News

The foster mum who gave one refugee family a chance for a brighter future

June 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

There are so many millions of people fleeing conflict, persecution and natural disaster that it is easy for society to see them as a faceless mass. But behind every cold statistic is a real person, full of hopes and fears. Now, on World Refugee Day (June 20), one young refugee reveals his daunting journey to Ireland and how, with the help of a devoted foster mum and a state agency, he and his family were given a chance for a brighter future. Brighter Future: From left, Anwar, Abdullah, Naomi and Mirwais Mirwais left war-torn Afghanistan when he was just 14 years of age, and he did so alone. The... [Read the full story]

GAA

Tipperary GAA Scene – May 25th 2022

May 27, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Our senior hurlers played Cork last Sunday in FBD Semple Stadium in their final group game of this year’s Munster championship and unfortunately it was the visitors who emerged victorious on the day, therefore ending our involvement in this year’s championship. While it is disappointing to be out of the championship at this point we must all acknowledge the hard work and commitment of players and management alike. There was no one more disappointed after last Sundays game than the players and team management and what they now need from everyone is support... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

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

June 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

We are so excited at Nenagh Arts Centre to have the WORLD PREMIERE of Decadent Theatre’s From a Low and Quiet Sea, adapted for the stage from Donal Ryan’s acclaimed novel, on Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th & Friday 8th July at 8pm. The original adaptation of Donal Ryan’s Booker Prize nominated novel is a collaboration between the author, the cast, and Decadent Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Andrew Flynn, who also directs. From a Low and Quiet Sea is Donal Ryan’s carefully crafted portrait of the intersecting lives of four souls – the refugee, the mother, the dreamer,... [Read the full story]

Events

All eyes on Tipperary for popular summer festivals!

June 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Nenagh Castlefest (25/26 June – Nenagh) The Junction Arts Festival (1-10 July – Clonmel ) Féile Brian Boru 2022 (6-10 July –Killaloe & Ballina) Looking for something to do close by that won’t cost the earth? Our home county was recently named one of the top holiday destinations in the world in the Condé Nast Travellers magazine. Tipperary Tourism is set to embrace the title it wears so well, enhancing visitor trips and local tourism with ample summer festivals kicking off this weekend Nenagh Castlefest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th with two days of... [Read the full story]

Sports

How do Irish teams fund their staff and venues

February 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

The Irish football league is different in more than a few ways from some of its counterparts. Funding, for one thing, is often not as easy to access for some of these teams, for one reason or another. So, how do Irish teams fund and pay for all the things they need to function as a team? There are a variety of creative ways that they’ve found to do so, so read on to find out about a few of them. Sponsorships  One of the simplest and most effective ways that Irish teams, and indeed teams globally, make money is via sponsorships. There are a couple of ways that sponsorships can work. The most... [Read the full story]

Business

Irish Companies Embrace Transformative Impact of Cloud and Data Technologies

June 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Irish organisations believe data and analytics and cloud technologies will deliver most value over the next two years Emerging technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) and AI and Machine Learning are increasingly being viewed as the foundational technologies to unleash long term value for organisations   Data and analytics, together with further investments in the cloud, are among the top priorities for Irish businesses when it comes to their planned transformation objectives over the next two years. The latest EY Tech Horizon Report, which explores how the intersection of technology... [Read the full story]

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The foster mum who gave one refugee family a chance for a brighter future

There are so many millions of people fleeing conflict, persecution and natural disaster that it is easy for society to see them as a faceless mass. But behind every cold statistic is a real person, full of hopes and fears. Now, on World Refugee Day (June 20), one young refugee reveals his daunting journey to Ireland...

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EU to strengthen tools to tackle breaches of UK trade agreements

Seán Kelly MEP has been appointed lead author (Rapporteur) for the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee in drafting legislation aimed at strengthening the EU’s hand in responding to breaches of obligations under the post-Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with...

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Irish Companies Embrace Transformative Impact of Cloud and Data Technologies

Irish organisations believe data and analytics and cloud technologies will deliver most value over the next two years Emerging technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) and AI and Machine Learning are increasingly being viewed as the foundational technologies to unleash long term value for organisations   Data...

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“No waiting lists!” – National Mental Health Charity urges public to use its services following ESRI report which classified 55% of young women and 40% of young men as ‘depressed’

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has urged the public to use its free mental health services, following the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) report which classified 55% of 22-year-old women and 40% of 22-year-old men as ‘depressed’. The charity emphasised that two of its free services,...

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All eyes on Tipperary for popular summer festivals!

Nenagh Castlefest (25/26 June – Nenagh) The Junction Arts Festival (1-10 July – Clonmel ) Féile Brian Boru 2022 (6-10 July –Killaloe & Ballina) Looking for something to do close by that won’t cost the earth? Our home county was recently named one of the top holiday destinations in the world in the...

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TUS and Munster Post Primary Schools GAA sign new sponsorship deal

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Tipperary GAA Scene – September 1st 2021

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Brendan Maher announces retirement from Inter County Hurling with Tipperary GAA

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Entertainment

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

Do you have a great singing voice? Are you between the ages of 9 and 14 years? This...

Melanie C’s autobiography announcement

Some exciting news from Welbeck Publishing Group today announces the first ever book...

US Travel Show ‘Ireland with Michael’ with an audience of 155 million is scouting for new locations in Ireland to film for 2023 series

The US TV travel show ‘Ireland with Michael’ is presently showcasing many parts...

Peter O’Toole – Christmas Day on TG4

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Why Women Kill – season 2 on TG4

From creator Marc Cherry (“Desperate Housewives,” “Devious Maids”), season...

Sporting souvenirs and stories wanted for Europe’s biggest online sports collection

From the first Irish National Surfing Championships held in Tramore, Co Waterford,...

Five new drama series for younger audiences selected for development supported by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann and TG4

Five young and contemporary drama series, ranging from a supernatural coming-of-age...

Ian Mac Aonghusa represents Tipperary in TG4 series

TG4 in partnership with the Creative Ireland Programme of the Department of Tourism,...

TG4 to broadcast the BFI’s See Yourself on Screen Challenge for a second year calling on 4-18 year olds to create TV shows for the future

The BFI has today unveiled their second See Yourself On Screen Challenge (SYOS),...

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