2013 April « Thurles Information

Low Fat Low Cholesterol Food

A Tipperary couple, Mary and Paddy, were celebrating their 85th birthday. Both born on the same date, they had been happily married for almost sixty years. Though they were far from wealthy, they had managed to survive together, rearing and educating a family of five, by carefully watching every single penny of their income.

* […]

Angling Bye-Law Welcomed For River Suir Tipperary

Recreational angling on the River Suir in Co Tipperary will change following a Bye-Law, sought by a majority of anglers, has been signed into law.

From April 12th, 2103, fishing for salmon and sea trout (over 40cm) on the River Suir, is prohibited where the use of worms, prawn, shrimp or any other crustacean or […]

No “Home Tax,” Call At LPT Meeting In Thurles

“It is morally wrong, unjust and unfair to tax a person’s home.” – Enda Kenny, 1994. “We are going to face the electoral difficulties that the Labour Party now faces.” – Eamon Gilmore 2013. “We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control […]

Shots Fired in Littleton Tipperary

Gardaí, investigating a shotgun attack at a house in Littleton in Co Tipperary, have now arrested a male suspect in connection with the incident.

A mother and her daughter who were in the house at the time, luckily escaped injury.

The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning last, when three blasts, fired […]

Tipperary Man Jailed 18 Years For Manslaughter

Liberty Square, Thurles.

A 23-year-old Tipperary youth has been jailed for 18 years for the manslaughter of 25 year old Mr James Tynan following an unprovoked assault in Liberty Square, Thurles Co Tipperary in February 2012.

Mr Jason Morrissey residing in Toomevara, Co Tipperary pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing. It was established […]