July, 2010 - Thurles Information

Tipperary Galway – Classic All Ireland SHC Quarter Final

Gearoid Ryan Celebrates Tipp Victory

From start to finish, it was a classic spectacle, as on at least ten occasions, a crowd of 27,864 watched both teams draw level and between them register six goals. Tipperary were impressive from the start with 0-4 to 0-1 in front after nine minutes. Eanna Ryan gave […]

Dublin – A Plague On Your City Says Rural Ireland

Dublin! Dublin! Dublin! everything appears these days to be centred in and around Dublin. A plague on our Capital city say the dwellers from “Beyond the Pale.”

It now appears that this city formally known as “The Pale” is being promoted as a place for “Fun and Craic” in a new solo run using €1 […]

57,516 Irish Passport Applications Await Processing

Passport Scandal

Figures released show that there are 57,516 passport applications waiting to be processed in Dublin and Cork passport offices, but a new service has been introduced to prioritise applications for people with immediate travel plans within three days. The cost of this new service to the taxpayer however has not been […]

Garda Recruitment Embargo Still In Place

A total of 263 Gardaí, comprising 151 men and 112 women, graduated from the Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary on Thursday last and will now be posted to various Garda stations around the country.

Thursday’s passing out ceremony will be followed by a further graduation in October. From October next, the college will remain […]

“Invaders” GAA Medal Goes On Sale

"The Invaders" GAA Medal

A rare Co.Tipperary GAA medal, commemorating the first ever GAA hurling match in America is to be auctioned on Thursday, July 29th, at Mealy’s auctioneering premises in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. This is the first medal ever to go on sale from the GAA’s first official trip to the United […]