Thurles Information

Death Of Michael Webb, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday last, November 27th 2021, of Mr Michael Somerset Webb, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

The late Mr Webb, (whose name will be forever synonymous with the locating and unearthing, at Derrynaflan, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, of the now world famous 8th – 9th-century Derrynaflan Hoard, latter the most complex and sumptuous expression of ecclesiastical art from early-medieval Ireland), passed away peacefully.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Mona, children Rosemary, Michael Jr., and Sara, grandchildren, brother Tim, sister Roisin, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Webb will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel, on Wednesday evening next, December 1st, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

The Funeral Cortège of Mr Webb will arrive at St. Paul’s Church, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday morning, December 2nd at 11:50am for funeral service at 12:00 noon, followed later by private cremation.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending the funeral service will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Webb 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: House strictly private

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Suzanne Mulcaire, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday last, November 27th 2021, of Ms Suzanne Mulcaire, Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents Joe and Christina (Dinah), sister Marian; Ms Mulcaire passed away unexpectedly, following a short illness, while in the care of the staff at South Tipperary Regional Hospital.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her loving family, partner Thomas, sons David, Joey and Mark, sisters Breda and Margaret, brothers Michael, Billy and Jody, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Mulcaire will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Wednesday evening, December 1st, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Thursday morning, December 2nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will take place 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 for Ms Mulcaire, 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 Mulcaire 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.

Death Of Jean O’Sullivan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great personal sadness that I learned of the death, yesterday, Saturday 27th November 2021, of Mrs Jean O’Sullivan (née Barrett), Davis Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs O’Sullivan passed away peacefully, following a short illness; surrounded by her loving family, while in the care of staff at Cork University Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her husband John, daughter Gemma (Cummins), son Edward (Walsh), grandson Lorcan, sisters Moira (Buckley), Noreen (Shanahan) and Susan (Troy), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, all the O’Sullivan step-family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, former colleagues in the Tipperary Star newspaper, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Sullivan will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Tuesday evening November 30th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday morning, December 1st, at 11:00am, followed by private cremation.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs O’Sullivan, 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 O’Sullivan 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Frances O’Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday, Saturday 27th November 2021, of Mrs Frances O’Dwyer (née Phelan), Oldstone, Urlingford, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs O’Dwyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving husband John, her adoring daughters Emma, Grainne and Kate, sisters Marie, Phylis, Anne and Ursula, brother Patrick, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs O’Dwyer will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on tomorrow evening, Monday, November 29th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles arriving at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday morning, November 30th, at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in Fennor Cemetery, Castle Court, Fennor, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Dwyer 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: House strictly private.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Killer Covid-19 Cases Reach 5,140 On Irish Mainland Today.

The Department of Health has confirmed 3,735 new cases of Covid-19, here in the Irish Republic, over the past 24 hour period.

There remain 566 patients with Covid in hospitals, up 30 since yesterday, and of there their are 117 patients receiving treatment in intensive care units asross the State; a decrease of one on yesterday’s reported figures.

The Department of Health has further confirmed that NPHET’s Epidemiological Team is meeting regularly this weekend to monitor the ‘Omicron’ variant situation in Europe and are currently considering possible further required restrictions.

While there remain growing concerns around the new COVID-19 variant, ‘Omicron‘, the doctor who discovered it, Dr Angelique Coetzee, Chairperson of the South African Medical Association has stated that the symptoms are very mild and while she suspects the strain to spread widely in Europe, she has only seen two hospitalised cases to date.

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) have identified at least 13 cases of the new Omicron strain among 61 quarantined passengers, latter who tested positive for coronavirus after arriving there from South Africa.

In Northern Ireland, a further 1,405 new cases of coronavirus were reported todat, over a similar period, down from 1,482 yesterday.
Sadly, 2 further Covid-19-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland, bringing their total number of deaths, linked to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, to 2,869.

Continue to listen to science and do continue to keep yourself and your family safe by regularly washing your hands; wearing a mask when appropriate, and cut down on unnecessary social contacts.