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

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, Thursday 10th August 2023, of Mr John O’Sullivan, Sli Aobhinn, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Brocka, Rossmore, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister-in-law Caroline, Mr O’Sullivan passed away while in the tender care of his family.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Fiona, Tadgh and Liam, his Mam Mary, Dad PJ, brother Kev, sisters Mary and Angie, mother-in-law Nuala, brothers-in-law Mark, TJ, Michael, Peter and Rory, sisters-in-law Lucy, Bríd, Sinead and Marie, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Sullivan will repose at his home on Friday afternoon, August 11th, from 5:00pm until 7:30pm same evening.
The funeral cortège bearing the earthly remains of Mr O’Sullivan will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Saturday morning, August 12th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by private cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin 24.

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

The extended O’Sullivan 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Milford Care Centre.


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Traffic Accident On Slievenamon Road (N62), Thurles Brings Town To A Standstill.

A traffic accident on Slievenamon Road (N62), Thurles this afternoon (August 10th 2023), close to the entrance to Liberty Square town centre, which occurred at approximately 4:00pm, once again brought the town to a standstill.

Motorists beware. Traffic accident on Slievenamon Road (N62), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pic: G. Willoughby.

The accident involved two cars, both travelling in the same direction, with one vehicle being overturned.
Two ambulances together with Gardaí and three sections of Thurles fire brigade quickly attended the scene.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported and in the past half hour the overturned vehicle has been righted.

The road still remains closed, however, and traffic remains congested, particularly with vehicles coming from their places of work, from south of the town.
Drivers are advised to avoid the Thurles area until the roadway is reopened to normal traffic.

UPDATE: N62 Slievenamon Road Road has reopened to traffic.

Death Of William Russell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 31st July 2023, of Mr William John Russell, Laffansbridge, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Born 1st November 1939, Mr Russell passed away, while in the care of staff at Abbotts Care Home, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, having spent most of his life in Wales and England, before returning to his native Tipperary, in his later years.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Bernadette, Billy and Anna Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Cardiff and America, and extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Russell will repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday morning, August 13th, in St. Mary’s Church, Bailey Street, Killenaule, Thurles at 11:00am, followed by the interment of his ashes in Ballinure Graveyard, Ballinure, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Russell 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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Death Of Seamus Dunne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 8th August 2023, of Mr Seamus Dunne, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Dunne passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny.

His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; wife Aileen (née Phelan), daughters Tracy and Fiona, sons Stephen and Eoin, grandchildren Mia and Milo, sons-in-law Terry and Barrie, daughters-in-law Yuri and Eugenia, sisters Breda, Sr. Thomas and Ann, brothers Denis, Terry, Noel, Austin and Joe, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Dunne will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, August 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Sunday morning, August 13th, at 9:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. House strictly private.


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New Variant Of Covid-19, Named ‘Eris’ Detected In Ireland.

A new variant of Covid-19, a descendant of Omicron, designated EG.5 and named ‘Eris’ has been detected in Ireland, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has not designated EG.5 as a variant of concern or while being closely monitored, is not a variant of interest. The HSE have stated that ‘Eris’ however is more transmissible than previous circulating variants and has been associated with recent outbreaks in hospitals in Ireland, the USA and in England; in the case of the latter classified as a variant on July 31st last.

The symptoms of ‘Eris’ are as follows: Sore throat; Runny nose; Blocked nose; Sneezing; Dry cough; Headache; Wet cough; Hoarse voice; Muscle aches and Altered smell.

New variant of Covid-19, a descendant of Omicron, designated EG.5, on the rise.
Pic. G. Willoughby.

The Public Health Agency said that the Sars-COV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, remains in circulation and is constantly evolving, with new variants arising frequently. With summer holidays the rise in cases at home and internationally is being driven by greater indoor interaction, increased international travel and obviously waning immunity.

There remain currently known, some 408 cases in hospitals with the virus, up from 121 two weeks ago, and of these, 12 people remain in ICU.

However it should be kept in mind that sadly, since the pandemic began, there have been some 1.7 million PCR cases confirmed as having Covid-19 and 9,125 deaths recorded in Ireland.
Globally, some 1 million new covid-19 cases and more than 3,100 deaths were reported in the 28 days up to August 3rd last, according to the latest World Health Organization report. This brings the death toll to almost 7 million since the pandemic began.