Thurles Information

Death Of Bernie Waldron, Formerly Of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 24th January 2022, of Mrs Bernadette (Bernie) Waldron (née English), Leopardstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Philip; Mrs Waldron passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Foxrock Nursing Home.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her immediate family Clare, Brian, Michele and Helen, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Patsy, her beloved grandsons Daniel and Samuel, sister Phyl, her devoted friend Frank, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Waldron will repose at her home on Friday evening, January 28th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Her body will be received into the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, Dublin 18 on Saturday morning, January 29th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18.

[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 Waldron 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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Omicron Cases Increase By 2,270 In Past 24 Hours On Irish Mainland.

Omicron Cases rise to 14,241 on Irish Mainland in past 24 hours; an increase of 2,270 on yesterday’s reported tally.

Within the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic a further 4,006 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health, while 5,212 people registered a positive antigen test, through the HSE portal.
Same numbers when totalled confirm that there are 9,218 new virus cases, in our Republic, latter an increase of 1,179 based on the figure reported in the same 24 hour period yesterday.

As of 8:00am today, there were 824 patients with the virus in hospital, of whom 79 are in ICU’s across the country, latter up 3 on yesterday.

In Northern Ireland, their Department of Health, have confirmed 5,023 new infections today.

There are 393 patients, with Covid-19, in northern hospitals, up from 371 yesterday and of these 21 patients with Covid-19 are in intensive care units, down from 23 reported yesterday.
Sadly, in Northern Ireland also 5 more Covid-related deaths have been confirmed.

Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.

Death Of Philomena Croke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 23rd January 2022, of Mrs Philomena Croke (née Hewitt), Regaile, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Danny and her daughter Mary; Mrs Croke passed away while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her sons Christy, Pat and Danny, daughters Josie, Ann, Geraldine, Philomena and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Croke will repose at Lonergans Funeral Home, Cashel, on this evening, Tuesday, January 25th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan on Wednesday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in Ardmayle Cemetery, Castlemoyle North, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

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

The extended Croke 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 please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Omicron Cases Reach 11,971 On Irish Mainland Today.

The Department of Health here in the Irish Republic have confirmed 3,692 new cases of Covid-19, with an additional 4,347 people registering a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. Same numbers further confirm, a total of 8,039 new virus cases, latter a decrease of 177 based on the numbers reported in the same 24 hour period yesterday.

There are 885 people with Covid-19 in our Republic’s hospitals, up 40 on yesterday, and of these 76 are in ICU, down 3 on yesterday.

With some 8,000 health service staff remaining out of work, due to the virus; there remain high numbers of people still presenting themselves at emergency departments around the country, according to the Health Service Executive’s Chief Operations Officer, Ms Anne O’Connor.

From today onwards, following the announcement of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, on Friday last, employers can now start bringing staff back into their previous workplace.

Irish prison visits are expected to resume this week, with one ‘in-person’ visit every two weeks, and a video visit on the alternate week.

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), which has closed for new applications from January 22nd, will move back to a weekly rate of €208, with effect from payments made on March 8th next.

In Northern Ireland, a further 3,932 cases of coronavirus been confirmed today, up 873 further cases on figures reported yesterday.
Today also, there were 371 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, with 23 of these in intensive care units.
Sadly, 1 Covid-19-related death has also been reported today in Northern Ireland.

Australia has recorded yet another surge of deaths, due to Covid-19, as an outbreak of the highly contagious Omicron variant peaks.
Australian authorities have warned that numbers could continue to rise further, as schools return next week from their end-of-year holidays.
The States of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, have confirmed 58 deaths, despite more than 9 in 10 Australians, aged over 12, having had two doses of one or other a coronavirus vaccine.

Herr Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European director has stated that he believes the Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end within Europe.

Meanwhile, in Brussels yesterday, police were forced to use water cannon and tear gas in an effort to breakup an estimated 50,000 people parading through the Belgian capital. All were protesting against Covid-19 rules, while some became involved in hurling paving stones and firecrackers.

Please continue the downward virus hospital trend by getting your booster vaccination dose, as soon as applicable.

Death Of Mickey Fitzgerald, Fethard, Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, on Friday 21st January 2022, of Mr Michael (Mickey) Fitzgerald, Crampscastle, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Fitzgerald is most deply regretted by his wife Mary, daughters Marion and Sheena, sons-in-law Noel and Denis, sister Mary, brothers Ollie and Jimmy, grandchildren Róisín, Darren and Alannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Fitzgerald will repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday next, January 25th, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Fethard, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Fitzgerald 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.