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Mr Fionnan Sheahan, originally from Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary, has been appointed Group Political Editor with Independent News & Media (INM).
Fionnan, a graduate of University College Cork, was winner of the National Newspapers of Ireland Journalist of the Year award in 2012, as leader of the Irish Independent Presidential Election Team.
He was also nominated for Scoop of the Year 2012, as a result of the link uncovered between the then Presidential candidate hopeful Sean Gallagher to a Fianna Fail fund-raiser, which became the leading story of the Presidential election campaign.
As an award-winning journalist and a respected public commentator, Fionnan is a regular contributor to numerous TV and radio debates on current affairs programmes, with a reputation for ‘digging deep,’ to emerge with accurate, often unfamiliar yet factual, economic and political analysis.
Fionnan who is married to Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Education and Skills, Averil Power, will now report directly to INM Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Rae.
No Limbs No Limits
In our everyday busy worlds, sometimes we all need a little reminder of just how well off most of us really are, despite job losses, austerity and a huge reductions in our living standards.
Our video hereunder shows a clip from “No Limbs, No Limits,” a documentary film, shortly to hit our screens, which tells the inspiring story and giving us a glimpse of the extraordinary life of Joanne O’Riordan, from Millstreet, County Cork, narrated by her brother Steven.
Joanne O’Riordan is not just any normal teenager and not because she has no limbs, due to being born with the rare condition Tetra-amelia syndrome.
At just 15 years old, Joanne first shot to fame back in 2011 when she confronted and indeed shamed Taoiseach Enda Kenny into reversing budget cuts to disability allowances. On the very week of her 16th birthday, she spoke at a UN conference in New York on women in technology, receiving a standing ovation. She was the Rehab Young Person of the Year winner at the People of the Year awards in 2012 and has made multiple appearances on the Late Late Show. Today at just 17 years old she is a popular weekly columnist with The Examiner newspaper.
Which brings me next to an important Rehab event taking place here in Thurles on Friday October 11th next. The event is a Table Quiz in aid of RehabCare, Stradavoher, Thurles, which takes place at Skehan’s Bar in Liberty Square.
This quiz begins sharp at 9:00pm so start checking out your current affairs, sport, history, geography and the history of Boybands etc
Tables of four competitors will cost just €20 or €5 each per each competitor taking part.
There will be a host of fabulous Raffle and Spot Prizes on Friday night, including holiday hotel breaks, so please, please do support this very worthy cause, as your assistance is very much required.
Le Château ‘Choos’ and Le Château Clothing Boutique showcased their annual Autumn/Winter 2013 Clothing, Shoes and Jewellery Collection on Thursday 26th September last in The Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary.
The event which began at 7:30pm, offered the large attendance complementary wine together with a host of other light refreshments before being seated. Some fabulous prizes were also on offer for those in attendance at what turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable Gala evening.
Tickets for this glamorous annual event were just €15 each, with total proceeds being donated to St Vincent de Paul, latter the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation here in Ireland, committed to working for social justice and the creation of a more just and caring national community.
Exclusive fashion labels in Shoes, Bags, Jewellery, Gloves, Wraps, Scarves and Hats included Beverly Feldman, Chie Mihara, Alex Gold, Satryani, Tracey Neuls, Papucei, Otazu, Maria Calderara, Totoborello, Ganteb’s, Amati Chic, Airfield, Lanzetti, Luisa Cerano and Ganteb.
Europe’s leading and exclusive Fashion House clothing labels were also on show, e.g. Luisa Cerano, 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.
The “Le Château,” boutiques here in Thurles, carry a wide range of designs in footwear clothing and jewellery to suit both casual and formal occasions.
For further information please contact Marion O’Shea (Tel: 0504-26535) or Noreen Ryan (Tel: 0504-58587) directly.
Lighting Rig and Sound Equipment for this event were supplied by lighting and audio specialists Star Systems Thurles.
All roads will lead to Borrisoleigh here in Co Tipperary for next weekend, as crowds descend on the village for the “Borrisoleigh Annual Gathering Festival,” which takes place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th of October next. Locals have been busy painting premises around the town and some lovely murals have been skilfully painted to welcome the large crowd expected from near and far, anticipated to be in attendance.
Something For Everyone Over This Coming Weekend In Borrisoleigh
The festival is being officially opened on Friday night at 8:00pm in The Marian Hall and following same, the cast of Borrisoleigh Drama Group will perform the one act play “Spreading the News.” Entry to the Official Opening and theatre production is totally free. This will be later followed by live music in the village square.
Experience A Walk On The “Roof Of North Tipperary” – The Devils Bit Walk
Saturday’s events are set to exercise both leg and brain power, with a three hour walk over the Devil’s Bit Mountain, a Sean Nós Dancing workshop and an historical walking tour of the town with members of the Historical Society sharing their vast knowledge. The ‘Borris Bothy,’ a new community craft shop and tea rooms, will also be in full swing on the weekend. A craft fair will have a number of local craftspeople and artisans selling their produce. On Saturday night there will be a Variety Concert showcasing local and visiting talent, which in itself, promises to be a most wonderful night’s entertainment.
Sunday 6th will see a Family Fun Day in the Town Park with a host of activities. Ireland’s Strongest Man, Kevin Murray, will put on a display. There will be Tug ‘o War and Sheaf Tossing contests, together with plenty of sundry activities for kids of all ages to enjoy, not forgetting a BBQ and a Vintage Tractor Drive. Throughout the afternoon a Busking Competition will see talented musicians competing for some great prizes on the streets of the town. (To register to enter the busking competition simply register online at the festival website www.borrisoleighfestival.com.)
The Pink Ribbon Events sponsored by Centra in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will also be a huge attraction. You can try your hand to score a goal past Tipperary Senior Goalkeeper, Brendan Cummins and meet other Tipperary hurlers such as Brendan Maher, Paddy Stapleton, Philip Maher, Pa Bourke, Padraig Maher, Seamus Callanan and Dinny Maher. Fancy a game of soccer with a twist? Then you’ve got to try “Bubble Soccer.” (Phone Michael Kinane on Tel: 087-2310941 to book your game, entry fee is €25 per team.) So if that’s not enough for you there is also Sumo Wrestling and a marquee with food tasting and party games.
There will be live music in The Square from 5:00pm onwards, starting off with Social/Old Time Dancing to The Castle Trio. There will also be a celebration honouring the Juvenile Champions of 1963. Later on well known and popular bands Outa Diesel, The Baby Powers and Silver Dollar will entertain the crowds late into the night.
Note: There will be parking restrictions in the town over the course of the weekend so do arrive early, thus avoiding unnecessary traffic congestion.
For further details or to register for events, visit www.borrisoleighfestival.com or email info@borrisoleighfestival.com. You can also follow updates on Facebook and Twitter.
North Tipperary’s very necessary water-mains conservation project currently being undertaken here in Thurles presently, is progressing with military-like precision as our high definition “Time Lapse,” video demonstrates. As you can observe there can be no accusations of men leaning on shovels staring into holes expressed here. Well done to the professional team of workers involved.
(A special thanks to Daniel & Dwans Hardware, Cathedral Street, Thurles, for sharing their daytime HD security footage with us.)
Water Shut Off Notification For Kickham Street
David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd, the company contracted by North Tipperary County Council to lay this new water-main, together with associated connections here in Thurles town, have proposed a time and date of a water shut off that may affect your home or business premises.
Shut down of water the supply on Kickham Street is set for Tuesday afternoon on October 1st next beginning at 2:00pm.
This shut off should not be in place for any more than six hours and will be kept to a bare minimum. Patience and understanding therefore, for this necessary maintenance work, is very much appreciated by the company involved. So remember to fill up the kettle, bucket, bottle etc to ensure your private supply is maintained during this period specified.
Remember the tank in your attic will possibly be sufficient to meet your afternoon needs, but a little extra stored will ensure there is enough for cooking the bacon and cabbage, provided of course you stay away from the washing machine and the shower or bath,
All other additional information can be obtained from the company by contacting Tel: 059-9144448 or Mobile: 087-6918071.
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