- Bank urged to explain job loss plan
- Government refuses to raise tax
- Show defaming priest 'inexplicable'
- Jobs boost at medical devices firm
- Team to mark Loughinisland massacre
- Tax case consultants cost 11m euro
- Play cards right on EU, says Ganley
- Minister in EU treaty poll blunder
- Hospital patients 'put at risk'
- New jobs created in IBM expansion
Local
Coonan Says Yes Vote ‘Good For Exports’
FINE Gael’s Deputy Noel Coonan has called on agri-businesses and all those involved in our food and drink industry to back the Stability Treaty. Deputy Coonan added that a Yes vote would have a positive impact on exports, trade and CAP negotiations.
Full Steam Ahead On Nenagh Rail Line
OVER 200 people travelled to Nenagh last Sunday as part of a special Railway Preservation Society of Ireland round-Ireland trip. The sight of the steam train and carriages pulling into Nenagh station caught the imagination of local people who turned out to welcome the group to the town for a brief stop before they headed for Cloughjordan and Roscrea.
Jimmy Doyle Road Needs Time to ‘Bed-in”
Members of Thurles Town Council have been encouraged to allow for a “bedding-in period” following the opening of the new Jimmy Doyle Thurles Link Road before attempting to make any rash decisions on traffic management in the Cathedral Town.
Minister Hogan Presents Ursulines With YSI Award
A Taste of Tipp – Room 14 TY Reports
We are currently taking part in a competition called Young Social Innovators (Y.S.I.). The main goal of this competition is to get young people involved in an action which helps improve the lives of others in their local community.
Fianna Fail Thanks
Thurles Fianna Fáil would like to thank everyone who contributed to the national collection for the Republican Party at Masses across the electoral area recently.
GAA President to Launch International Hurling Festival
The President of the GAA, Liam O Neill, will officially launch the Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival in Croke Park on Monday night next, May 21st.
Garda Appeal After Man Dies in Car Crash
Gardai in Cahir are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision at Lagganstown Lower, on a side road off the New Inn Golden Road.
North Tipp to Benefit From Union - Ambrose
BY Eoin Kelleher
Nenagh is set to benefit from the ‘re-unification’ of Tipperary under a new plan to amalgamate the two Councils, according to a South Tipperary County Councillor.
Chinese Government ‘Kidnapped the Dalai Lama’- Fitzgerald
THE government of the People’s Republic of China kidnapped the spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists - the Dalai Lama - and continues to teach Chinese children that the hula hoop and the computer were invented in the Middle Kingdom, and not in the West, according to a South Tipperary County Councillor.
Ford Focus Saloon -Another StepForward for a Winning Brand
The new Ford Focus saloon matches an ultra slinky and cool profile with good old fashioned reliability to bring to market what will be another big seller for the Ford marque.
Brazilian Paradise Replanted with help from Tipperary Priest
During the past eight years the apple of Fr. Paudie Moloughney’s Brazilian eye has been the planning and development of the Reserva Ecologica Sao Patricio.
North Tipperary Foxhounds Summer Show for Toome’
THE North Tipperary Foxhounds are busy preparing for their summer show which is being held at Toomevara, Nenagh on Saturday, May 26.
Lough Derg Water ‘Will Not Be Given Away’
WATER from Lough Derg is a “very precious asset that will not be given away lightly”, a defiant Cllr John Carroll told the May meeting of Newport area councillors.
Mullinahone
Wedding - The wedding took place in St. Michael’s Church on May 3rd of Pamela Grant and Donald Phelan. Pamela is the eldest daughter of John and Mary Grant of Ballydonnell while Donald is the son of Donal and Jean Phelan of Rathdowney. Celebrant was Fr. John McGrath P.P. Bridesmaids were Ashling Dunne and Laura Grant (sisters of the Bride); Bestman was James Phelan (brother of the Groom) and his friend Brian Dowling was Groomsman; Rebecca Dunne and Tom Dunne were flower girl and page boy (niece and nephew of the Bride). Readers were Laura Jane Whelan and Mary Molloy; the Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Leanne O’Regan, Clare Kelly, Alan Kelly and Stephen Crotty. The Offertory Gifts were presented by Mary Grant and Jean Phelan. Una Phelan was a lovely vocalist. Sandra O’Keeffe read the Communion Reflection. A most enjoyable reception was held for family and friends in the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny. Pamela and Donald are spending their honeymoon in Mexico and New York. We wish them many, many years of wedded bliss together in Rathdowney.
Cloughjordan
Mobile Phones - Cloughjordan Fire Brigade are collecting old mobile phones. If they can collect 360 phones they will be able to secure a life saving defibrillator for the local community. All fire brigade members are trained to use the defibrillator and training will be provided for any of the local community who require it. Phones can be given to the local fire brigade or they can be dropped into the local schools.
Bournea
G.A.A. Intermediate Hurling - On Sunday evening last in Holycross, Ballycahill-Clonakenny defeated Moyne-Templetuohy in the first round of the Mid Tipp
Killenaule
Killenaule Ladies Soccer -The league resumed again this weekend with an away game to unbeaten Cahir. The girls had a fantastic win in a game dominated by the wind. Shauna Hayes got us off to a great start with a well taken goal after 5 mins. But Cahir replied within 5 mins from a corner to leave it 2-1 at half time. In the second half Cahir had the wind and put a lot of pressure on Killenaule with Erin Slattery holding strong in the middle of the field and Cahir were denied 2 certain goals by Roisin Trehy and Eidin Murphy stopping the ball on the line. The pressure was relieved when Michelle Meagher sent a great ball to Katie O’Regan who finished in style and 5 mins later Katie O’Regan headed home a Shauna Hayes corner. But with 10 mins to go Jennifer Grant had 2 goals for Cahir and the game was wide open again until Shauna Hayes sent Katie O’Regan through again to seal the game. The final score 5-3 to Killenaule. Team: Sharon Hanley, Eidin Murphy, Aoife O’Connor, Roisin Trehy, Aimee Maloney, Michelle Meagher, Erin Slattery, Ellen Walsh, Shauna Hayes, Katie O’Regan and Edel O’Dwyer. Subs used: Cait Murphy, Roisin O’Regan and Aisling O’Dwyer. Other subs: Nell Trehy, Fiona O’Connor and Hannah Stapleton.
Lorrha
Eucharistic Congress - Information leaflets highlighting events of the Congress and the programme for Friday 15th June (day selected by Diocese of Killaloe as their Special Day to travel as a Group) are displayed on church notice boards.
St Paul’s Boxing Club Funding Boost
JUNIOR Minister Alan Kelly has announced that a grant of €25,000 is to go to St Paul’s Boxing Club in Nenagh. The funding will go towards renovating and improving the facilities of the club.
Moyne - Templetuohy
Tidy Village Quiz - Moyne Templetuohy Macra na Feirme will hold a Table Quiz in aid of Moyne Tidy Village on this Friday, 18th May at Quinlans by kind permission commencing at 9.30 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Thurles Harvest Festival Expects Large Crowds
The inaugural Thurles Harvest Festival which is taking place on Sunday 20th May at Thurles Racecourse is expected to attract a massive crowd due to the unique variety of family events taking place on the day.
Bryan Criticises SFA
IFA President John Bryan has strongly criticised the Small Firms Association for its suggestion to impose commercial rates on the farming sector, which supports 300,000 jobs and thousands of small businesses around the country.
Farmers - Breaks Important For Healthy Minds, Relationships and Business
If you tend to keep thinking about the cows while you are on holidays or you tend not to take holidays at all then it is time for a change.
Co-Ops Must Minimise Impact On Profitability
IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey said it was crucial that co-ops adjusting milk prices would seek to minimise the impact on peak month profitability, as failing to do so will dent farmer confidence and seriously affect their ability to plan the future of their business.
Ogra Fianna Fail Call for Greater Commitment to Newport Area
Chairman of Newport Ogra Fianna Fail, Greg Moroney, has called on North Tipperary County Council to reaffirm its commitment towards the Newport area following a recent meeting of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Town Councillors Put Pressure On TDs And Senators
A meeting of all town councillors in North and South Tipperary held in the Garda College in Templemore last Wednesday has agreed to convene a special meeting of all Oireachtas members in both constituencies to seek support for the retention of town councils.
British Ambassador to Visit Cashel after Invitation from Hayes
The newly appointed British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott, is to visit Cashel this coming Friday, the 18th of May, following an invitation from South Tipperary Fine Gael T.D. Tom Hayes. Deputy Hayes issued the invitation to commemorate last year’s visit to the town by Queen Elizabeth.
North Tipperary Housing Estates ‘Like Auschwitz’
The type of fencing put in place by developers around unfinished housing estates in North Tipperary made them “look like Auschwitz”, according to Cllr John “Rocky” McGrath.
Main Suspect in Templemore Man’s Murder Found Dead
The main suspect in the murder of Templemore man Tom Walsh who was shot dead in Florida in March, has been found dead inside his home following what appears to have been a double suicide pact, after a standoff with a SWAT team.
ICMSA Dismisses Rates Suggestion
RESPONDING to the comments of Patricia Callan of the SFA who has called for the introduction of commercial rates for farmers, the ICMSA president, John Comer, described the idea as utterly unproductive and without any connection to reality.
Tipp Woman’s World Vision Talk
World Vision Ireland is inviting all Tipperary sponsors and anyone interested in finding out about its work in Africa, to a supporter evening which will take place Hearn’s Hotel Clonmel, on Wednesday, May 23, at 7.30pm.
North Tipp Pupils Urged To Walk
PRIMARY and secondary school students across North Tipperary have been encourged to walk to school next week as part of An Tasoice’s Green Schools Walk to School Week. The week runs from May 21 to 25.
Nenagh Cycle Route Signage
A call was made by Cllr John Carroll at the May meeting of Newport area council for better signage on the new cycle and walk route along the N52. Cllr Carroll urged that the route be clearly defined for cyclists and walkers.
High Office for Roscrea Comhaltas
At the Annual Congress of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Kathryn Browne was elected as one of two national youth members (óg bhaill) of the Árd-Chomhairle. The congress was held at the national headquarters of Comhaltas in Monkstown Co Dublin last weekend where many delegates from all over Ireland, Britain and America were gathered. There was resounding applause when the result was announced. Kathryn, who shaded the vote by the tightest of margins, is an active participant of the many activities undertaken by the Roscrea branch of Comhaltas. She is a talented musician and prepares groups for various competitions and events. She played a key role in the music arrangements for the recording of the branch CD which will be launched on Wednesday 16th May as part of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil programme and the recently successful Scoraíocht competition programme. She also assisted her father John put the finishing touches to his second book ‘Wandering Back and Forth’ which will be launched on Thursday 17th May. She is a daughter of John and Kay Browne, Ballycleary, Roscrea. Kay was branch secretary for many years and during that time she was also secretary for a number of fleadhanna ceoil.
Bruton To Attend Stability Treaty Meeting
With the Referendum on the EU Stability Treaty taking place on May 31st, South Tipperary Fine Gael T.D. Tom Hayes has arranged for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Richard Bruton, to attend a public meeting on why a Yes vote will benefit local businesses. The meeting described as an ‘EU Stability Business Lunch’ will take place in Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Friday May 25th at 1pm. Local businesses in the region will be invited to attend but the event is open to all members of the public.
Tipp MInor Football Team to Play Cork
The Tipperary Minor Football team to play Cork in the Munster minor football semi-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday, May 16 at 7.30pm is:
Hayes Announces a Further €420,000 for Tipperay Swimming Pools
Tom Hayes T.D. has announced the provision of further funding for three Tipperary swimming pools which will improve access for people with disabilities, as well as a Green Swimming Pool initiative to make the pools more energy efficient and less reliant on State support.
British Ambassador To Visit Cashel
The newly appointed British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott (pictured), is to visit Cashel this coming Friday, the 18th of May, following an invitation from South Tipperary Fine Gael T.D. Tom Hayes.
Gardai ‘Should Be Asked To Monitor Littering’
THE Gardai should be asked to be “extra vigilant” over the coming weeks to prevent anti-social behaviour and to curb littering.
Lar is Back
Ninety seven days after he announced that he was quitting the Tipperary senior hurling panel to pursue business interests, former Hurler of the Year, Lar Corbett is back in harness in what has been described as “a timely boost” to The Premier County’s prospects for 2012.
Protect Independent Living Centres - Lowry
Deputy Michael Lowry has added his voice in support of the Centres for Independent Living (CIL) across the constituency and country and has called on the Government not to inflict any further cuts to funding and to restore their services in full.
McGrath Urges Govt To Delay Referendum
Following confirmation that the German Socialist Democratic Party want to delay ratification of the Fiscal Compact until at least mid-June; Independent TD for Tipperary South Mattie McGrath has called on the Irish Government to extend the same courtesy to the Irish people. As the vote in the Bundestag requires a two-thirds majority for approval, a postponement is virtually certain to happen.
Thurles and District Camera Club
Last week May 7th members traveled to Ballinahow Castle which is situated about four kilometers from Thurles on the farm of James Finn. .Even though the conditions were cold and overcast members experienced an overview of the surrounding area. Also some nature shots were captured We plan a repeat trip later in the year as those who traveled many of whom it was their first time request another chance in more favorable conditions. .
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