Thurles Information

2619 New Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 On Island Of Ireland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 1,189 new cases of Covid-19 here in the Irish Republic.

There are also 95 people who have tested positive for coronavirus currently in our hospitals, of which 23 are in our ICU’s.

In Northern Ireland today, there were 1,430 new positive confirmed cases reported, leaving, in total, 2619 new confirmed cases on the island of Ireland today.
In Northern Ireland, Stormont ministers have decided to delay final decisions on the majority of Covid-19 relaxations, which were proposed for Northern Ireland during next week.

Here in the republic, HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn, has stated that for those fully vaccinated; the new Delta virus variant, latter now dominant across the EU, poses a serious threat. He further stated that those who are fully vaccinated should not be considering International travel at this time.

Worldwide, sadly at least 4,131,153 people are known to have died as a direct result of the current virus pandemic, with 5,026 of these here in Ireland.

Death Of Anne Quinlan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, on Sunday 11th July 2021, of Mrs Anne Quinlan (née Smullen), Upperchurch, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of Clonard, Co. Meath.

Born on 15th August 1927 in Clonard, Co. Meath, and pre-deceased by her husband Patrick [formerly Glastrigan, Templederry, Co Tipperary], Mrs Quinlan, sadly, passed away in London, England.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Kate and Marianne, six grandchildren, her sister Nora, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quinlan will be received into the Church of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, No.15 St. John’s Villas, London, on Monday next, July 26th, at 12:00 noon (feast of St. Anne), to repose for Requiem Mass offered for the repose of her soul. Family and close friends welcomed only.

Her remains will be returned to Ireland, to repose at Stapleton’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday evening, July 28th, from 8:30pm and also on Thursday morning, July 29th, from 9:30am to 11:00am; before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, at 11:15am, for to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Following Mass, interment will take place in nearby Upperchurch cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Quinlan, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Quinlan 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.

Bloody Sunday GAA Memorial To Be Unveiled In Mullinahone, Sunday Next.

A memorial is expected to be unveiled on July 25th next, 2021, in the C.J. Kickham’s GAA Club grounds at Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; latter to honour six players from the club, who played in Croke Park, on Bloody Sunday 1920.
The unveiling and commemoration were previously delayed, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and is now expected to take place following 11.30am Mass in St. Michael’s Church on Sunday afternoon next.

Following Mass, a parade, led by a lone piper, will proceed to the unveiling of the Memorial in the Club’s sports ground. An oration will be delivered by Mr Seamus McCarthy of the Tipperary Bloody Sunday Memorial Committee.

**Relatives of ‘Bloody Sunday’ victims and members of the British military outside Jervis Street Hospital.**
**[Note: Jervis Street Hospital closed in November 1987, before being redeveloped in the early 1990s to create the Jervis Shopping Centre. Only the facade of the original hospital remains today.]**

The Club has expressed their thanks to the Brett family, latter who generously sponsored the memorial, thus ensuring a fitting tribute to those Tipperary men who witnessed player Michael Hogan, aged just 24 years and twelve match spectators, all unarmed, including Tipperary’s James Teehan aged 26, and Daniel Carroll aged 31, all gunned down by members of the RIC and Black & Tans in the sporting venue.

Huge thanks are also expressed to Mr Malachy Sheehan, latter who built the area in which the memorial will be housed.

Bloody Sunday

November 21st 1920, known as Bloody Sunday, was a day of extreme violence in Dublin city, over 100 years ago during the Irish War of Independence. Earlier in the morning, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) had mounted an operation against British intelligence officers and their informers, killing in total 15 identified operatives.

The Dublin Gaelic football team were scheduled to play the Tipperary team later on that same afternoon, in the Gaelic Athletic Association’s (GAA) major sports ground, known as Croke Park.

In retaliation, inside these grounds, shots were fired by police supposedly intending to search spectators for weapons.

Ammunition fired on that day included 114 rounds of rifle ammunition together with other projectiles fired over the heads of spectators from revolvers and an armoured car machine-gun. Just 90 seconds later, seven people lay dead, and five more lay wounded so badly that they later died of their injuries. Another two people were killed; same trampled and crushed by the panicking crowd. The dead included Ms Jane Boyle, who was due to be married five days later. Two boys aged ten and eleven were both shot dead. Two football players, Michael Hogan and Jim Egan were also shot; Egan survived, however, Hogan succumbed to his wounds; the only player fatality on that darkest of Sunday afternoons.

Trailer For Tipperary Film ‘The Last Duel’ Now Released

The first trailer for the new historical drama movie, ‘The Last Duel’, which was partially shot in Cahir Castle, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, (also in Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and Kilkenny), has now been released.

‘The Last Duel’ is expected to open here in Irish cinemas (fingers crossed due to our Covid-19 pandemic) on October 15th next, 2021.

Based on the book by Eric Jager and directed by Ridley Scott of ‘The Martian’, ‘Black Hawk Down’, and ‘Gladiator’ fame; the film stars performing included Matt Damon as ‘Jean de Carrouges’, Adam Driver as ‘Jacques Le Gris’, Jodie Comer as ‘Marguerite’, and Ben Affleck as ‘King Charles VI’.

Same tells a story of sexual violence, betrayal and vengeance, set against the brutality of 14th century France.

It is also stated to be based on actual real events centred around France’s last sanctioned duel, which took place between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, previously two friends, and later turned bitter rivals.

Carrouges was a respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, while Le Gris was a Norman squire, whose intelligence and eloquence made him one of the most admired nobles at court.

Co. Tipperary remains a favourite location for the film industry with just 10 of the many films todate, made here, immediately coming to mind including:-

The Green Knight (2021). Director: David Lowery.
Excalibur (1981). Director: John Boorman.
Barry Lyndon (1975). Director: Stanley Kubrick.
Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back (1990 Video). Director: Joe Finley.
The Quiet Hour (2014). Director: Stéphanie Joalland.
Garage (2007). Director: Lenny Abrahamson.
Stella Days. Director: Thaddeus O’Sullivan.
Trampoline (2014). Director: Thomas Ryan
Eviction, Director: Tom Waller
Territorial Behavior, Director: Peter Bergin.

3,351 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases On Island Of Ireland Today.

There have been 1,378 new cases of Covid-19 Confirmed by the Department of Health in the Irish Republic today. There are 96 people in hospital who have tested positive for coronavirus and of these, 22 are in ICU’s.

The Cabinet has agreed that indoor service in bars and restaurants can resume on Monday July 26th next, for those only who are fully vaccinated or have already recovered from Covid-19. Irish President Mr Michael D. Higgins earlier signed the new legislation regarding same, into law.

Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, a further 1,973 cases of Covid-19 were reported today. Sadly, here also 2 further deaths have been notified of patients who had previously tested positive for the virus.

In total there are now 3,351 cases of the virus on the whole island of Ireland, an increase of 1,103 cases within the past 24 hours.

Ireland remains in a very precarious position in the fight against Covid-19 and the medical profession are urging people to stay vigilant in the coming weeks, as relaxation measures are being slowly eased and as the Delta strain remains particularly high among young people.

The Delta varient is now spreading and how it will affects you depends on whether your body has been prepared by current vaccines, to enable you to fight it.

Please, Please Do Take Care For A While Longer.