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 RubberBandits: The Revenge of Stephen Forward Plastic shopping bags at the ready folks, comedic duo the RubberBandits are coming to Thurles, but not in the way you might expect.
The Bandits are about to feature in their very first video game and attendees at Thurles’ annual Games Fleadh this coming March will be given the opportunity to sample the game for the very first time.
RubberBandits: The Revenge of Stephen Forward is an iOS and Android game, the brainchild of the Bandits themselves and Limerick based development studio Open Emotion Studios. The game will feature scenarios written by Bandits themselves including a cameo from “Willie O’DJ,” who must be freed from prison for “assaulting,” a dole queue.
The game will debut at Games Fleadh 2012, Ireland’s largest Computer and Console Games Programming Festival this March 14th and 15th in LIT Tipperary Institute in Thurles. Punters will be able to sample a demo of the game and get their first taste of classic Bandit humour on iOS and Android platforms.
Gamers coming to Thurles for this Console Games Programming Festival do take note, both hotels in Thurles, which are within 15 minutes and 6 minutes walking distance of the events, are offering very special overnight accommodation rates to all visitors.
Hayes Hotel Accommodation Rates are as follows:-
Single Room plus breakfast €40.00 inc, Twin Room plus breakfast €70.00 inc, Triple Room plus breakfast €90.00 plus breakfast inc.
Anner Hotel Accommodation Rates are as follows:-
Single Room plus breakfast €45.00 inc, Twin Room plus breakfast €80.00 inc, Triple Room plus breakfast €100.00 plus breakfast inc.
Accommodation during this Annual Gaming Festival will be at a premium, so all you mad gaming enthusiasts please do be warned, book your space as soon as possible, and enjoy this major Irish gaming event.
 Actor David Kelly Irish actor, David Kelly, dear to the hearts of so many Irish people worldwide, has passed away today, after a short illness.
Born in July 1929, David was in his 83rd year and began his acting career in 1951, playing everything from Samuel Beckett to William Shakespeare.
At home in comedy or serious character roles, David was a familiar face on our television screens during the 1970’s with a role as the one armed dishwasher Albert Riddle in Robin’s Nest, the builder Mr. O’Reilly in Fawlty Towers, as well as Emmerdale Farm in the 1980’s, Glenroe in the 1990’s, and the part of grandfather Reilly, in the 1992 Jim Sheridan film “Into The West.”
More recent work included “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Jigsaw Man,” and “Stardust.” However his older fans will possibly remember him best for his marvelous portrayal of the character “Rashers Tierney,” in the highly acclaimed 1980’s RTE TV mini series, James Plunkett’s Strumpet City, which also starred screen greats Peter O’Toole, Cyril Cusack and Peter Ustinov.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
 Thurles Club For Dancing Learn the basic steps of social dancing in The Premier Ballroom, Thurles. Learn to dance for weddings and socials, for that couples night out, for single men and women, or just for the fun and that extra weight reducing exercise.
This new six weeks course of popular dance lessons will commence again on Tuesday 24th January next, at 8.30pm sharp, concluding at 10.00pm. The course is being organised by ‘The Club for Dancing,’ and costs a total of just €20 for the six weeks.
Learn the basic steps of the Foxtrot, Waltz and Quickstep, as well as some other novelty dances. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, an excellent social activity and tremendous value for money.
The course promises to suit everyone over 16 years of age and is guaranteed to give all attending fabulous enjoyment and real value for money. Remember just €3.33 per class, per night, where would you get the likes?
If you are a single lady or gent, remember the words of Gene Kelly of ‘Singing in the Rain,’ fame: “I got started dancing because I knew that was one way to meet girls.”
Further Details Required? Why not contact Tom Gleeson (Telephone: 087-9732837)
Had lunch with Nikki Veasey from Cottage Rescue Animal Shelter yesterday and got the full news update on this years Thurles Christmas Market, which will take place on Sunday 11th December here in Liberty Square, Thurles, beginning at 1.00pm and finishing at 6.00pm.
So first lets look at the entertainment being organised:-
 Kids be good, Santa confirms he will visit Thurles Dec 11th next. Of course her most exciting news is the letter she just received from Santa Claus, who confirms he will be arriving in Liberty Square, Thurles, sharp at 1.45pm. As you know, it is customary for Santa to make unannounced early Christmas visits to certain areas in early December. His reasons, well what else, but to check on who is being naughty and who is being nice. So, Mum and Dad, show this to your children before December 11th, otherwise they may find empty stockings, when he makes his annual final visit on Christmas Eve next, to Thurles and surrounding areas. ( I have it on good authority that Santa is coming down hard on children this year, who won’t go to bed on time, so be warned.)
Three highly entertaining music groups have already been guaranteed a visit from Santa this year and they will be in Liberty Square to entertain the thousands of shoppers expected into the town centre on that afternoon.
No local Christmas Market could be held in Thurles without our first two performing groups. Beginning at 1.00pm the Littleton Ramblers go on stage and at 2.00pm, they are quickly followed by those wonderful voices, yes the magnificent Thurles Gospel Choir.
At 3.00pm sharp, meet the top billing, (Warning, do not be late) as Autonomous i take to the stage, fresh from giggs in top music venues, such as ‘Whelans,’ ‘The Sugar Club,’ and ‘The Crane Lane,’ and of course their recent much publicised appearance on the successful TV series “The Apprentice.” This band was described recently by Mail on Sunday music critic Danny McElhinney as being “The best undiscovered band in Ireland.” Trust me when I say “Expect a live show which will be varied in the extreme, as they seamlessly navigates through rock, funk, dance inspired grooves, while displaying infectious confidence and cheeky pre Christmas grins, and yes for the first time in an open air concert in the centre of their beloved home town of Thurles.”
From 2.30pm -3.30pm Hayes Hotel are opening the doors of their “Factory” night club, for a free junior disco for children, aged strictly between 4 years and 13 years. Parental Note Here: Children can only be admitted if accompanied by at least one parent. Santa will be of course visiting here during this event also. So Mum here is a chance for you to sneak away and have a walk around the town without anyone, dare I say “hanging out of you.”
Note the Market area will be devoid of moving traffic, Christmas lighting will be switched on and everyone can enjoy and visit the assembled over 60 stalls on the street and of course local shops in the town centre and surrounding streets, all of which will be open for business and doing special cut price offers on that day.
“Speaking of market stalls, what’s on offer,” I hear you scream. On the day there will be ‘a sea of shopping variety,’ never before witnessed in any rural town in Ireland, all major food manufacturing artisans will be in attendance offering goods and advise. There will be hand craft demonstrations like wood turning and slate mirror making, jewelry, cosmetics, knitting, garden furniture, face painting, toys, soft ice-cream manufacturing, vintage vehicles, a vintage museum, kiddy rides, etc, etc, etc.
Just in case you can’t find what you are looking for, our town’s much loved, quick witted, and golden voiced “Town Crier,” Mr Tomas Noone will be on hand, with microphone at the ready, to inform you of what is ready and available in the local shops and on the visiting stalls.
Thurles.Info will bring you more news about other events which will be happening on the day, so join us over the coming days or get this and other local breaking news in your Mail Inbox Daily, simply by inserting your Email address in the box supplied on the Right Hand Side of our Home Page. (See Daily News To Your Inbox.)
 Fashion House 'Le Chateau,' Owner Marion O’Shea So you adore your current girlfriend or you want to score kudos with the Missus, or you want to show your appreciation to a very good friend? Then Read on.
As you are aware the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is currently the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in Ireland. Its membership of 9,500 volunteers throughout the country are supported by professional staff, working for social justice against poverty and providing for the creation of a more just and caring nation.
It is no surprise then that the high-end and popular ladies Fashion House Le Chateau, situated beside the Bridge Castle, at Liberty Square, Thurles, will celebrate their 10th birthday by hosting a Fashion Show, proceeds of which will go to this aforenamed worthy charity.
To mark their 10th birthday, Le Chateau’s owner, Marion O’Shea will showcase her latest Autumn-Winter Collection of ladies fashion at Ireland’s most modern and trendy HQ Nightclub, situated at Slievenamon Road, Thurles, here in Co. Tipperary.
This event, hosted by Aidan Mac and Aaron Burchael from TIPP FM’s Breakfast Bowl, will take place in just one weeks time, on Saturday 17th September next, at 4.30 pm.
Expect to see the latest ‘must-have’ clothing from Europe’s leading and exclusive Fashion Houses, e.g. Luisa Cerano, Amati Chic, Airfield, Bleu Blanc Rouge, Beate Heymann, Annas Dress Affair, A-Z, Isabel de Pedro, Ischiko, Creenstone, Jota+Ge, Leo Guy, Nougat, Gustav, M.C. Planet, Legatte, Brax, and Fred Sabatier.
Then of course no outfit is complete without those very necessary matching accessories, Bags, Jewellery, Gloves, Wraps, Scarves and Hats, which will also be part of this very professional fashion show extravaganza. Here also check out the exclusive names on show e.g. Otazu, Maria Calderara, Totoborello, Ganteb’s, Amati Chic, Airfield, Lanzetti, Luisa Cerano and Ganteb.
A €500 voucher and one only session with a personal stylist for the Le Chateauboutique, must be won by some lucky person at this afternoon fashion extravaganza.
Tickets for this charity event cost €25 each and are now on sale in Le Chateau, Liberty Square, Thurles, Tel 0504-26535.
So girls if you want to be present at this event, here is the trick, but for God’s sake do not say I told you.Casually hint to ‘himself,’ like, that you would love to be present or click ‘Like‘ or ‘Comment‘ on his Facebook. If he really cares, the “The Pin Will Quickly Drop.” Sure bring him along with you and carefully let it be known what you really like, what with Christmas coming, in the not to distant future, if you know what I mean.
Further Information
The Le Chateau boutique carries a wide range of designs to suit both casual and formal occasions and so for further information why not contact Marion O’Shea at Tel: 0504-26535.
Stick a note in your diary or on the fridge door:-
Event: Le Chateau Fashion Show.
Date: Saturday 17th September next.
Venue: HQ Nightclub, Thurles, Co Tipperary, at 4.30pm.
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