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Work To Begin On €30 Million Latteragh Bends Project In North Tipperary.

Work on a major multi-million euro roads project, in north Tipperary, is set to get underway in the coming weeks, following the appointment of a contractor to carry out the works.

Tipperary County Council has confirmed that Wills Bros Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor for the Latteragh Bends Road Realignment Project, which will see a dangerous stretch of road between Thurles and Nenagh finally upgraded.

The €30 million scheme will involve the realignment and improvement of a 4.3km section of the R498 regional road, between Nenagh and Thurles, at Latteragh, situated around 7km south-east of the M7 Nenagh Bypass.

According to the council, the contractor is now mobilising and setting up the site compound. Hedge cutting is due to begin next week, with traffic management measures to follow as full construction ramps up.

More than 30 local landowners were involved in compulsory purchase agreements to allow the scheme to proceed.

Funding for the project has been provided by the Department of Transport, which has allocated €20 million towards the works. A further €4 million has been set aside to cover design fees, consultancy, and landowner compensation.

The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow on one of the county’s key regional routes, long identified as a collision-prone stretch.

Hiking, History, Fine Food: Lonely Planet Hails Tipperary As A Must-Visit in 2026.

Tourism Ireland Launches Campaign to Showcase County’s Global Recognition.

County Tipperary has been named one of the world’s top places to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet, the renowned travel guide publisher. The county features in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026, an annual list highlighting 25 destinations and experiences across the globe that travellers “should not miss” in the year ahead.

Described as “best for hiking, history and fine food,” Lonely Planet praises Tipperary as a place where “the food is remarkable, the landscapes are generous, and the castles are so casually scattered across the county that you’ll probably stumble across one on your way to dinner.” The guide adds that while Tipperary captures the postcard-perfect image of Ireland, it also “holds a few surprises” for those who explore further.

Welcoming the accolade, Elmagh Killeen, Head of Brand and Marketing Communications at Tourism Ireland, said: “We’re thrilled that Tipperary has been recognised among the world’s top destinations for 2026. This is a tribute to the county’s stunning walking trails, rich heritage, and exceptional food scene. It’s a real opportunity to set Ireland apart and to encourage more international visitors to discover Tipperary for themselves. I want to congratulate all the tourism and hospitality providers in the county whose hard work has made this achievement possible.”

Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet, echoed those sentiments, noting: “Tipperary’s inclusion in Best in Travel 2026 highlights its wonderful blend of hiking, history and fine food. From iconic landmarks like the Rock of Cashel to its namesake blue cheese, the county offers an authentic and quietly beautiful slice of Ireland. Its walking trails, village pubs and scenic drives make exploring Tipperary a true pleasure.”

Tourism Ireland plans to capitalise on this international recognition through an extensive global marketing push. The campaign will include:

Global media outreach: a major PR drive targeting leading travel and lifestyle journalists;
Social media promotion: sharing the news with millions of followers across key markets including the United States, Great Britain, Spain and Italy;
Market focus: special emphasis in Spain and Italy, both of which are ‘twinned’ with Tipperary as part of Tourism Ireland’s regional growth initiative;
Digital spotlight: a dedicated feature on Tourism Ireland’s global website, Ireland.com

Thurles Traffic Diversion On N75 To Facilitate Road Resurfacing.

From Tuesday, 28th October 2005 to Tuesday, 4th November 2005 there will be a traffic diversion in place on Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Traffic diversions will be eastward via Mitchel Street and southwards unto Boheravoroon (Borroway), enabling vehicles to facilitate long awaited road resurfacing operations.

Tipperary County Council apologise in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused.
Any concerns or queries in relation to the works, may be directed to the contact numbers below or alternatively, to the Roads Capital Office of Tipperary County Council at Tel: 0818 06 5000.

Temporary Traffic Management, Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Public Service Announcement – Commuters Take Note.

**Turtulla Junction, N62 Thurles, Co. Tipperary**.

Temporary Traffic Management will be operational on the N62 at Turtulla Junction, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, beginning, Thursday October 16th 2025 until October 17th 2025.

Delays can be expected.

Pedestrian In 50s Seriously Injured In Tipperary Collision.

A lady pedestrian in her 50s was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Co Tipperary on Friday morning.

The collision happened at around 8:00am on the R498 at Latteragh, Nenagh.
Emergency services attended the scene and the woman was airlifted to University Hospital Galway via Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have since examined the area. No other injuries were reported.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area between 7:45am and 8:15am, to contact Nenagh Garda Station Tel: (067) 50450, the Garda confidential line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station as investigations continue.