Thurles Information

Warning To Motorists Travelling On Mill Road, Thurles.

With major traffic delays currently being experienced by motorists and other heavy duty, delivery vehicles, all attempting to pass through Thurles town; speeding traffic has greatly increased in both directions along the Mill Road, as same motorists attempt to access and exit the N62, thus avoiding the now generated bottleneck that is, alas, Liberty Square.

**Mill Road surface, located west of the approach to Brady’s Mill**.
*Pictures: G. Willoughby*

Same excessive traffic has now seriously collapsed the edges of this narrow road’s surface, as motorists, heavy trucks and agricultural machinery wend their way northwards, from Littleton and the N62 turnoff, travelling towards the Mill Road roundabout, close to the dangerous bend, at the entrance to Brady’s Mill.

The road surface initially collapsed in this area last November, (see pictures above) following on partially from a ditch having been removed, leaving a soft unsupported margin.

Despite politicians and local councillors announcing major funding for roads in Co. Tipperary, same road collapse has gone totally unattended, leaving the area with surface furrows/ruts/tracks between 15cm and 22cm (6 and 9 inches) deep at the road’s edge and not clearly visible to advancing motorists.

Please do slow down and take care.

Death Of Tom Carr, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Wednesday 12th January 2022, of Mr Thomas (Tom) Carr, Boolanunane, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Peg, Biddy and Anna, brothers Pat, Ailbe and Joe; Mr Carr passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Cluain Arann Nursing Unit, Tipperary Town.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Esther, daughters Bríd, Noreen (O’Brien, Tipperary) and Colette (McGrath, Cork), sons Vincent and Francis, sons-in-law Brian O’Brien and Vincent McGrath, daughters-in-law Siobhán (Ryan) and Elaine (Cahill), adored grandchildren Anna, David, Robert, Mark, Hugh, Evie, Ava, Patrick, Gavin, Faye and Ultan, brothers Ned and John, sisters Josie, Kathleen, Mary, Teresa, Sr. Nora and Betty, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Carr will repose at Whites Funeral Home, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, on Friday evening, January 14th, from 5:00pm with removal at 7:00pm, to St. Joseph’s Church, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning, January 15th at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

[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 Carr 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Marie Birchall, Thurles, Co. Tipprary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 11th January 2022, of Mrs Marie Birchall, Mineview House, The Commons Road, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by her husband Christopher; Mrs Birchall passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Damien and Declan, daughter Tanya, sisters Mary and Angela, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Birchall will repose at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 13th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of St. Mary, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on Friday morning, January 14th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by cremation later in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 24.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Birchall, but are unable to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Birchall 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

In Previous 24 Hours, Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 23,831 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health in the Irish Republic have confirmed 20,909 new coronavirus cases and sadly 83 Covid-related deaths in the past week. The number of related deaths since the pandemic began now stands at a colossal 6,035.

There remain 1,055 people in our Republic’s hospitals with the virus, down 7 on yesterday. Of these, 92 patients are in intensive care units across our Republic; unchanged since yesterday.

The Republic’s Cabinet has approved changes to the isolation periods for Covid-19, which will come into effect from midnight tomorrow. This agreed Government decision brings to an end the five day isolation period for fully vaccinated close contacts, who do not have any Covid-19 symptoms.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has stated that the latest health changes were not just about removing rules regarding self-isolation for certain close contacts; but more about the importance of people wearing higher grade face masks.

The HSE has confirmed that, as of yesterday, there were around 95,000 children aged 5-11 years now registered for Covid-19 vaccinations, with some 80,000 appointments now offered, plus some 36,000 vaccinations having been administered in this particular age group.

Meanwhile, nationally the tougher public health measures recently introduced to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant, has triggered a small rise in unemployment of some 7.5% in December 2021, up from 6.9% in November 2021.

Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has also confirmed a further 2,922 coronavirus cases today, down however from the 3,420 cases reported yesterday. Sadly, they also report 2 further deaths, bringing their total number of virus associated deceased persons, since the start of the pandemic in Northern Ireland, to 3,017.

Today, there were 439 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals down 1 on yesterday and of this number, 29 patients are in hospital intensive care units, down 2 on yesterday.

Once again, we remind our readers:
It was never more important that everyone now continue to support our schools, businesses, immediate family
and friends and to keep to the spirit of public health advice.

Death Of Baby Amber Stone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 10th January 2022, of baby Amber Stone, No.2 Dark Road, Brittas, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Aged 10 weeks; the passing of baby Amber is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken and loving parents Christine and Albert Stone, her grandparents Margaret & John O’Donoghue and Marie & John Stone, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended relatives and family friends and neighbours.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Mass of the Angels will take place in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Thursday morning, January 13th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Mass of the Angels, for baby Amber, but are unable to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Stone 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.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.