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It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 19th December 2021, of Mr Gerard Kennedy, Fana, Drombane, Tipperary and formerly of Parnell Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Jim and Eileen, sisters Margo, Catriona and Aileen, brothers Jim, Thomas and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, his adored nieces and nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Kennedy will repose at his home in Fana (E41 H0C2) on Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.
His funeral cortège will arrive on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the nearby cemetery.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Kennedy, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[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 Kennedy 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 Down Syndrome Ireland.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
To all of our readers both here in Ireland and abroad, may we wish you all a very happy Christmas.
Please Make Every Effort To Stay Safe.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 19th December 2021, of Mrs Nora Hennessy (née McGrath), Chapel Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Predeceased by her husband Tom, Mrs Hennessy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving daughters Margaret (Powell), Helen (Slattery), Bridget (Young) and Noreen (Barcon), sons-in-law Bernard, Pat, James and Matthieu, grandchildren, Christine, Rachel, Niall, Anna, Ethan, Tommy, Eoghan, Cian, Shauna and Brianna, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and all who knew her.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Hennessy will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Tuesday morning at 10:40am, to repose for funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Hennessy, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[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 Hennessy 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.
“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff and management of Padre Pio Nursing Home for their kindness and care to Mrs Hennessy in her final years”.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
The Department of Health has confirmed 5,124 new cases of Covid-19, in the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic; with 52% of reported cases now caused by the Omicron variant, latter making up the dominant strain.
There are 436 Covid patients in our hospitals, up 26 from yesterday, with ICU numbers remaining unchanged from yesterday at 107.
Almost 1.5m COVID booster doses have now been administered in Ireland.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is urging anyone eligible for booster vaccinations to avail of same at the earliest possible opportunity. He has repeated his advice to reduce social contacts, meet others outdoors, work from home unless absolutely necessary, ensure the appropriate use of face masks, avoid crowds and to keep indoors well ventilated. He has also once again warned that if you have any Covid-19 symptoms please self-isolate immediately and arrange a PCR test, if you are a close contact of a confirmed case, please restrict your movements.
HSE Chief Executive Mr Paul Reid has also seconded this advice.
Dublin Airport has stated there has been an increase in the number of people not showing up for flights following the recent changes to travel requirements.
A further 1,798 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland today, down from 2,075 reported yesterday.
Sadly, 2 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported today. The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic now stands at 2,952.
In Northern Ireland also executive ministers expect to impose new restrictions, same to be applied possibly after Christmas, despite forecasting potentially 11,000 infected cases per day, by Christmas Day.
Meanwhile in England, Britain’s Health Secretary has not ruled out the chances of further coronavirus measures being introduced, in the UK before Christmas, stating that the spread of the Omicron variant was a very fast moving situation.
Worldwide, the total known death-rate has now reached 5,352,372 since the pandemic began; with 202,624 known deaths occurring amongst 17,046,865 confirmed cases over just the past 28 days.
Please, Please do take all measures necessary to ensure a safe and happy Christmas in Co. Tipperary.
The Department of Health has confirmed 7,333 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, in the Irish Republic, as same case figures recorded today, are the highest reported, since early January 2021.
There remain 410 Covid patients in our republics hospitals, down 10 on yesterday, while 107 patients are in ICUs across the country, up 2 from on yesterday.
An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has stated that the worst of the pandemic could very well remain in front of us and the latest Covid-19 restrictions will be kept under constant review, as the Omicron variant spreads across the country.
People aged in their 40s, here in our Republic, will be eligible to get Covid-19 booster vaccinations as and from tomorrow, Sunday December 19th, 2021.
You can view opening times and other information regarding your nearest vaccination centre HERE
In Northern Ireland, a further 2,075 confirmed cases of the virus have also notified by their Department of Health.
Sadly, a further 5 patients, having previously tested positive for Covid-19, have lost their lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases doubling in between 1.5 to 3 days, in areas with community transmission.
Like Ireland, the Netherlands will also implement a lock-down over the Christmas period to try to stop a surge of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch Prime Minister Mr Mark Rutte has stated, this evening. Already today Municipal Authorities in the port city of Rotterdam had urged shoppers, via Twitter, to stay at home, because the city centre was over crowded.
Ignore politicians, keyboard warriors and other self-serving morons, all claiming to be outraged and disgusted at 8:00pm hospitality closures.
There are no closing time adjustments with regards to our hospitals.
Worldwide to date, as far as it can be accurately measured, some 274,008.273 have been infected by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting, sadly, in deaths totalling 5,348,915.
World Vaccine doses administered, amount to 8,654,835,015, according to Johns Hopkins University
Please, Please do take all measures necessary to ensure a safe and happy Christmas in Co. Tipperary.
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