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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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Thurles Visited By UCC Librarians

Posted on September 12, 2011 by George

“I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who.” Thurles was proud to play host, on Friday morning last, to a large group of … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Irish The Monk O’Gorman’s Pub Thurles

Posted on September 5, 2011 by George

Under the watchful eye of proprietor and host Michael O’Gorman, each visitor to “The Monks” public house, exercises his or her talent, by singing, dancing, storytelling, lilting or playing an instrument. The aforementioned arts have far from diminished here in … Continue reading →

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