April, 2010 - Thurles Information

Semple Stadium May Host National Hurling League Finals

GAA President Christy Cooney

The historic “Tom Semple‘s Field” (Semple Stadium) here in Thurles, is expected to host both the Division 1 and Division 2 Allianz National Hurling league finals on May 2nd next, after GAA President Christy Cooney confirmed that Division 1 table toppers would not be gifted a home advantage.

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Seemingly Endless Billions For Fianna Fáil Friends Trust

Deputy Noel Coonan TD

Deputy Noel Coonan said North Tipperary’s 2010 Housing Allocation is more than €10million less than 2009’s allocation and there is “little reason” for his Government colleagues in North Tipperary to celebrate this dramatic decrease in funding.

Deputy Coonan stated:

“This year’s allocation provides for just over €15 […]

Phoenix Productions Caberet Set For Two Packed Performances

Phoenix Performer Deidre Ryan

The guys and gals of Phoenix Productions have a little something special in store for their followers this weekend when they take to the stage in The Source for their annual fundraising cabaret.

This year’s ‘Heart and Music’ will see fifty or so of Thurles’ ever so talented youngsters […]

Mulkear River Gets €1.75 Million Funding

A European Commission funded proposal to clean up one of Ireland’s most populated salmon rivers was recently unveiled in the Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick.

The European Commission has agreed to fund the proposal to the tune of €1.75 million to repair the environmental damage done to the Mulkear river and its many smaller tributaries.

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Nothing Is Certain Except Death And Taxes

One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) stated in a letter to Jean Baptiste Le Roy on the 13 November 1789, “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”.

Further clarification as to the truth of this statement appears to […]