February, 2012 - Thurles Information

Septic Tank Fee Reduced

In what is observed as a major u-turn this evening, Environment Minister, Mr Phil Hogan, speaking from Dundrum House Hotel in Co Tipperary, has announced a reduced inspection fee for rural septic tank inspection.

Mr Hogan said the anticipated fee for septic tank inspection, will now be reduced from €50 to just €5, for the […]

Irish TV Advertising

Watching television commercials recently (I lead a sad life) I realise that even the quality of Irish made advertising has gone to the dogs.

Take the case of one of our Irish Telephone Companies, which tells us that over 60,000 customers have come back to them over the past year. Why did they leave in […]

RTE Mass Broadcast From St Patricks College Sunday Next

RTE I will broadcast Sunday Mass live from St Patrick’s College, Thurles, on Sunday, February 5th next, to mark the 175 years of this historical College’s existence.

St. Patrick’s College, Thurles was originally founded in 1837. The College was built on church land, part of which was bought from the estate of a Wexford Protestant […]

Tipperary Native Lara Doodles 4 Google

Lara's Doodle 4 Google

Congratulations to Tipperary school girl, Lara O’Dwyer, from Dundrum, Co.Tipperary who has been selected for the public voting stage of the “2012 Doodle 4 Google” competition.

Lara is in Senior Infants grade and currently attending Knockavilla, National School, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary .

Lara’s submission is entitled “The Best School,” […]