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Fatal Road Traffic Collision In Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N24 at Cahir, Co. Tipperary, this morning, Sunday 21st September 2025.

The collision, which took place at approximately 11:05am, involved a motorcycle and a van. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries […]

Thurles Co. Tipperary Residents Appeal 60-Home Development in Thurles.

Plans to build 60 new homes in Thurles, Co. Tipperary have been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Tipperary County Council who had granted permission to O’Ceallaigh Westfield Ltd for a 60 home development on the Brittas Road, which would see 5 four-bedroom, 27 three-bedroom, and 12 one-bedroom houses built. Two duplex blocks were also […]

Sonny Curtis, Member Of ‘The Crickets’ Passes Away aged 88 Years.

Sonny Curtis, R.I.P. Sonny Curtis, Celebrated Songwriter and Member Of ‘The Crickets, Passes Away Aged 88 years.

Sonny Curtis, acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, and long-time member of Buddy Holly’s band The Crickets, has passed away at the age of 88 years. His daughter, Sarah Curtis, confirmed his passing following a sudden illness. He was surrounded […]

Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary – “The Oldest Of Old Kriegies” Published.

Michael Dempsey. A book, entitled “The Oldest Of Old Kriegies”, has now been published by Moycarkey-Borris, Littleton Men’s Shed History Group, under the guidence of Dr Pat McMahon.

The word “Kriegie” [pronounced kree-gee] is the German military slang for an Allied prisoner of war held in a German internment camp during World War II.

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Death Of John McGinn, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 20th September 2025, of Mr John McGinn, Teach Toibín, Cathaganstown, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.

In his 88th year and pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Carroll), baby son Seán, brothers and sisters; Mr McGinn […]