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Warning To Motorists Travelling On Mill Road, Thurles.

With major traffic delays currently being experienced by motorists and other heavy duty, delivery vehicles, all attempting to pass through Thurles town; speeding traffic has greatly increased in both directions along the Mill Road, as same motorists attempt to access and exit the N62, thus avoiding the now generated bottleneck that is, alas, Liberty Square.

**Mill Road surface, located west of the approach to Brady’s Mill**.
*Pictures: G. Willoughby*

Same excessive traffic has now seriously collapsed the edges of this narrow road’s surface, as motorists, heavy trucks and agricultural machinery wend their way northwards, from Littleton and the N62 turnoff, travelling towards the Mill Road roundabout, close to the dangerous bend, at the entrance to Brady’s Mill.

The road surface initially collapsed in this area last November, (see pictures above) following on partially from a ditch having been removed, leaving a soft unsupported margin.

Despite politicians and local councillors announcing major funding for roads in Co. Tipperary, same road collapse has gone totally unattended, leaving the area with surface furrows/ruts/tracks between 15cm and 22cm (6 and 9 inches) deep at the road’s edge and not clearly visible to advancing motorists.

Please do slow down and take care.

Death Of Baby Amber Stone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 10th January 2022, of baby Amber Stone, No.2 Dark Road, Brittas, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Aged 10 weeks; the passing of baby Amber is most deeply regretted by her heartbroken and loving parents Christine and Albert Stone, her grandparents Margaret & John O’Donoghue and Marie & John Stone, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended relatives and family friends and neighbours.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Mass of the Angels will take place in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Thursday morning, January 13th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Mass of the Angels, for baby Amber, but are unable to do so due to the 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 Stone 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.

Death Of Terri Kerslake, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Thursday 30th December 2021, of Mrs Theresea (Terri) Kerslake (née Longman), Benalmadena, Spain and formerly of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Ann Saunders and Bill Longman; Mrs Kerslake passed away peacefully at her place of residence, surrounded by loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband Greg, daughter Tracy (Devaney) and son-in-law Seamus, son Dean Kerslake and partner Peadar, grandchildren Sam, Liam, Tia, James, Archie, Ryan and Audrey Devaney, in-laws, extended relatives and many, many friends in Ireland, the UK and Spain.

Requiescat in Pace.

“Her light will forever shine bright in all of us who loved her.”

A candle will remain lit for Mrs Kerslake in Lower Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, as her family and friends remember her fondly.
Due to the current public health guidelines, they are unable to provide a specific time for those who wish to offer condolences to call.

The extended Kerslake 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: Donations to Mrs Kerslake’s local Cudeca Hospice can be made via the link shown HERE.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Killer Covid-19 Cases, Within Previous 24 Hours, Reach 26,615 On Irish Mainland.

The European Union’s drug regulator has stated that it could issue a decision shortly on whether to approve the use of the Pfizer Covid-19 pill, Paxlovid, after the US drug maker submitted an application seeking its future authorisation.
The EMA have already evaluated a portion of the data, during a review of proposed medication which began in last November. The approval now being sought is for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in patients 12 years of age and older, weighing at least 40 kilograms (6.3 Stone) and remaining at high risk of their illness becoming worse.

Here in the Irish Republic, within the previous 24 hours there have been 23,909 new cases of Covid-19 reported by our Department of Health.

As of 8:00am, there were 1,063 people in hospital with the virus, up 79 on the same time yesterday, and of these, 89 patients are in intensive care units across the country, an increase of 6 on yesterday’s reported cases.

Currently between 14,000 and 15,000 HSE staff are absent, due to Covid related issues.

Some 83,000 children aged between 5 and 11 years, have now registered for vaccination, with and 27,000 of this age group inoculated with their first shot. Parents are being reminded that it is not the case that every child will have a mild dose of Covid-19 and a number of children have become significantly ill in hospital with the virus.

A portal to register positive antigen tests is expected be up and running this week, which will have the functionality to allow people to input their close contacts.

In Northern Ireland today, their Department of Health also reported a further 2,706 coronavirus cases, down from the 3,760 cases reported on yesterday.

They also confirm that 387 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals, with 31 patients with the virus in hospital intensive care units, an increase of one. Sadly, the Northern Ireland Department of Health has also confirmed 6 more Covid-19-related deaths today.

It was never more important that everyone now continue to support our schools, businesses, immediate family and friends and to keep to the spirit of public health advice.

Burst Domestic Water Pipe Closes Thurles Westgate Area.

The Westgate area of Thurles, leading west from Liberty Square into Friar Street in the town, remains closed this Sunday morning.

The area remains closed this lunch time due to a burst water pipe, which for a time flooded the area. Council staff are currently attempting necessary repair work.

This is the second such burst water pipe incident within this same immediate area, within the last 9 months.