October, 2009 - Thurles Information

Major Disruption to Thurles With IFA Protest

Thurles town traffic is expected to be seriously delayed by next Monday’s intended IFA nationwide protest.

The Thurles protest will assemble on Racecourse Road and turn right at the Tipperary Institute Roundabout, crossing over the railway bridge on the Nenagh Road, progressing left onto Cuchulainn Road and turning right into O’Donovan Rossa St, before entering […]

Swine Flu Cases Up By Over 25%

At least 229 people have now been admitted to hospital with swine flu in the Republic of Ireland, according to the latest Health Service Executive (HSE) figures. This is an increase of 46 on last week’s numbers.

This news comes as the HSE continues preparations to vaccinate people around the country against the virus, possibly […]

Urgent Gas Cooker Alert from National Consumer Agency

The National Consumer Agency (NCA) today warned consumers of serious safety concerns that can arise through the use of certain models of gas cookers available in Ireland.

The gas cookers named are as follows: New World, Flavel, Leisure and Beko.

NCA state that there is a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can […]

Resounding Yes Result on Lisbon Treaty in North Tipp

Deputy Noel Coonan

Deputy Noel Coonan today thanked all supporters and Yes campaigners in North Tipperary, especially Fine Gael colleagues and canvassers, following the resounding Yes vote throughout the constituency on the Lisbon Treaty.

North Tipperary voted 70% in favour of being at the heart of Europe with a very strong electoral turnout […]

Cois Céim Eile Charity Hit By €60 Thousand Tax Bill

The charity Cois Céim Eile which raised €300,000 to buy a special Lokomat exercise machine for disabled people have been slapped with a €60,000 tax bill by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.

The charity was set up by County Tipperary couple Joan and Tom Ryan after a car smash close to their home near Cashel, left […]