“The M Word” See how Tipperary cancer survivor can help you.
When 55 year old Susan Ford attended for a routine mammogram, she had no idea that this would be the start of a year’s intensive treatment for breast cancer, including mastectomies, breast reconstruction, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Susan had a whole host of questions, and she looked (in vain) for a book that would answer them [...]
New book published by Clonmel Butcher
Being one of Rick Stein’s food heroes is an honour bestowed on a select few; however, this is just one of Pat Whelan’s accolades. His first book is a sumptuous guide to meat cookery and is designed to help people explore the wonderful tastes that good quality meat offers. Coming from a long line of [...]
President Mary McAleese to Visit West Tipperary Sat 4th September 2010
President Mary McAleese will visit West Tipperary on Sat 4th September 2010. She will begin her visit in Emly or in ‘Imleach lubhair’ (the border of the lake of the yew trees), to mark the town’s commendable achievement of being awarded Ireland’s tidiest town in 2009 – no easy feat given 720 towns entered the competition! Later in the [...]
Denise Ryan from ‘Operation Transformation’ Conquers Carrauntoohil
Following her very popular appearance on the RTE ‘Operation Transformation’ programme last year Denise Ryan, Borrisoleigh is still on her journey to good health and regular exercise. Recently she completed ‘The 14th Annual Kerry Charity Challenge’ (in association with Mid Tipp Hillwalkers). This involved ‘The Carrauntoohill Challenge’ by climbing to the top of Ireland’s highest mountain [...]
Men, who buys your underwear?
This press release sent into us by Debenhams shows some interesting statistics on men’s underwear buying habits. I’m not sure how, when or where the study was carried out but there are some interesting insights. But whatever happens don’t get your knickers in a twist reading it Enjoy! Men’s brief encounter with buying their own [...]
Halloween, has it really changed all that much?
A guest post by Gina Byrne of Charisma Cars Another Halloween over. Masks are put away slowly, while the amassed goodies get put away faster than you can say ‘dental cavity’. Every year the protesting chorus of ‘Americanisation’ rattles around like dungeon chains, as older generations lament the ghost of Halloween past. But has it [...]
Leading Ireland travel website launches online campaign for Forgotten Irish to raise €1 million by St. Patricks Day 2010.
www.lookaroundireland.com is launching the Look Around Ireland Trust Forgotten Irish campaign following the broadcasting of a documentary The Forgotten Irish by TV3, which highlighted the unfortunate plight of many Irish emigrants to the UK and the USA. Many, many young people left Ireland to work in the UK in the 40’s and 50’s because of [...]
Death of Denis (Dinny) Ryan late of Roscrea and Tipperary
It is with regret that Tipperary County Board announces the death of Denis (Dinny) Ryan of Roscrea and Tipperary. From a famed Roscrea hurling family, Dinny and his two brothers Mick and Jack all played for Tipperary and will be remembered for playing their part in the great 3 in-a-row All Ireland winning successes the [...]
The Irish Santa Claus – Seamus Maguire
The Irish Santa Claus – by Mattie Lennon Seamus Maguire was born in Thurles in 1950: the only child of James and Eileen Maguire. He completed his education in 1969 and subsequently worked as a Bus driver, Prison Officer and Social Worker in Tipperary and Cork. In 1979, The International Year Of The Child, he [...]
