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Thurles Comedian Pat Shortt – Life’s A Breeze

A very pleasant comedy drama, entitled “Life’s a Breeze,” centring on a squabbling family on the hunt for their mother’s lost savings of nearly €1,000,000, arrives into Irish cinemas today, July 19th. Starring, Fionnula Flanagan, Kelly Thornton & Thurles born comedian Pat Shortt, “Life’s a Breeze,” is directed by Lance Daly, offering its audience a […]

Thurles Ryan Gathering – Lest We Forget The Military

With the Ryan Gathering beginning here in Thurles on the weekend of August 23rd -25th 2013, it is only right that we stop for a moment to remember those heroic Ryan’s scattered around the world in times of past wars.

Ryan’s Awarded The Victoria Cross.

There are at least four Ryan’s, that I am aware […]

Tipperary Vehicle Registration Plate To Change

With effect from the 1st of January 2014, the vehicle registration plate of “T” for Tipperary will be introduced, following the merger of North and South County Co Councils next year.

In this regard regulations are now expected to be drafted to amend the vehicle registration number plates of three counties namely Tipperary, Limerick and […]

Liberty Square Thurles To Be Refurbished

As most people by now are aware, Thurles Town Council has appointed URS Ireland to manage the upcoming refurbishment of Liberty Square. Many of you will have observed their staff at work in past days, photographing areas of the town in their effort to get some idea of the town’s unique personality, as part of […]

Garda Recruitment For Templemore To Begin Next Year

Fine Gael Justice Minister Alan Shatter has announced that the controversial Garda recruitment ban, currently in force, will start again after plans were sanctioned by the Public Spending Minister Brendan Howlin.

The Minister stated that it was very important for an organisation like An Garda Síochána, given the demanding nature of policing, to receive […]