Author Archives: George

Tipperary Irish Language Hill Walk In Upperchurch

Posted on March 7, 2012 by George

“The beauty of the world hath made me sad, this beauty that will pass; Sometimes my heart hath shaken with great joy to see a leaping squirrel in a tree, Or a red lady-bird upon a stalk, or little rabbits … Continue reading →

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Restoration Of Nenagh Castle’s Keep Complete By June

Posted on March 6, 2012 by George

Restoration of Nenagh Castle’s ‘Keep,’ will be completed by June in time for President Michael D. Higgins’s visit to the site. The Director of Services Marcus O’Connor and Nenagh Town Clerk Donal Purcell will finalise external works around the historic … Continue reading →

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Tipperary Celebrates National Tree Week

Posted on March 4, 2012 by George

National Tree Week takes place here in Tipperary, from the 4th-10th of March 2012, organised by the Tree Council of Ireland. The theme for National Tree Week 2012 is ‘Trees – Our Past, Our Present, Our Future, ‘ and will … Continue reading →

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Thurles Irish European Town of Sport 2012

Posted on December 14, 2011 by George

The picture hereunder, taken at the European Capital of Sport Association Awards Ceremony in Brussels shows: Front Row: (left to right) Sean Kelly MEP, Phil Prendergast MEP and Cllr John Kennedy, Mayor of Thurles. Back Row: (left to right) Michael … Continue reading →

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Thurles Co Tipperary Is European Town Of Sport For 2012

Posted on November 13, 2011 by George

Thurles, Co Tipperary has been awarded European Town of Sport for 2012. The news was conveyed to Thurles Mayor, Mr John Kennedy, in a communication received by him yesterday, from ACES: European Capital of Sport Association. The communication reads as … Continue reading →

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