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It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 10th November 2021, of Mrs Maura Shanahan (née Fitzgerald), Kingstown, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Clonora House, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
While in her 93rd year; Mrs Shanahan passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Roger, family Tom, John, Helen and Alma, son-in-law Ken, daughters-in-law Teresa and Caitriona, grandchildren Ciara, Liam, Dara, Daniel and Gráinne, sister Nan Dunne, brother-in-law Seamus, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Shanahan will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green, Cashel, Co.Tipperary, tomorrow evening Friday, November 12th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of St. John the Baptist, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday, November 13th, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Rosegreen Cemetery, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Shanahan, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]
The extended Shanahan 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.
The Department of Health has confirmed 2,975 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic
There are 551 patients with the virus in our hospitals, up 31 from yesterday, and of these 89 are in intensive care, up a further 6 on yesterday’s reported figures.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has stated that he understands that some people have become tired of this ongoing pandemic, but compliance with public health regulations is not at the level that it needs to be at this time and we are not seeing encouraging signs of reduction in socialisation.
He warned employers and employees that Christmas party plans are within everybody’s control, and he would like employers to minimise risk for both employees and themselves.
Dr Holohan also stated that there will be a limited role to antigen testing in schools and that the key thing for parents is that antigen testing should not be used as a green light test, if children have symptoms. He warned that there is evidence of that happening across the country.
Meanwhile, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Mr Leo Varadkar has warned that if the hospitality sector wants to remain open it must comply with existing Covid rules. Plans to increase inspections by the Health and Safety Authority, to ensure premises are checking Covid passes, are to be further stepped up. Those not in compliance will face enforcement actions.
In Northern Ireland, a further 1,765 cases of the virus have been confirmed by their Department of Health.
This morning, there were 404 Covid-positive patients in northern hospitals, with 36 of these in intensive care units.
Sadly, over the same 24 hour period, a further 7 patients; who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, have passed away.
Please do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands and wearing a mask when appropriate.
A male member of An Garda Síochána, has been arrested in the Munster region, accused of sending false allegations to criminal investigators, regarding their ongoing inquiries.
The member of the Garda force was placed under arrested this morning before being taken to a station in the south of the country, where he was later questioned.
The investigation we understand may be focused on anonymous letters forwarded to other investigators of serious crime. The Garda under investigation graduated from the Garda Training Centre in Templemore, Co. Tipperary in recent times and prior to his arrest was stationed within the Munster region.
In a statement via a Garda spokesperson, the arrest was confirmed as having occurred today.
The statement reads, “A male in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of alleged offences contrary to the Criminal Law Act 1976. The male is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.”
The Department of Health has confirmed 3,578 additional cases of Covid-19 here in the Republic of Ireland, over the past 24 hours.
The number of patients with Covid-19 in hospital has increased to 520, same figure up 22 on the same time yesterday. Of these there remain 83 patients in ICU; an increase of 5 on yesterday’s reported figures.
Meanwhile, the Minister for Public Expenditure, Mr Michael McGrath has correctly stated that businesses in the hospitality sector, that do not enforce rules relating to Covid-19 vaccination passes, do not deserve to remain open. The Minister further stated that hospitality outlets that do not enforce the rules are placing every other person at risk.
Today’s numbers are now the highest in our hospitals since March 1st last, when there were 540 patients with Covid-19. The three hospitals with the highest number of Covid-19 cases are St James’s in Dublin with 44 cases, University Hospital Limerick; latter the medical facility serving North Tipperary with 37 cases and the Regional Hospital Mullingar with 33.
Europe is once again at the epicentre of the Covid pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, as cases soar across the continent. WHO Europe head Herr Hans Kluge has stated that the continent could see half a million further deceased persons by next February. He has blamed insufficient vaccine take-up by individuals for this rise.
Costa Rica has become the first country in the world to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for children. The vaccination will join the already extensive list of basic childhood vaccinations already required by law, health officials have stated.
The country has already signed a deal with Pfizer to acquire the necessary doses to start vaccinating all children under 12 years from March 2022.
A professor of Immunology here at DCU, Prof Christine Loscher has said that vaccinating children aged between 5 and 11 years will play a role in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic and in preventing the onward spread of infection.
While mRNA vaccines have yet to be approved in Europe for this age group, evidence from Pfizer in the United States shows the vaccine reduces infection by 90.7% in this lower age population.
In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has confirmed 1,228 new cases of the virus; with, sadly, a further 7 deaths of patients, latter who had previously tested positive for Covid-19. There are 395 Covid-positive patients in northern hospitals, 39 of whom are in intensive care.
Please do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands and wearing a mask when appropriate.
- Professor Vincent Cunnane was addressing the 1,570 graduates at the TUS Conferring Ceremonies held in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
- More than 4,500 people gathered in the purpose-built outdoor arena in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
More than 1,500 graduates of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) made history today Tuesday and and will again tomorrow, Wednesday (November 9th & 10th, 2021) by becoming the inaugural graduates of Ireland’s newest Technological University.
The Class of 2021, including six PhDs graduates, from across the university’s Moylish, LSAD, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis campuses came together at TUS Gaelic Grounds to receive their parchment, with a further cohort graduating from the Athlone campus, two weeks previous.
Over 4,500 people in total gathered at the four ceremonies in the purpose-built outdoor arena in the TUS Gaelic Grounds to celebrate the momentous occasion.
At the conferring ceremony in Limerick, the Chair of the TUS Governing Body Mrs Josephine Fehily acknowledged the unprecedented challenges the class of 2021 faced during the last 18 months.
“The Class of 2021 are, and always will be, the first ever to receive an award from TUS. As the first graduates of TUS, I hope you will remain fiercely proud of your alma mater and work with us to collectively advance the Midlands and Midwest regions for all who live and work here, as we move towards a post-pandemic life – a life which feels as if it will be different somehow.”
In his address President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunanne asked graduates to stand independent and strong against pandemic disinformation by drawing on their education and their experience over the last year and a half.
“The latter part of your journey through college saw you face challenges which were unknown until their emergence. Your graduation is a further mark of your achievement and your resilience, something that my colleagues and I wish to recognise and congratulate.
“But of course, with experience comes responsibility. You, the Class of 2021, with your unique experience, bear a particular responsibility to apply your knowledge and resilience to better your world.
“In recent times, we have seen the emergence of what is sometimes referred to as the pandemic of disinformation – the ignoring of fact and the dismissal of those with expertise. This is played out in many aspects of life and fuelled by the ubiquity of online engagement.
“Your responsibility is to stand independent and strong against this pandemic of disinformation. Just as you have prevailed through the Covid-19 pandemic, so you will prevail in this one, because you have been taught to think critically, you have been taught to use facts and you have been taught to apply logic. You have proved your ability in this regard, and you have succeeded in adversity.“
Vice President Academic Affairs and Registrar Ms Marian Duggan also paid tribute to the graduates’ resilience and congratulated them on being the inaugural graduates of TUS.
“The conferring of academic awards is the highlight of the academic calendar and a special occasion for our community, but this year is unique and you, the class of 2021 will always occupy a particularly special place in the unfolding story of TUS,” she said.
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