Thurles Information

Woman Passes Away On Galtee Mountains.

A woman, aged in her 50s, has passed away on the summit of the Galtymore Climb, on the Galtee Mountains, in Co Tipperary.

Gardaí confirm that the woman became unwell at around 1:00pm, during a climb up the mountains, having accessed the area from the King’s Yard Knocknagalty, Kilbehenny, Co.Limerick, latter a farm base from which to easily explore the Galtee Mountains and the surrounding countryside.

Her body has now been removed by Units of the local mountain rescue, assisted by the Coast Guard and Garda officers from Cahir, before being taken to Waterford Regional Hospital, where a post mortem will now take place.

A garda spokesperson has confirmed that a file will be prepared for the Coroners court.

Death Of Seán Young, Formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday, 28th March 2022, of Mr Seán Young, Ranelagh, Co Dublin and formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by sisters Teresa, Nora, Tina and Eibhlin and brothers Sam, Ned, Paddy and Micháel; Mr Young passed away suddenly, but peacefully at his home.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Cabrini (Forde), immediate family Michelle, Seán and Elma, his adored grandchildren Caoimhe, Jack, Emily, Alannah, Oisín, Lucie and Alba, brother Billy, sisters Maura and Joan, sons-in-law Ray and Stephen, daughter-in-law Raquel, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Young will repose at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, No. 54 Aungier Street, Dublin on Wednesday afternoon, April 6th, from 2:30pm – 5:30pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, on Thursday morning, April 7th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in Mount Venus Cemetery, Mount Venus Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Young, 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 Young 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: Family flowers only.

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Ireland’s Power Generation & Industrial Emissions Increase.

Ireland’s power generation and industrial emissions increase by 15% in 2021

In 2021, greenhouse gas emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies – covered by the EU Emissions Trading System – increased by 15% (2 million tonnes).
Emissions increased by 21% from the electricity generation sector, due to increased electricity demand, less wind power availability and use of older plants including a coal fired plant.
The overall increase in industrial emissions is about 7%, with the cement industry emissions increasing by 17%.
Greenhouse gas emissions from aviation increased by 11% compared to 2020, which reflects some recovery from the impact of Covid-19.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as the Competent Authority in Ireland for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), yesterday released its preliminary analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.

In Ireland, 105 major industrial and institutional sites were required to report their emissions for 2021 by 31 March 2022 under the Emissions Trading System. These include sites operating in the power generation, cement, lime, and oil refining sectors.
Also included are large companies in sectors such as food & drink, pharmaceuticals and semi-conductors.

Emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies increased by 15% (2 million tonnes) in 2021. This compares with an increase of approximately 9.1% across Europe, according to preliminary analysis by carbon analysts of the data released today by the EU Commission.

The increase in emissions is largely due to increased carbon intensity of Ireland’s electricity production in 2021. Several factors came together to compound this – a decrease in wind power availability, some relatively modern gas fired plants being offline and an increase in electricity demand. Older plants, including the coal-fired plant at Moneypoint, were used to ensure that power was available.

Ms Laura Burke, EPA Director General said:
“Ireland’s Emissions Trading System sector delivered a decrease in emissions from 2017 to 2019, largely due to the higher level of renewables on the National Grid, and again in 2020 because of Covid-19. The increase we are seeing for 2021 sector is disappointing and is a reminder of the need for policies and decisions which support sustained emissions reductions in power generation and industrial emissions. The challenges faced in the power generation sector are in sharp focus at the moment. We must ensure that we are taking decisions now which recognise the urgency of the climate change challenge and that will deliver reductions in emissions”.

Aside from power generation, the increase in industrial emissions collectively is 7%.

Cement industries recorded a 17% increase overall;
Emissions from pharmachem industries increased by 3%.

Aviation emissions from flights within the European Economic Area (reported to Ireland by 31st March) increased by 11% compared to 2020, to 5.3 million tonnes. This is still much lower than the pre-pandemic levels of 12.8 million tonnes. Some restructuring of routes has taken place and the operators of the new routes may not be reporting to Ireland, but emissions data reflect that recovery of the sector was slow in 2021.

Details of the verified emissions of greenhouse gases in 2021 are available on the EU’s website. The data are not complete for all Member states. Analysis of the EU data can be found in Carbon Pulse.
Further details about emissions trading are available on the EPA website. Further information about Ireland’s overall greenhouse gas emissions is also available on the EPA website.
The latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory Summary report is available HERE.

Man Dead Following Single Vehicle Accident In Tipperary.

One man in his 20s, is dead this morning, following a road accident in Co. Tipperary.
Tipperary Town Gardaí were alerted to a single car road traffic accident at Greenane, Tipperary Town at around 12.45am this morning.

The male driver of the car, sadly ,was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been removed to University Hospital Limerick.
Three other passengers in the vehicle; a male and two females, also aged in their 20s, suffered what are believed to be, thankfully, non-life threatening injuries, and have been taken to University Hospital Limerick.

The road remains currently closed, with diversions in place, to allow for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Town Garda station on Tel. No. 062 806 70; or via the Garda Confidential Line Tel. No. 1800 666 111 or indeed any Garda station.

Death Of Denis Heaney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Thursday 31st March 2022, of Mr Denis Heaney, Monakeeba, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Borroway, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, baby daughter Christine, sisters in law Suzanne and Marian; Mr Heaney passed away unexpectedly following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel and the Mater Hospital, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his heartbroken family; wife Margaret, sons Jamie, Darren, Shaun and Alan, grandchildren Mai and Myah, Jamie’s partner Christine and Alan’s partner Jade, nephews David, Joey, Mark and Dean, nieces Tammey, Stacey, Lisa, Shauna and Ciara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts Pearl and Eileen, cousins especially Maria, the Eviston’s and Martin’s, former colleagues in Telcom, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Heaney will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Saturday, April 2nd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:00pm.
His body will further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday Morning, April 3rd 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 Requiem Mass for Mr Heaney, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Heaney 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 Stictly Private.

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