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It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Friday 1st July 2022, of Mr Michael Butler, Moyne Terrace, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Philip and Bridget, sister-in-law Nuala, brother-in-law Jimmy; Mr Butler passed away peacefully after a short illness, while in the care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny and St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Anna and Betty, brothers Philip, Martin and Dermot, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Butler will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday evening, July 3rd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Monday morning next July 4th at 10:30am for to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Butler, but due to distance or ill health are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to C-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Butler 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.
  
Ireland is currently in the middle of another wave of Covid-19, driven largely by Omicron sub-variants, according to Dr. Colm Henry (HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer).
Dr. Henry has confirmed that the sub-variants now comprise some than 90% of current cases that are receiving genomic sequencing at present.
Dr. Henry stated that the virus that we are experiencing now, highlights the fact that even though we’re in a much better place in our State, in relation to Covid; it further highlights how much uncertainty still remains. There remains increasing pressure on our hospitals, although generally people are not getting as sick as previously, however, presentations in emergency departments are at high levels; something normally associated with the winter season.
Currently there are 31 people in ICU with the virus and as of 8:00am yesterday morning, there were 776 people in hospital, latter an increase of 25 on the same time yesterday.
The HSE has stated that almost 600 of their staff members have testing positive for the virus within the past 7 days
Minister for Finance Mr Paschal Donohoe has said that legislation will be considered by the Cabinet around when an effective mask mandate might be reintroduced. He also warned that Covid-19 infections were rising and urged people who have not yet received a booster dose to immediately do so.
While the wind and heavy rain experienced here in Tipperary over the past few days were a source of regret to sun worshippers; Thurles residents can breathe a sigh of relief, as the rising waters of the river Suir, have today successfully moved on its cesspool appearance and much of its stench.
Framed in the backdrop of deteriorating, graffiti sprayed, woodwork and a closed new car park under The Source Theatre and Library; a plastic sign, (crudely screwed to a broken tree support), excuses the lazy Municipal District Council’s unwillingness to cut the weeds and grass; latter claiming the area is, quote, “Managed for Wildlife” as part of an “All-Ireland Pollinator Plan”. Trust me no self-respecting Bee, Bumble or otherwise, have ever visited this blossom free area.
Pictures shown in the above video amply explain the total lack of maintenance within this area, which we once again are forced to highlight.
Plastic bollards, left behind by the disastrous, half upgraded, Liberty Square, has joined the other litter, within the rivers water.
Back in the mid 1960’s, as young people, we would have swum the base of Niagara Falls to lay our hands on and retrieve two footballs and the numerous tennis balls, currently caught in the reeds of this slow, shallow, river water. But today, in this greedy, whinging society and in an extremely rich county, it appears everything and anything is now disposable.
The stone dam, directly opposite Thurles indoor Leisure Centre and heated swimming pool building, has been dismantled and the two fish ways on the dam underneath ‘The Source’ County Library building, have also been allowed to crumble, both now reducing the water levels.
Manhole covers, taking water-run from our streetscapes, are left unlocked, allowing small sized litter to join the numerous bottles, cans and plastic bags; same which are quickly grabbed by slow moving water, to float on unsightly filamentous green algal growth, thus compromising the life of the river bed. Further down near the foot bridge sewage waters continue to flow, close to the swinging gates for the past 3 years.
Gone are the two water fountains which once helped to aerate the water within 50 meters of each other, close to Barry’s Bridge.
Our locally elected, powerless, doubly employed and highly paid town councillors are now only ‘stored’ as window dressing; in existence solely to provide a political presence for local unquestioning press and radio, while positively announcing leaked information from central government.
The silent Thurles electorate have lost all confidence in elected representatives; council officials and their two Dáil Éireann TD’s.
Same elected personnel reign over a town, which has long since been ignored, and no longer encourages, supports or attracts voluntarism.
The shame and lack of maintenance here in Thurles, lies clearly at the door of Thurles Municipal Council; TD’s and their lack of foresight and staff availability.
Again, I ask why are we paying Local Property Tax?
There will be a day of reckoning.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Saturday 25th June 2022, of Mrs Mary Ryan [née Ryan (Glenanogue)], Currabaha, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Jackie; the passing of Mrs Ryan is most deeply regretted by her loving daughters Josephine and Angela, grandchildren Katie and Julie, son-in-law Paul, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter Hse, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Monday evening from 6:00pm, before being received into the nearby Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles at 7:30pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Ryan, but due to distance or ill health are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to C-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking. To this end a walk through system will operate at the funeral home, due to the current rise in Covid infection.]
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.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday last 23rd June 2022, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Ryan, Dispensary, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Bridie; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully following a long illness, most bravely borne, and while in the care of staff at University Hospital Waterford; Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny and sister-in-law Marian.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family; sisters Biddy, Sheila and Mary, brothers Seamus, Liam and Sean, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Sunday evening, June 26th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles at 6:30pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning, June 27th at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Ryan, but due to distance or ill health are unable to do so; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to C-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
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.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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