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As most people are aware Banksy is an pseudonymous England-based street artist; a political activist and possibly a film director, whose satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed using a distinctive stencilling technique. His real name and identity continue to remain unconfirmed and indeed the subject of huge speculation.
Here in Thurles, as you can see, most certainly Banksy can’t be accused of spraying his graffiti images on College Lane, east of our town.
Local Municipal Districts councillors would like people to believe that they have now created a new walkway for locals people and tourists. But of course College Lane, as we know, has been there for centuries and the walkway we know today as ‘College Lane’ was originally known as ‘Bohereen Keagh’, long before the Monakeeba housing estate was built.
With nationalist fervour, following on from Irish independence back in the 1920s, many Thurles streets were renamed to honour our Irish heroes and patriots; hence we have Parnell Street, Croke Street, Kickham Street, O’Donovan Rossa Street, Mitchel Street, Cuchulainn Road, etc.
College Lane was, back then, officially renamed “Eliogarty Road”, but the name didn’t catch with local people failing use the name, whereas some older people today still used the older name, pronouncing it ‘Boreenkay’ or ‘Bosheenkay’, just as other boreens used to be known as ‘bosheens’.
The area now is viewed sadly as a ‘no go’ area in Thurles, particularly in the late evening and after dark, with elected councillors and municipal district officials failing miserably to act in controlling anti-social behaviour and angry dogs, the latter permitted to roam about uncontrolled, often we learn attacking local residents.
  
The Department of Health here in the Irish Republic has confirmed 8,354 new cases of Covid-19, within the last 24 hours. Of this total, 4,076 were PCR-confirmed cases, with 4,278 people having registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.
This morning there are 1,333 people infected in our Republic’s hospitals across the country, with 58 of these patients in hospital intensive care units.
The total number of Covid-19-related deaths, since the start of the pandemic sadly, stands at 6,805 as of yesterday.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended a fourth Covid vaccine dose, for everyone aged 65 and older within the Irish Republic.
NIAC has also recommended a second booster for those aged 12 years and older who are immunocompromised and children aged five to 11 who are also immunocompromised, should complete an extended primary course, representing a total of three vaccine doses.
The European Centre for Disease Control and the European Medicines Agency’s Covid-19 task force has concluded that it is too early to consider using a fourth dose of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines on the general population.
In Northern Ireland, a further 1,155 cases of coronavirus infections were reported on today, down from 1,387 cases on Monday.
Also, in Northern Ireland, 519 people with Covid-19 were confined in hospitals today, down 11 on yesterday, with 5 patients in intensive care units, down 1 on the day before.
Two new Covid-19-related deaths have, sadly, also been confirmed today, bringing the total number of deaths, linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,348.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Wednesday 6th April 2022, of Mr Pa Joe Hayes, Ballyduff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Maisie; the passing of Mr Hayes is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, son Aidan and his partner Clare, brother Toss, uncle Michael (Keogh), mother-in-law Madge (Purcell), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Hayes will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Lognafulla, Thurles, on Thursday evening, April 7th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
The funeral cortège bearing the body of Mr Hayes will be received into the Church St. Mary Church, Moyne, Thurles on Friday morning next, April 8th, at 11:15am for Funeral Mass at 11:30am.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Hayes, 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 Hayes 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, yesterday, Tuesday 5th April 2022, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) McCormack, Poynstown, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre- deceased by his parents James and Mary-Teresa, brother Seamus and sister Marion; Mr McCormack passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted wife Irene, daughters Karen, Paula, Irené, Marie-Therese and Christine, sons P.J. and Francis, his adoring 11 grandchildren, sons-in-law Rodrigo, Michael, Gary and Martin, daughter-in-law Olivia, brothers Eamonn, Noel, Michael and Liam, sister Sr. Catherine, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
Reposing at his residence (E41 P970) on Thursday evening, April 7th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of St. Patrick and St. Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles on Friday, April 8th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Fenor Hill Cemetery, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.
[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 McCormack 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: House strictly private on Friday morning.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
‘The story of tissues’ claims top prize in the EPA’s ‘The Story of Your Stuff’ 2022.
A video exploring the environmental lifecycle and impact of tissues has won the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ‘The Story of Your Stuff’ 2022 competition. This year’s competition attracted over 200 entries from schools across the country, as well as the highest number of Irish language entries to date.
The winning entry was created by Wong Cheuk Yin Cayden from St Columba’s College in Dublin, who claims the top prize of €500 for himself, along with €500 for his school.
The winning video brings together elements of digital animation, live action, and original scripting and voiceover. It examines the effects of tissue manufacturing on deforestation, water consumption, habitat destruction and human health, and signposts viewers to more environmentally friendly alternatives.
The entry ends with a strong reminder that taking small steps when it comes to everyday decisions can have a lasting, positive environmental impact.
Now it its sixth year, The Story of Your Stuff competition empowers young people by encouraging them to realise the influence they can have on their friends and family when it comes to making environmentally responsible consumer choices. With its focus on sustainability, waste management, climate action and environmental protection, the competition asks young people to think, talk and make small changes that can have far-reaching impacts.
Competition ambassador, citizen candidate-astronaut candidate and award-winning STEM advocate, Dr Norah Patten commented:
“From tissues and wet wipes, to beef, circuit boards and much more besides, the topics selected by this year’s competition entrants demonstrate an inspiring amount of creativity and critical thinking skills among our young people. Given the ever-present urgency of the climate crisis, these are qualities to be nurtured. The Story of Your Stuff competition is a reminder of the important collective voice that young people have on climate issues. It is beholden on all of us to not just hear that voice – but to really listen to it.”
Dr Jonathan Derham of the EPA and chair of the judging panel, added:
“We are once again heartened by the extent and depth of the response among students to this year’s ‘The Story of Your Stuff’ competition. This reflects the sincere commitment of Ireland’s young people to encouraging behaviour change and driving climate action. Moreover, it highlights how our young people view environmental issues in a way that is creative, proactive and solutions oriented. On behalf of the EPA, I would like to extend my congratulations to the winning students, and to all those who entered.”
‘The Story of Pens’ by Holly Walshe from Loreto College Foxrock, Co. Dublin won second prize and ‘The Story of Circuit Boards’ by Liam O’Sullivan, Thomas Shaughnessy, Michael Duggan & Lochlann Mechan from Portumna Community School, Co. Galway came third.
The prize winners for the climate topic and Irish-language awards were:
- Climate topic prize: Hari Pranavam, Kimi Alcantara, Conall O’Brien and Raeem Siddiqui from Saint Eunans College, Co. Donegal for their entry, ‘The Story of Beef’
- Irish-language prize: Ellie Ni Chonaill and Anna Ní Mhurchú from Gaelcholaiste Charraig Ui Leighin, Co Chorcaí for her entry, ‘Scéal Certíní’ which looks at wet wipes.
Concluding, Director of the UCD Earth Institute, Professor Tasman Crowe said: “It was a privilege to virtually connect with the shortlisted entrants of this year’s ‘The Story of Your Stuff’ competition. Their ingenuity and insight, as evidenced through their entries, bodes well for a future that demands creative thinkers to help solve pressing environmental issues. I hope the entrants will continue to question and challenge these issues, much as students from the UCD BSc in Sustainability whose videos were shown during the final event do, and I hope to see some of them in UCD in the future”
All the winning entries can be viewed HERE.
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