Thurles Information

Death Of Graham Michael Davies, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 10th February 2022, of Mr Graham Michael Davies, Clashbeg, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Tredegar, Bridgend, County Borough of Blaenau Gwent, south east Wales.

The passing of Mr Davies is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Paul, daughter Julie, grandchild Rebecca, step-children Barry, Caroline and Paul, step-grandchildren Ferdy, Elza, Hannah, Bobby and Jack, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Davies will repose at his place of residence in Clashbeg [E41 RC42], Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on tomorrow evening, Saturday, February 12th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles, at 11:30am on Sunday morning, February 13th, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed immediately afterwards by interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Modeshill, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

[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 Davies 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.

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New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed On Irish Mainland Reach 13,986 In Past 24 Hours.

In the past 24 hours, the Department of Health here in the Irish Republic has confirmed 6,618 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, together with a further 4,445 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal.
Both the above confirmed figures bring the total number of virus cases in the Irish Republic, to 11,063 over the past 24 hours, up 27 on yesterday’s reported case numbers

The number of patients in our Republic’s hospitals with the virus has increased by a further 20, to 615, with 64 of these patients being treated in intensive care units around the country; an increase of 1 based on yesterday’s reported figures

In Northern Ireland, a further 2,923 cases of Covid-19 have been reported also today, down from 3,609 on yesterday.

There were 423 patients with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland hospitals, up from 399 yesterday, with 12 virus affected patients in their hospital intensive care units, down from 15 yesterday.

Sadly, 4 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported in Northern Ireland over the same 24 hour period, bringing the total number of deaths, linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 3,149.

Let’s be careful out there, if socialising, this weekend.

Death Of Breda Callanan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 10th February 2022 of Mrs Breda Callanan (née O’Brien), Collins Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Longford Pass, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her sisters Peggy, Mary and her brother Paddy; Mrs Callanan passed away peacefully following a short illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; husband Willie, daughters Ann Marie and Carol, sons James and John, grandchildren Liam, Cillian, Jamie, Steven, Calum, Grace, Kaitlyn, Evan, Abi and Laurence, sons-in-law William (McDonagh) and Lar (Mackey), daughters-in-law Irene and Valerie, sister Nora (Barrett), brothers Seamus and Sean, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Callanan will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Saturday, February 12th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, before beng received into the Church of St. Brigid & St. Joseph, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be held on Sunday morning, February 13th, at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Callanan, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Callanan 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.

14,645 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed On Irish Mainland Today.

The Department of Health yesterday reported 5,649 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, together with an additional, 5,387 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.
Both the above figures bring the total number of confirmed cases in the Irish Republic to 11,036 over the past 24 hours

The number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 within the Irish Republic, stands at 595 today, down 32 on yesterday, the lowest hospital figure since late December 2021. Earlier today also, there were 63 people being treated for the virus in our Republic’s intensive care units.

The department of Health in the Irish Republic has also confirmed 63 new Covid-related deaths, bringing the total number of virus-related deaths to 6,291.

In Northern Ireland, a further 3,609 confirmed cases of the virus have also been confirmed in the past 24-hour reporting period, down from 3,837 on yesterday.

As of this morning, there were 399 Covid-19 inpatients in northern Ireland hospitals, with 15 in intensive care units, up 1 on the same period yesterday.

Sadly, according to the Northern Department of Health a further 7 people, who previously tested positive for Covid-19, have passed away.

Death Of Matty Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 9th February, 2022, of Mr Matty Bourke, Drombane Cross, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Maureen, brother Eddie, sisters Sadie and Sylvie; Mr Bourke passed away while in the loving care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his immediate family, Terence, Padraig and Tony, daughters-in-law Catherine and Amanda, grandchildren Alanna, Ava, Maebh and Erin, Sisters Peggy, Anna and Aileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Bourke will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles on tomorrow evening Friday, February 11th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Mary, Drombane, Thurles, on Saturday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Mass will be followed immediately afterwards by interment in nearby Kilvalure Cemetery, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Bourke, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Bourke 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.

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