April, 2012 - Thurles Information

Coolmore Stud Partners China In Horse Racing

Top Irish stud farm Coolmore Stud, owned by successful racing tycoon John Magnier and based in Fethard, Co Tipperary, will help China set up a new horse racing industry, under a new agreement.

This new partnership agreement is estimated to be worth €40 million to Ireland over the next 3 years.

Sited in Tianjin, China’s […]

Cahir Co Tipperary Commemorates Titanic

A plaque commemorating four people, who left from Cahir to travel on the doomed Titanic will be unveiled in Cahir, Co.Tipperary this weekend.

The plaque will bear the names of Roger Tobin, Kate Peters, Kate McCarthy and Kate Connolly, who all bought their tickets in Cahir at a local White Star Line agent’s office.

The […]

Source Writers Group Launch Website

Tuesday April 17th 2012, will see The Source Writers Group launch their new website, with the event taking place at 7:00pm-8:30pm, here in Thurles Library, Co Tipperary.

All are welcome to attend, to learn more about this group and to listen to some readings, while enjoying some refreshments to mark this special occasion.

The Source […]

Corn Sprayer Overturns On Innisfallen Avenue

A tractor drawn corn spraying device overturned on the junction of Stradavoher and Innisfallen Avenue late last night. The device, which was travelling normally at the time, tipped over as it attempted to traverse a steep incline, leading onto the Avenue.

Thankfully, due to the lateness of the evening, this normally very busy Avenue was […]