May, 2012 - Thurles Information

Elderly Male Dies Following Road Crash

A man has died following a single vehicle road accident in Cahir, Co Tipperary early this afternoon at approximately 3.25pm.

It is understood that the victim’s car left the roadway at Lagganstown Lower, off the New Inn Golden Road, near Cahir, here in Co Tipperary, before colliding with a ditch.

The man, who was pronounced […]

Private Health Insurance Cover

Most of us have been aware for some time that many, within our community of Thurles and Tipperary, have made the conscious decision to cancel our existing private health insurance. It therefore comes as no surprise to learn that in an answer to a parliamentary question from Fine Gael colleague Jim Daly, the Health Minister […]

Lar Corbett Returns To Tipperary Hurling

Hurling great Lar Corbett

The rumors and spectulation are over and much to the delight of Tipperary hurling fans, it is now confirmed that 31 year old Lar Corbett will return to the Tipperary senior hurling panel, with immediate effect.

An expected statement, released by the Tipperary County Board, reads “Tipp manager Declan […]

Autonomous i Attack The Mattress

Supported on the night by Adela and the Meanits, together with local band Seskin Lane, the launch on Friday last of Autonomous i’s debut album “Attack the Mattress,” from the offset had all the hallmarks of a gig where seating space would be at a premium.

True to expectations, it was standing room only at […]

General Synod Affirms Traditional Marriage Teaching

Alan Harper addresses Synod of the C of I.

The General Synod of the Church of Ireland, which began on Thursday last, concluding yesterday, have passed a motion affirming the church’s traditional teaching on marriage, by a two to one majority, today.

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross, Paul Colton and the […]