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Fine Gael U Turn On Cuts To Personal Assistant Hours

The Minister for Health James Reilly has been forced, after a storm of protests and debate at Cabinet today, to do a U turn on his proposed cuts to personal assistant hours. This climbdown will come as some relief to many people suffering disabilities here in Thurles & Co. Tipperary. However the Department of Health […]

Train & Vehicle Crash At Tipperary Level Crossing

Iarnród Éireann train

Reports are just coming in that an Iarnród Éireann train has been in a collision with a motor vehicle at a level crossing here in Co Tipperary.

In a statement earlier Iarnród Éireann confirmed that the incident happened around 8.00pm.

The collision is believed to have happened at Kelly’s Crossing […]

“Man Of War,” Tipperary Book Of The Month

“Man Of War” By Duff Hart Davis

His eccentricities possibly made him stand out here in rural Tipperary and local people never really knew what to make of him. He himself wrote in one of his letters, “A lot of people know me, but I’m very much an enigma to most of them […]

Declan Ryan Exits As Tipperary Manager

Tipperary Hurling Manager Declan Ryan

County Chairman, Sean Nugent, will now lead the search for a replacement management team, following the expected exit by Senior hurling manager, Declan Ryan, who has decided to end his two year reign as Tipperary senior hurling boss.

Tommy Dunne (Coach) and Michael Gleeson (Selector) have also decided […]

Thurles Traffic & Road Closures Planned For September

The following temporary traffic arrangements have been agreed following consultation with Thurles Gardaí, North Tipperary Co Council, Consultants and Contractor:-

Barry’s Bridge

Suir Bridge Two lanes of traffic will continue to operate over Suir (Barry’s) Bridge however there will be only one footpath open on this Bridge at various times while necessary […]