Thurles Information

Death Of Sarah Russell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 30th December 2021, of Ms Sarah Russell, The Glebe, Mill Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Tinvoher, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Johnny and Anne, brothers Damien and Oliver; Ms Russell passed away peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family and while in the care of staff at Cork University Hospital.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her sons Dillon, James, Patrick and Darren, husband Paul (Hackett), sisters Noeleen, Ann-Marie, Mary, Laura and Emily, brothers Nicolas and John Paul, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, uncles, aunts, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Russell will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday evening next, January 1st, 2022, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Sunday morning, January 2nd, at 10.30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will follow immediately thereafter in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, 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 Russell 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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Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 25,255 Today On Irish Mainland.

If a person has symptoms that seem like Covid or have a positive antigen test, then there is every possibility that they do have Covid and should follow public health advice accordingly.

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The Department of Health has confirmed 20,554 new cases of Covid-19 her in the Irish Republic over the past 24 hours.

The number of people in the republic’s hospitals with coronavirus has increased to 619, latter figure an increase of 51 based on yesterday reported figures. Of these, 88 are in ICU, which is down five on yesterday’s reported figures.

Increased visitor restrictions and infection control measures have been put in place at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL), [latter the medical facility serving North Tipperary], following an outbreak of Covid-19 on its inpatient wards. Access to nominated support partners to the UMHL inpatient wards is now strictly limited to a 1 x two-hour slot per day, between the hours of 2:00pm and 8:00pm, according to a statement released by hospital management this morning.

Pharmacies have noted a massive surge in demand for antigen testing, as the HSE’s PCR testing system comes under increasing strain, as it tests between 30,000 to 40,000 people each day. Yesterday, there were no appointments available in any county across the Irish Republic and today no appointments at lunchtime.

The Government’s position on schools reopening remains to date unchanged and same are set to reopen after the Christmas holidays as previously agreed. However the Cabinet are expected to meet on Wednesday and Thursday next; with NPHET holding an emergency meeting before next Thursday; thus their strategy could change.

The Department of Public Health here in our Mid-West region is advising people in North Tipperary, Limerick and Clare to limit social contacts during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Indications are that the number of daily Covid-19 cases have more than doubled on what was confirmed before Christmas.

According to the public press, Mr David Cullinane, (Him of ‘Up the Ra’ fame and less well known as Sinn Féin’s so called party health spokesperson), is still having difficulty with understanding the present governments coronavirus instructions. One wonders what portion of the statement “isolate, observe adherence to social distancing, use face covering, avoid hand shaking”, does he not fully understand.

Meanwhile, residents of the locked-down Chinese city of Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province in central China, are claiming that they are struggling to find sufficient food, despite Beijing insisting today that there were now adequate supplies available to all.

A further 4,701 new cases of coronavirus were also reported in Northern Ireland today; bringing, (including today), the number of positive cases confirmed in the past seven days to a colossal 31,643.
Today, there are 303 patients with Covid-19 in northern hospitals, up from 277 reported on Wednesday. There remain 32 patients with Covid-19 also in northern hospital intensive care units, down 3 compared to yesterday.

Sadly, 3 more Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland today; bringing their total number of deaths, linked to Covid-19, since the start of the pandemic, to 2,979.

In England, with daily cases having increased to more than 183,000 just today; plans are being prepared to erect Temporary hospitals to deal with a potential overspill of in-patients, as surging Covid-19 cases put the country’s health service on what officials described as a “war footing”.

Time to cancel all plans and celebrate later, rather than celebrate now and grieve later.

Death Of Breda McGrath, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 29th December 2021, of Mrs Bridget (Breda) McGrath (née Donovan), Briarsfield, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Peafield, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her loving sons Malachy and Andrew, her husband William, brothers John, Pat, and Tom and her sister Mary; the passing of Mrs McGrath is most deeply regretted by her loving sons Michael and Denis, daughters Joan and Christine, sisters Alice, Kathleen, Francis, Margaret and Joan, brothers, Timothy and Nicholas, daughters-in-law Sandra and Purran, sons-in-law Jerome and Jonathan, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Conor, Ellie, William, Peter, Enda, Ewan and Avril, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs McGrath will repose for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, on Friday morning, December 31st, in St Michael’s Church, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Cloneen Cemetery.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs McGrath, but are unable to do so, same can be viewed online HERE.

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.

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Death Of Martin Callanan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 28th December 2021, of Dr. Martin Callanan, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Dr Callanan passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at St. Colmcille’s Hospital Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Geraldine, his sister Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends, (especially Kamilla and Paul).

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Dr Callanan will be received into the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, 230 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, to repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am on Friday morning, December 31st, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold’s Cross Rd, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, at 3:00pm.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Dr Callanan, but are unable to do so; 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only, donations in lieu. if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Podge Cooke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Wednesday 29th December 2021, of Mr P.J. (Podge) Cooke, Moyne Terrace, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Tipperary; Rathdowney, Co Laois and formerly Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his son Conor, parents Pa-Joe and Breda, sister Olive; Mr Cooke passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his daughter Adrianne, son Derek, their mother Catherine, grandchildren Lee. Faye, Dylan, Sonny and Esmee Lua, sister Teena (Maher), brothers David and Martin, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cooke will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Sunday evening, January 2nd, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
A private family cremation Service will take place in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, on Monday next January 3rd.

Requiem Mass will be held in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on a date to be announced later.

The extended Cooke 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.