Thurles Information

Death Of William Russell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 31st July 2023, of Mr William John Russell, Laffansbridge, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Born 1st November 1939, Mr Russell passed away, while in the care of staff at Abbotts Care Home, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, having spent most of his life in Wales and England, before returning to his native Tipperary, in his later years.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Bernadette, Billy and Anna Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Cardiff and America, and extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Russell will repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, August 13th, in St. Mary’s Church, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles at 11:00am, followed by the interment of his ashes in Ballinure Graveyard, Ballinure, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Russell, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Russell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

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Death Of Seamus Dunne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 8th August 2023, of Mr Seamus Dunne, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Dunne passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; wife Aileen (née Phelan), daughters Tracy and Fiona, sons Stephen and Eoin, grandchildren Mia and Milo, sons-in-law Terry and Barrie, daughters-in-law Yuri and Eugenia, sisters Breda, Sr. Thomas and Ann, brothers Denis, Terry, Noel, Austin and Joe, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, August 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Sunday morning, August 13th, at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Dunne family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only. House strictly private.

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New Variant Of Covid-19, Named ‘Eris’ Detected In Ireland.

A new variant of Covid-19, a descendant of Omicron, designated EG.5 and named ‘Eris’ has been detected in Ireland, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has not designated EG.5 as a variant of concern or while being closely monitored, is not a variant of interest. The HSE have stated that ‘Eris’ however is more transmissible than previous circulating variants and has been associated with recent outbreaks in hospitals in Ireland, the USA and in England; in the case of the latter classified as a variant on July 31st last.

The symptoms of ‘Eris’ are as follows: Sore throat; Runny nose; Blocked nose; Sneezing; Dry cough; Headache; Wet cough; Hoarse voice; Muscle aches and Altered smell.

**New variant of Covid-19, a descendant of Omicron, designated EG.5, on the rise.**
*Pic. G. Willoughby*.

The Public Health Agency said that the Sars-COV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, remains in circulation and is constantly evolving, with new variants arising frequently. With summer holidays the rise in cases at home and internationally is being driven by greater indoor interaction, increased international travel and obviously waning immunity.

There remain currently known, some 408 cases in hospitals with the virus, up from 121 two weeks ago, and of these, 12 people remain in ICU.

However it should be kept in mind that sadly, since the pandemic began, there have been some 1.7 million PCR cases confirmed as having Covid-19 and 9,125 deaths recorded in Ireland.
Globally, some 1 million new covid-19 cases and more than 3,100 deaths were reported in the 28 days up to August 3rd last, according to the latest World Health Organization report. This brings the death toll to almost 7 million since the pandemic began.

Additional Appointments Made To Parole Board

Two additional Board members bringing total membership to 15 including Chairperson.

The Minister for Justice Mrs Helen McEntee has today announced the expansion of the Parole Board from 13 to 15 members and has appointed Dr. Lisa Cuthbert and Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan to the Board.

The Parole Board, established under the Parole Act 2019 on July 31st, 2021, is an independent statutory body responsible for considering the eligibility for parole of people serving life sentences, once they have served at least 12 years of their sentence.

The Parole Board, in accordance with Section 10 of the Parole Act 2019, is composed of no fewer than 12 and no more than 15 members, including the Parole Board Chairperson. The Minister has now approved the expansion of the membership of the Board from an original 13, bringing the membership up to 15 including the Chairperson. The appointment of the two additional Board members was made following a Public Appointments Service (State Boards) selection process.

In addition to these new appointments, the Minister is also reappointing the representatives of An Garda Síochána, the Bar Council, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and the Law Society, each of whom has been re-nominated by their representative body.

The Minister also recently reappointed Ms Ann Reade and Mr Kieran Kenny for another 4 year term.

Minister McEntee said: “I am pleased to announce this expansion of the Parole Board. The two additional members will help support the Board and ensure it has the capacity to undertake its important work in a more efficient and effective manner.
The work of the Parole Board is essential to ensuring fair decisions are made on the continued imprisonment of people who have been convicted of the most serious of crimes, while also ensuring that victims’ voices are heard.
I want to wish the members of the Board, new and old, well as they undertake this important work.”

Under the Parole Act, the majority of members of the Parole Board are nominated by specified nominating bodies and specified post-holders as set out in Section 10, and appointed by the Minister for Justice in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions.

Ensuring gender balance among the membership is an important element of the process and is built into the legislation in a clear and constructive manner.

Death Of Ann Stewart Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 5th August 2023, of Mrs Ann Stewart (née Hayes), Cabinteely, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Ballinteer, Co. Dublin and Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Stewart sadly passed away on August 5th 2023, following an illness most bravely fought, and while in the care of staff at St. Vincents University Hospital, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents Patrick and Nonee and her brother Martin; her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family; Fiona, Lorraine, Edele, Marty and Bobby, grandchildren Eva, Lola, Dylan, Trajan, Jenson, James & Hannah, her sisters Angela, Helen, Margaret, Noreen, Mary and Kathleen, her brothers Willie, Pat and John, sons-in-law Robert and Gary, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. .

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Stewart will repose at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin, on Friday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St. Agnes, St Agnes Road, Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin 12, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the Old Church Yard Cemetery, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Stewart, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Stewart family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: No Flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

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