November, 2010 - Thurles Information

Declan Ryan Appointed New Tipperary Senior Hurling Manager

New Tipp Manager Declan Ryan

As expected, Declan Ryan has been appointed the new GAA Tipperary senior hurling manager, succeeding All-Ireland winning manager Liam Sheedy, on a two-year contract basis.

Declan, who is a winner of three All-Ireland senior hurling medals, (1989, 1991 and 2001) will be joined on the management team by […]

Teagasc Seminar Options for Farm Families A Success

Farmers like all business people are concerned about the future, this was demonstrated by the very large attendance of farm families at the Teagasc Seminar entitled ‘Options for Farm Families‘ held in the Anner Hotel, Thurles last week.

The seminar acknowledged that farm families are confronted with considerable challenges just now. To prosper and develop […]

HRI Adopt Wait And See Attitude To Two-Mile-Borris Racecourse Project

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) intend to adopt a “wait-and-see” attitude towards plans for building a new racecourse at Two-Mile-Borris, as part of a €460 million Casino project, known as the Tipperary Venue. North Tipperary County Council last week approved plans for this controversial project, which would include a 6,000-square metre casino and a 500 bedroom […]

Brendan Smith Un Brie Lievable

Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith pulled a ‘Joe Jacob‘ last week by announcing that the government would use European Union funding to buy 53 tonnes of its own Irish cheddar and distribute it for free from November 15th next. This initiative, which has been running since 1987, is funded by the EU’s food aid programme.

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Shane Long Gortnahoe to the Madejski

Reading Football Club and former Tipperary Minor Hurler, Shane Long have signed a new contract which keeps him at the Madejski Soccer Stadium until the summer of 2012 at least.

The 23-year-old’s previous contract was due to expire this summer, but the club have decided to further secured the talent of this very promising Irish […]