2020 April « Thurles Information

Taoiseach Supports Lowry Request Re. Payments For Beef Farmers

Following a call from Tipperary Independent TD Michael Lowry to bring forward direct payments to beef farmers in light of the current crisis; An Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar says that the Deputy’s request ‘makes sense’.

Deputy Lowry informed the weekly Dail sitting that concerns about the beef sector are mounting and cash flow […]

Covid-19 Update: Thur. 30th April 2020 – 43 Deaths – 359 New Cases

We stated yesterday on Thurles.info, that we believed the number of new cases of the Covid-19 virus, shown for the county of Tipperary, were somewhat inaccurate and understated. This is confirmed this evening; with the number of virus cases confirmed here in the Premier County; (as at midnight on Tuesday, April 28th last), have […]

TIME

As we informed you on April 25th last; today April 30th, is Poetry Day Ireland.

The theme for Poetry Day Ireland (2020) is ‘There Will Be Time’, and not surprisingly our resident poet, Mr Tom Ryan has put together a few well-chosen poetic thoughts on this very same subject. Thank you Tom.

Time […]

Covid-19 Update: Wed. 29th April 2020 – 31 Deaths – 376 New Cases

The Department of Health has confirmed this evening that a further 31 people have tragically died from the Covid-19 virus, here in the Republic of Ireland. These latest figures bring the death toll, from this pandemic, to 1,190.

A total of 376 new cases of the coronavirus have also, today, been identified here in […]

Bring ‘A Joy Of Poetry’ Into Young Lives With These Top Resources

Remember, tomorrow April 30th is Poetry Day Ireland.

Why not take some time to bring the joy of poetry into the lives of children and young people, with resources that will help them read, write and listen to great poetry.

Writing Poetry

Poetry Ireland creates excellent resource packs to support poetry exploration on […]