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Death Of Australian Comedian, Actor, Author, Satirist, Barry Humphries.

“I was born with a priceless gift, the ability to laugh at the misfortunes of others.”
“Australia is an outdoor country. People only go inside to use the toilet, and that’s a recent development.”,
Above quotes from the great stand-up and now late comedian, John Barry Humphries (1934-2023).

Television viewers here in Co. Tipperary and indeed far beyond, will be greatly saddened by the news of the death of Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist, Mr John Barry Humphries [Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) & Order of Australia (AO)], who passed away today, aged 89 years.

Mr Humphries was best known for writing and playing his on-stage and television alter egos of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.

Although best known to his audiences for his delivery of deliberate irrationality and absurdist humour, Mr Humphries was also a film producer; script writer; a star of London’s West End musical theatre; a writer and a landscape painter.

His alter egos of the lilac-rinsed haired Dame Edna Everage evolved over a forty year period, latter to become a satire of stardom; while his portrayal of an inebriated, boorish, loud-mouthed, uncouth and uncultured, ‘cultural attaché to the Far East’, in the character of Sir Les Patterson, over the past 30 years became a regular feature in his solo theatrical appearances, both in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Having entertained on stage and screen for over 70 years, we understand that Mr Humphries tripped on a rug, while reaching for a book, back in February, latter resulting in him requiring surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. He had been readmitted to hospital just this week, yet despite his accident, he had fully expected to be back and fighting fit within weeks, but sadly he never recovered.

His passing means the loss of one of our all-time great stand-up comedians.

Oíche mhaith, possum – In ár gcroíthe go deo.

Death Of Michael Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Friday 21st April 2023, of Mr Michael Ryan, St. Bridget’s Terrace, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Ballybeg, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Josie (née McCarthy), his daughter Marion, son David and brother Pat; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully after a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; daughters Yvonne (Shortt) and Lucy (Moore), sons Michael, T.J. Joseph and Paul, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Donal, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at the home of his son Paul, No 1 Childers Park, Bawnanattin, Thurles, (via Abbey Road) on Sunday afternoon, April 23rd, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of Our Lady and St. Kevin, Littleton, Thurles, on Monday morning, April 24th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

The extended Ryan 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 dílís.

Death Of John Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 20th April 2023, of Mr John Kelly, Cassestown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen, his sons Liam and Brendan; Mr Kelly passed away peacefully after a short illness, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Margaret (O’Meara) and Deirdre (Cassidy), sons Sean and Noel, daughter-in-law Bernadette, sons-in-law Martin and Thomas, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sister Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, former colleagues in Thurles Sugar Factory, members of his card playing circle, good neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kelly will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, April 22nd, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening, before being received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 8:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday morning, April 23rd at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Kelly, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.

The extended Kelly 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 dílís

Death Of Maura Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 20th April 2023, of Mrs Maura B. Ryan (Simon) (née Hickey), Ballydaff, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Simon; Mrs Ryan passed away while in the care of staff at Fenor Hill Nursing Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her family; John, Billy, Beth (Maher), Bridget and Simon, daughters-in-law Trish, Anna and Kate, sons-in-law Sean and Stephen, grandchildren Ailish, Eimear, Simon, William, Padddy, Ellen, Simon, Sean, Hannah, Jacob and Simon, great grandchild Gabriel, brother James, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles on Saturday afternoon April 22nd, from 4:30pm, with removal at 7:00pm same evening, to be received into Ileigh Church, Knocknaharney, Ileigh, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. .
Mrs Ryan will further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, April 23rd, at 11:00am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

EPA Announces Increased Funding Of €16m For Research To Address Climate & Environmental Challenges.

EPA announces increased funding of €16m for new environmental and climate research.

Research proposals are invited for research across the following areas:

Nature-based solutions that can benefit the environment and society.
Advancing climate science in an Irish context.
Identifying effective options to adapt to climate changeThe use data of and digitalisation for environmental protection.
How society can be enabled in its transition to a sustainable future.

Successful researchers will work closely with policy makers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the research is impactful and effectively informs environmental policy in Ireland.

Environmental and climate research in Ireland today received a boost with the announcement by the EPA of up to €16 million in funding for new research projects, representing a significant increase over previous years. The EPA is inviting proposals from the research community for innovative research projects to support the development and implementation of environmental policies in Ireland.

Announcing the EPA funding call, Dr Eimear Cotter, Director of the Office of Evidence and Assessment said: “Scientific research and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in informing how governments and society can respond to the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation. Today’s EPA research call will address knowledge gaps, both current and future, and ultimately will provide robust evidence to support the implementation of effective environmental policies in Ireland.”

Areas of research include exploring how nature-based solutions can benefit the environment and society, advancing climate science in an Irish context, and identifying effective options to adapt to climate change. Cross-cutting areas are also highlighted, such as how data and digitalisation can be utilised for environmental protection and how society can be enabled in its transition to a sustainable future.

Dr Darragh O’Neill, EPA Research Manager, said, “In this year’s call, we are pleased to include both targeted and open topics to support the research community to address specific evidence needs as well as to explore emerging research areas relevant to environmental policy. With up to €16m available under this call, we look forward to receiving proposals for innovative and impactful projects.”

The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Under this year’s call, the EPA is delighted to be partnering with the Geological Survey Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Met Éireann to co-fund projects in areas of mutual interest.

Further details about the 2023 EPA Research Call are available HERE