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“The Man From Thurles”- By Irish Author Robert Lynd, 1879-1949.

Readers Notes: An interesting fact about the author Robert Wilson Lynd (Roibéard Ó Floinn – latter a socialist and Irish nationalist), the Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, and literary critic James Joyce and his wife Nora Barnacle, held their wedding lunch at the Lynd’s home, No 5 Keats Grove, Hampstead, north-west London, after […]

Recruit Prison Officer Position In Irish Prison Service Launched.

The Minister for Justice, Mrs Helen McEntee TD, has yesterday welcomed the opening of the 2022 campaign for the position of Recruit Prison Officer in the Irish Prison Service. Minister McEntee is urging people, especially those in minority and new Irish communities, to consider the Irish Prison Service as a career.

The competition is […]

Met Eireann Issue Status Yellow Weather Warning.

High temperatures are set to be felt over all of Ireland this weekend, with same set to rise as high as 33°C in many parts by Monday next. Heat expectations here in Co. Tipperary are expected to rise to in excess of 25° centigrade.

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow warning for the […]

Allergy Alert Notification In Relation To Dunnes Stores White Sub Rolls

Yesterday the Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued an allergy alert notification in relation to Dunnes Stores White Sub Rolls (4 Semolina Dusted White Sub Rolls); pack size: 290 g; best before date: 17/07/2022.

The implicated batch of Dunnes Stores White Sub Rolls were improperly or incorrectly packaged, with Dunnes Stores Floury White Baps. […]

Bee Swarming Season In Co. Tipperary.

The “Swarming” of our honey bee (Apis mellifera) population, here in Co. Tipperary, is a natural annual process. Most swarming activity takes place between 11:00am – 4:00pm during spells of very warm weather and never during periods of rain.

A Recent Bee Swarm Here In Thurles.

Their reasons for swarming are identified as either […]