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Irish Mainland Confirms 14,049 New Cases Of Covid-19 Today, Up 2,184 Cases Within Last 24 Hours.

The Department of Health, here in the Irish Republic, has confirmed 11,380 new Covid-19 cases within the past 24 hours, up from 7,143, or 4,237 new cases above what was reported yesterday.
The Republic’s confirmed figure is made up of 4,423 PCR-confirmed cases and 6,957 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal.

As of 8:00am this morning, there were 803 Covid patients in our Republic’s hospitals, down 5 on yesterday; with 51 of these in our intensive care units across the country; latter ICU figure up 4 since yesterday.

The total known number of Covid-19-related deaths in the Republic of Ireland, since the start of the pandemic stands confirmed at 6,531.

A total of 7,802,689 vaccines for Covid-19 (excluding boosters) had been administered in our Republic as of yesterday, with a total of 3,818,712 people having had their first dose and 3,744,552 having had their second dose, together with 239,425 single-dose vaccines.

A total of 2,842,319 booster jabs have been administered as of yesterday, in the Irish Republic.

In Northern Ireland, a further 2,669 confirmed cases of the virus have also been confirmed in the last 24-hour reporting period.

There were 467 Covid-19 patients in northern hospitals this morning, with two remaining in intensive care.

Sadly, 5 more people, who had previously tested positive for Covid-19, have also died in Northern Ireland hospitals, bringing their total number of deaths linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,237.

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Death Of Dinny Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 7th March 2022 of Mr Denis (Dinny) Ryan Kileenyarda, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jimmy and Mary and his sister Maisie; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge, Ballykelly, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted wife Rita; his children Mary, Sheila, Agnes, Denise, Seamus, Trish and Rita, his grandchildren Aisling, Eadaoin, Donnchadh, Maria, Aoife, Fionn, Eoghan, Glen, Eimear, Colm, Aidan, Grace, Nathan and Damien, his great-grandchildren Oisin, Hugh, Saibh and Eve, brother Tommy sister-in-law Brenda, brother-in-law Alan, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on Wednesday evening, March 9th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, to arrive at 8:00pm.
His remains will further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, March 10th, at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan, 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 Ryan 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. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Heart to Hand charity.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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Death Of Mary O’Halloran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 7th March 2022 of Ms Mary O’Halloran, Mount George, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Milestone Post Office and Finnahy Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her brother John; Ms O’Halloran passed away, while in the care of staff at the Ardeen Nursing Home Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her brothers Pat and Rodge, sister-in-law Hannah, nieces, nephew, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Halloran will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles on Wednesday evening March 9th, from 5:30pm, before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, to arrive at 7:00pm.
Her remains will further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, March 10th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in the local cemetery.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Ms O’Halloran, 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 O’Halloran 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.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

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Death Of Michael McGrath, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 6th March 2022, of Mr Michael McGrath, Pallas Hill, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr McGrath, sadly, passed away suddenly.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving brothers Matt, Joe and Frank (Moyne), his sister Mary (Allis) Doon, sisters-in-law, Patricia and Marie, brother-in-law George, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr McGrath will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on tomorrow evening Wednesday, March 9th, from 5:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Laurance O’Toole, Munroe, Bouladuff, Thurles, at 7:00pm
His remains will further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, March 10th, at 11:30 am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr McGrath, 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 McGrath 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.

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Batches Of Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes Recalled Due To Presence Of Pesticide.

Recall of specific batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes due to the presence of the pesticide Chlorpyrifos-methyl

Use by: 21.04.2022, 06.05.2022, 20.05.2022.
Country Of Origin: Belgium.

The above batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes are being recalled due to the presence of the pesticide chlorpyrifos-methyl which is no longer approved for food use in the EU.

Although the consumption of the implicated batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to health, continuous consumption of chlorpyrifos-methyl over a long period of time may pose a potential risk to health. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised.

Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Although the consumption of the implicated batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to health, continuous consumption of chlorpyrifos-methyl over a long period of time may pose a potential risk to health. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised.

Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

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