April, 2010 - Thurles Information

Irish Mining Legend David Hough Dies

The death occurred last Wednesday of David Hough, chief executive of the Limerick based oil and gas exploration firm Circle Oil. Mr Hough, one of the first Irish entrepreneurs to be involved in Irish oil exploration, died in Abu Dhabi, aged 58.

A University College Galway geology graduate, Dave Hough joined the exploration game and […]

12 People Rescued Near Killaloe Bridge

Twelve people were rescued from the River Shannon on the Tipperary Clare border, near Killaloe Bridge late night. Two of these were plucked from the freezing waters having jumped from an overladen vessel on which they were partying and which had begun to take on water.

It is understood that 12 adults, all men in […]

Tipperary Make Changes For Cork Clash On Sunday

Eoin Kelly returns

Third placed Tipperary Hurling Team, through their manager Liam Sheedy, have announced two changes to the side which drew with Waterford last time out and which will play current league leaders Cork in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1 on Sunday in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, throw-in 2.30pm.

Michael Cahill […]

Winner Of Our Free Computer Games Competition

Free Computer Games Competition Winner

Daniel Ryan, son of Kate and Jerry Ryan proprietor’s of Jerry Ryan Jnr. Coaches, was picked by our computers as the winner of our free Computer Games competition, which ran during the month of March.

Daniel, aged just 14, smartly gave us the correct answer, winning for himself […]

Nenagh To Birdhill Motorway Opens

Construction at Annaholty Bog

A 16KM section of the M7 motorway, South of the Nenagh bypass, scheduled to open in May of last year, 2009, opened yesterday in advance of the anticipated extra Easter bank holiday traffic.

This move extends the motorway from Nenagh to Birdhill in Co Tipperary, and is expected to […]