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Measures Needed To Address Alcohol Epidemic

The Royal College of Physicians Ireland (RCPI) have launched a scathing attack on Arthur’s Day, organised by Diageo, latter to supposedly celebrate the anniversary of the Guinness brewing company.

To this end RCPI have organised a public discussion aimed at highlighting the dangerous side of alcohol and to further underscore their concerns that alcohol related […]

Public Discussion On School Class Size

A public meeting will take place on Monday, September 23rd, next on the issue of class size in our schools. The venue for this event will be the Anner Hotel, Thurles beginning sharp at 8:00p.m.

While all North Tipperary TD’s, Local and County Councillors have been invited to attend, a large crowd of concerned parents […]

Church of Ireland Elect First Irish Female Bishop

Members of the Church of Ireland Community here in Co Tipperary welcome the appointment of the first female Bishop in Ireland and the UK.

The Rev Pat Storey, rector of St Augustine’s in Derry, latter built on the site of St.Columba’s/Colmcille’s monastery, founded in 546AD, has been elected by the Church of Ireland as the […]

Thurles Credit Union September Cash Winners

Mr Michael Harty, Loans and Marketing Officer with Thurles Credit Union, reports;

Thurles Credit Union September Cash Draw winners were Martin and Statia Ryan, residing at Moyne Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Pictured at the lucky winners presentation shown (left to right) above were:- John Fogarty (Deputy CEO Thurles Credit Union) with Statia and Martin […]

North Tipp No Decision On Lough Derg Water Extraction

Part of Tipperary’s Lough Derg shore line.

North Tipperary County Council this week rejected a motion calling on councillors to oppose a plan to extract huge volumes of water from Lough Derg, same intended to supply Co Dublin and other surrounding counties.

Instead a decision was taken, that until North Tipperary Council’s elected […]