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Following the long running success of Killinaskully, Irelands No 1 comedian and Thurles native Pat Shortt returns to light up our television screens this Christmas in a pilot for a brand new TV series, “MATTIE”.
 Pat Shortt as Mattie The ever-popular comedian and award-winning actor plays Mattie Dwyer, a country detective, transferred to a city station, whose recurring ability to get into comic misadventures soon surfaces.
Teamed up with a feisty female detective Sharon Kelly,the latter played by Lesley Conroy, Mattie struggles desperately to adapt to the rough and tumble of city policing.
Mattie is ridiculed at the hands of smug fellow detectives, Tom and Felix (played by Alvaro Lucchesi and Sean McDonagh) under the watchful eye of Superintendent O’Meara (played by Joe Taylor).
Further comic complications in the form of Mattie’s demanding bed-ridden mother, her friend Sr Philemena, a rogues gallery of criminals and an under-cover cop, who can’t get a proper pair of high heels, add the final ingredients in this recipe for what promises to be a hilarious new comedy drama.
Filmed in Limerick in July, “MATTIE” is written by Pat Shortt and Mike Finn, with script edited by David Cummings of The Fast Show, “Harry Enfield & Chums” fame.
Direction is by Killinaskully’s Eugene O’Connor and production is by Pat Shortt and Brian Kelly.
An Taisce has raised objections to what it calls a “Las Vegas-style” Casino, plans for which were recently announced for the village of Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co Tipperary at the Horse and Jockey Hotel.
 Model of planned Two-Mile-Borris Casino An Taisce, through it’s heritage officer, Mr Ian Lumley, suggests that the plan is based on a “Failed International Development model” and who has written to North Tipperary County Council objecting to the plan .
The developer, Mr Richard Quirke, who is a former garda and who presently runs the ‘Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium’ a gaming hall on O’Connell Street, in Dublin, has sought planning permission for this €460 million project calling it ‘The Tipperary Venue’.
Mr Quirke is understood to have the support of Coolmore Stud, Co Tipperary and Tipperary’s leading horse trainer Aidan O’Brien.
An Taisce has taken issue with Mr Aidan O’Brien’s belief that this project would greatly benefit the Irish exchequer and the general economy as a whole, by attracting high-rolling people who fly from country to country.
An Taisce believe that tourism based on long-haul air trips and short stays in Ireland is doomed to failure and claims that the the 26 existing racecourses in Ireland represent the highest, per capita, ratio of racecourses in the world, adding that if there is an argument for providing another indoor racing track, then this should be created at an existing venue.
The sustainability of such a proposal, states An Taisce, is undermined by the proposed provision of 8,000 car-parking spaces now planned and the greater use of helicopters, which would lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
North Tipperary County Council is due to issue a decision in the coming weeks, however, a delay is possible, if a request for further planning information is sought.
Hereunder, is a brief sneak preview of shows planned for January 2010, at the Source Arts Centre here in Thurles.
Yes indeed, January promises to be an exiting month for all who enjoy their night out to the Theatre.
JANUARY 6th 2010.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life.
This is the first of a new film programme. A funny and moving portrait of a close but chaotic French family.
Tickets: € 8 / €6 concession / €5 Film Club Members. Time 8.00 pm.
JANUARY 9th 2010.
 The Source, Thurles,Tipperary's No1 Theatre Venue. The Zeroes.
Come and support Thurles’ very own rock band, celebrating the release of their new single!
Tickets: € 5. Time 8.00 pm
JANUARY 13th 2010.
Fish Tank.
The long awaited second feature film from Andrea Arnold – director of the internationally praised Red Road.
Tickets: € 8/ €6 concession / €5 Film Club Members. Time: 8.00 pm
JANUARY 14th 2010.
Music Network Present – The Homecoming (Ireland).
Forget all the hype about the Irish Brand –these guys are the real deal. All four left Ireland to ply their musical trade in the United States in the 1980s and 90s. They went, they played and they conquered.
Tickets: € 18 / €16 concession. Time: 8.00 pm
JANUARY 15th and 16th 2010.
Pranked.
Thurles’ Fracture Youth Theatre – with their own live band!
Tickets: € 7. Time: 7.00 pm
JANUARY 20th 2010.
Goodbye, Lenin.
Schools’ Film Club screening of this funny look at life before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Tickets: € 4. Time: 10.00 am
JANUARY 23rd 2010.
Brian Kennedy.
The moment Brian Kennedy springs onto stage and the first notes ring out, you know the magic is about to happen!
Tickets: € 28 / €26 concession. Time: 8.00 pm
JANUARY 28th 2010.
CoisCeim Dance Theatre’s Double Bill.
A dynamic double bill from one of Ireland’s greatest dance companies who put theatre into dance!
Tickets: € 18 / €16 concession / €12 for groups of 10 plus. Time: 8.00 pm
JANUARY 30th 2010.
Love Letters.
Starring Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’Brien from Fair City.
Love Letters chronicles the relationship between Andy and Melissa through their hilarious and moving correspondence.
Their poignantly funny friendship and ill-fated romance takes them from second grade through adolescence, maturity and into middle age. A compelling story.
Tickets: €20/€18 concession. Time: 8.00 pm
JANUARY 31st 2010.
Ardal O’Hanlon.
A highly acclaimed stand up comedy, with extensive TV credits including Father Ted, My Hero and most recent Val Falvey TD.
Tickets: €25. Time: 8.00 pm
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.
Continue reading Console Yourself With The Right Video Games This Christmas
 Mitchel House Restaurant Mitchel House Restaurant have just announced their new outdoor catering menu “Food To Go” just in time for the Christmas party season.
This new service is ideal for entertaining at home whatever the occasion.
So if you are planning a Family Surprise, a Christening Party, a Barbecue for friends, a Wedding, a Confirmation or First Holy Communion celebration, or indeed any spur of the moment gathering, from the privacy and comfort of your own home, Mitchel House can now provide you with superb cuisine assistance, totally hassle-free.
This service will removes all the associated stress from your planning, thus allowing you time to enjoy your party and take all the credit normally accruing to every good Host and Hostess.
Note: For all orders please give minimum notice of at least 48 Hours to allow the restaurant ensure they can completely tailor fit your event or function to your own very special requirements.
Please feel free to contact Mitchel House to discuss more elaborate menus which can also be easily arranged to suit your every need.
Party To Go can be contacted at TEL: 0504 90776 or call into Mitchel House, Mitchel Street , Thurles or Café Mitchel, Slievenamon Road, Thurles and allow your catering problems to become theirs.
For full details and pricing range why not log on and download their menu here. www.mitchelhouse.ie/media/files/partytogo.pdf
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