News

Introduction of incentivised waste collection charges will increase sustainability in the commercial sector

March 22, 2023 · Leave a Comment 

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has signed new legislation to introduce incentivised charging for waste collection in the commercial sector. The Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 will come into effect on 1st July 2023.   A study published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018 found that 70% of the contents of the average commercial waste bin could be diverted to recycling. This represents a massive loss of potentially-recyclable material and an unnecessarily high cost to businesses, whose... [Read the full story]

GAA

2023 Tipperary Under 20 Football Panel announced

March 4, 2023 · Comments Off on 2023 Tipperary Under 20 Football Panel announced 

Tipperary Under 20 Football Manager Niall Fitzgearld has announced his panel of players who have been chosen to represent the premier county in the upcoming Munster championship. Tipperary Under 20 Football Management Team L to R: John Bourke (Kitman), Ian O’Connor (S&C), Cian Maher (Coach/Selector), Paddy O’Flaherty (Coach/Selector), Niall Fitzgearld (Manager), Alan Moloney (Coach/Selector), Paddy O’Gorman (Coach/Selector), Vivienne Glynn (Physio). Missing from Photo Kervin Mulryan (Coach/Selector) The 35 man panel consists of 22 players from South Tipperary, 6 players from both Mid... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Wild Youth Gearing Up for Eurovision Battle

March 14, 2023 · Comments Off on Wild Youth Gearing Up for Eurovision Battle 

Irish band and  Irish Eurovision entrant Wild Youth (Conor O’Donohoe, David Whelan, Ed Porter and Callum Mc Adam) are gearing up for a busy two months as they prepare to take to the Eurovision stage at  the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool with their song ‘We Are One’ from 9-13th May. ‘We Are One’ written by Wild Youth’s prolific keyboard player Conor O’Donoghue  has been digitally re-mastered and he feels it is the perfect Eurovision anthem especially given the current situation with last year’s winning country – Ukraine.  Conor says “We were over the moon to be chosen... [Read the full story]

Events

SOLAS Easter kid camps Craft & Farmers Market

March 23, 2023 · Leave a Comment 

SOLAS continues to be the premier family destination of the midlands with an amazing array of events on over the coming weeks. David Maher co-owner of SOLAS explains “already in 2023, we have hosted a circus, a 10-day carnival, St Patrick’s festival, Brazil day and now we are ready to move into the full Easter mode. Every week now we have multiple events on from our farmers market, yoga, dance, art classes …. the list just goes on. Also, it is great to see the number of schools tours which are now making a trip to SOLAS for a course on sustainable business, cookery, gardening or reducing... [Read the full story]

Sports

Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled

January 18, 2023 · Comments Off on Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled 

Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story to tell. The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 21st series. The series hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the story, the series travels well beyond the four white lines. Gripping personal storylines... [Read the full story]

Business

Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating

March 1, 2023 · Comments Off on Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating 

The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) and the Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) have, to date, provided support of over €50 million to 300 businesses across multiple sectors Increased supports are now available for energy efficiency, heat pump and biomass installations – to support business to improve efficiency and switch from fossil fuels Capital grant support, of up to €3 million or biomass tariff of up to €3.5 million over 15 years, is now available – for renewable heat and energy efficiency projects in buildings and industry The Department of the Environment,... [Read the full story]

News

Introduction of incentivised waste collection charges will increase sustainability in the commercial sector

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has signed new legislation to introduce incentivised charging for waste collection in the commercial sector. The Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 will come into effect on 1st July 2023.   A study...

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Impasse At O’Briensbridge Stalls Landmark Tourism Project

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to directly intervene in an ongoing impasse involving a section of the preferred route for the Greenway project linking Limerick City with Scariff in East Clare.   While the ESB will facilitate the use of lands in its ownership in Killaloe,...

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Publication of the independent expert review on the North-South Interconnector

Strategic project is critical for security of electricity supply and will reduce the cost of electricity for consumers across the island of Ireland   The Cabinet has today noted the independent expert review on the North-South Interconnector, which has been published on www.gov.ie. The review found that the...

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Government approves the General Scheme of legislation to address windfall gains in the energy sector

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced Government approval of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023. The legislation is necessary to implement the temporary solidarity contribution and the cap on market revenues to address...

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IPCC Synthesis Report underlines importance of the Government’s commitment to scaling and speeding up Ireland’s climate action

Statement from Minister Ryan   The stark report that has been released today by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) confirms that, with global warming having already reached 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change is causing widespread and increasingly-irreversible losses and damages....

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GAA

2023 Tipperary Under 20 Football Panel announced

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2023 Tipperary Minor Hurling Panel announced

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Tipperary Senior Hurling Team for this Saturdays Allianz hurling league clash with Dublin

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Mick Burns Nenagh Eire Óg and Tipperary RIP

It is with deep sadness that Tipperary GAA has learned of the passing of Mick Burns...

CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA

Tipperary GAA are delighted to announce Murtagh Brennan as the new Head of Operations...

Live civic event celebrating the 2022 All Ireland Minor Hurling Champions

A civic reception to honour the 2022 All Ireland Minor Hurling champions, Tipperary,...

Tipperary GAA Scene – September 28th 2022

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SHC Clonoulty Rossmore v Kilruane MacDonaghs Fundraiser in aid of Order of Malta

On Sunday September 4th Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs will play their...

Tipperary GAA Scene 24th Aug 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – August 18th 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – May 25th 2022

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Tipperary Minor Footballers to play Clare on Thursday April 28th

The Tipperary Minor Footballers play Clare in round 3 of the Munster championship...

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team to play Clare on Tues 12th April

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Entertainment

Wild Youth Gearing Up for Eurovision Battle

Irish band and  Irish Eurovision entrant Wild Youth (Conor O’Donohoe, David Whelan,...

Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled

Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story...

Locations throughout Tipperary, Limerick and Clare to Double as 1940’s Germany for Feature Film

Locations throughout Tipperary, Limerick and Clare will be transformed into 1940’s...

Wild Youth release ‘We Are One’ and are aiming for Eurovision Victory

We Are One, written by Wild Youth’s prolific keyboard player Conor O’Donohoe,...

Ring in the New Year with TG4

Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin ring in the New Year with a mighty musical...

Bagatelle’s Liam Reilly celebrated in TG4 Documentary

New Year’s Eve  9.30pm on TG4 Liam Ó Maonlaí performs for ‘Bagatelle –...

Irish Female Legends five episode audio book series launched by Škoda

The Škoda Brand in Ireland is unique in that it enjoys greater popularity here than...

Cyril Cusack- one of Ireland’s greatest actors- Christmas Day on TG4

Cyril Cusack was one of our greatest actors. His long career began in the early days...

Vote for Ireland’s entry for Junior Eurovision 2022

Sophie Lennon will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2022 on Sunday 11th of...

Sport Highlights on TG4 this week

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10 Things to Know About… Insects

As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue...

The search for Ireland’s most talented family is back

Réalta Agus Gaolta returns Sundays at 8.30pm from 30th October on TG4  The search...

Sport Highlights on TG4 this week

Wednesday 19/10/22 8:30pm Scéalta na gCorn Scéalta na gCorn finishes in...

Local landmarks feature in a New Aerial Documentary Series on TG4

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Dan McCabe Headlines Gaelic Sounds at Birdhill

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