Thurles Information

Death Of Nora Hennessy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 19th December 2021, of Mrs Nora Hennessy (née McGrath), Chapel Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Tom, Mrs Hennessy passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving daughters Margaret (Powell), Helen (Slattery), Bridget (Young) and Noreen (Barcon), sons-in-law Bernard, Pat, James and Matthieu, grandchildren, Christine, Rachel, Niall, Anna, Ethan, Tommy, Eoghan, Cian, Shauna and Brianna, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours, friends and all who knew her.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Hennessy will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, on Tuesday morning at 10:40am, to repose for funeral Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

“The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff and management of Padre Pio Nursing Home for their kindness and care to Mrs Hennessy in her final years”.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Killer Covid-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours On Irish Mainland Reach 6,922.

The Department of Health has confirmed 5,124 new cases of Covid-19, in the past 24 hours, here in the Irish Republic; with 52% of reported cases now caused by the Omicron variant, latter making up the dominant strain.

There are 436 Covid patients in our hospitals, up 26 from yesterday, with ICU numbers remaining unchanged from yesterday at 107.

Almost 1.5m COVID booster doses have now been administered in Ireland.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is urging anyone eligible for booster vaccinations to avail of same at the earliest possible opportunity. He has repeated his advice to reduce social contacts, meet others outdoors, work from home unless absolutely necessary, ensure the appropriate use of face masks, avoid crowds and to keep indoors well ventilated. He has also once again warned that if you have any Covid-19 symptoms please self-isolate immediately and arrange a PCR test, if you are a close contact of a confirmed case, please restrict your movements.
HSE Chief Executive Mr Paul Reid has also seconded this advice.

Dublin Airport has stated there has been an increase in the number of people not showing up for flights following the recent changes to travel requirements.

A further 1,798 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Northern Ireland today, down from 2,075 reported yesterday.
Sadly, 2 Covid-19-related deaths have also been reported today. The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic now stands at 2,952.

In Northern Ireland also executive ministers expect to impose new restrictions, same to be applied possibly after Christmas, despite forecasting potentially 11,000 infected cases per day, by Christmas Day.

Meanwhile in England, Britain’s Health Secretary has not ruled out the chances of further coronavirus measures being introduced, in the UK before Christmas, stating that the spread of the Omicron variant was a very fast moving situation.

Worldwide, the total known death-rate has now reached 5,352,372 since the pandemic began; with 202,624 known deaths occurring amongst 17,046,865 confirmed cases over just the past 28 days.

Please, Please do take all measures necessary to ensure a safe and happy Christmas in Co. Tipperary.

Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 9,408 In Last 24 Hours On Irish Mainland.

The Department of Health has confirmed 7,333 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, in the Irish Republic, as same case figures recorded today, are the highest reported, since early January 2021.

There remain 410 Covid patients in our republics hospitals, down 10 on yesterday, while 107 patients are in ICUs across the country, up 2 from on yesterday.

An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has stated that the worst of the pandemic could very well remain in front of us and the latest Covid-19 restrictions will be kept under constant review, as the Omicron variant spreads across the country.

People aged in their 40s, here in our Republic, will be eligible to get Covid-19 booster vaccinations as and from tomorrow, Sunday December 19th, 2021.

You can view opening times and other information regarding your nearest vaccination centre HERE

In Northern Ireland, a further 2,075 confirmed cases of the virus have also notified by their Department of Health.

Sadly, a further 5 patients, having previously tested positive for Covid-19, have lost their lives.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases doubling in between 1.5 to 3 days, in areas with community transmission.

Like Ireland, the Netherlands will also implement a lock-down over the Christmas period to try to stop a surge of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch Prime Minister Mr Mark Rutte has stated, this evening. Already today Municipal Authorities in the port city of Rotterdam had urged shoppers, via Twitter, to stay at home, because the city centre was over crowded.

Ignore politicians, keyboard warriors and other self-serving morons, all claiming to be outraged and disgusted at 8:00pm hospitality closures.

There are no closing time adjustments with regards to our hospitals.

Worldwide to date, as far as it can be accurately measured, some 274,008.273 have been infected by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting, sadly, in deaths totalling 5,348,915.
World Vaccine doses administered, amount to 8,654,835,015, according to Johns Hopkins University

Please, Please do take all measures necessary to ensure a safe and happy Christmas in Co. Tipperary.

Thurles Rotary – Hospice Christmas Tree Project.

Sadly, for the second successive year the well-established Rotary Christmas Tree project, which has been organised by Thurles Rotary Club in aid of North Tipperary Hospice and Suir Haven for the previous fifteen years, is unfortunately not going ahead, due to the ongoing covid pandemic situation.

North Tipperary Hospice has benefited by close to €100,000 over that 15 year period and Thurles Rotary are asking everyone to give whatever they can this Christmas, to support these wonderful groups and the crucial service they provide every day.

Fundraising has been seriously curtailed during the last two years leading to a major shortfall in funding so Thurles Rotary have created an iDonate page. Same can be located HERE or by going to iDonate.ie and searching for “Thurles Rotary”

Rotary hope this will provide a way for people who are used to making a contribution at the table, (as in previous years) in Thurles Shopping Centre to remember their loved ones this year with a donation.

Thurles Rotary would like to thank everyone in advance and wish all a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Note: In Interest Of Public Health.

Based on our public health advice and based on observations of how Omicron is ripping through the population in other countries; it has wisely and regrettably been decided, in the interest of public health, that the following restrictions be introduced with effect from tomorrow, Sunday December 19th until Sunday January 30th: –

All restaurants and bars, excluding takeaways or delivery services, must close at 8:00pm.
There should be no indoor events after 8:00pm.
For indoor events scheduled earlier in the day, attendance should be limited to 50% of venue capacity or 1,000 people, whichever is lower.
Attendance at all outdoor events should be limited to 50% of venue capacity or 5,000 people, whichever is lower.
Wedding receptions can take place after 8:00pm, but with a capacity limit of 100 guests.
Restricted movement advice for all close contacts will be enhanced. For those who have received a booster at least one week ago, they will have to restrict movement for five days and take three antigen tests.
For those that have not yet received a booster, they must restrict their movement for ten days. The HSE will consider the best testing regime for people in this category.
All people arriving into the country from overseas will be required to have an antigen or PCR test in line with their vaccination or recovery status.
And all passengers arriving in Ireland should now be advised to conduct antigen testing on a daily basis, for a period of five consecutive days commencing on the day of arrival.