Thurles Information

Death Of Margaret Hickey, Formerly of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 30th, August 2021, of Ms Margaret Hickey, Sydney, Australia and formerly of Toureen, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Ms Hickey is most deeply regretted by her brothers Frank, Richard and Willie, her sister Catherine, nieces Jessica, Michelle and Ciara, nephews Michael, Robert, Davie and Walter, grandnephew Jack, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and her large circle of great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Ms Hickey will repose for Requiem Mass in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday next, September 8th, at 11:00am, Australian time (2:00am Irish Time) .
The ashes of Ms Hickey will be flown home to Ireland at a later date.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Ms Hickey, but are unable to do so, due to travel and current virus restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Hickey 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.

Death Of Sr. Claire Hickey, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 31st August, 2021, of Sr. Claire Hickey, Santiago de Chile, western South America, and formerly of Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents, the late P.J. and Alice Hickey, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; Sr. Claire Hickey, CP, [Sister of the Cross and Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ] is survived by her brother Paddy.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Funeral will take place in Santiago, Chile.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Further 3,261 Covid-19 Cases On Irish Mainland.

Republic of Ireland
The Department of Health has confirmed a further 1,789 new cases of Covid-19 here in the Republic of Ireland.
The number of people in our hospitals, suffering from the virus, currently stands at 360 patients, of whom 56 are being treated in our intensive care units, (ICUs).
The total number of deaths, confirmed from Covid-19 in the Republic, has now risen to 5,112, with 20 deaths confirmed in the past week.

NPHET in its latest communication to Government has stated that the virus situation here is most likely to get worse, before it improves, with the biggest risk occurring amongst those who are failing to get themselves vaccinated.

Northern Ireland
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland, their Department of Health has confirmed 1,472 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hour. A further 9 deaths of patients, who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, sadly, has also been reported.
This morning, in Northern Ireland, there were 418 Covid-positive patients in hospital, with 46 of these in intensive care.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu” (known scientifically as B.1.621 variant), which was first identified in Colombia in January 2021. This virus variant has mutations that indicate a risk of resistance to current vaccines. Having, as stated been first detected in Colombia, “Mu” has since been reported in other South American countries and also in Europe.

Try To Stay Safe.

Prof. V. Cunnane Founding President of Technological University of Midlands Midwest.

AIT-LIT consortium welcomes the appointment of Professor Vincent Cunnane as founding President of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

The chair of the joint Governing Body of the AIT-LIT Consortium, Professor Mr Tom Collins, has today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Mr Simon Harris TD, that Professor Vincent Cunnane is to be the first President of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest.

The appointment was announced by the Minister following an international recruitment process. The term of the appointment is eight years and Professor Cunnane will take up his post from the commencement of the new Technological University, on October 1st next.

Commenting on the appointment of Professor Cunnane, Professor Collins said, “All in the consortium are very pleased that Vincent Cunnane is to be the inaugural President. He has a distinguished record of achievement in the academic, research and development spheres. He is eminently qualified to lead the development of the TU and its contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of the Midlands, Midwest and beyond. In that task he will be greatly assisted by the quality and commitment of the leadership team and staff of the TU.”

Mr Liam Rattigan, outgoing Chair of AIT Governing Body also welcomed the appointment. “I want to wish Vincent and all in the new TU every success as it embarks on this new phase of higher education in the Midlands and the Midwest,” he stated. “I also want to pay tribute to the legacy of Prof Ciarán Ó Catháin who has led AIT for the past two decades and under whose leadership the Institute achieved university status”, he added.

Mr Tony Brazil, outgoing Chair of LIT also paid tribute to Prof Cunnane. “I have worked closely with Vincent over the past three years since I became Chair”, he said, “and have been hugely impressed by his vision, energy and leadership. He will be an outstanding first President for the new TU.”

The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest will commence on October 1st, next, with campuses in Thurles, Athlone, Clonmel, Ennis, and Limerick.

Today Confirms A Further 2,695 Cases Of Covid-19 On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,382 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today; up 143 cases on yesterday’s published figures.
There are 355 people being treated for the virus in our hospitals, while the number of people in our intensive care units currently remains at 54.

In Northern Ireland today, 1,313 new cases of the virus were confirmed, with, sadly, 6 more deaths directly linked to the virus.

The Irish Cabinet has agreed to a future coronavirus roadmap that would effectively bring an end to most restrictions by October 22nd next.

However, same remains contingent on Covid-19 cases remaining manageable and at least 90% of adults receiving full vaccinations. However, masks are still going to be required in all health and retail sectors and on all public transport services.

Up to yesterday, the Health Service Executive has confirmed that some 164,000 children, aged between 12 and 15 years have now registered for a Covid-19 vaccine, while 148,000 have received their first vaccination dose. Same children are being offered either Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.

Abroad, the European Union has recommended that member states reimpose travel restrictions on US tourists entering States over continued rising Covid infections.

However such recommendations are seen to be not binding on national capitals, which may yet decide to allow fully vaccinated US travellers to visit. To date during this Covid crisis, most EU member States have followed advice on all Brussels travel restrictions.