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This is Glengoole’s Alex’s Story
Alex, a two year old boy, was born twelve weeks premature. He lives in the village of Glengoole with his parents, two older sisters and two brothers. This is his story, to date, as told by his mother Maggie Butler.
Tidy Town’s judges award ‘Oscars’ - clean up underway
Having carried out a quick spot check of the Main streets in town at midday on Sunday last, the most noticeable improvement with regard to cigarette butts along the footpaths was outside Brendan Dwan’s premises in Castle Street where there wasn’t a cigarette butt in sight.
Tipp’s Kathleen just pipped for farm innovation award
Kathleen Kelly of Coolroe, Cahir, County Tipperary, added one more accolade to her heaving trophy cabinet last week when she was announced the runner-up for On-Farm Innovation at the FBD Women & Agriculture Awards.
Nenagh councillor fears merger will hit local jobs
Fine Gael’s Cllr Tom Moylan has highlighted his concerns over fears that local jobs will be lost in Nenagh and throughout Tipperary through proposed increased changes in commercial rates as a result of a uniform commercial rate been set across the county.
Tipperary Co-op sees profit rise despite turnover drop
Tipperary Co-op annual general meeting was told at its agm that turnover for 2012 was €138.8m, down by 6 per cent on 2011 levels. This was mainly due to lower selling prices for dairy products particularly during peak milk supply months.
ICSA urges review of ‘calendar farming’
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has reiterated the urgent need to review the issue of ‘calendar farming’ in its submission on Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme. Submissions on the issue were sought by the Departments of Agriculture and the Environment as part of the second review of the Action Programme.
Sport
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Roscrea GAA
Senior News: The seniors defeated Cashel on Saturday last by 3-16 to 11 points. They now face Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams this Sunday at 3pm in Templemore.
Favourites fail at testing Clonmel
When the Willie Mullins trained Bally Longford ran out a well backed winner of the opening two mile and four maiden hurdle at Clonmel on Friday evening, it looked as though favourite backers were in for a profitable evening but it was all downhill from there as one by one the first market choices bit the dust and we had to wait until the last race for a joint favourite to succeed to give some small relieve to punters.
Templemore Golf Club
Our Irish Mixed Foursomes team were beaten by Clonmel in Cahir Park.Thanks to all concerned for their efforts,especially Captain Francie who must have walked miles encouraging the team.
Thurles Golf
Plenty of varied action in a busy week. P.J. Mackey won the Open Singles. The Senior Scratch Cup went to a visitor in G. Smith, Clonmel with a brilliant 70 gross.
Nenagh Golf Club
Fixtures: Wednesday 19th June Open Singles; Friday 21st June President’s Prize: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June President’s Prize. Tuesday 25th June Breo Jewellers sponsored Tuesday Mixed.
Lifestyle
Arthritis Ireland - West Tipperary Branch
The West Tipperary branch of Arthritis Ireland will be holding the next Rheumatoid Arthritis/Osteoarthritis coffee morning on Wednesday 26th June at 11am in the Cavery Cafe in the Tipperary Shopping Centre.
Old School Weekend Festival of Traditional Dance and Music in The Commons
All roads lead to the Old School in The Commons, Ballingarry, for the weekend of Saturday 29th June and Sunday 30th June as a feast of traditional Irish music and dance is on offer.
Mixing pleasure with business in mixed-up Singapore
I have never been to Singapore but I am visiting for work at the end of the summer and have decided to take a couple of days off afterwards to enjoy the city. Can you recommend some things I should see and do during my time off and where I should stay?
A festival of rural arts and culture in South Tipperary
South Tipperary Rural Arts Group are hosting their first International Festival of Rural Arts and Culture on Thursday, June 27th and Friday, June 28th, 2013.
In A Time Of War by John Dennehy
In A Time of War - Tipperary (1914-1918) by John Dennehy - in this captivating new history John Dennehy explores the profound economic, military and social impact of the Great War on one Irish county: Tipperary.
Community
Galtee Walking Club
The last Sunday in June, the Galtee Challenge and Crossing, is approaching and anyone wishing to take part in the event should register before June 24 to ensure a place. Details and a registration form are available on our website, galteewalkingclub.ie.
Dave Fogarty 4 Mile Road Race
Many of the top road racing specialists will be in Thurles this Thursday evening for the annual Dave Fogarty four mile road race organised by Croke Athletic Club.
Small retailers under pressure in Roscrea
Small and independent retailers in the centre of Roscrea are being squeezed by the recession, with the closure this week of yet more businesses.
Catherina McKiernan launches the 2013 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon
North Tipperary Sports Partnership and South Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that the 2013 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon will take place in Clonmel on Sunday 29th September at 11am. Now in its fourth year this 10k Mini Marathon has grown from strength to strength since the inaugural event in Thurles in 2010.
Nenagh hosts Circle of Hope for Relay for Life
At 1pm this Friday, 21st June (midsummer’s day), Relay for Life Tipperary is organising an event called the Circle of Hope at Nenagh Castle. At the event, adults and children will hold hands in a circle around the castle.
Committee Clear and Focused
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MSI) launched a new voluntary branch on 29th May in the Spafield Resource Centre, Cashel. John Crosse, Chairperson of South Tipperary County Council, officially launched the branch and spoke of the importance of volunteering and community.
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Weather for Tipperary
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South
