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 The launch of Fine Gael Deputy Noel Coonan’s new website will take place on Friday 27th of August in Long Charlie’s Pub, Nenagh with an opportunity, on that night, to win tickets to ‘Guns N’ Roses‘ together with accommodation following their gig in D4 Hotels, Dublin. The event will include food and music from the new, up-and-coming Nenagh band ‘Gin and Juice’.
Along with Noel’s new facebook and twitter accounts, the new website www.noelcoonan.com accompanies Noel’s Fine Gael website and aims to discuss and increase public awareness about matters of concern in North Tipp. The new website gives people another avenue through which to contact the Fine Gael TD with their queries or concerns.
Deputy Coonan said: “There will be a countdown to the live website launch with the event kicking off at 9.30pm. Local popular Nenagh band ‘Gin and Juice’ are guaranteed to entertain and it’s shaping up to be a great night. All are welcome to come along and anyone interested in entering the draw for tickets to Guns N’ Roses gig, playing in Dublin’s o2 on 1st September, can leave me a message on my facebook page with your contact details or enter on the night. The Internet and social networking has undoubtedly become the newest coolest way of communicating with people worldwide and I’m happy to be entering this realm and becoming a more active participant. The Internet is deeply embedded in everyday life and has become a prime method of getting in contact with my North Tipperary constituents. I find it a very useful tool for keeping people instantly up to date on issues I raise and pursue on their behalf.”
North Tipperary’s branch of Young Fine Gael will also be holding their meeting on Friday 27th next, in Deputy Coonan’s Constituency Office, Pearse Street, Nenagh (Time 8.00pm) prior to the launch and anyone interested in joining them are more than welcome to attend.
 Tipperary set up a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland hurling final with a comfortable 3-19 to 1-18 win over Waterford, leaving Tipperary all that now stands to halt Kilkenny’s ‘Drive for Five’.
Two second half goals from Eoin Kelly ensured the final result, and Tipperary thoroughly earned their place in the 2010 all Ireland final.
Both sides were level five times in the opening quarter but Waterfords John Mullane appeared the only real threat to Tipp in the first half. Tipperary’s John O’Brien, restored to the Tipp team during the week, together with Noel McGrath showed their early dominance. Waterford’s full back line struggled to cope with Patrick Maher’s presence and when he sent a long ball into the heart of the Waterford defence, Lar Corbett plucked the ball out of the air to kick it past Clinton Hennessy.
Waterford who trailed at the break (1-11 to 0-8), appeared to offer more support to John Mullane at the beginning of the second half, resulting in scores from Tony Browne, but Eoin Kelly quickly reduced their gains, going on to increase the margin between both teams.
Kelly was quick to react when a sideline ball from poster boy Noel McGrath came across the Waterford goal and a neat flick allowed him the space to fire to target.
The All-Star would later apply the final nail in Waterford’s coffin with the aid of Lar Corbett just 10 minutes from full time and despite a consolation goal from
Waterford finding its way past Tipp goalkeeper Brendan Cummins, the Munster champions were all ready well and truely defeated.
Tipperary Team: Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon-Grange), Paddy Stapleton (Borris-Ileigh), Paul Curran (Mullinahone), Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields), Declan Fanning (Killenaule), Conor O’Mahony (Newport), Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields), Brendan Maher (Borris–Ileigh), Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch), Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons), Patrick Maher (Lorrha & Dorrha), John O’Brien (Toomevara), Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney), Eoin Kelly (Captain Mullinahone), Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields)
A multicultural workshops for children will be held in Cashel Library from the 9th-13th August, from 10:30 am-12.00 noon.
 This is a good chance for children to learn about different countries, sample some traditional food and take part in some crafts and games from that country.
Workshops are FREE and suitable for 7-12 year olds. During the week two European Union Member States will be featured – Poland and Romania.
Places are limited so booking is essential. Contact the library at 062 63825 to book your place!
This event is organised by Europe Direct Thurles and has received funding from the European Commission.
 Lisheen Mine The Indian metal and mining giant, Vedanta Resources Corporation, has paid US$698 million, nearly N$5 billion, for Skorpion Zinc as part of a deal to buy Anglo American’s zinc assets and become the biggest zinc producers globally.
The Namibian mine, the eight largest zinc producer in the world, fetched the highest price in the US, $1,3 billion deal.
Vedanta forked out US$332 million or €261.1 million for 74 per cent interest in Black Mountain Mining in South Africa and US$308 million or €242.2 million for the Lisheen mine, situated near Thurles Co.Tipperary. In both the Skorpion and Lisheen transactions, Vedanta has acquired 100 per cent of the share holdings.
The transaction however is subject to regulatory approval, which is expected over the next 12 months.
Lisheen, which presently employs about 370 workers, is due to wind down in 2014.
Analysts yesterday speculated that Vedanta could look to sell on Lisheen quickly, possibly to mining rival Xstrata, which is involved in a joint venture with Minco, on lead and zinc licences at Pallas Green on the Tipperary / Limerick border.
Vedanta is a FTSE-100 company, controlled by India billionaire Anil Agarwal. The company has annual revenues of $6.6 billion and employs more than 30,000 staff.
More than two million tonnes of ore a year are shipped from Lisheen mine.
 GAA President Christy Cooney The historic “Tom Semple‘s Field” (Semple Stadium) here in Thurles, is expected to host both the Division 1 and Division 2 Allianz National Hurling league finals on May 2nd next, after GAA President Christy Cooney confirmed that Division 1 table toppers would not be gifted a home advantage.
Last year’s final was observed by many commentators to be a ‘home venue’ for Tipperary after their high-scoring Division 1 league decider against Kilkenny was played in front of a Semple Stadium capacity crowd.
However, much like Dublin footballers being afforded a ‘home venue’ at Croke Park, the decision to fix the game in Thurles was in line with current thinking.
The last five league finals have been hosted at this historic stadium here in Thurles, together with 22 of the 39 finals (including replays), which have taken place since 1975.
GAA President Christy Cooney confirmed that a home venue for either Cork or Galway for the final has not as yet been suggested within GAA headquarters.
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