Death Of Mary-Joe Slattery, Glengoole, Thurles, Tipp
It was with sadness we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 23rd November 2015, of Mrs Mary-Joe Slattery (née Butler), Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The passing of Mrs Slattery, who was...
View ArticleThurles Gardaí Make A Total Of 12 Arrests In Thurles
A further eight people have now been arrested here in Thurles, following yesterdays series of early morning raids by Thurles Gardaí. This brings to twelve the total number of persons arrested...
View ArticleDeath Of Eileen Flynn, Beakstown, Thurles, Tipperary
It was with sadness we learned of the death yesterday,Tuesday 24th November 2015, of Mrs Eileen Flynn (née O’Keeffe), Beakstown, Thurles, and formerly of Glenough, Rossmore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Mrs...
View ArticleMichael Lowry – Special Educational Needs ‘Bureaucratic Purgatory’
In one of his strongest statements yet, when speaking in relation to children with special needs, Independent Tipperary TD Mr Michael Lowry has accused the present government of ‘muddled policies’,...
View ArticleBlood Donation Clinic – The Dome – Thursday 3rd Dec. 2015
Please Give Blood There will be a final opportunity to donate blood before Christmas, when the Irish Blood Donation Clinic visits Thurles, Co. Tipperary; attending at The Dome, Semple Stadium, here in...
View ArticleBansha, Cappawhite & Glengoole Co. Tipp Unable To Attract GP Services
The community of Bansha, Co Tipperary and those residing in the surrounding hinterland are expected to converge on their local GAA village hall in large numbers tonight, to discuss serious concerns...
View Article“Darkest Hour”- Observations On Christmas – Ger Cullen
With eyelids red and heavy from bending o’er the smold’ring peat, hill poet Mr Ger (Gerry) Cullen, armed with the stub of a pencil and the back of a discarded cigarette packet, shares his observations...
View ArticleDeath Of Lorraine Shanahan, Willowmere Drive, Thurles, Tipp.
It was with great sadness we learned of the death on Friday last, November 27th 2015, of M/s Lorraine Shanahan, Willowmere Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The passing of M/s Shanahan; unexpectedly, is...
View ArticleTipperary – Tyson Fury New World Heavyweight Champ
The self-styled boxing professional ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury defeated Ukrainian professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF titles to become Ireland and Britain’s eighth world...
View ArticleTipperary Workshops Wrap Up Christmas Waste
Waste Recycling The people of Tipperary are playing their part in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill this Christmas by participating in three workshops throughout the county. The ‘Trash to...
View ArticleTipperary Battle of the Bands
CALLING ALL TIPPERARY BANDS! – WE WANT YOU! Tipperary Battle of the Bands 2015/2016 On Monday, 21st December 2015, the ultimate ‘Tipperary Battle of the Bands’ will commence in Hayes Hotel, Thurles,...
View ArticleDeath Of Sr. Mary Emmanuel (Sarah Dwyer) Ballinure, Thurles, Tipp.
It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Sunday 29th November 2015, of Sr. Mary Emmanuel of the Order; ‘Faithful Companions of Jesus’ (FCJ) (Sarah Dwyer), Maryville FCJ Residence, Laurel Hill,...
View ArticleDeath Of Alice Troy, Ballinure, Thurles, Tipp.
It was with sadness we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 30th November 2015, of Mrs Alice Troy (née Kerwick), Grawn, Ballinure, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Mrs Troy, predeceased by her husband Danny,...
View ArticleInstallation Of Thurles Solar Farm Possible By 2016
Last month Tipperary County Council won a national award for its work in relation to its energy management performance and on its uptake of renewable energy solutions. Photovoltaic (PV) panels were...
View ArticleDeath Of Christy Leahy, Ballycurrane, Thurles, Co. Tipp
It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Wednesday 25th November 2015, of Mr Christy Leahy, Southampton, England and formerly of Ballycurrane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The passing of Mr Leahy is...
View ArticleNext Borrisoleigh Historical Society Lecture – 7th Dec. 2015
Monday night, 7th December 2015 – Lecture by Seán Hogan – “Seamus Burke – Tipperary TD, 1918 – 1938” Seán Hogan, author of best-selling book “The Black and Tans in North Tipperary” will be the welcome...
View ArticleDeath Of Patrick Murphy, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipp
It was with sadness we learned of the death on Thursday last, December 3rd 2015, of Mr Patrick (Paddy) Murphy, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Castlelyons, Co. Cork. Mr Murphy passed...
View ArticleHave You Seen Sophie Burke?
Fears continue to grow regarding the whereabouts of a teenager from Co. Tipperary, who has not been seen by family and friends for several days. (Click on image left for greater magnification.) Ms...
View ArticleWind Turbines In Scenic Tipperary Gets Green Light
“Wind turbines may not be a big issue in the centre of Dublin.” – Westmeath TD Robert Troy. Dublin we understand has spent one million Euro re-branding itself from ‘Dirty Aul Town’ to, despite its...
View ArticleDeath Of Anne Ryan, Castlequarter, Clonoulty, Thurles, Co. Tipp
It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Saturday 5th December 2015, of Mrs Anne Ryan (née Cussen), Castlequarter, Clonoulty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of West Gate, Thurles, Co....
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