Thurles Information

Easter Bank Holiday – 14,500 New cases of Covid Confirmed.

Almost 14,500 cases of Covid-19 were reported over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend here in the Irish Republic, according to latest figures confirmed today.

Friday: There were 1,788 PCR-confirmed cases and 2,013 positive antigen tests.
Saturday: There were 1,666 PCR and 1,459 positive antigen tests.
Sunday: There were 852 PCR and 1,270 positive antigen tests.
Yesterday: There were 1,668 PCR and 1,351 positive antigen tests.
Today: There were 778 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 cases, while 1,641 people have registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

There was a slight increase in the number of people in Republic’s hospitals with Covid-19 cases this morning, up 8 on yesterday, bringing the total to 750.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic here in the Republic stands, sadly, at 6,932, as of Thursday last April 14th.

In Northern Ireland a further 2,695 cases of coronavirus were reported today, while 367 people, with Covid-19 are in hospitals; 5 of whom are in intensive care units.

Sadly, 14 Covid-related deaths have also been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing their total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,391.

Death Of Tommy Phelan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Wednesday 13th April 2022, of Mr Tommy Phelan, Woodside, Queens, New York and formerly of Cranagh, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Phelan passed away peacefully.

His passing is most deeply regretted by Conor, Debbie, Fiona. Sisters Mary and Josephine, brother Gerard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and large circle of friends at home and abroad.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A memorial service for Mr Phelan will be held this evening, Wednesday, April 20th in Sabastian Roman Catholic Church 58-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, New York 11377 at 7:00pm New York Time [Irish Time 12:00 midnight].
For mourners anxious to be part of this memorial service, same can be viewed online by clicking HERE.

The extended Phelan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Michael Gleeson, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 14th April 2022, of Mr Michael Gleeson, Gilltown, Macetown, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly of Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, his sister Joan; Mr Gleeson passed away suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Vera (Henry) (Swinford Co.Mayo), children John (Sliverlawns), Deirdre (Murphy) (Macetown), Michael (Collinstown Co. Westmeath), son-in-law Declan, daughter-in-law Lesley, grandchildren Seán, Cathal, Cormac, Harry and Abbie, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gleeson will repose at his place of residence from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, April 23rd.
Removal will take place from his residence on Sunday afternoon at 1:15pm, to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Trim, Co. Meath, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm.
Following Mass interment will take place immediately afterwards in St. Loman’s Cemetery, Trim, Co. Meath.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Gleeson 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

Note Please: Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Trim Parish.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Where Is €500,000 Funding For Bowes Corner Project In Thurles?

“You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”

It was in January last, when all our elected representatives, representing various political blandishments, came together with the glad, positive tidings, stating that each and all were fully responsible in acquiring a “grand chunk of auld funding”. Same which of course had been initially sucked from the veins of the Irish taxpayer, latter already lacking enough healthy red blood cells, with which to carry adequate oxygen to their bodily tissue.

Thurles Independent Councillor Mr Jim Ryan; him being the fastest keypad operator, was first to express his particular delight that half a million of taxpayers money was to be spent in the area of “Bowes Corner”, here in west Thurles.

**Just two metres of Roadway existing on** **“Bowes Corner” Thurles today, April 18th, 2022.**

Not surprisingly, half a day later, Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Mr Jackie Cahill, persuaded someone to upload details of his absolute delight in receiving confirmation from none other than his “colleagues in Government”, that this “Bowe’s Corner Junction Improvement Scheme”, had been allocated €500,000 for major alterations. He further expressed his joy in seeing his hard work paying off; while including fellow local Fianna Fáil councillors, namely Mr Seamus Hanafin and Mr Seán Ryan, for working on this and other numerous road and footpath projects, that he couldn’t name.

Independent TD, Deputy Mr Michael Lowry, despite his “Lowry Team” supporters, was last to hear of this success from county council staff, but eventually also got around to find someone to write and welcome this overall allocation, stating that this funding would help make urban centres, throughout the county and the country, more attractive places to live, work, visit and, in the case of Thurles, to remain unemployed.

Now today, three months later, take a look at the state of “Bowes Corner”, in the picture provided above.

What Thurles residents now want to know is where did this €500,000 go?
Did Mr Cahill forget to collect our cheque from Minister for Finance Mr Paschal Donohoe?
Was it spent on the Clonmel Blue Way by accident?
Why is tarmac being laid on our natural walk ways, without our permission and against the wishes of those who enjoy biodiversity; while our streets in Thurles remain perforated, every couple of feet, in giant potholes?

Is it any wonder that individual pedestrians are taking Tipperary County Council officials into the High Court, seeking thousands in compensation for ankle injuries and falls.

Death Of Andrew Byrne, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday last, 16th April 2022, of Mr Andrew Byrne, Tullamaine House, Callan, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Liam, brother Liam and sister Marie; Mr Byrne passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Cork University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, children Joseph, Edel, Liam, Claire and Linda, grandchildren, Luca, Adam and Lola, daughters-in-law Sharon and Chinwe, son-in-law Jason, mother Mary, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Byrne will repose at P. Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday afternoon, April 20th, from 3:00pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm.

His body will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11:30am, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Byrne 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cork University Hospital. Donations can be made through the following link; https://www.idonate.ie

The Byrne Family would like to thank The Emeregency Services for the care and attention given to Andrew. Also, a special thanks to all the Staff at Cork University Hospital.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.