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It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, of Mr Eddie (Edward) McCarthy, late of Cork and formerly of Gleann Rí, Holycross and Fethard, Co Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his infant brother Eric; Mr McCarthy passed away unexpectedly, while away from home.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his parents Rosie and Eric, sister Joan, grandmother Joanie (O’Neill), aunts Lizzie and Joanne, uncle Marty and their families, cousins Dean and Elaine.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr McCarthy will be received into the restored, former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, on Tuesday evening, February 1st, at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, February 2nd, at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Crohane Cemetery, Crohane Lower, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr McCarthy, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended McCarthy 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.
  
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 21st January 2022, of Ms Marie Nolan, Portobello, Dublin and formerly of Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Predeceased by her sisters Sr. Teresa (Franciscan Missionaries of Mary) and Joanne, brothers Jim and Paddy; Ms Nolan, (late of the Civil Service), passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. James Hospital and staff at ‘The Croft’ Nursing Home, Inchicore, Dublin.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her brother Michael, sisters-in-law Kay and Joan, her adored nieces and nephews David, Andrew, Molly, Barbara, Emilie and Andrew, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
A service will be held in Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold’s Cross Rd, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, [D6W HY98] on Tuesday afternoon, January 25th, at 1.45pm.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended at the cremation service for Ms Nolan, but are unable to do so due to the current Covid-19 pandemic; 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, face covering, with no hand shaking.]
The extended Nolan 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
The Department of Health has confirmed 6,843 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,295 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal, bringing the total of number of new virus cases, within the Irish Republic, to 12,135, within the past 24 hours.
There remain 910 people in hospital currently with the virus, a reduction of 69, with the number of people in ICU standing at 90, down 3 on the same period yesterday.
Since last Wednesday, sadly, 52 deaths have been notified in in the republic, bringing the total number of deaths in the Republic to 6,087, since the pandemic began.
Public healthcare workers who worked on the front-line during the Covid-19 pandemic are to deservedly receive a once-off €1,000 tax free payment, under a plan passed by Government Cabinet Ministers this morning.
The Republic’s Cabinet has also approved plans for an additional public holiday and a national commemorative event on March 18th of this year. The date will be marked as a day of remembrance and recognition for those, firstly, who died and also worked throughout this pandemic.
The Department of Health has confirmed 5,767 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,916 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal, confirming a total of 11,683 new virus cases within the Irish Republic within the past 24 hours.
There are currently 979 people in hospital with the virus, with 93 in the Republics intensive care units
Meanwhile, the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly has stated that current public health restrictions are likely to be lifted shortly.
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has issued a safety notice to raise awareness of the product recall of two batches of the Genrui Covid-19 rapid antigen testing kits. The manufacturer of the product has identified an issue relating to contamination of the sample diluent (a substance used to dilute something) for in particular two specific batches identified as No 20211008 and No 20211125.
The Central Statistics Office reveals that 90% of those aged between 35 and 44 years, who could work remotely, would like to continue doing do so when Covid-19 pandemic restrictions end. According to the CSO, 80% of those currently in employment, have worked remotely at some point since the beginning of the current pandemic.
Northern Ireland‘s Department of Health has confirmed a further 4,081 coronavirus cases today, up from the 3,295 cases reported yesterday.
Today, there were 412 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals in Northern Ireland, up from 394 yesterday, with 28 of these patients in intensive care units.
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has also, sadly, recorded 4 more Covid-19-related deaths, also today.
Abroad, Hong Kong will cull some 2,000 hamsters after some of same tested positive for the coronavirus, as the city attempts to maintain its strict zero-Covid strategy.
Warning: The World Health Organization’s Emergencies Director Mr Michael Ryan has warned against any notion that the Covid-19 pandemic becoming endemic, would mean that the disease was no longer dangerous. He points out that what we need to do is to get to low levels of disease incidence, with maximum vaccination of our populations, thus ensuring that no one has to lose their life.
Please continue the downward virus trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.
The Department of Health in the Irish Republic have confirmed 6,329 additional PCR cases of Covid-19, as well as 4,810 positive antigen tests registered online, thus confirming a total of 11,139 new virus cases within the State within the last 24 hours.
As of 8:00am this morning, there were 1,006 patients, with Covid-19, in the Republic’s hospitals, an increase of 41 on yesterday and of those, 97 patients are in intensive care units around the country, up 9 on yesterday’s tally.
University Hospital Limericks, serving North Tipperary, announced yesterday that they will be implementing visitor restrictions. These restrictions come as the hospital attempts to manage a covid-19 outbreak, affecting three wards, at their Dooradoyle medical facility.
In South Tipperary, visiting restrictions at Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel have also been suspended until the end of January, caused again due to the current rate of Covid-19 within the immediate community.
Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University, Mr Paul Moynagh has stated that he believes that the Omicron virus wave has now peaked, but warns it is difficult to be completely sure.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has confirmed a further 3,295 coronavirus cases today, up from the 2,518 cases reported on yesterday.
Today, there were 394 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals in Northern Ireland, down from 402 previously reported on Friday last, while of these patients, 28 are in hospital intensive care units.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has also, sadly, reported 4 Covid-19 related deaths today, with their total deaths tally, since the start of the pandemic, now registering at 3,042.
Just three weeks before the Winter Olympics are due to commence, the number of Covid-19 cases in China have reached their highest since March 2020. Authorities have now tightened regulations for those arriving into the capital from elsewhere in China. Schools and some tourist sites in the capital have now been closed.
In Japan the government there is discussing whether to impose a quasi-state of emergency in their capital, Tokyo and its environs this week, in an effort there to contain a surge in Covid-19 infections.
However, Authorities in India’s capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai, have reported a substantial decline in Covid-19 infections over the past two days, with most of those who contracted the virus having recovered at their home.
Please continue the downward virus trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.
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