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Pat Shortt – Tipperary Person Of The Year 2009

‘Das Riiiight’, it’s official folks, Irelands most popular comedian and Thurles native, Pat Shortt has been named Tipperary Person of the Year by the Tipperary Association in Dublin. Pat will be presented with his award on April 3rd, along with former Tipperary inter-county goalkeeper Tony Reddin, who won this year’s Tipperary Association Hall of […]

Fairtrade – Visit Gaelscoil Durlas Éile.

Fairtrade is the people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. Fairtrade is needed more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for both people and planet.

Speaking at Gaelscoil Durlas Éile today to a large audience on the benefits of […]

Do You Have Collateral?

Seventy five year old Paddy wanted a loan of €1000 from his local bank. The Bank Manager viewed his loan application with rather obvious apprehension.

“Paddy for what purpose do you need this money?” he asked. “Sure I wants to visit me daughter across the water in England” was the response. “Paddy, you will […]