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Body Of Tipperary Miner Recovered From Lisheen

While regrettably it will bring little comfort to his immediate inconsolable family and work colleagues, the body of the miner, who accidentally lost his life while working underground at Lisheen Mine, Moyne, in Co. Tipperary on April 4th last, has finally been recovered.

The remains of the late native of the Philippines, Mr Mario Francis, […]

Unite Union To Boycott Property Tax

J.Kelly Reginal Sec. UNITE

The UNITE trade union in Ireland, which represents 100,000 working people, are calling for a public boycott of the Property Tax. The trade union, which is one of the country’s largest, is urging the public to hold firm and start by refusing to engage with Revenue.

UNITE have joined […]

Major Fire Prevented On Keeper Hill Tipperary

The dangers of gorse fires, following a spate of wildfires in Irish rural areas, has been highlighted by Minister for Agriculture Mr Simon Coveney. The Minister has stated that he wishes to remind landowners and people living in rural areas to be vigilant regarding uncontrolled or unattended fires and to report any suspicious activity to […]

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 […]