Tackling Climate Change – Rhetoric Or Reality?
EPA Climate Change Lecture Series Lord John Krebs Lord John Krebs is presenting an EPA Climate Change Lecture at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 today Tuesday 15th May, as part of the...
View ArticleCabragh Wetlands Welcomes President Michael D. Higgins
On Saturday May 19th next, 2018, the recently erected Visitor Centre on the lands of the Cabragh Wetlands Trust, here in Thurles, will be officially opened by the President of Ireland, Mr Michael D....
View ArticleDeath Of Jimmy Fogarty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 15th May 2018, of Mr Jimmy Fogarty, Skehana, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. A former Tipperary Star newspaper...
View ArticleDeath Of Tony O’Neill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 15th May 2018, of Mr Anthony (Tony) O’Neill, Gortnahoe Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Predeceased by his wife Nora; the...
View ArticleWhat Is The State Of Bathing Water Here In Ireland
The bathing season in Ireland, is designated as being from 1st June to 15th September each year. From 2014 onwards bathing water compliance requires assessments to be undertaken using a statistical...
View ArticleJimmy Fogarty Remembered
Two-Mile-Borris district correspondent Mr Gerry Bowe reports on the passing of the late Mr Jimmy Fogarty. It was with sadness we learned of the death of Jimmy Fogarty, Skehana, Two-Mile-Borris Thurles,...
View ArticleStill Now The Hurling Hero’s Hand
Still Now The Hurling Hero’s Hand © Author & Poet Tom Ryan. [Dedicated to Thurles Sarsfields Hurlers of the past.] Still now the hurling hero’s hand That wedded to the ancient ash of his camán On...
View ArticleFemale Pedestrian Involved In Thurles Accident.
Emergency services were called to the scene of an accident on Liberty Square, Thurles (North West) less than one hour ago. (2.45pm, 17th May). Gardaí, the Ambulance service and two Units of Thurles...
View ArticleUnavoidable Time Change In The Visit By President Higgins To Thurles
We previously stated in a recent news report that our Irish President, Mr Michael D. Higgins would be visiting Thurles on Saturday next, May 19th, 2018. While the date for his visit, (we are happy to...
View ArticleLowry Confirms Provision For Special Needs Assistant Posts
Independent Deputy Mr Michael Lowry has confirmed the provision for additional ‘Special Needs Assistants’, all of whom will be allocated to schools here within Co. Tipperary, as and from the start of...
View ArticleTime To Get Back To The Garden
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas.” – Elizabeth Murray. All of the early blooms, plants, bulb material, trees, bird boxes, rich colour etc.,...
View ArticleDeath Of Mary Regan, Thurles, Co. Tippperary
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Friday 18th May 2018, of Mary Regan (née O’Connell), Currasallagh, Lisacul, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly Moyne, Thurles, Co....
View ArticleWorld Bee Day – Today Sunday 20th May 2018
Today, Sunday 20th May, marks the first ever global “World Bee Day”, and Bee experts are expected to highlight the need for an EU ban on certain insecticides, same which are knowingly, together with...
View ArticleDeath Of Ned Carr, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 20th May 2018, of Mr Edward (Ned) Carr, Ria, Monadreen, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Mr Carr passed away peacefully at his home,...
View ArticleThurles Car Park Development Making Progress
The opening of the proposed new car park to the rear of Jackie Griffin’s shop, here in Thurles central, moves yet another step closer, as a steel hoarding is erected to the front of the building on...
View ArticleDeath Of Liam Maher, Templederry, Co. Tipperary.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, May 21st 2018, of Mr Liam (Willie) Maher, Gouldavoher, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick and formerly of Gortnagloona, Templederry, Nenagh, Co....
View ArticlePres. M.D. Higgins Warmly Welcomed To Cabragh Wetlands
A large crowd turned out on Saturday evening last, May 19th 2018, in Cabragh Wetlands Thurles, to welcome two visiting guests; the President of Ireland, Mr Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Ireland’s...
View ArticleDeath Of Mary Fogarty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 22nd May 2018, of Ms Mary Fogarty, Albany House, Dublin Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Rosegreen and Bansha, Co....
View ArticleDeath Of Alice Bergin, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 22nd May 2018, of Mrs Alice (Ally) Bergin (née Kennedy), Ballyknockane, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Former Principal...
View ArticleDeath Of Tommy Maher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Sunday 27th May 2018, of Mr Tommy Maher, Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. His place of residence for some 62...
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