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Tipperary Institute To Join Limerick I.T.

The future of the Tipperary Institute (third level college), which was under threat of closure, now looks reasonably secure.

The Minister for Education Mary Coughlan is expected to make a full statement shortly following a proposal from the newly formed alliance between the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and the Tipperary Institute.

The so-called ‘Bord Snip’ report which was compiled by economist Colm McCarthy last year, recommended that this campus, which consists of the Tipperary Institute here in Thurles and in also Clonmel, should be closed down and auctioned off as part of an overall package of national government cost saving measures.

It would appear that the Government will now give their full approval to the proposal, agreed by both third level colleges, to merge under the flag of the Limerick Institute of Technology. This move will create a significantly enlarged Institute of Technology serving counties Limerick, Clare and both Ridings of Tipperary.
The amalgamation once fully agreed, will be is expected to be fully implemented by September 2011.

LIT currently has two campuses in Limerick city with the main campus at Moylish Park and the Limerick School of Art and Design at George’s Quay and Clare Street, in Limerick City.

Under this proposal both Tipperary Campuses will in future be known as LIT Thurles and LIT Clonmel and this alliance will lead to an expanded range of courses and student services in future years.
Student numbers are expected to rise considerably by 2015.

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Daniel Takes Home The World Cup

Huge congratulations to Daniel Cantwell, of Cantwell Quality Water Services, the May winner of our 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Nintendo Wii competition kindly sponsored by Ireland’s leading video game website, TheGamingLiberty.com.

Pictured here is TGL’s Shane Willoughby with the President of Thurles Chamber Mr Pat Hayes presenting Daniel with his prize.

Let’s hope Daniel can win the World Cup for Ireland this Summer because God knows he’s the only chance we Irish now have.
Meanwhile, watch this site folks, because in the coming weeks, have we got some prize for you.?

Details will be announced shortly.

Winner Of Our Free Computer Games Competition

Free Computer Games Competition Winner

Daniel Ryan, son of Kate and Jerry Ryan proprietor’s of Jerry Ryan Jnr. Coaches, was picked by our computers as the winner of our free Computer Games competition, which ran during the month of March.

Daniel, aged just 14, smartly gave us the correct answer, winning for himself video games valued at €120. Daniel, a pupil at CBS Thurles, is an avid “computer gamester” himself and also enjoys all sports, especially soccer, rugby and hurling.

Well done Daniel and to all our viewers who took part in the competition our thanks, and watch out for our next free competition coming to you shortly on www.thurles.info .

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Meanwhile, talking about computer games, watch out, it seems that the 3D revolution is about to begin with Playstation3 promising to go 3D this Summer according to the Thurles top International Gaming Website thegamingliberty.com run by Joseph Murphy and Shane Willoughby. They claim that all those rumours about 3D Firmwares look like they could be true. According to Qore over on the US PSN, a plethora of titles including Killzone 2, Wipeout Fury HD, Super Stardust HD, Gran Turismo 5 and LittleBigPlanet are going 3D.
This could potentially be the start of something huge, especially if more developers jump on the 3D bandwagon.

A happy Easter Weekend to all our viewers.

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The question is “What new game release will feature a song by Leona Lewis?”

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Console Yourself With The Right Video Games This Christmas

Knowing what to get your loved ones for Christmas is hard enough, but potentially buying your loved one the wrong game for their XBox, Playstation or Wii can be deadly.

TheGamingLiberty.com, Ireland’s number 1 Gaming Site (Nurtured in Thurles, Revered internationally) has earmarked their picks of the consoles and games that should be sitting under everyone’s tree this Christmas.

For Santa or indeed parents not familiar with the current gaming trends the information supplied hereunder will be more than helpful.

Playstation 3

Sony’s black juggernaut, the Playstation 3 had a stellar 2009. If their competitors can be accused of faltering slightly in the last year, the PS3 can only be applauded for its dedication to revitalizing and strengthening its brand and consumer likability. After a price cut and a sleek redesign, the PS3 is probably the cheapest and most accessible multifunctional multimedia devise available out there this Christmas. Apart from games and free online play, the PS3 comes with a Blu-Ray drive as standard for the best film watching quality, a web browser, compatibility with PSP and enough hard-drive space (125 GB or 250 GB) to save a plethora of photos, games, music and movies. The PS3 does everything. Here all TGL’s three PS3 picks for Christmas;

1: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Uncharted 2 is the jewel in the PS3’s crown. Arguably the most graphically complete and stunningly rendered game ever made, Uncharted 2 puts you in the shoes of Nathan Drake, a descendant of Sir Francis Drake and a would be Indiana Jones treasure hunter. Uncharted 2 is an exciting and explosive title which sees you traverse the globe in search of the ancient Cintanami Stone of Shambhala. It should be a compulsory purchase for any PS3 owner.
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