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Education Motion Passed By C Of I Diocesan Synods

The following motion was passed unanimously on current education cuts at the Church of Ireland conjoint meeting of the Diocesan Synods of Cashel, Ossory and Ferns Diocesan Synods meeting in the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford on 21st October, 2009.

Motion:

“That the joint synods of Cashel and Ossory and Ferns, meeting in Waterford on Wednesday 21 […]

Casino Planned For Two Mile Borris

An ambitious planning application is expected to be lodged later this week in respect of a new entertainment development project near Thurles Co.Tipperary.

Businessman Richard Quirke has plans to build a massive entertainment facility which will include a five-star hotel, entertainment centre seating 15,000 people, casino, new racecourse for horses and a new greyhound track […]

Colcannon Traditional Irish Halloween Fare

Colcannon, translated from the Irish words cál ceannann, meaning “white headed cabbage” is a traditional Thurles dish made from mashed potatoes and cabbage. It is interesting to note that in Holland a similar dish exists called ‘Stamppot Boerenkol’ made from potatoes and kale mashed together.

Irish people will eat this very traditional Irish dish over […]

Home Owner Support Scheme In NAMA Legislation

NAMA Uncertainty

Ireland’s largest, not for profit Housing Association, Respond, believe that up to 25,000 families countrywide face repossession of their homes because of the impact of the present severe economic slump.

Today, many householders in North Tipperary face repossession and a worrying and bleak future without a family home.

At national government […]

Thurles Sarsfields 0-14 Drom And Inch 0-5

Thurles Sarsfields – Pic courtesy John O'Loughlin

Thurles Sarsfields netted their 30th Tipperary SHC title with a comprehensive 0-14 to 0-5 win over Drom & Inch before an attendance of almost 10,000 spectators at Semple Stadium.

Thurles Sarsfields blazed a trail in the opening quarter as two points each from Johnny Enright and […]