Thurles Information

Call For New Veterinary School To Be Developed.

Independent Clare TD Mr Michael McNamara has called for a new Veterinary School to be developed on a similar model to the School of Medicine at University of Limerick (UL), in order to address a growing shortage of vets, particularly in large animal practices within Munster; due to the current retiring of veterinary practitioners.

In October 2022, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) sought expressions of interest from higher education colleges about creating more spaces for veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. University College Dublin (UCD), currently, is the only third level institute, on the island of Ireland, where students can study to become a veterinarian.

Deputy McNamara said the development of a second veterinary school in Ireland is critical, as there are currently more Irish veterinary students studying in Hungary (40) and Poland (70) than there are in Ireland.

“Some 581 students had veterinary medicine as their first choice, on their CAO form in 2022, but options for progressing to a veterinary school in Ireland are extremely limited with only 85 course places available at UCD each year,” he explained.
“The proposed new school must, at its heart, be centred on delivering more graduates into large animal veterinary practices. It is important the HEA’s target of a new school being opened by September 2024 is met.” he concluded.

He continued, “Currently, students at UCD primarily receive their experience at the Veterinary Hospital in Belfield, which inevitably is attracting more students to pursue a career in similar institutes and in research after they have qualified. A new Veterinary School should instead help to steer students towards replacing the veterinary practitioners specialising in large animals, with an acute shortage arising in Munster in particular.”

Deputy McNamara, who will be raising the matter with the Minister For Agriculture, during Topical Issues in Dáil Éireann tonight, said, “The School of Medicine at UL was established in 2007, when Ireland was experiencing a chronic shortage of general practitioners. The model developed by the School whereby students primarily received experience in GP practices, meant that they were more openly disposed to pursuing a career as general GPs, which helped to maintain the overall number of GPs across the country.”

Death Of Rita Morrissey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 21st February 2023, of Ms Rita Morrissey, Gragaugh, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of River Court, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ms Morrissey passed away, while in the care of staff at Aperee Living Nursing Home, Friary Walk, Clashacollare, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving sisters, brother, nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Morrissey will repose at St. Michael’s Church Mortuary, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles, on Thursday afternoon, February 23rd, from 5:30pm with Prayers at 7:00pm same evening.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, February 24th, in St. Michael’s Church, Kickham Street, Mullinahone, Thurles at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the old Church graveyard, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Morrissey family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Bernie Rigney, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Sunday 19th February 2023, of Mrs Bernadette (Bernie) Rigney (née McCarthy), Davis Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seamus, niece Linda, sisters Nellie, Maria and Kate, brothers Martin, James, Michael and Paddy; Mrs Rigney passed away peacefully, while under the care of staff at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sister-in-law Phyllis (O’Haloran), extended relatives, the Padre Pio community, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Rigney will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Wednesday evening, February 22nd, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Thursday morning, February 23rd, 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 those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Rigney, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Rigney family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of John Dunne, Formerly Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 18th February 2023, of Mr John Dunne, Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Philomena; Mr Dunne passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons Aidan and John, daughters Margaret and Geraldine, grandchildren, sister Maryanne (Coppinger), nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will repose at McNally’s Funeral Home, 20 Drogheda St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, on Wednesday evening, February 22nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

His remains will be received into the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Dublin Street, Balbriggan on Thursday morning, February 23rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dublin, at 1:30pm.

For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Dunne, same can be viewed, streamed live online.
View Requiem Mass, HERE. – Crematorium Life Celebration, HERE.

The extended Dunne family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Tommy Sheridan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Sunday 19th February 2023, of Mr Thomas (Tommy) Sheridan, Parkstown, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and late of Cavanfin, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan.

Pre-deceased by his parents William and Katie, sisters Margaret, Bridget and Mary and his brother John; Mr Sheridan passed away while in the care of staff at South Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and good friends in Parkstown and Horse & Jockey.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Sheridan will be received into the Church of St. Felim, Ballinagh Road, Ballanagh, Co. Cavan, on Wednesday evening, February 22nd at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning, February 23rd at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.

For those of you who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Dunne, same can be viewed, streamed live online, (Link to follow).

The extended Sheridan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

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