July, 2010 - Thurles Information

Snails Eat Mail In Tipperary

The era of Queen Victoria was a time of industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military progress within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Before our independence, postboxes bore the insignia of British reigning monarchs. “VR”, “ER” and “GR” latter insignia referring to Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V.

Some of […]

St.Patrick’s College Thurles Seeks Librarian

Interviews will shortly be held for the post of Head Librarian at St Patrick’s College, Thurles.

St Patrick’s College is a centre of educational excellence, primarily specialising at undergraduate level in preparing students to teach in post-primary schools. The College Library always seeks to provide an outstanding service to staff and students of St. Patrick’s […]

Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos Could Visit Tipperary

Commissioner Dacian Cioloş

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers (ICMSA) said it would schedule a meeting of the European Milk Board (EMB) in Dublin to coincide with Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloş‘ forthcoming visit.

Although the Commissioner’s travel arrangements have not been confirmed, it is expected he will arrive on the evening of September […]

Government Fail To Provide Vetting Procedures For Summer Camps

Enda Kenny

Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny, has questioned the Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern, regarding the number of applications being processed and the length of time being taken for such processing, by the Garda Central Vetting Unit.

In 2009, the Garda Vetting Unit, which is based here in Thurles, dealt with some […]

Thurles Credit Union Members Cash Draw – June 2010

On Saturday 19th June Thurles Credit Union held its first Members’ Cash Draw for 2010/11 in the Banking Area at Credit Union House, Parnell Street.

Acting Mayor of Thurles Councillor Michael Cleary attended the draw as guest of honour. Attendees who witnessed the draw included Credit Union Members, Directors, Supervisors and Staff.

The original Members’ […]