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Sam Melbourne – Tipperary Lose Friend & Sports Historian

“While many a pastime circled in the shade, The young contending as the old survey’d;” [ Lines taken from “The Deserted Village,” by Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774) ]

It is with deep sadness that the people of Thurles and Tipperary learned of the death of Mr Sam Melbourne, who died peacefully at his home […]

Meet Newly Weds Daniel & Brigid Dunne

The wedding took place yesterday of the very lovely Miss Brigid Leahy, daughter of Mrs Josephine and Mr Jimmy Leahy, to Mr Daniel Dunne, son of Mr Sean O’Sullivan and the Late Ms Virginia Dunne. Their marriage took place in the 18th century Church of St. Kieran, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny, with the ceremony conducted by […]

Thurles Credit Union – July Cash Draw

The winner of last months (July 2013) Cash Draw at Thurles Credit Union was Mr Eamon Purcell, Slieve Ardagh, Ballysloe, Thurles.

Pictured here at the presentation are Ms Michelle McCormack (Thurles Credit Union), Mr Eamon Purcell (Cash Draw Winner), and Mr Donal Scannell (CEO Thurles Credit Union).

Congratulations to the other cash prize winners, Ms […]

Cabragh Wetlands To Hold Open Day On Sunday

The Cabragh Wetlands Trust are holding their annual “Open Day,” on Sunday next, August 11th, 2013. The Open Day will have the usual range of raffles and sales of everything from cakes, to unique pictures of wetland wildlife, to bird boxes for your garden.

Pictures Courtesy Eamon Brennan & G.Willoughby.

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Tipperary’s Richie Ryan Signs For Shamrock

Shamrock Rovers F.C. have secured the signature of Tipperary born Richie Ryan. The 28-year-old Ryan left Dundee United at the end of last season, having moved there following a three-year period at Sligo Rovers.

Ryan played his days with Belvedere before moving abroad. He started his professional career at Sunderland, making two substitute appearances in […]