, optimism and action, is by having our photograph taken, hugging a tree. However the American documentary film maker, author and activist Michael Moore(Remember “Bowling for Columbine”) has today launched a new documentary entitled, “Planet of the Humans”, which offers to my mind at least, a more sobering take on current climate change and the overall future of the human race.
The documentary “Planet of the Humans”, on his ‘Michael Moore YouTube channel’, [which can be viewed HERE, and runs for 1hr : 40 mins approximately] examines the approach to our growing climate crisis and how, in particular, the US government and wealthy business interests are handling environmental issues.
Amongst those appearing in the documentary are members of environmental groups, politicians and activists including Al Gore, Bill McKibben, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elon Musk and the Koch brothers. The soundtrack from the film includes music by Radiohead, King Crimson and other lesser known artists.
The film is directed by film maker and environmentalist Jeff Gibbs and is making its world premiere via Michael Moore’s Rumble Media label.
For humans who “give a damn” it is a ‘Must Watch’, but note ‘Planet of the Humans’ will only be available for free on YouTube for the next 30 days.
RTÉ, with support from Mary Immaculate College, have developed ‘Home School Hub’ to help primary school children across the country to learn at home, during this school closure period.
Now in its fourth week, ‘Home School Hub’ is well worth timetabling into your home school day.
Home School Hub is available on RTÉ2, from Monday to Friday between 11:00a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you miss the 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon broadcast, there is a catch-up programme later in the day at 4.15p.m. You can also catch up on the RTÉ Player.
In addition, you can view HERE, to allow children download and engage with even more fun activities, based on ‘Home School Hub’ and the Irish primary school curriculum.
RTÉ Home School Hub is presented by qualified primary school teachers. This week, among other fun learning activities, the ‘Home School Hub’ teachers will be teaching all about marbling prints; Japanese Haiku poetry; Irish words for clothes we wear; music and probability and chance in maths.
Maybe adults should tune in too! There will be lots to learn and explain to hungry young minds!
To help teachers, parents and students during the Covid-19 school closures, Ireland’s schoolbook publishers are giving open access to textbooks, workbooks, games, videos and other digital resources.
Here’s what you need to know.
Folens Publishers.
To access books and resources created by the Folens publishing company, follow these steps:
Resources to help your children and young people to remain SAFE online
Educating children and young people to stay safe online has always been important, but with distance learning being the norm until at least May 5th next, enabling our youth to stay safe online is more important than ever.
Here are some recommended resources that aim to educate children and young people about staying safe and responsible when on the internet, on social media and other online educational tools.
Brainpop and BrainPop Jr.
The award winning BrainPop Jr. provides free access to its videos and games on the topic of Internet Safety. Visit HERE to access the video on internet safety.
BrainPop Jr. also provides free access to its video and resources on bullying which includes information on cyberbullying. Visit HERE.
The original Brainpop is providing free access during school closures and it provides over 30 videos for older children and young people on topics including Cyberbullying, Cloud Computing and Malware.
WebWise
WebWise is supported by the Department of Education and Skills and it offers free information and advice to parents, teachers and pupils on internet safety. Through it parents and teachers can access a number of high quality Irish resources that explore the topics of cyberbullying, false information and privacy. There are programmes for primary and secondary school pupils. For more Information Visit HERE.
Twinkl
Twinkl provides interactives, worksheets, stories and more to help explore the many facets of internet safety. Free access to Twinkl is available at present by visiting HERE and entering the offer code CVDTWINKLHELPS.
In accordance with a request from Ms Breada Ryan (Community Development Worker) at North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC), we herewith post details of all Essential Contact Phone Numbers for the Thurles town area, provided courtesy of NTDC.
To further assist with Ms Ryan’s request, access to this essential information at this time, will remain located in a widget on the right hand side of every page loaded on the Thurles.Info website, under the heading Essential Phone Numbers.
Useful Phone Numbers
Fire, Ambulance & An Garda Siochana.
999 or (0504) 25100
An Post.
(0504) 21258
Dept. of Social Protection.
(0504) 67100
Thurles Credit Union.
(0504) 91700
AIB Thurles.
(0504) 22055
Ulster Bank.
(0504) 24491
Bank of Ireland.
(0504) 21511
Thurles Order of Malta.
(087) 2390111
Thurles Lions Club.
(087) 3983672
Thurles MABS. (Money Advice).
076 107 2740
Citizens Information.
076 107 6510
St Vincent de Paul Co. (Tipperary).
(061) 317327
St. Vincent de Paul (Local Contact).
(086) 8437786
Hospital of the Assumption.
(0504) 27 700
St. Mary’s Health Centre.
(0504) 23211
Thurles Parish Office .
(0504) 90731
Rev. James Purcell P.P..
(0504) 22505
Local Link Tipperary.
076 1066140
The Blue Door (Thurles Lion’s Club).
085 2246371
Mid-West Shine (supporting People affected by Mental Illness).
087 7878222
Supermarkets & Shops
Aldi.
1800 991 828
Barry’s SuperValu .
(0504) 21626
D
Dunnes Stores.
(0504) 24644
McKevitt’s.
(0504) 21599
D
Lidl.
(0504) 29205
Tesco.
(0504) 21855
D
Centra, Kickham Street.
(0504) 23476
Centra, The Mall.
(0504) 23778
D
O’Dwyer’s Centra.
(0504) 21049
D
Mace Mitchel Street.
(0504) 21193
Doyle’s Corner.
(0504) 20898
Service Stations & Shops
Ahearne’s, Abbey Rd.
(0504)23268
Harvey’s.
(0504) 29277
Circle K, Kickham Street.
(0504) 28830
Super Spar, Turtalla.
(0504) 22525
Butchers & Fish Shops
Premier Meats.
(0504) 20193
D
Liam Campion.
(0504 21209
D
Lacey’s, Friar Street.
(0504) 21447
D
Daly’s Fish Shop.
(0504) 90424
NOTE * Letter “D” refers to availability of Home Delivery Service
Delivery / Takeaway’s & Deli’s
Borza, Cathedral Street.
(0504) 58550
Roma, Liberty Square.
(0504) 91091
Ginos Diner, Liberty Square.
(0504) 90430
Ranna Ghor, Liberty Square.
(0504) 58401
Stars of India, The Mall.
(0504) 21800
Town House Deli, The Mall.
(0504) 22348
Naomi’s Cafe, Friar Street.
(0504) 26266
Health Food Stores
Health & Harmony.
(0504) 28682
Healthy Haven.
(0504) 58659
Holland & Barrett.
(0504) 26651
Note * Please call to find out individual arrangements during COVID 19 pandemic.
National Helplines
Asthma Advice.
1800 44 54 64
COPD Advice Line.
1800 83 21 46
HSE.ie.
1850 24 1850
ALONE Covid 19.
0818 222 024
List Of Thurles Pharmacies
Liberty Pharmacy (Kate Kennedy).
(0504) 90604
Thurles SC Pharmacy.
(0504) 24586
Mockler’s.
(0504) 21421
Hickey’s.
(0504) 21423
Maher’s CarePlus Pharmacy.
(0504) 58960
Mc Cabe’s (Ryan’s).
(0504) 21473
Sammon’s.
(0504) 21104
Lloyd’s Pharmacy.
(0504) 22184
Boots (Thurles Shopping Centre).
(0504) 24594
Note: All Pharmacies are operating normal hours. During the Covid 19 crisis, individual pharmacies have put in place local delivery arrangements. Please do check with your Pharmacy as to what specific arrangements they have in place, by telephoning in advance. Social distancing measures are in place in all pharmacies.
Thurles Shopping Centre
Following on from the Government announcement in relation to the closure of non-essential retail, the following stores, that meet the Government’s criteria, remain open in the Shopping Centre.
Dunne’s Stores (Grocery & Drapery). Thurles Pharmacy. Boots. An Post. Holland & Barrett. Specsavers (Emergency only). Eurogiant.
If you would like to volunteer in your community please call Sara on 086-0481743 CONTACT US Website: www.ntdc.ie Facebook: @NTDC Twitter: @NorthTippDevComp Locations, Telephone No’s & Email Addresses provided hereunder.
NOTE: During the COVID 19 Crisis, Tipperary County Council is providing a contact number 0761 06 5000 and email covid19@tipperarycoco.ie with the lines open from 8.00am to 8.00pm seven days a week.
This page is also permanently available on Thurles.infoHERE.
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