2018 April « Thurles Information

Ireland’s Music Ambassador Phil Coulter To Visit Thurles

Thurles will play host to numerous musical entertainment acts in the coming months; each and everyone a household name in the entertainment business.

Cut Loose One of this year’s largest Irish Country Music Festivals, “Cut Loose”, will take place on Sunday, 15th July, at Holycross GAA Pitch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, from 1.00pm to 7.00pm. The […]

“Cuckoo Song”

Cuckoo Song

Over the emerald fields of summer, By the blackthorn bush of May, The cuckoo wheels and dips On this lovely summer’s day. From afar, through blue skies travelled, Cuckoo, hear her call Butterflies, bees and posies, She sings the joy of all. […]

DPP Argues Increased Jail Time For Rural Criminals

In what is observed as a landmark judgement, the Criminal Court of Appeal has almost doubled two jail sentences handed down to cousins, who went on a burglary spree on the Tipperary border, in Co. Limerick.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has successfully contended that a three and a half year sentence, handed down […]

Death Of Tommy Purcell, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 27th April 2018, of Mr Tom (Tommy) Purcell, Laurence Avenue, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Purcell, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin. His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving […]

“Féile Classical” Tickets Go On Sale For Second Event

‘Féile Classical’, which sold out their September 22nd “Trip To Tipp” gig here at Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary in under five minutes; after tickets were offered for sale this morning, have now agreed to run a second date on Friday 21st September 2018, for disappointed nostalgic Féile music lovers.

Take Note: […]