Thurles Information

Killer Covid-19 Cases, On Irish Mainland In Past 24 Hours Reach 6,435.

The Department of Health has confirmed 4,163 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic.

There remain 545 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, down 33 since yesterday and of these there are 117 in our intensive care units, the latter figure unchanged overnight.

Another 2,272 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland over the past 24 hours, up from 1,992 on the number of cases reported yesterday.

There are 324 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals in Northern Ireland, down from 332 on yesterday, with 30 patients with Covid-19 being treated in intensive care units, the same number as reported yesterday. Sadly, 2 further Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today.

The Irish Republic’s Government will assist businesses and the Irish work-force who are negatively affected by any new measures introduced to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, Mr Leo Varadkar has informed the Dáil that it would be judicious for the Cabinet to wait until the National Public Health Emergency Team gives its advice later today, before taking further decisions on any form of targeted financial supports.

The Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has informed the Dáil that he strongly believes there is a need to have a system of hotel quarantine ready and on hand to operate. The Minister stated that Ireland would be in a better position to act speedily should legislation be introduced to permit hotel quarantine should it is needed.

The HSE Chief Executive Mr Paul Reid has warned that the Republic’s hospital system is still under significant pressure from Covid-19, stating that we are still far from out of the woods despite being in the top five of EU countries with regard to the roll-out of booster vaccines, per head of population.

The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has stated that based on mathematical modelling conducted by them, there are indications that the new Omicron could account for over half of all Covid-19 infections in the EU/EEA within the coming months.

Following a meeting with the country’s regional leaders, Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Germany will now ban people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, removing them from greater involvement in public life.

Please do continue to listen to science and do keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate, and cut down on unnecessary social contacts.

Death Of Anna Maher, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 3rd December 2021, of Mrs Anna (Hannah) Maher (née Doyle), Clontarf, Dublin and late of Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Bernard, parents Bridget and Gerry, sister Olive, brothers Jimmy and Paddy; Mrs Maher sadly passed away suddenly at her place of residence.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her immediate family; Jackie, Maxine and Aidan, sister Breda, son-in-law Harry, grandchildren Leanne, Emily, Daniel, Oliver, Rebecca, Aaron and Sienna, great-grandchild Luka, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Maher will repose at the Kirwans Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, Fairview, Dublin on Friday afternoon, December 3rd, from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Griffith Ave, Grace Park, Marino, Dublin, on Saturday morning, December 4th, arriving at 11:20am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Mass will be followed by Cremation at Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dardistown, Dublin.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Maher, 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 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Dublin Fire Brigade.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Pat Collins, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 1st December 2021, of Mr Pat Collins, Knocka, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his father Tom; Mr Collins passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness most bravely borne.

His passing will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family; mother Mai, son Padraic, daughter Leanne, grandchild Ellie, Ann Buckley, Leanne’s partner Eugene, brothers Martin (Newbridge), Denis (Templemore) and Thomas (Templemore), sisters Joan Carroll (Dunkerrin), Eileen Moore (Littleton) and Marie Carroll (Thurles), nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt Una, extended relatives, great neighbours and many good friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Collins will repose at his residence (E41 AH74) on Friday evening, December 3rd, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St Mary, Barna, Drom, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, December 4th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in the nearby Old Cemetery in Drom Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Collins, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Collins 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: House strictly private on Saturday. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Tipperary Associated Venture Group To Deliver 5,000 Homes In Co. Dublin.

Business magnates Mr JP McManus and Mr John Magnier (Coolmore Stud, Co. Tipperary), together with Cork property developer Mr Michael O’Flynn, are partnering, to develop an 860-acre site in west Co. Dublin.

The Irish Times newspaper reports that this joint venture group, involving the aforementioned, are currently preparing a masterplan for this site, understood to be situated between Lucan and Castleknock.
The venture is expected to deliver more than 5,000 new homes, together with a large public park and other amenities.

Planning consultants for the trio have already engaged in early-stage discussions with South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council on their plan to develop this extensive landbank, which is currently being used, for the most part, for agricultural purposes.

We understand that this venture group plan to develop about 400 acres of this site for housing, with more than 5,000 units envisaged, subject to planning permission, with 20% of this accommodation to be offered for social and affordable housing.

About 265 acres of the site would be set aside for a Liffey Valley public park at Edmundsbury, which would be handed over for community use.

Death Of George O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death today, Wednesday 1st December 2021, of Mr George O’Dwyer, No 19 Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Josie and cherished daughter Marian; Mr O’Dwyer passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his daughters Rita, Siobhan, Geraldine, Colette, and son Michael, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of close friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Dwyer will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday evening, December 3rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Saturday morning, December 4th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr O’Dwyer, but are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended O’Dwyer 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 O’Dwyer family would like to sincerely thank the magnificent staff of the Willow Unit, Community Hospital of the Assumption, for their wonderful care.
Thank you also to the HSE Home Care Team and to Milford Hospice for supporting Dad to live at home“.

Note Please: Family Flowers Only. House Strictly Private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.