Thurles Information

Death Of Mary Ryan, Mother Of Green Party Leader Mr Eamon Ryan.

Green Party leader Mr Eamon Ryan is in mourning following the news of the passing of his mother, Mrs Mary Ryan, “unexpectedly but peacefully“, while on holiday.

Mrs Ryan passed away following an accident while on holiday on Inisbofin Island, in the Aran Islands, latter situated off the coast of Co. Galway.

She was transported by air ambulance to Galway University Hospital, but alas sadly died on Tuesday evening last.

Her death notice sadly reads:-

RYAN (née Cahill) (Sandycove, Co. Dublin) August 9th, 2022 (unexpectedly but peacefully) Mary, beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother of John, Eamon, Robert and Marion; Sadly missed by her children and their partners, her adored grandchildren Harriet, Lorcan, Séamus, Fintan, Isabella, Jack, Oliver, Ino, Tom, Róise, Sean and Harry, great-grandson George, her sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends

Removal Saturday (August 13th) from her home to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10:00am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed online on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Two Areas Of Tipperary Impacted By Water Shortages.

Met Éireann yesterday issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for, in particular, Leinster and Munster; same valid from midday today Wednesday and running until at least Sunday next, at 6:00am with temperatures forecast to soar from 22 degrees and up to 29 degrees (Celsius).

Two areas in Co. Tipperary are currently impacted by water shortages amid requests from Irish Water to conserve supplies over the coming weeks.

The two areas in Co. Tipperary impacted are Coalbrook, a village in the Slieveardagh Hills, situated 25.4km from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and Kilcash, located 8 km east of Clonmel, in the south of the county‎.

Residents of the county are being asked to report any leaks to our public water network, by contacting Irish Water at any time on Tel: 1800 278 278 or online on the Irish Water website.

The farming community are being asked to check for leaks on outdoor taps or troughs, while the general public are being asked to bear in mind the high volumes of water needed for paddling pools or swimming pools and to please reuse all such water content for gardening or car washing.

Please also check on your elderly neighbours.

“Portraits” – Debut Exhibition By Cashel Artist Mary Walsh.

Cashel Library Cordially Invites.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports.

“Cashel Library cordially invites you, the public, to the launch of “Portraits”, latter the debut exhibition of much loved local artist Mary Walsh, on Tuesday next, August 16th, at 7:00pm.

Another exquisite talent from the Rossa Pottery stable, Mary is perhaps better known as a Tourism Guide at the Rock of Cashel.

This exhibition doesn’t disappoint. Refreshments will be served. Would love to see you there”.

Note Please: Répondez s’il vous plaît (RSVP) your intention to be present at this worthwhile event by simply contacting Tel. No: 062-63825.

Death Of Mary Jo Stapleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday, 9th August, 2022, of Mrs Mary Jo Stapleton (née O’Shea), Parkstown, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Ballinastick, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Walter (Walzie), brothers Michael, John, Jimmy and Bríd; Mrs Stapleton passed away peacefully following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Aut Even Hopital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her loving family; Robert, Brendan, Norma, Cyril, Vincent and Catherine, daughters-in-law April, Caroline, Martina and Mary, sons-in-law Paudie and Donal, grandchildren Cole, Sean, Gráinne, Ciarán, Aoife, Nicholas, Ruairi, Maria, Ben, Conor, Alanna and Meabh, brother Christy, brother-in-law Fintan, sisters-in-law Hillary, Rosemary and Christina, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Stapleton will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Thursday, August 11th from 5:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Peter, Moycarkey, Thurles, at 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, August 12th, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in nearby Moycarkey Old Graveyard, Moycarkey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

[NB: Due to C-19 virus fears; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Stapleton 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.

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Covid-19 Booster Roll-Out To Begin For Those Aged Over 60.

The HSE are inviting people aged 60 years and over; together with pregnant women, to make an appointment for a booster vaccine.
People in the 50-64 age group with long-term health conditions, will also be invited for a booster dose over the coming weeks.

Appointments are expected to be available from August 15th next.

Remember, Booster Vaccines can be booked online at HSE vaccination clinics HERE and also through participating GP’s and cooperating pharmacies.

The HSE and Children’s Health Ireland will also shortly be inviting, via their parents/guardians, children aged 5-12, latter who are immunocompromised and now due to have a second booster vaccine.

The HSE are steadfastly urging people, who have not yet received a primary Covid-19 vaccine dose, to consider attending one of the walk-in clinics for dose one or dose two of the vaccine, or to register for an appointment.