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Michael & Yvonne Walk To Santiago de Compostella Galicia

Michael Walsh

Sunday next, the 7th of April 2013, will see the first steps taken by Michael Walsh and Yvonne Tyler, in their intended three month epic journey from Holycross Abbey, here in North Tipperary to the Cathedral Church of Santiago de Compostella Galicia in Spain.

The walk will commence with Mass in […]

Man Dead In Lisheen Mine Accident

Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co Tipperary

Update on Lisheen Mine accident

It is with sincere regret that we confirm the death of an employee at Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co Tipperary, at approximately 4.45 pm yesterday afternoon.

An investigation is currently under way & the mine, which is owned by Vedanta Resources, the largest mining […]

Tipperary Air Ambulance Crash Report

A final report into the crash landing of an Air Ambulance helicopter near Borrisoleigh, in Tipperary, has established that the pilot & crew did not see power lines until too late to avoid a collision.

The helicopter had been responding to a call from a seriously ill patient, latter who was later transferred to hospital […]

Accident Reported At Lisheen Mine Moyne Thurles

Lisheen Mine, Moyne, Co Tipperary

News is just coming in regarding a serious accident at Lisheen Mine, Thurles, Tipperary.

Reports, which are sketchy, state that at least one person has been seriously injured, possibly due to the collapse of an underground support wall.

Gardaí & other Emergency Services are currently at the scene […]

Thurles Insufficient Demand For Educate Together

Today was a day which appeared to focus on educational issues nationally.

Unions

At the Irish National Teachers Organisation’s (INTO) annual conference in Cork, Education Minister Ruairí Quinn called on all assembled members to accept Croke Park II proposals, asking teachers to be brave and work for nothing. ( See pay scales Here. )

The […]