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Thurles.info Gets A New Crime Category

It is a sad fact that we have to now include a new Crime category on the Thurles.info website. Despite government and Garda reassurance that crime is on the decrease country-wide, there has certainly been an upsurge in criminal activity around the Tipperary area recently. In fact, our most recent Opinion Poll seems to strongly […]

Arrests Following Shotgun Seizure In Tipperary

An Garda Síochána are today questioning three men and two women after a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and cash were recovered by garda officers, who stopped a car on the M7 near Knockalton, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

The occupants of the vehicle, three men with ages ranging between 19, and 22 years respectively, and two women aged […]

Thurles Awarded European Town Of Sport For 2012

Thurles, Co Tipperary has been awarded European Town of Sport for 2012. The news was conveyed to Thurles Mayor, Mr John Kennedy, in a communication received by him yesterday, from ACES: European Capital of Sport Association.

The communication reads as follows:-

My Dear Mayor Kennedy,

Firstly we would like to thank you for the warm […]

Upperchurch Sixth Annual Walking Weekend

Take a walk on the 'Wild Side,' in Upperchurch this weekend.

The scenic upland village of Upperchurch will celebrate their sixth successful annual ‘Walking Weekend,’ on this Saturday and Sunday, with a variety of walks to suit all levels of fitness.

For the first time the event will feature a leisurely family cycle […]

Michael D Higgins Inaugurated Ninth Irish President

It was a colourful and moving ceremony today at Dublin Castle, when Mr Michael D Higgins made his Declaration of Office and received his Presidential Seal from the Chief Justice Mrs Justice Susan Denham.

Ireland's First Lady & Ninth President Elect.

Inaugural speech of President Michael D Higgins

Muintir na hÉireann and friends […]