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 Stephen Boadi, Una Johnston, Laurenz Egan, Isaac Baidoo, Mayor John Kenehan. Thurles Fairtrade Town Committee and Fairtrade Mark Ireland have thanked Laurenz Egan for his sterling work to promote Fairtrade in the town and its environs.
In 2004, Laurenz Egan become chair of the newly formed steering group which was set up with the objective of achieving Fairtrade Town status for Thurles.
This objective was realised in December 2005 and the steering group became a sub-committee of Thurles Town Council, with the current Mayor acting as chairperson.
In January 2006, Laurenz then took on the role as education spokesperson, to which he brought sustained enthusiasm, vision and innovation. Thanking him warmly for his commitment to education on Fairtrade and wishing him well in all his future endeavours, they presented Laurenz with a Tipperary Crystal vase during the Producer Visit to Tipperary Institute.
Remember, if you’re free on Thursday night next, 10th March, do join Thurles Fairtrade Town Committee for their Table Quiz in Skehan’s Bar, in Liberty Square, here in Thurles.
 Noel Coonan TD with Fine Gael Public Representatives and the Fine Gael Team in North Tipperary/South Offaly A phenomenal crowd gathered in the Templemore Arms Hotel, Templemore, Thurles, Co.Tipperry, last Saturday night, to officially celebrate the re-election of Fine Gael Deputy Noel Coonan to the 31st Dáil.
Speaking at the evening of celebration, the local TD said he was “truly humbled” by the large audience who turned out and “wished to thank every single person in attendance who rolled up their sleeves in the election.”
Addressing the gathering Deputy Coonan stated: “I feel very humbled here tonight to have been given the opportunity to again represent this constituency and to be elected to the 31st Dáil which I believe will be a very powerful Dáil. But tonight is about you because you are the people who did the work for Fine Gael, for Noel Coonan and for the North Tipperary/South Offaly constituency. Each and every one of you rolled up your sleeves to ensure we got the response we were all praying for and it was very humbling when the ballot boxes were opened and our vote increased in every area. That is due to the efforts of Fine Gael Public Representatives, the Fine Gael organisation in this constituency and the good will of the public.”
 Deputy Noel Coonan with members of North Tipp Young Fine Gael at an evening of celebration last Saturday night to officially acknowledge re-election of the local TD A loud enthusiastic cheer filled the packed ballroom as Noel continued: “Leader Enda Kenny asked me to pass on his thanks to Fine Gael members in North Tipperary/South Offaly who have stood loyal to the party over the years and achieved success yet again.”
The Fine Gael Deputy gave special thanks to the Fine Gael Organisation who “did a fantastic job” including Chairman Michael Harty, Director of Elections Tom Berkery, Secretary Margaret Mary Dwyer, Organiser Michael MacNamara, Campaign Manager Mary d’Estelle Roe, to Young Fine Gael who helped make the campaign a success and to many non-party and non-political people who participated and who encouraged.
“Heartfelt thanks to you all here tonight and I look forward in confidence to Fine Gael in Government, Enda Kenny as Taoiseach and to delivering for the people of our constituency by restoring hope and confidence. We will all work hard as a team over the next five years so that Fine Gael will never again lose it’s seat in North Tipperary/South Offaly. Ladies and gentleman, this night belongs to you the people who have given us the mandate to represent you in Dáil Éireann and work hard on your behalf and for that we are really and truly grateful,” concluded Deputy Coonan.
 Enda Kenny & Eamon Gilmore Tipperary readers, with more than a casual interest in politics, may examine at first hand the new Programme for Government by clicking here.
Our readers will be already aware that Fine Gael’s Enda Kenny, Ireland’s new elected leader and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore struck a partnership deal in the early hours of today following six days of negotiations. Both will form a new coalition government within the coming days that will demand a renegotiation of the EU/IMF bailout.
Mr Kenny’s first engagement, as Ireland’s new Taoiseach, will be the Extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels on this coming Friday, where he will meet with other European heads of State.
A strong pledge in this published ‘Programme for Government’, is to restore immediately this country’s reputation abroad and attempt to negotiate improved repayment terms, following on from December 2010’s 85 billion euro EU/IMF rescue package.
The Department of Finance will now be divided into two sections under this coalition deal and the soon to be announced new Finance Minister will oversee budgets and taxes, while a new ‘Estimates and Public Service Reform Minister’ will take full control of the proposed overhaul of the public sector and future spending.
The parties have agreed to attempt no changes to this year’s austerity Budget and have accepted the need for a further €3 billion in further cuts and savings next year. We are promising that cost-cutting measures will be reviewed again in 2012.
 Michael and Joan Carew (Michael's Jewellers) present perpetual cup, for best marching band, to the St. Pat's Day Parade Committee. Pictured shows: J. Purcell , J. Pollard-Carew; M. Ryan; M. Carew and P. Durack-O'Dwyer . Thurles will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2011 on Sunday March 20th. Evenings spent planning by the town’s St Patrick’s Day Committee have ensured that the organisation of this event is well advanced and the celebrations promise to be even bigger and better than any celebration heretofore.
Music In The Square.
Music will be provided, on the band-stand in Liberty Square, by ‘The Moynihan Brothers‘, from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, and immediately after the Parade. This group is being sponsored by ‘The Club for Dancing‘. There will be a dance in The Premier Ballroom from 9.00pm to 12.00 midnight to the music of ‘Patrick O’Sullivan‘. Additional entertainment in Liberty Square, from 2.00pm, include stilt walkers, jugglers, face painters, balloon modellers, comedy etc.
The Parade And Fancy Dress.
This year there is a prize fund of up to €3,000 and a grant of up to €300 is available for any group entering a large float in the parade. Prizes include Cash, Cups, Trophies, Plaques, Shields, Crystal trophies, Ladies watch, Sony Walkman,750 Medals and lots of other prizes. Everyone is invited to take part.
 C. Burke (Thurles Shopping Centre) presents perpetual cup, for Best School entry, to St.Pat's Day Parade Committee. Picture shows: J. Kenehan (Mayor), T. Gleeson PRO, A. Broderick (Pres C of Commerce), C. Burke and J. Kennedy(Chairman NTCC). There are some special prizes for individual entries in costume or fancy dress. Schools are especially invited to take part, as there is a brand new perpetual cup this year, which has been sponsored by Thurles Town Shopping Centre. If your school can’t enter, maybe an individual class can, or alternatively a small or large group of individuals to represent the school. Please be involved and please do take part. Contact Tom Gleeson – Tel: 087-9732837.
Parking Restrictions on Sunday 20/03/2011.
Note:- From 1.00pm to 4.30pm:- No parking in Liberty Square from Executive Menswear to Fones4U and no parking from Brennan’s Pub to Hayes Hotel entrance. No parking in the centre of the Square between those areas. No traffic through this section of the Square from 2.15pm to 4.45pm. Diversions will be in operation. The viewing stand will be placed in the area between Scanlon’s and The Post Office and the band stand will be placed in the centre of the Square opposite Brennan’s Pub. Both of these areas must be clear by 10.00am on Sunday morning to facilitate parking of those lorries. No parking on the left hand side of Abbey Road from the Kennedy Park roundabout to the Railway Bridge for the period from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
50c Bucket Collection.
The St. Patrick’s Day Committee have organised a bucket collection during the Parade on Sunday 20th March. Everyone is asked to give 50c to this collection. The collectors will be easily recognised, wearing yellow vests marked ‘St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thurles’.
The committee wish to thank all those who have helped to sponsor this year’s parade or who have helped out in any way.
The wedding took place yesterday in pleasant Spring weather of the very lovely Miss Kathleen Cosgrove, daughter of Mrs Anne and Mr Rodger Cosgrove, Killaloe, Co. Clare, to Mr Derek Ryan, son of Mrs Peggy and Mr Pat Ryan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.
The wedding ceremony took place in the picturesque Church of the Sacred Heart and St Lua in Garraunboy, presided over by priests and family friends, Rev. Fr J. Grace, Rev. Fr P. Malone, and Rev. Fr L. Everard.
 Wedding of Kathleen and Derek Escorted down the aisle by her father Rodger, the bride looked breathtaking in a slim A-line ivory evening gown with pleated skirt and full embroidered bodice.
Equally beautiful were her bridesmaids, Patricia O’Connor and Mary Cosgrove, both attired in full-length ‘Mermaid’ green, halterneck evening gowns.
The groom, Derek, together with his two groomsmen Seamus Farrell and Noel Ryan added further to the splendour of the occasion, dressed in dark grey evening suits, light grey waistcoats, and white wing collar shirts with silk cravats.
Also assisting the bride were Flower Girls, Ciara O’Connell and Tracey Burke.
The couple publicly declared their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by extraordinary talented friends of both families.
Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Ryan retired to the popular wedding venue, the The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre, over looking the picturesque towns of Ballina and Kilaloe, on the banks of Lough Derg, where guests were entertained to a champagne reception, together with a full assortment of other light refreshments.
Following family photographs in the beautiful grounds adjoining their chosen venue, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels Banqueting Suite, where a lavish dinner was enjoyed by all, followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.
A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Mr Pat Corbett
The couple have chosen the Mediterranean Island of Malta as their favoured honeymoon destination.
To Kathleen and Derek go the good wishes of all their families members and many friends here in counties Clare and Tipperary, for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.
My very special thanks to hotel receptionist Lynsey Molloy, employee of the Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, for her kindness on the day.
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