News

Mother’s plastic-free solution to be showcased at Gifted

December 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

An Offaly mum who set up a sustainable business with the environment and her children’s futures in mind will showcase her beeswax food wraps at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in the RDS, from December 4-8. Millbee Studio’s beeswax wraps are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic clingfilm, and will join Ireland’s largest collection of sustainable Christmas gifts at Gifted. Jennifer Doyle of Millbee Studio at Ballycommon Tullamore will showcase her beeswax food wraps as an alternative to cling film at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in the RDS, from December... [Read the full story]

GAA

Tipperary GAA Scene 4th December 2019

December 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

PRO Joe Bracken MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Commiserations to Clonmel Commercials who lost out to Nemo Rangers (Cork) in the AIB Munster Senior Club Football Final on Sunday last by 0-15 to 0-6 at Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Best wishes to Mullinahone in the AIB Munster Junior Club Football Final next Sunday, December 8th in Mallow where they will play Na Gaeil (Kerry) with throw-in at 3:45pm. The referee will be Chris Maguire (Clare). ALLIANZ HURLING & FOOTBALL LEAGUE FIXTURES 2020 With the publication of the GAA Master Fixtures Plan last week, dates for Tipperary’s participation in the... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Green Guru Michael Kelly shares tips on how we can all enjoy a Greener Christmas

December 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Founder of GIY Michael Kelly along with Muireann Ní Chíobháin have a new book out. It is beautifully illustrated by Fatti Burke and aims to teach children how to grow and cook food as well as live more sustainably. They are sharing some of their top tips on how we can all have a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Christmas. Michael has been sharing his passion for sustainable and seasonal living for over 10 years now and he shares some of the things he has learned in order to have a more eco-friendly festive season. Top Tree Tips Michael says, when it comes to the tree, choose... [Read the full story]

Events

Explore Your Options – Education, Careers and Volunteering information event to be held in Borrisoleigh

November 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Explore Your Options – Education, Careers and Volunteering event will be held in Borrisoleigh Community Hall on Tuesday, November 26th from 10.30 – 12.30pm. This free information session will provide the public with an opportunity to meet representatives with expertise in career guidance, training and volunteering. There will be representatives there from North Tipperary Development Company, Tipperary Education and Training Board and Tipperary Volunteer Centre to discuss the different options available to any individual who attends.   It would be suitable for anyone looking to further... [Read the full story]

Sports

More Funding for Irish Sport is a Win for Everyone

October 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

“diversity” (CC BY 2.0) by istolethetv   Ireland is set to become sportier than ever thanks to new funding from the government. Part of Project Ireland 2040, the extra cash will go to improving sport across the country and developing world-class facilities for athletes. According to Minister for Sport, Shane Ross, the aim is to help the country’s elite improve their training and achieve success on the world stage. For former Olympic gold medallist Michael Carruth, the funding will be crucial for Ireland’s boxing stars. As a champion in the sport’s welterweight division,... [Read the full story]

Business

What annual leave are Irish workers entitled to over Christmas? – advice by Alan Price, CEO and HR expert at BrightHR

December 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

As the festive season approaches, workers across Ireland will be looking forward to spending some quality time at home with their friends and family. While most staff will be entitled to enjoy some time off over Christmas, this will differ depending on their employer’s approach and their contractual terms.   Three public holidays span the festive period; Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day. Workers often believe that they have the statutory right to paid time off work on these days. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. Instead, this will depend on... [Read the full story]

News

Mother’s plastic-free solution to be showcased at Gifted

An Offaly mum who set up a sustainable business with the environment and her children’s futures in mind will showcase her beeswax food wraps at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in the RDS, from December 4-8. Millbee Studio’s beeswax wraps are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic clingfilm, and...

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MEPs call for a reduction in pesticides to protect bees and Biodiversity

Further reducing use of pesticides, more funds for research and better monitoring are urgently needed to save the EU’s bees, says the Environment Committee. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a resolution highlighting weaknesses in the EU Pollinator Initiative...

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A Boost for Ballyhoura Walks

Ballyhoura Walking Trails received a boost this week as almost 80,000 euro was allocated for upgrades under the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The funding was approved as part of a €1.8 million allocation for 109 projects under Measure 1 of the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme that provides...

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European Environment Agency’s state of environment report outlines the scale and urgency of environmental challenges facing Europe

The European Environment Agency (EEA) today launched its State of the Environment Report 2020, “European Environment — state and outlook report” (SOER 2020). The EPA welcomes this report, which provides an overview of the state of Europe’s environment.  It highlights that Europe faces environmental challenges...

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Tipperary Woman, Living in Dublin, Goes on €19,000 Winning Streak for Her Dad

A Tipperary woman, living in Dublin, won €19,000 for her father on the National Lottery TV game show Winning Streak last Saturday (30th November) on RTÉ One. Charlene Roche from Malahide, Co. Dublin and originally from Clonmel in Co. Tipperary played the TV game show in the place of her dad, John Roche and won...

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GAA

Tipperary GAA Scene 4th December 2019

PRO Joe Bracken MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Commiserations to Clonmel Commercials...

Tipperary GAA Scene 26th November

PRO Joe Bracken MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The highlight of recent times in the Munster...

Super Sunday coming up on TG4, with THREE games in full!

TG4 have today announced a Super Sunday of AIB Club Championship action on December...

Tipperary GAA Scene 19th November

PRO Joe Bracken MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Best wishes to three Tipperary clubs in...

Tipperary Represented at Second Annual Gaelic Players Association Rookie Camp

Tipperary footballers Gavin Whelan, Ben Hyland and Daire Brennan were among over...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES The FDB Insurance County Senior Football Championship...

Tipperary GAA Scene 5th November

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES History was made on Sunday last when Borris-Ileigh...

Tipperary GAA Scene

Tipperary GAA Scene PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES The FBD Insurance County Championships...

Tipperary Energy Agency Sponsor Moyne Templetuohy GAA

Tipperary Energy Agency are delighted to announce the sponsorship of a new set of...

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and Women’s Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) to benefit from further two year extension to the “Jim Madden Leadership Programme”

Application Process for 2020 is now open   Today, the Gaelic Players Association...

Tipperary GAA Scene 15th October

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES The FBD Insurance County Club Hurling Championships...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES After another busy weekend for club action the quarter-finalists...

Tipperary GAA Scene 2nd October 2019

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES The main results from last weekend at county level...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL Congratulations to the brilliant Tipperary...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES The FBD Insurance County Tipperary senior and intermediate...

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Entertainment

Green Guru Michael Kelly shares tips on how we can all enjoy a Greener Christmas

Founder of GIY Michael Kelly along with Muireann Ní Chíobháin have a new book...

The European Parliament declares climate emergency

Commission must ensure all proposals are aligned with 1.5 °C target EU should...

Climate Emergency Declared at European Level – Grace O’Sullivan MEP

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan has today welcomed news that a resolution declaring...

The ULTIMATE Bon Jovi Tribute on their way to The Source! Slippery When Wet

The seats are coming out and the lights are going down for the ultimate gig night...

National Restaurant Voucher Launched Today!

The Restaurants Association of Ireland have today launched the RAI Gift Voucher....

How Triumphant Grand Prix In Phoenix Park Helped Nascent Irish Free State To Emerge On The International Circuit

New book tells incredible story of WT Cosgrave’s ambitious plan to use motor racing...

Some Frighteningly Fantastic and Ghoulish Goings-On in Limerick this Halloween #HalloweenInLimerick

If you fancy some Frighteningly Fantastic Family Fun or Ghoulish Goings-On for Grown-ups...

ConTempo Quartet at The Source Arts Centre Thurles

The ABBA of the classical music scene are ready to perform at The Source Arts Centre...

Gourmet Cuisine: Where to Find it in Tipperary

There are so many great eateries in and around Tipperary, and it is easy to find...

Saves lives yet chokes our oceans. PLASTIC tours nationally with Science Gallery from October 25th

It is essential but polluting. Saves lives yet chokes our oceans. PLASTIC: CAN’T...

Shane Casey from Young Offenders to perform own play Wet Paint in The Source Thurles

Having won the hearts of audiences in The Young Offenders, Shane Casey is set to...

Upcoming events for October and November at Nenagh Arts Centre

The Ronan Collins Show – Saturday 19th October,...

Tipperary Dance Platform 2019 – Celebrating 10 Years

The annual international festival Tipperary Dance Platform (TDP) is characterized...

Local artist, Margaret O’ Brien exhibits at Nenagh Arts Centre

by Kate Walsh Nenagh artist Margaret O’ Brien‘s current exhibition Roads is now...

Busy Weekend Of Family Entertainment Ahead as Biggest Ever Literary Festival Takes Place in Nenagh and Dromineer

A busy weekend of workshops, readings, café trails, discussions, walking tours,...

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