2008 December 23 | Thurles Information

The World We live In – Some Interesting Facts

Did you Know?

The inhabitants of Uruguay are guaranteed free medical care because public hospitals are free of charge. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a smoke-free country. In 2004, Bhutan became the world’s first country to ban smoking in public places and the selling of tobacco. Andorra has no airport or rail network. [...]

Thurles Chamber's Christmas Dinner - Not Just a Traditional Festive Treat

Traditional festive treats were not the only delights served up at this year’s Thurles Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Dinner.

Some 250 business men and women were in attendance and this year’s special guest speaker was business tycoon and former supermarket supremo, now turned gym boss, Mr. Ben Dunne.

Ben Dunne was born on [...]