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Ireland’s first satellite EIRSAT-1 (Educational Irish Research Satellite 1), which has taken just over five years to develop, is now ready for launching, possibly between mid-January and mid-February of this current year.
The satellite was designed, developed, built and tested at University College Dublin (UCD) and will be launched 520km into the sky from the European spaceport in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America, before orbiting the Earth for some five years; to return to earth and UCD.
Last year the Irish Government signed of an agreement to facilitate the launch of the developed EIRSAT-1 satellite, having received funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI); the Irish Research Council; Enterprise Ireland, UCD, Openet, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESE).
The Irish government intend to register the satellite on the UN Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space.
Assistant professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at UCD, Dr David McKeown, was the engineering manager on the project, and this being the first Irish designed satellite; Dr McKeown hopes this project will lay the ground work for larger satellites into the future.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 3rd January 2023, of Mr Michael Ryan, Manselstown, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Co. Laois.
Pre-deceased by his wife Anne, brothers Thomas, Jimmy, John and Matty, Sisters Sr. Mildred (Nano) and Mary (Mullaney); Mr Ryan passed away peacefully, while in his 103rd year; in the care of staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning next, Jan. 6th. at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Moyne, Thurles, followed by removal for cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare.
The extended Ryan 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.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
A farming family near the village of Lorrha, at the north tip of Co Tipperary, say they have lost more than 70 sheep, following a savage dog attack on their flock after Christmas.
The attack was first discovered by local farmer Mr Donal O’Donoghue, on December 27th, which found some 50 sheep killed and another 20 having to be put down due to serious injuries.
Since the initial discovery, a number of sheep that had survived the attack have also since died.
The Chairperson of the Irish Farmers Association, Mr Kevin Comiskey has stated that such ongoing dog attacks, (the 3rd attack in the midwest in recent weeks), on sheep flocks are no longer acceptable and he has called for an emergency meeting at top government level to obtain legislation, including proper responsibility for dog licensing and compulsory microchipping, same to be brought solely under the control of the Department of Agriculture.
Following this Lorrha December 27th savage attack, some sheep still remain missing, others have been located with their entire faces and body parts ripped off. Those located dead were found strewn about everywhere at the location.
Gardaí are now investigating and we understand they have already attended at the scene of this savage attack.
- Total investment of over €20 million this year to enhance security of the State.
- New helicopter to allow for rapid deployment of specialist units across the country.
The Minister for Justice Mr Simon Harris TD has today announced an additional capital allocation of €21.5m to support significant investment in a replacement helicopter and fixed wing plane for An Garda Síochána.
Funding will be provided in 2023 to support the procurement of a longer range and high capacity utility helicopter fully equipped with Garda mission equipment.
Funding will also be made available to procure a fully equipped plane, with the requisite reliability and enhanced capabilities to support policing, security and surveillance operations.
The new helicopter will also support the rapid deployment of the Emergency Response Unit and Armed Support Units where necessary.
Together, the investments will provide a vital support to the security of the State, offering consistent and effective capacity to Garda national units in the investigation of espionage, terrorism, organised crime gangs (OCG), border policing, human and drug trafficking, kidnapping and fuel smuggling/laundering.
Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “The Garda Air Support Unit does vital work to combat criminal activity and protect the public. This new, state-of-the-art plane and helicopter will significantly boost the State’s aerial support and ability to uphold national security.
The allocation of this additional funding is further evidence of the Government’s commitment to provide An Garda Síochána with the resources it needs to keep us safe.
It’s vital our Gardaí have the resources they need to tackle serious and organised crime, police our borders, investigate potential threats, increase their surveillance capacity and rapidly deploy specialist units, such as the Emergency Response Unit and the Armed Support Unit, across the State.
I expect that the new helicopter will be purchased, delivered and become operational this year, while the new plane will become operational in 2024.”
Of the €21.5 million being made available in 2023 through Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR), administered by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, €9million will go towards phased payments for a replacement Garda Fixed Wing Aircraft, while€12.5 million will be provided for the purchase and delivery of a fully equipped helicopter.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Saturday 31st December 2022, of Mrs Bridget McGovern (née Neville), Slieve-na-Mon Meadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her husband Phil, sister Nonie and brother Michael; Mrs McGovern passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted by her children Mary, Paula, Finola, Philip, Michael and Fergal, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Gus and Rogie, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs McGovern will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Friday evening, January 13th. from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles on Saturday morning, January 14th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will follow immediately afterwards in the graveyard adjoining Holycross, Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those of you who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs McGovern, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE
The extended McGovern 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.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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