Thurles Information

TUS Engineering Open Day Opens Variety Of Careers For Leaving Cert Students.

TUS Engineering Open Day opens up a variety of careers and courses in engineering to Leaving Cert Students.

The Engineering Special Topic for this year’s Leaving Cert exams will take centre stage at the 2022 TUS Engineering Open Day on Saturday March 12th, 2022.

The established open day on the Moylish Campus of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) introduces leaving cert student to a variety of engineering courses, lecturers and students, and leading engineering employers from across the Mid West.

As the open day returns to an in-person event, so too does the renowned seminar on the Leaving Cert Engineering Special Topic. Students can attend the 30-minute seminar on “Principles of Operation and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in smart Manufacturing Techniques” during the Engineering Open Day.

TUS Engineering Open Day Co-ordinator Mr Peadar Heneghan said,
“The TUS Engineering Open Day is unique as it allows leaving certificate students with an interest in engineering, and their parents, see first-hand the variety of careers available in engineering by meeting students, lecturers and employers across all disciplines. The visiting student can go on a journey from choosing a course to choosing a career in just a few short steps, as they learn from those who have travelled the road before them.

We encourage leaving cert students to question our lecturers and students about specific courses, and then meet potential employers and indeed employees who undertook the course to discuss career options.

The opportunities for a career in engineering are varied, with something to suit almost everyone interested. TUS on March 12, 2022, from 10am to 1pm is the place to be to discover the college and career path that best suits each individual,” he added.

TUS Engineering Open Day is free and those interested in attending are asked to register: HERE

Tipperary Residents Welcome JYSK Store Opening In Thurles Today.

**New JYSK Furniture Store Now Open In Thurles**.

Despite the early morning snowfall, Co. Tipperary and Thurles residents emerged from the highways and byways, to give a huge welcome to JYSK, when they opened their newest Irish store this morning.

Their new store situated, on the former Lidl Supermarket site, close to the Abbey Road roundabout, (Garryvicleheen), on the west side of Thurles; saw customers in their hundreds converge on the store, long before 10:00am when the new store opened its doors.

This morning Tipperary couples thronged the store, which was well staffed to accommodate the needs and numerous enquiries of prospective customers.

For those of you, who failed to browse their store for real bargains this morning, due to work or other commitments, yes, they are open from 10:00am to 6:00pm over this coming weekend.

Details of their 7 day weekly opening hours can be found by clicking HERE.
Note: They can also be contacted on Tel: 0504 – 60818.

Jysk Welcome to Thurles.

Coronavirus Update February 24th 2022.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland have confirmed 7,724 new cases of Covid-19.

The above new figures, in the past 24 hours, indicate 3,763 PCR-confirmed cases and 3,961 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal.

At 8:00am today, 610 Covid-19 patients were in our republic’s hospitals, up 17 on yesterday, and of these, 55 were in intensive care units, up 1 on yesterday.

In Northern Ireland 2,486 new cases of the virus have been reported with 483 Covid-19 patients in hospital, 5 of which were in hospital intensive care units.

The Northern Department of Health also sadly confirmed that 2 more people, who had previously tested positive for the virus, have passed away.

Death Of Kathy Carr, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Wednesday 23rd February 2022, of Mrs Kathleen (Kathy) Carr [née Perrott (London) ], Kennedy Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick (formerly Boolonunane, Hollyford) and sister Patricia [Savage, (Devon, England)]; Mrs Carr passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Carr will repose in Ardeen Nursing Home, Abbey Road, Thurles (R660) on Friday evening, February 25th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Joseph & St. Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, February 26th, at 10:00am, 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 celebrating the life of Mrs Carr, 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 Carr 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.

Cashel Library To Celebrate International Women’s Day On March 8th

Ms Maura Barrett, (Branch Librarian at Cashel Library) Reports On International Women’s Day.

Cashel Library, here in Co. Tipperary, will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th next, beginning sharp at 7:00pm, with a free celebration of Ceol, Craic, Coffee and Cake.

This free event embracing the International Women’s Day campaign theme: #BreakTheBias showcases songs, story and music from the best talent in the region. Featuring the noted Journalist, Lecturer and champion for gender equality Tom Clonan, latter who has spent a lifetime fighting for Gender Equality, Disability Rights and the most vulnerable in Irish Society.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Branch Librarian in Cashel Library) and co-ordinator of this event, says it kick starts a number of #BreakTheBias themed events that the library will host in 2022 with schools, community groups and patrons.
“I am very excited about this celebration” says Maura, “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate women’s achievements and very fitting that libraries play their part in actively breaking the bias that women continue to experience. We were mid-way through Mná Month back in 2020 when the Covid Pandemic scuppered things. It is very fitting that we can now pick up the baton again in 2022, in a renewed way, beginning with a celebration.”

This promises to be a jolly event with poetry and singing, jesting and joviality and there will be coffee and tea and some cake too.

The event is delighted to feature Singer/Songwriter Eileen Condon; Poet Orla Hennessy; Writers Eileen Hennigan and Bernie Coniry; Actors Will Condon and Sheila Lannigan; Mythical Tales/Stroyteller and Druid Eimear O’Brien and many others, adding to what will be a most entertaining night.

Do Please Note: Places are limited for this free event, so do ‘Repondez, s’il vous plaît’ (RSVP) to Tel: 062 63825 quickly, to avoid disappointment.

* International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women.
The day also marks a call for action for accelerating women’s equality.