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Great Famine Remembered In Silence By Irish Schools

Posted on May 11, 2012 by George

All schools around Ireland will hold a minute’s silence today as a mark of respect for all those who died, suffered or were forced to emigrate, during the Great Famine period 1845-1849, here in Ireland. Better known outside the shores … Continue reading →

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Tipperary Titanic Passengers

Posted on April 14, 2012 by George

A plaque commemorating four people, who left from Cahir to travel on the doomed Titanic will be unveiled in Cahir, Co.Tipperary this weekend. The plaque will bear the names of Roger Tobin, Kate Peters, Kate McCarthy and Kate Connolly, who … Continue reading →

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Tipperary – Thurles St.Patrick’s Day 2012 Programme

Posted on March 11, 2012 by George

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2012, here in Thurles will take place on Sunday 18th March and this year the programme of events is bigger and better than ever before. Monday 12th to Monday 19th:- Prizes for best dressed window … Continue reading →

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The Saturdays To Play Thurles Greyhound Stadium Tipperary

Posted on March 9, 2012 by George

It has been confirmed that Thurles native Una Healy and her girl band ‘The Saturdays,’ will play Thurles Greyhound Stadium at 2.30pm on Sunday June 3rd next here in Tipperary. (June Bank Holiday weekend.) Promoter, David O’Mahony and Frances Bannon, … 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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Sixth Annual Winter Walking Weekend At Upperchurch

Posted on November 12, 2011 by George

The scenic upland village of Upperchurch, near Thurles, Co Tipperary will celebrate their sixth successful annual ‘Walking Weekend,’ this Saturday and Sunday, with a variety of walks to suit all levels of physical fitness, and for the first time this … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Congress Bell to visit Tipperary

Posted on November 3, 2011 by George

The theme of the next International Eucharistic Congress is “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another.” This Congress will be held in Dublin from 10th June – 17th June 2012. As part of the preparation for the International … Continue reading →

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