Blood Pressure and Pulse Check Clinic At Clonmel Library
In conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation, Clonmel Library are hosting a heart check clinic on Wednesday the 22nd of January. The clinic, which will be free of charge, aims to provide basic blood pressure and pulse tests to look for abnormalities and to give information on lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke. […]
Feeding Birds In Your Garden During The Colder Months
During the cruel Winter months many birds struggle to find food when trees are bare, and invertebrates are difficult to find. These conditions mean that these usual food sources which sustain birds during the rest of the year are scarce and many of them find themselves struggling to survive. Birds also have a higher metabolism than […]
Plumbing Expert On How To Prevent Burst Pipes This Winter
The freezing temperatures affecting many areas across the country this week bring a new hazard to homes and businesses where pipes that are not adequately protected will be in danger of bursting. The expansion of water when it freezes puts pressure on the pipe which can burst under this pressure. A burst pipe can cost anywhere […]
Roscrea Racing Driver Nicole Drought Offers Advice To Motorists Driving In Harsh Weather Conditions
As the country continues to battle severe winter weather conditions, Ireland’s most established female racing driver and Tipperary native Nicole Drought has offered her advice to motorists to ensure that they are aware of steps they can take to decrease risk of accidents when driving in these adverse conditions. Nicole has listed ten things that […]
Farmers Urged To Take Precautions In Freezing Temperatures Over The Coming Days
Following the heavy snowfall in parts of the country and the continuing treacherous wintery conditions, farmers are being encouraged to ensure measures are put in place to limit the effect of ice, snow and freezing temperatures on their farms. The hazardous weather conditions being experienced throughout the country could have a serious impact on […]
Tipperary People Encouraged To Plan For The Future In 2025 By The Law Society Of Ireland
The Law Society of Ireland are encouraging people to make 2025 their year for planning ahead. One of the plans the society are asking people to think about is making a will so that in the event of their death their worldly possessions can be divided among friends and loved ones in a way that […]
Irish Farmers’ Association Encourage Irish Consumers To Buy Bord Bia And National Dairy Council Assured Products This Christmas
The Irish Farmers’ Association are encouraging Irish consumers to buy Irish when they purchase their food for the Christmas season. To do this they must look out for the Bord Bia Quality Mark and National Dairy Council logos. These marks on the packaging of vegetables, meat, potatoes and milk show consumers that they are buying […]
Fire Safety Tips For The Christmas Period Released By The National Directorate For Fire And Emergency Management
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) is launching a campaign to combat avoidable festive fires this Christmas season. Fire risks are significantly increased at this time of the year with busier households, more candles being used and more lights being left plugged in for long periods of time. To tackle these issues, […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Beginning Birdwatching in Tipperary
Whether you live in a town or in the remote countryside, wildlife is everywhere, more specifically birds are everywhere. Birds can be spotted in the wildest grassland or in the busiest towns, you just have to know what to look for. For anyone looking to immerse themselves in the hobby of birdwatching, the best place […]
Water Safety Warning issued in the run up to June Bank Holiday
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a statement advising people of precautionary measures they should take around water over the Bank Holiday weekend. This time of year tends to show an increase in incidents related to water-based activities. Members of the public are advised to follow the advice of these […]
