March, 2012 - Thurles Information

Turf Cutting In A Fast Changing Environment

Machined Turf Cutting

When I was young and restless, my mind was ill at ease, Through dreaming of America and the gold beyond the seas. Oh, sorrow take their money,`tis hard to find the same, And what´s the world to any man if no one speaks his name. I´ve had my […]

Seachtain na Gaeilge Let Us Find The Heart Of The Language

Seachtain na Gaeilge (Translated: Irish Week) is a non-profit organisation which attempts to promote the Irish language, not just here in Ireland but also abroad.

The organisation promotes events each year, over a two week period in the month of March, two weeks prior to St. Patrick’s Day.

Using the slogan “Croí na Teanga – […]

Thurles Musical Society All Set For Calamity Jane

Leading Tipperary Star reporter and Thurles Musical Society P.R.O. Mr Noel Dundon brings us up to date on the company’s next major Thurles production.

Thurles Musical Society will stage the fabulous “Calamity Jane,” in the Premier Hall, Thurles, from Tuesday March 27th -Saturday March 31st inclusive.

A wonderful show full of gaiety and frivolity, Calamity […]

Tipperary Drama Festival 2012 Begins In Holycross

Holycross Abbey 1841

Tipperary Drama Festival begins in Holycross tomorrow Friday March 16th and will run until March 24th, at the newly refurbished theatre in the village. Positioned beside the 13th century Abbey of Holy Cross, St Michael’s Community Centre now boasts modern comfortable seating, a superb balcony area and overall accommodation for […]

Games Fleadh 2012 Opens In Thurles

LIT Thurles Campus

Games Fleadh 2012 begins at Thurles LIT here in Co Tipperary today. This Thurles College is regarded as the top third-level centre for games design and development, here in Ireland. This two day event will include a full range of events and will showcase many of Ireland’s rising young games […]