Blazing Bikers take to the Scottish highlands in aid of charity
The Blazing Bikers Motorcycling Club are taking to the Scottish highlands on the May Bank holiday weekend in a bid to raise funds for people who are blind or vision impaired. The Scottish challenge is the brainchild of guide dog owner, Billy Shanahan from Thurles, Co. Tipperary who organises the event each year with the [...]
New Date for Sports Capital Grant Workshop in Nenagh
Please note, the 2012 Sports Capital Grants Scheme will be advertised by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport in the coming weeks. As there has been a delay with this announcement, the Information Seminar for 2012 Sports Capital Grants has been re-scheduled to take place in the Abbey Court Hotel on Tuesday 27th March and not Thursday 8th March as previously advertised. Tuesday [...]
United Left Alliance rejects Austerity Treaty and calls for No vote in referendum
The ULA today rejected the Austerity Treaty as a bankers treaty, in continuity with the bank bailouts already made, and an attack on the living standards of ordinary people and the public services on which we depend. The ULA demands a full public debate on the treaty and will vigorously campaign for a ‘no’ vote [...]
A New AEOS 3 Scheme Vital To Support Farm Incomes – IFA
IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy said a meaningful AEOS 3 scheme must be put in place for the thousands of farmers who have finished REPS 3, and who are very dependent on the scheme to support their farm income. Flor McCarthy said a substantial number of the 13,000 farmers who finished REPS 3 [...]
Hogan calls on interested parties to participate in public consultation on climate policy and legislation
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government today (29 February 2012) initiated a public consultation on national climate policy and legislation. Speaking at the IIEA, the Minister said “I hope this open consultation will stimulate serious and constructive engagement across all sectors and stakeholders. It is a structured consultation designed to maximise the input [...]
Fundraiser For Orphaned Children In The Templemore Arms.
A fundraiser for The Orphaned Children of Azerbaijan takes place this Friday March 2nd in The Templemore Arms Hotel. It has been organised by Kevin Kelly, Loughmore, and musician Joe Brennan. Kevin and Joe have both been involved with the charity for over 10 years. They work relentlessly to bring in funds to better the [...]
92% still not paying home tax with one month to go
Only 133,365 properties have registered and paid the household tax, amounting to only 8% registration with one month to go. The figures were revealed on Morning Ireland by the head of the household charge board. This confirms that mass non-registration of the tax is entirely possible. The CAHWT calls on householders to maintain the boycott of [...]
Tipperary GAA Scene 28th Feb
Allianz Leagues Tipperary were defeated by Kilkenny by 2-17 to 0-15 in their opening Allianz Hurling League Division 1 game on Sunday last at Nowlan Park. Their next game will be on Sunday March 11 against Galway at Semple Stadium at 2.30pm. The Tipperary v Cavan Division 3 football league game will precede that [...]
Tipperary Schools Qualify for Ericsson National Primary Science Finals
The South East Regional Finals of the Ericsson Primary Science Competition took place last week and winners from Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Tipperary now going through to the National Final which take place in Athlone on March 15th. The Ericsson Primary Science Competition is a fun science competition that encourages primary students to [...]
Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
9 Munster Medals for Moycarkey The Munster Juvenile U/9 to U/13 Indoor Championships took place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. The Club had an excellent weekend of athletics winning 9 individual medals in total (1 gold, 5 silver & 3 bronze). Jack Fallon took Gold & the Munster title [...]
