Thurles Information

Covid-19 Numbers Confirmed At 2,744 Today On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,466 new cases of Covid-19, here in the Republic of Ireland, over the past 24 hours.

There are 402 people being treated in our hospitals for the virus, an increase of two on yesterday. Of these, 73 patients are in intensive care units, down 2 from yesterday.

The positivity rate for Covid-19 within the community has started to rise, according to the Health Service Executive’s National Lead for Testing and Tracing, with unvaccinated people aged in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, are most likely to end up in our hospital.

In Northern Ireland, over the past 24 hours, another 1,278 cases of the virus were also confirmed by their Department of Health, up from 1,109 on Monday.

Latest figures show there are 368 patients with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland’s hospitals today, up from 314 on Monday. There are currently 31 patients in intensive care beds, 4 less than Monday’s reported figures. However sadly, 6 more coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland today.

Please do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by
regularly washing your hands, wearing a mask when appropriate, opening your windows to ventilate indoor spaces,
and choose outdoors where possible, when meeting other family and friends.

Cannabis, Cocaine & Alprozolam Tablets Seized By Tipperary Gardaí.

In a joint operation between Cashel and Thurles Drugs Units, latter involved on investigating the sale and supply of controlled drugs and other controlled substances within the Cashel and Thurles areas; has led to the seizure of approximately €16,000 of Cannabis, Cocaine and Alprozolam tablets.

Alprazolam tablets, which act on the brain and central nervous system when consumed, can increase the risk of serious life-threatening breathing problems or a coma, if used along with certain other medications, such as codeine.

On October 8th, 2021, a van was stopped and searched outside Cashel Town. Same search, by Gardaí, led to the location and seizure of Cannabis to the value of €5,000.

In a follow up operation, the conducted search of a house in the Dualla area of Cashel, led to a further €11,000 of Cannabis, Cocaine and Alprozolam being located. Latter located narcotic substances, plus cash to the tune of €4,000, were also seized.

One man was arrested and interviewed in Cahir Garda Station. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Death Of Sr. Rita Chambers, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 10th October 2021, of Sr. Rita Chambers (Sisters of Mercy), late of Cooraclare, Co. Clare; Doon, Co. Limerick and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her siblings; Seanin, Joe, Sr. Anthony, Margaret, Liz and Jim; Sr. Rita passed away peacefully, while in the loving and exceptional care of her family, the staff and residents of Catherine McCauley House Limerick.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sister Anne Meere (Lissycasey), sister-in-law Anne (Chambers, New York), nephews, nieces, grand and great-grand nephews and nieces of the Chambers, Graham, McGuinness and Meere families, extended relatives, Sisters of Mercy Community South Central Province and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Pennywell, Co. Limerick on tomorrow evening, Tuesday, October 12th, from 2:00pm – 3.30pm, followed by removal to St. Senan’s Funeral Home, Cooraclare, Co. Clare, to further repose from 7:00pm – 8:0pm.
Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Wednesday afternoon, October 13th at 1:00pm in the Church of St. Senan, Teernagloghane, Cooraclare, Co. Clare.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Dromelihy Graveyard, Co. Clare.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Sr. Rita, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; same 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 Community of the late Sr. Rita and her 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.

Covid-19 Numbers Confirmed Today At 2,467 On Mainland Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has has confirmed 1,358 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours here in the republic of Ireland.

There are 400 patients being treated for the virus in our hospital, latter number an increase of 18 based on yesterday’s reported figures.

Today’s hospital numbers are the highest since March 8th last, when there were 418 patients in our hospital suffering with the disease. Some 40% of hospital patient cases are unvaccinated.

The number of people being treated for the virus in intensive care units are up 1 on yesterday’s figures, rising to 75. Some 69% of those in ICU’s are unvaccinated.

In Northern Ireland, there were 1,109 new coronavirus infections, with sadly, 5 further deaths reported over the last 24 hours.

There were 314 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, down 13 on yesterday’s figures. However, there are currently 35 patients remaining in intensive care units, 1 more than yesterday.

Do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly
washing your hands, wearing a mask when appropriate, opening your windows to ventilate indoor spaces,
and choose outdoors where possible, when meeting other family and friends.

Death Of John Gormley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 10th October 2021, of Mr John Gormley, Annfield, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford.

In his 88th year and pre-deceased by his son-in-law Kieran, brothers Mick, Jim, Pat, Eugene, Peadar, Tom and Mel, sisters Anna and Maggie-May; Mr Gormley passed away peacefully, while under the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; wife Kathleen (née O’Connell, Kilcommon), sons Patrick, Denis and John, daughter Caroline (Connors), grandchildren Laura, Fiona, David, Megan, Conor, Liam, Paul, Emma and Michael, great-grandson Arlo, daughters-in-law Mary, Siobhan and Mary, brothers Colm, Bredan and Fr. Kevin, sister Chris (Hourican), nephews, nieces, brothers in law, sister in law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Gormley will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Tuesday evening, October 12th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Inch, Thurles on Wednesday morning, 13th October, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Internment will take place immediately afterwards in Bouladuff Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Gormley, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; same 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 Gormley 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.