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Royal Wedding Of Thurles Native

Miss Catherine Middleton of Bucklebury, Berkshire went into Westminster Abbey at 11am this morning and came out an hour and a quarter later, holding the hand of the second in line to the throne, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Prince William is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the Late Diana, Princess […]

Thurles Born Olive Collins Launches ‘Lucinda’s List’

Lucinda's List, by Thurles author Olive Collins

Writer and Artist Eileen Keane will launch Olive Collins’ debut book “Lucinda’s List,” on Saturday May 14th 2011 at 7.00 pm. The launch will take place in the function room at Hickeys licenced premises, here in Cathedral St, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Signed copies of the book […]

‘Redemption Song’ Comes To Kilcooley Church

"Redemption Song"

On Fri May 6th, a new play entitled ‘Redemption Song‘ comes to Kilcooley Church, near Gortnahoe, here in Co Tipperary.

The play comes courtesy of the Mend and Makedo Theatre Co, written and performed by John MacKenna, and is part of a short tour this May. The play is expected to […]

Use Dulux Free Paint To Brighten Your Community

Congratulations to Dulux Paints Ireland Limited with their “Let’s Colour Project,” announced recently.

The Dulux paint manufacturing company aim to donate free coloured paint to community groups all over Tipperary and Ireland. This will allow these groups to add colour to and rejuvenate spaces in their locality. The project is open to community groups, charities, […]

New John Doyle Centre For Holycross Ballycahill

John Doyle being congratulated by adoring fans

The Holycross/Ballycahill GAA club are to host a senior hurling tournament on Sunday May 8th, between Tipperary and Waterford to mark their official opening of the new John Doyle Centre in St Michael’s GAA Grounds.

What is hailed as a fabulous new centre, this area includes […]