News

EU LIFE Programme: €380 million for 168 new green projects all around Europe

November 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Today, the EU Commission has approved more than €380 million of funding for 168 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for the environment and climate action. At the heart of the European Green Deal, LIFE projects can help the EU become climate-neutral by 2050 and reach climate, energy and environmental goals. They support biodiversity, nature restoration and a circular economy while contributing to the clean energy transition across the continent. The funding is a 27% increase on last year’s funding, and will mobilise a total investment of... [Read the full story]

GAA

CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA

October 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Tipperary GAA are delighted to announce Murtagh Brennan as the new Head of Operations / CEO for Coiste Chontae Thiobraid Árann. From Castleiney, Co. Tipperary, Murtagh has spent over twenty years serving his country, both at home and overseas, as an officer in the Defence Forces.  Sports has been a constant and central theme throughout Murtagh’s professional and sporting life. As a player, he competed at all levels for his club Loughmore-Castleiney in both football and hurling, as well as playing third level GAA with University Limerick. Murtagh’s participation in training Defence Forces... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

10 Things to Know About… Insects

November 15, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue to feed the planet with more sustainable food products and behaviours. Could the answer be the humble insect? Insects – BYDV : Researcher Louise McNamara (right) with 10 Things to Know About… presenter Kathriona Devereaux. Meet the Teagasc researchers Carlos Álvarez García and Eduarda Cabral Neves on the new series of TV programme ‘10 Things to Know About … Insects’ tonight, Monday, 14 November on RTÉ One at 8.30PM. Insects – Valusect: Researcher Carlos Álvarez García (left) with 10 Things... [Read the full story]

Events

Tipperary parents of Leaving Cert students invited to online Parents’ Event

November 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

An online information event aimed at Tipperary parents and guardians of school leavers will be run by South East Technological University (SETU) on Tuesday, 29 November (6.30-7.30pm). The one-hour online ‘Parents’ Event’ is designed to support parents and guardians of anyone interested in starting on a full-time college course in autumn 2023. SETU’s Liaison team will answer those all important questions for parents and guardians at the online Parents’ event. Pictured are Alison Moore, SETU Carlow, Jess Lawton, SETU Waterford and Katie Murphy, SETU Carlow. Tipperary continues to be one... [Read the full story]

Sports

Two Countries, Two Races, Two Trophies for Nicole Drought

November 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Tipperary driver Nicole Drought had a busy time of it last weekend. She travelled to Anglesey in Wales to compete in the famous Race of Rembrance- an Endurance race for a variety of cars with multiple drivers . Nicole at the Wheel of the WRC Developments Citroen in Wales last weekend Rejoining the WRC Developments team, Nicole qualified fourth in class but once the seven hour race got going, she battled her way into the lead. Setting three fastest laps during her two hour stint, Nicole then pitted with a five secnd gap to hand over to her team mates for the remainder fo the race. She then headed... [Read the full story]

Business

Labour shortages are continuing to impact the agri-food sector, says ifac

November 8, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is reminding Tipperary employers of the criteria for employment permits.   As many as two in every three business owners in the agri-food sector find it difficult to hire employees according to ifac’s 2022 Food & Agribusiness Report. Lack of available skills, low interest in roles, high salary expectations and intense competition for candidates were the main barriers highlighted by employers when asked about their hiring difficulties. While there are steps employers can take to improve their ability... [Read the full story]

News

EU LIFE Programme: €380 million for 168 new green projects all around Europe

Today, the EU Commission has approved more than €380 million of funding for 168 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for the environment and climate action. At the heart of the European Green Deal, LIFE projects can help the EU become climate-neutral by 2050 and reach climate, energy...

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New e-cig restrictions don’t go far enough — Irish Heart Foundation

New government measures to restrict the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes do not go far enough to protect young people from addiction to nicotine, the Irish Heart Foundation has said. The Foundation was responding to the announcement today (November 22) by the Department of Health that under new legislation, e-cigarettes...

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Petrol prices drop by almost 4% on average, Diesel by 3%

Diesel prices slip below €2 per litre across the country on average according to the latest AA Ireland price survey Petrol prices are back to February pricing in slight respite for motorists In a week where motorists were hit with the prospect of a double increase, both in terms of toll charging and EV charging,...

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Over 67,100 candidates receive Junior Cycle results today 23 November

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) congratulates the candidates who sat the Junior Cycle examination  in 2022 and whose results issued today. Individual Statements of Provisional Examination Results have been  posted so as to arrive in schools this morning. Schools will also receive a report for the school showing...

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Aurivo partner with FoodCloud to help combat food waste

Aurivo Co-Operative is partnering with food social enterprise programme, FoodCloud to combat food waste by sending quality, surplus milk products to FoodCloud’s network of charities and community groups. Barry McKiernan – Continuous Improvement Co-Ordinator Aurivo Consumer Foods, Mary Ellen Angland – Account...

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GAA

CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA

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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 – July 27th 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – July 13th 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

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team for the round 2 game against Clare in FBD Semple Stadium...

Tipperary Under 20 Hurling Team v Kerry

The Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers get their Munster campaign underway this Wednesday...

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team v Waterford 5th April 2022

Ahead of the commencement of their Munster Minor Hurling campeign for 2022, Tipperary...

2022 Tipperary Minor Hurling Panel Announcement

Ahead of next weeks opening round in the Munster Minor Hurling Championship, Tipperary...

Tipperary GAA Scene – March 22nd 2022

Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues FBD Semple Stadium played host to a double header...

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Entertainment

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

Ireland is a very different place, seen from above. Looking down, the secrets of...

Dan McCabe Headlines Gaelic Sounds at Birdhill

Fresh from sold out shows the Olympia, INEC and Áras an Uachtaráin, Dan Mc Cabe...

Tipperary Cinemas To Take Part In National Cinema Day with €4 tickets all day, all seats, all shows

On Saturday, 3rd of September, cinemas across the Republic of Ireland, including...

New TG4 series celebrating live Irish trad and folk music

Pic: Presenters Aoife Ní Bhriain & Pauline Scanlon Rooted in live performance, Cúltír (“Hinterland”)...

The Show By Robert Fossett Exclusively At Tayto Park This Summer

Tayto Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo is thrilled to announce that “The...

Emma Langford and friends bring the Birdsong Tour to Nenagh Arts Centre

Following the release of her acclaimed second album ‘Sowing Acorns’ in...

World Premiere – From A Low & Quiet Sea by Donal Ryan

We are so excited at Nenagh Arts Centre to have the WORLD PREMIERE of Decadent Theatre’s...

All eyes on Tipperary for popular summer festivals!

Nenagh Castlefest (25/26 June – Nenagh) The Junction Arts Festival (1-10 July –...

Borrisokane Players are delighted to return to the stage with Robin Hawdon’s ‘Perfect Wedding’

Borrisokane Players are delighted to announce their long-anticipated return to the...

Internationally renowned Carducci String Quartet At Nenagh Arts Centre

The internationally renowned Anglo-Irish Carducci String Quartet has performed everything...

TUS LSAD Students win First Frame Best Documentary for Second Year in a Row

President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane has congratulated the second year TUS...

Junior Eurovision is Back! Applications are now open for 2022

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