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Thurles & Tipperary Pioneering Another Shade Of Green

Green Party Politics may have vanished from Irish life, well for the moment, but Thurles Town and Tipperary, as a county, are both fast emerging as Ireland’s leader, when it comes to ‘green‘ business and ecological initiatives.

“Exploring the possibilities of Tipperary becoming an Eco County,” will headline an event to be hosted in Thurles, […]

Lowry Invites Constituents To Public Meeting

In a text message to his constituency members today, Tipperary North Independent TD Michael Lowry has issued an invitation to all “to attend a meeting in the Anner Hotel at 8.30 pm (24/3/2011) sharp tonight, to discuss the Moriarty report.”

Meanwhile, two members of the board of management at Borrisokane Community College have resigned in […]

St Patrick’s Day Parade Thurles 2011

The Thurles St Patrick’s Day Parade 2011 was held on Sunday 20th March here in Thurles, where a large gathering of spectators, from near and far came to watch.

This video, of the days events, comes to us courtesy of Thurles videographer Mr Pat Corbett .

St Patricks Day Parade Thurles 2011 from Pat […]

Financial Boost For Arts Fund In County Tipperary

The Source Arts Centre

The arts here in Co Tipperary are set for a major financial boost following the announcement of nearly €400,000 in funding from the Arts Council.

The Arts Council has confirmed it will invest in five Tipperary organisations around the county, based on their already proven track record to date.

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English Rugby Grand Slam Failure

Losing the Grand Slam to Ireland was not bad enough, now England must suffer the blushes brought about by a leaked YouTube video, not to mention the thousands of unwanted commemorative T-shirts, (I said don’t mention the T-shirts) following Saturday’s 24-8 defeat at Aviva Stadium Lansdowne Road.

England’s official kit suppliers Nike produced a special […]