News

AA Ireland Report Finds Major Jump In Cost of Running a Home

November 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

The cost of owning and maintaining a home in Ireland has risen to €17,393.25 per annum, an increase of over €1,000 compared to 2018. Average property asking price rises by over €25k from €243,000 in 2018 to €269,000 this year. Increase in mortgage repayments key driver behind increase in home running costs. The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen by over €1,000 per annum according to the latest ‘Cost of Running a Home’ analysis from AA Home Insurance, with the average homeowner now spending over €17,000 on owning and maintaining their home. Cost... [Read the full story]

GAA

Tipperary GAA Scene 5th November

November 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

PRO Joe Bracken CLUB FIXTURES History was made on Sunday last when Borris-Ileigh rolled back the years by bridging a 33-year gap to claim the FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Championship to lift the Dan Breen Cup following their 1-15 to 1-12 win over Kiladangan. Congratulations to Borris-Ileigh on their seventh county senior hurling title victory as joint captains Sean McCormack and Conor Kenny lifted the famous cup. Dan McCormack capped off a great day for the McCormack family when he was named man of the match. Dan and Sean were joined by brothers James and Ray on the Borris-Ileigh side. The... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

National Restaurant Voucher Launched Today!

November 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

The Restaurants Association of Ireland have today launched the RAI Gift Voucher. The RAI have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to bring you the perfect gift this Christmas. The Restaurants Association of Ireland have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland for 2019 to bring you the RAI Gift Voucher ahead of the Christmas season. Members of the public can purchase the RAI gift voucher from today, and the voucher can be used in participating RAI member restaurants, cafes, gastropubs, and hotel restaurants. This initiative is supported by Fáilte Ireland as part of the Taste the Island campaign. Adrian Cummins,... [Read the full story]

Events

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

October 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

If you fancy some Frighteningly Fantastic Family Fun or Ghoulish Goings-On for Grown-ups this Halloween, then the only place to be is Limerick! With more than fifty events taking place all across the city and county over the Halloween period, you’ll be spoiled for choice including: Samhain: Limerick’s Halloween Festival will celebrate local folklore and traditions with Halloween themed events, spooky storytelling, lantern making and Samhain swim in the River Shannon. The festival will culminate in a twilight lantern parade as families gather to watch The Bishop Lady rise once more to roam the... [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

Minister Pat Breen T.D leads Enterprise Ireland High Tech Construction Trade Mission to the Netherlands

October 28, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

• High tech construction exports to the Netherlands more than double in 2018 as Irish companies deliver some of the Netherlands biggest data centre and pharmaceutical projects • Enterprise Ireland supported companies exports to the Netherlands exceed over €1bn for the first time – the Netherlands identified as key growth market for clients as part of Enterprise Ireland’s diversification Brexit response • 20 Enterprise Ireland supported companies with a focus on construction participating on the trade mission • Kirby Group Engineering, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering... [Read the full story]

News

AA Ireland Report Finds Major Jump In Cost of Running a Home

The cost of owning and maintaining a home in Ireland has risen to €17,393.25 per annum, an increase of over €1,000 compared to 2018. Average property asking price rises by over €25k from €243,000 in 2018 to €269,000 this year. Increase in mortgage repayments key driver behind increase in home running...

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Tipperary Girl Guides blaze a trail to Croke Park!

Eight Tipperary teenagers received the Trail Blazer National Guide Award – Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – at a special ceremony in Croke Park recently.   Gillian O’Dwyer, Katelyn Cronin, Holly O’Grady and Rachel Barry of Cashel Guides, Lara Timoney-O’Brien and Aoibheann Griffin of St Bridget Guides,...

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Hotel Minella joins Tourism Ireland at world’s largest travel fair

~ Tourism Ireland ramps up 2020 drive with record presence at world’s largest travel fair ~   A major tourism push for 2020 kicked off when a delegation of Irish tourism businesses – including Hotel Minella – joined Tourism Ireland in London, at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM). World Travel Market...

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South Tipp General among top five hospitals worst affected by trolley crisis – Mattie McGrath

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that he fears for the well-being of staff and the lives of vulnerable patients following confirmation from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) that South Tipperary General Hospital has experienced the fourth highest national level of patients waiting on trolleys...

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How To Save The Planet, new book by Luke Eastwood

How To Save The Planet is the latest book from Luke Eastwood, who has previously had success with titles such as “Kerry Folk Tales”, “The Journey” and “The Druid’s Primer”.   In 10 very short chapters Luke outlines why we are in a big mess and what we as individuals can do about it now, instead of...

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GAA

Tipperary GAA Scene 5th November

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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...

Tipperary GAA Members Draw Results September 2019

Tipperary GAA Members Draw Results September 2019 (Held Friday, 6th September...

Tipperary GAA Scene

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

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken BGE U20 ALL-IRELAND HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Craig Morgan lifting...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL While we will experience...

Tipperary GAA Scene

PRO Joe Bracken ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL When the tectonic plates...

Tipperary GAA Scene 7th August 2019

PRO Joe Bracken BGE ALL IRELAND U20 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cian Darcy & a forest...

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Entertainment

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,...

The Countdown is on for Féile ’19 taking place this weekend at Semple Stadium

The final stage timetable has been confirmed for this weekend’s festival which...

Culture night in Thurles – Events at The Source Arts Centre Thurles – Tipperary on Film

The Source Arts Centre is screening a series of short films, music video and documentaries...

Compelling Stories; Real and Raw in TG4’s new Autumn Schedule

Powerful storytelling forms the backbone of TG4’s new Autumn schedule launched...

Here, There and Everywhere: Rosita Boland in Conversation with Manchán Magan in Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

Living in North Tipperary affords us the best of many worlds. We have mountainous...

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