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Gombeen Politics Alive In North Tipperary

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I believe it was Ben Franklin who coined the phrase “Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God.”

I use the word “Gombeen,” more than most when it comes to describing some politicians. So to be fair to these gombeens, I think I should explain my use […]

Bypass For Thurles Identified

It has been officially confirmed, Thurles is between nowhere and nowhere, in Ireland’s grand scheme of things, all thanks to the time wasting of those we elected to represent our interests, both presently and in the past.

I refer of course to the slow decision making process in the choosing of the preferred route for […]

Autonomous i Best Undiscovered Band

Autonomous i

Last November Thurles.Info informed you all about Tipperary’s newest ‘Rock Band’ sensation, which is quickly taking Ireland by storm.

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Now music critics are describing Autonomous i as being “the best undiscovered band in Ireland and it defies logic why Autonomous i is […]

Tipperary Water Issues and Policies

As you are aware, the European Union play a crucial role in deciding various water policies, ranging from flooding to water purity.

The EU now want to know your views, your concerns and your ideas on all issues relating to water, its supply, its pricing, its cleanliness and flooding.

To this end, a public consultation […]

Religious Artefact’s Stolen from Holycross Abbey

Holycross Abbey, Thurles.

Thurles Gardaí are investigating the theft of two priceless religious artefact’s from Holycross Abbey yesterday evening (11/10/2011.)

Two persons, their faces covered, armed with a portable angle grinder and other tools entered Holycross Abbey at about 5.00pm yesterday.

The artefact’s taken, were a 14th century silver cross approximately 12 inches […]