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Death Of Kathleen Murphy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 8th March 2022, of Mrs Kathleen Murphy (née Butler), Pallashill, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Gurth, Hollyford, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her cherished husband Ned, brothers Stephen and Jimmy, sisters Sr. Mary, Sr. Rose and Teresa and her nephew John; Mrs Murphy passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Ardeen Nursing home, Abbey Road , Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her beloved sister Mary Berkery, sister-in-law Mary Butler, nieces and nephews Mary, Breda and Joanne Berkery, Noreen Butler, Michael Ryan, Breda, John and Michael Butler, extended relatives, loyal neighbours, devoted carers and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Murphy will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles, on Thursday evening, March 10th, from 4:30pm, before being received into the Church of St. Laurence O Toole, Monroe, Bouladuff, Thurles, at 6:00pm to further repose for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, March 11th at 11:30am; followed by burial in St. Michaels cemetery Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mrs Murphy, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending Requiem Mass will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering, with no hand shaking.]

The extended Murphy 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.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Dinny Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 7th March 2022 of Mr Denis (Dinny) Ryan Kileenyarda, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jimmy and Mary and his sister Maisie; Mr Ryan passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge, Ballykelly, Dualla, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his devoted wife Rita; his children Mary, Sheila, Agnes, Denise, Seamus, Trish and Rita, his grandchildren Aisling, Eadaoin, Donnchadh, Maria, Aoife, Fionn, Eoghan, Glen, Eimear, Colm, Aidan, Grace, Nathan and Damien, his great-grandchildren Oisin, Hugh, Saibh and Eve, brother Tommy sister-in-law Brenda, brother-in-law Alan, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on Wednesday evening, March 9th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the former Cistercian Abbey Church at Holycross, Thurles, to arrive at 8:00pm.
His remains will further repose for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, March 10th, at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the ‘Heart to Hand‘ charity.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Michael Perkins, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 27th January 2022, of Mr Michael Perkins, Ballyboy, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Perkins passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila (nee Berkery), sister Bridget and brother Oliver his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Perkins will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Friday, January 29th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, before being received into the Sacred Heart Church, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning, January 29th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in Kilvalure Cemetery, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended Requiem Mass for Mr Perkins, but are unable to do so, due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic; same can be viewed online HERE.

The extended Perkins 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Joke Of The Week.

A badly prepared student in an advanced Biology class was taking his mid-term exam. The last question on his paper, with a value of 70 marks, was causing a small problem.

It read: – ‘Name seven advantages for women who breast feed their babies.’

Our student was finding this question extremely difficult. However taking a gamble based on his more general knowledge he wrote as follows: –

(1) It is a perfect formula for the baby.
(2) It provides immunity against certain diseases.
(3) It is always at the right temperature.
(4) It is inexpensive as food.
(5) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
(6) It is always available if and when required, even at a moments notice.

Now lost for his seventh reason the student thought for awhile. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang indicating the end of his exam, he quickly scrawled: –

(7) It comes in two attractive containers and it is high enough off the ground, where the cat can’t get it.

Our student got an A.

Justice Minister Welcomes Policing Authority Report On Performance Of An Garda Síochána During COVID-19 Health Crisis.

Minister McEntee welcomes the latest Policing Authority report on the performance by An Garda Síochána, during the COVID-19 health crisis.

The Policing Authority reflects on the performance of An Garda Síochána and their frontline contribution to supporting the public health guidelines
The Report covers the period from July 2021 to December 2021, when the majority of health protection restrictions were relaxed .

The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has today welcomed the sixteenth Report from the Policing Authority on the performance by An Garda Síochána of its policing role in the support of the COVID-19 public health restrictions.

Minister McEntee stated,

“I am grateful to the Policing Authority for the valuable work they have undertaken over the course of the pandemic. The Reports on the performance of An Garda Síochána in policing the public health regulations have provided an independent and transparent assessment of the Garda response to the pandemic.

Thanks to the work of the Authority, we can all be confident that An Garda Síochána will continue to serve our communities, continue to employ the graduated response which has achieved so much, and continue to adapt to the evolving situation.”

Over the course of the pandemic, the Poling Authority have maintained contact with a broad cross-section of civil society organisations to gauge the reception and attitude to An Garda Síochána and the public health guidelines. In preparing the current report, the Policing Authority have reflected on these consultations and how the experience of communities has evolved over the course of the emergency public health measures to the present time.

Minister McEntee continued,

“There is much from the Policing Authority’s Reports that will inform the future direction of policing in Ireland and much to reflect upon for maintaining and enhancing the public confidence across all communities that has been garnered during the pandemic.

I welcome in particular the focus in this report on the role of policing as a public service. This is very much at the heart of the policing reforms that we are working with An Garda Síochána to implement.

The relationship between An Garda Síochána and the communities it serves has been strengthened during the pandemic.
I am confident that bond can be maintained and built upon. I also know that An Garda Síochána is committed to ensuring that its relationship with all our communities is as strong as possible.”

The Minister concluded by stating,

“I would like to congratulate An Garda Síochána on the very valuable work they have undertaken in reaching out to vulnerable victims of domestic abuse and I acknowledge the very real challenges for Garda members in maintaining public confidence during the period of public health restrictions, and beyond.

However, I have seen how Gardaí have constantly addressed the challenges, how they have adapted to the evolving situation and how they have been resilient in delivering for the public in the face of risk and uncertainly. I would like to thank the women and men of An Garda Síochána for their continued exemplary public service”