March, 2010 - Thurles Information

North Tipperary Psalter To Go On Public Display

Faddan More Psalter

The National Museum of Ireland has announced that an eighth century religious manuscript, found at Faddan More, near Riverstown in north Co Tipperary will go on public display, for the first time, next year.

The Faddan More Psalter

The psalter was found in Faddan More bog, on the North Tipperary […]

€100 Million Grants For Homes Of Older People

Michael Finneran

Mr. Michael Finneran, T.D., Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas, has announced a capital provision of €100 million for grants to improve or extend the private homes of older people and people with a disability in 2010.

This allocation does not include expenditure by local authorities on improving and […]

Backlog In Issuing Drivers Licences in Tipperary

It would appear that the failure to repair craters in our road structure is’nt the only problem haunting North Tipperary County Council presently. Serious concern have now been expressed over the two month backlog in issuing driving licences by the said same County Council.

This issue may well result in those caught up in this […]

Tipperary Complete Memorable Double Against Galway

"M. Cahill gets to grips". Photo J. O'Loughlin.

A second half fade-out by Galway saw Tipperary win at Semple Stadium Thurles, in the National Hurling League Division One game yesterday.

The Tribesmen appeared to have the advantage in the early part of the match, but managed just a single point into the wind […]

All Ireland Talent Show Winner Chloe Coyle

Thirteen year old Chloe Coyle, described as having the voice of an angel, has been crowned the winner of RTE’s All-Ireland Talent show competition.

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Chloe’s voice, together with her calm, innocent, stage presence and pure presentation, reminiscent of top recording artist Charlotte Church (Charlotte Maria Reed) in her younger days, won over […]