Thurles Information

Today Covid-19 Cases Reach 2,492 On Irish Mainland.

Our Department of Health has confirmed 1,432 new cases of Covid-19 within the Irish Republic within the last 24 hours.

There are currently 272 people in our hospital, down 14 based on yesterday’s figures, with 63 of these in our intensive care units; same figure unchanged since yesterday.

In the previous 7 days, sadly, a total of 30 deaths have been reported, bringing our overall total number of deaths related to Covid-19, here in the Irish Republic, to 5,209.

Meanwhile, automatic contact tracing of close contacts in childcare facilities and primary education is expected to be discontinued from Monday next, following advice from the Irish Chief Medical Officer.
Children aged 13 years and under; identified as close contacts in childcare; educational settings; special education settings, or other non-household settings and who are asymptomatic will no longer be required to restrict movements, unless indicated by the local public health authority.

Within our schools, there have been 90 outbreaks recorded in the 7 days to last Saturday, (September 18th), resulting in 412 confirmed linked cases of Covid-19 recorded.

In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has confirmed 1,060 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24-hours.

Before lunchtime today, there were 397 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with 34 of these in intensive care units.
Sadly also, there have been 4 further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for the virus.

Vaccination continues to offer the best protection against the most severe effects of COVID-19, including hospitalisation and death.

Rise Above Influence Of Drug Use – Make Responsible Decisions.

In 2020, 674 people under the age of 18 entered drug treatment, the majority for cannabis as their main problem drug.
In 2020, 1,874 people between the age of 18 – 24 entered drug treatment, with over 61% using more than one drug.
In 2017, 53 people below the age of 24 died from a drug-related illness.

As part of their ‘Campus Watch’ programme; Gardaí are launching their #Riseabovetheinfluence drug awareness campaign, as students return to college.

The campaign aims to encourage students to seek out positive influences and avoid the harmful consequences of drugs misuse.

Detective Superintendent Sé McCormack of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said, “Freshers Week should be a time for celebration, the beginning of something good in your life. Don’t let drug use end your career before it starts.

If you use drugs such as Cannabis, Cocaine, Ketamine and MDMA, you are committing a criminal offence and also risking addiction, loss of career opportunities, under-achievement, and international travel restrictions. Taking other substances like cannabis edibles: jellies, sweets, drinks, vapes, or synthetic cannabinoids or nitrous oxide balloons also carries health and prosecution risks.

Taking un-prescribed ‘study’ drugs or sleeping pills can lead to anxiety, addiction and psychosis. Multiple or Poly-drug use is extremely dangerous and increases your risk of overdose or death.

While we strive to keep people safe, we believe that you can also help keep yourself safe. Contact the emergency services if you become ill after consuming a drug or are in the presence of somebody who may be ill.

Our “Rise above the influence” message is simple. Your future is in your hands. Seek out positive influences on Campus. Choose the influences which will enhance your future career. Make responsible decisions for yourself and be aware of those around you. Don’t become another victim of the drug trade.

Drug use can lead to addiction, debt, prison and the destruction of your physical and mental health. You don’t know what you’re taking. You don’t know where it will take you.”

Ms Dolores Cahill Removed From UCD Online Staff Directory.

Anti-vaccination; anti-Irish EU Membership campaigner and failed Tipperary politician Ms Dolores Cahill is understood to be no longer an employee and lecturer at University College Dublin (UCD), with her details having been removed from the University’s online staff directory.

**General Election Poster at Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary survives “Storm Ellen”.**
*Picture G. Willoughby. [Photo taken 21st August, 2020]*

UCD had faced criticism in the past for not taking action against Ms Cahill over false and misleading claims she made about Covid-19, over the course of the pandemic. There were also calls from some members of the university’s 40-member governing body, including from more than 130 students for an investigation into her conduct publicly.

A former Chair of the Irish Freedom Party; a failed Tipperary General Election candidate; Ms Cahill had publicly stated that ‘Lockdown’ and ‘Social Distancing’ was not needed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. People who recover are then “immune for life” after 10 days and deaths and illnesses could have been prevented by extra vitamins.
Opposing vaccinations, Ms Cahill had publicly stated; “politicians and the media” are using Covid-19 “as a fear-mongering propaganda tool to try and take away rights from people and to make them more sick (sicker) and to force vaccinations on us.”
Speaking at an anti-lockdown rally in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day, Ms Cahill claimed that children who wore face masks would have a lower IQ as their brains were being “starved” of oxygen.

Following such statements Ms Cahill was asked, in 2020, to resign as Vice Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), latter a partnership between the European Commission and the drugs industry, to promote new drugs.
In seeking her resignation the European Commission said that the claims made by Ms Cahill; then a professor of translational medicine in UCD, could cause “significant harm”, if taken literally by inhabitants around the world.

On August 10th last, a warrant was issued for Ms Dolores Cahill’s arrest. The bench warrant for the arrest was issued in London, for her failure to turn up to a number of scheduled court hearings.
The misinformed and prominent Covid sceptic and anti-vaccination campaigner, now faces charges arising out of an alleged illegal rally, involving more than 30 people, held in Trafalgar Square, London in September of 2020.

Ms Cahill failed to appear before a court hearing on July 3rd last. She again failed to appear at a hearing on July 20th and at her latest hearing scheduled on August 10th last. It was at this hearing that a warrant was issued for her immediate arrest.
Her case was adjourned until September 10th last, the outcome of which, so far, is not known.

Covid-19 Cases Today Reach 2,568 On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health have confirmed 1,423 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours here in the Irish Republic.

Ther are 286 people with Covid-19 currently receiving treatment in our hospitals around the country, down 11 on yesterday reported figures. Of these 63 patients are being treated in intensive care units, unchanged since yesterday.

The incidence of Covid-19 per 100,000 of our population, over the past two weeks, has fallen back to 390. Earlier this month, the rate was over 450 cases per 100,000 people. Ireland has the highest percentage uptake of fully vaccinated adults over 18 years of age within the EU, according to figures published by the European Centre for Disease Control.

In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has today confirmed another 1,145 cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours, up from 1,020 reported yesterday. There were 384 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals today, compared to 379 yesterday.

Of these, 32 patients with the virus are in hospital intensive care units today, down 1 on yesterday’s figures.
Alas, sadly, a further 4 coronavirus-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland today.

Vaccination continues to offer the best protection against the most severe effects of COVID-19, including hospitalisation and death.

Death Of William Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 21st September 2021, of Mr William Ryan, Grangelough, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, brother Pat and cousin Martin Hayes; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Limerick Regional Hospital, (Ward 6B), following a long illness most bravely borne.

His passing will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Katherine (Kay), his brothers John and Martin, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose on Wednesday evening, September 22nd, at Stapleton’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Thursday morning, September 23rd, at 10:45am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am; followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Ryan, 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 Ryan 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. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society and Mo Chara.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.