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Morpeth Roll & The Forgotten Thurles Connection

I have often stated, OK possibly to the point of boredom of our readers, that Thurles & Tipperary both as a town & county have contributed more to Irish history nationally, than any other county in Ireland. Realise how Thurles is being, dare I say ‘brutally victimised,’ yet again, in not being allowed to reveal […]

€1million To Support Young People In Tipperary

The Late Tony Ryan

The Community Foundation for Ireland recently announced that the Tony Ryan Trust has established a fund to ‘Support children and young people in Tipperary to reach their full potential.’

The ‘Tony Ryan Fund for Tipperary,’ has been established by the Tony Ryan Trust to give financial support to evidence […]

Thurles Book Launch – In A Time Of War

A new book by author John Dennehy will be officially launched in Thurles Library, situated in The Source building, Cathedral Street, on Thursday next, June 20th 2013, at 7.00pm.

Guest speaker for this event will be Mr Denis Marnane.

In this captivating new history book, entitled “In A Time Of War,” (1914 – 1918,) Tipperary […]

Thurles Celebrate Ireland’s Presidency Of The EU In Film

In celebration of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU, Irish Film Institute (IFI) National, presents a programme of short films exploring impressions of Ireland and Europe in collections at the IFI Irish Film Archive.

With Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union running until the end of June 2013 and at a time when […]

Wedding Of Tipperary’s Shane Long To Kayleah Adams

The wedding of Ireland & West Brom soccer star Shane Patrick Long took place yesterday to former model Kayleah Adams. The ceremony took place at the beautiful Gothic style, 280 seater Church of St Mary in Enniskerry, latter formally part of the Powerscourt estate in County Wicklow.

Shane, from Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co Tipperary originally met […]