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Beware of Scammers

It has come to our attention that Thurles is once again being targeted by scammers this week. I myself received a scam phone call yesterday from an Indian-sounding person saying that my computer was infected. This is the notorious Indian PC Scam whereby the caller tries to convince you that they are calling from ‘Windows […]

Last Government Root Cause Of HSE Reductions

Deputy Noel Coonan is arranging an urgent meeting of HSE Management in the Mid West to look at new ways of dealing with the reduction of beds in the Hospital of the Assumption, the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit and St Conlon’s Home in Nenagh.

Deputy Noel Coonan

The local Fine Gael TD […]

Sale at Dwans Hardware Thurles

Some good deals at Dwans Hardware Store, Cathedral Street, Thurles, this morning folks.

Check out the following:-

6 litre cans of top quality ceiling paint today ONLY €13.99.

24 pack AA Energizer batteries ONLY €10.95.

New range of Black and Decker Power tools, new in store at very keen prices.

Plus a large range of […]

Fr Geoffrey Keating The Man and The Myth

Irish theologian, historian, and poet, Fr Geoffrey Keating (An tAthair Seathrún Céitinn) circa 1580-1644, ah yes now here is the tale of an Irish man, whose character and ability to speak truth, Ireland could benefit greatly from, at this present time.

In November 1603, he was one of forty students who sailed for Bordeaux to […]

Tipperary Teenager Young Person Of The Year

Congratulations to one of the very worthy winners of the 2011 “People of the Year,” awards, 18-year-old Jackie Kelly, from the village of Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, who was presented with her award at a star-studded ceremony yesterday, September 10th.

Jackie Kelly with Gráinne Seoige

The Awards, now in their 37th year, were […]