January, 2013 - Thurles Information

Double Standards In High Places

A new law governing persons who are observed smoking in cars where children are present, has been approved by Health Minister James Reilly and will come into force, if passed by government, with effect from possibly July next.

Smoking

Under this new draft legislation, to be completed by the end of January, passengers as well […]

Tipperary ICSA & IFA Call For Laws To Identify Killer Dogs

The Tipperary Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) & The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have both called for the introduction of compulsory micro-chipping of dogs & where necessary forensic testing. Their calls come in light of a number of extremely distressing dog attacks on sheep herds, over the Christmas season.

ICSA sheep committee […]

Thurles Dance Classes Commence January 22nd 2013

It goes without saying, dancing, apart from obviously being enjoyable and a way of making friends socially, is one of the best forms of physical exercise.

Learn Social Dancing In Thurles

The latest round of dancing classes will commence here in The Premier Ballroom Thurles, on Tuesday 22nd January at 8.30pm sharp and will continue […]

Thurles Man Michael Walsh To Walk The Way Of St James

In April 2013 Thurles resident & Co Galway native Commandant Michael Walsh (Retd & former aide de camp to H.E. the President of Ireland), will join forces with Yvonne Tyler to undertake a 2500k trek on foot. Their trek will begin here from Holycross Abbey, Thurles, in Co Tipperary, ending eventually in Santiago de Compostella […]

Subway Thurles Celebrate First 31 Days Of Trade

The new ‘Subway Restaurant & Sandwich Bar,’ this lunchtime celebrated their 9,000th customer, averaging an incredible 290 customers per day visiting their premises, which is situated (See Map Below) on the junction of Friar Street at Westgate & Liberty Square in the town, thus having taking possession of the previously vacant & exited premises […]