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Covid Spread In Tipperary Local Electoral Areas Over Selected 14 Day Period.

What has been the Covid-19 spread in Co. Tipperary local electoral areas over the past 14 days?

Between the period October 19th, 2021 and November 1st, 2021, the following number of cases have been confirmed in each of the Co. Tipperary local electoral areas: –
Thurles 54; Clonmel 71; Roscrea – Templemore 82; Newport 83; Cashel-Tipperary 117; Cahir 174; Carrick-On-Suir 167; and Nenagh 228.

Note: In the week ahead, it will be interesting to see if the numbers relating to the spread of Covid, will increase further in Tipperary towns, following the re-opening of Night Clubs and other related Halloween holiday activities, which took place over the past 10 days.

Covid-19 Cases Reach 5,067 On Island Of Ireland Today.

There have been 3,903 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by the Department of Health, here in the Republic of Ireland within the last 24 hours, same figure described by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, as as being “very concerning”. He is urging people to adhere to public health measures and is advising extra caution around those who may be immunocompromised or vulnerable to Covid-19.

The number of people in our hospitals who have tested positive for the disease now stands at 463, an increase of 5 more than was reported yesterday. Of these patients, 76 are receiving treatment in intensive care, a decrease of 14 overnight.

An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin, has warned that people need to be conscious of their behaviour over the next while.

From today, the Health Service Executive is rolling out Covid-19 booster vaccines for those aged 60 and over.

Irish pharmaceutical staff at the Pfizer’s manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, are involved in making a gamechanger Pfizer antiviral drug which can potentially cut the chances of hospitalisation and death for adults at risk of severe disease from Covid-19, by 89%, it emerged today. The drug has now been given the green light in England but is still being reviewed by the European Medicines Agency, before being released here in Ireland.

In Northern Ireland a further 1,164 cases of coronavirus has been confirmed, down from the 1,481 cases recorded on yesterday.

Today, there were 380 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, up from 378 reported on yesterday. Of these there are currently 43 Covid patients in intensive care units, up from 41 on yesterday.
Sadly, 4 more Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today.

Enough people are NOT adhering to very basic transmission-prevention practices, hence the rise in Covid cases. Please do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands and wearing a mask when appropriate.

Death Of Noreen Lanigan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, of Mrs Noreen Lanigan (née Baggot), Garrynamona, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Billy and sons Seamus and Liam; Mrs Lanigan passed away on Thursday 4th November 2021.

Her passing is most sadly regretted by her daughters Margaret, Patricia and Geraldine, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sons-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Lanigan will repose at her home on Saturday evening, November 6th, from 5:30pm with removal to St. Cataldus Church, Ballycahill, Thurles, at 7.30pm.
Her body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday afternoon, November 7th, at 1.30pm, followed by interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

[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 Lanigan 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 Private on Sunday


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Death Of Sadie Stapleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Thursday 4th November 2021, of Mrs Sadie Stapleton (née Dunne), Maxford, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and her sister Gertie (Hewitt, London); Mrs Stapleton passed away unexpectedly while in the care of staff at South Tipperary Regional Hospital.

Her passing will be sadly missed by her loving family; daughters Caroline and Lorraine, sons Richard and Seamus, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sons-in-law John and Kevin, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Stapleton will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday evening, November 7th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
She will further repose for Requiem Mass on Monday morning, November 8th in St Peter’s Church, Moycarkey, Thorles, at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

[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 Stapleton 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.


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Death Of Phyllis Fitzpatrick, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 3rd November 2021, of Mrs Phyllis Fitzpatrick (née Trears), Glenbane Lower, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Montenotte, Cork City.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter (2019) (former Superintendent, An Garda Síochána), Mrs Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at her place of residence, while in the loving care of her family.

Her passing will be most sadly missed by her loving family; daughters Colette (McDermott – Virgin One News anchor) and Olivia, sons-in-law Niall (TV Station Director) and Ian, grandchildren Milo and Olivia, brother Paddy, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Mary, extended relatives, carers, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Fitzpatrick will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday evening, November 6th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross Thurles, at 7:45pm.
She will further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, November 7th, at 11:00am.
Private burial will take place on Monday, November 8th, in St Finbarr’s cemetery, Glasheen RD, Toher, Co. Cork.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Fitzpatrick, 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 Fitzpatrick 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.


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