2009 March | Thurles Information

Mary Hanafin – Sr. Fideles Sports Hall Officially Opens in Thurles

Friday last, the Presentation Secondary School in Thurles, Co Tipperary, saw the official opening of their new and most magnificent Sr.Fideles Sports Hall, by past pupil and Irish Government Minister Mary Hanafin, Minister for Social and Family Affairs. It was a particularly proud day for Board of Management Chairperson Sr.Fideles Purcell who had helped [...]

Irish Politics - The Funny Side

A thief stuck a pistol in a man’s ribs and said, “Give me your money“.

The gentleman, shocked by this sudden action, said “You cannot do this; I’m a member of Dáil Éireann ! ”

The thief said, “In that case, give me my money! “

Question: What do you call someone in [...]

IRFU – Croke Park Sought For Heineken Cup Semi-Final

The IRFU has applied to the GAA for permission to use the stadium at Croke Park in the event that the Munster team should win their home quarter-final against the Ospreys and this request is likely to be granted, although it has been suggested that the Central Council will insist that the match [...]

Colette Fitzpatrick – TV3 – Holycross Abbey Wedding

TV3‘s news anchor and Tipperary beauty Colette Fitzpatrick has confirmed she will tie the knot with fiance Niall McDermott at a ceremony in Holycross Abbey, Thurles, Co Tipperary later this year. To be precise, the TV presenter and her Station Manager boyfriend will swap their vows in her parish church on May 16th next.

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Victory By Irish Rugby Heroes – Gave Back Self Belief

As a unit, the Irish rugby team have been magnificent in recent weeks and for sheer spirit, hard work, and talent this squad and its management team deserve every plaudit.

However, has this teams skill, grit and determination set an example for more than just the future of rugby.? Journalist Jerome Reilly (Independent) seems [...]

Jesus Christ Superstar to Rock Thurles

The blockbusting Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar will be staged in Thurles from Tuesday March 31st – Saturday April 4th in the Premier Hall, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, in what is sure to be a sellout run.

Coming to stage one week before Easter, this is the perfect warm-up for Holy Week and the [...]

Joanne And George - Wedding In Borrisoleigh

The wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last, March 14th, in beautiful warm sunshine, of Miss Joanne Kennedy, Borrisoleigh, Co.Tipperary and Mr George Grogan, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place before a large attendance in the picturesque village Church of the Sacred Heart, in Borrisoleigh and was presided over by local priest, family [...]

A Thurles Mistake Or Just Another Kerry Joke

Drivers of motor vehicles in “The Kingdom”, who have been detected speeding throughout Kerry county, are walking away from local courts without any conviction because of an apparent flaw in the Garda Central Processing Unit in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, which has responsibility for the issuing of “Fixed Penalty Notices”. Already this year, at numerous [...]

Privatised Driving Tests To End In Thurles Next Month

Privatised driving tests will no longer be provided by SGS Ireland Ltd in Thurles from next month. SGS Ireland are part of the Swiss-based multinational SGS and provides this national driver testing service through its subsidiary, National Car Testing Service Ltd (NCTS).

SGS Ireland Ltd have confirmed that the company will cease driver testing [...]

Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade

The Thurles St.Patrick’s Day Parade 2009 was the biggest parade yet in the history of the town, with well over 70% of the local population turning out in the warm Spring sunshine to view over sixty floats taking part. Click the play button on the video below and have a look!

St Patricks [...]