Goodwill on Credit, Travels in Ireland by Gerry Britt – Book Review
There are approximately 50 million Americans who claim Irish heritage. Even the current President of the US, Barack Obama has Irish ancestors. One such citizen Gerry Britt, a native of New York City, traced his roots back to Upperchurch and Drombane in Co. Tipperary. Since then he has visited Ireland on several occasions since 2007 […]
Lough Derg eagles to soar again this Summer
– 2014 trial opening period generates half a million euro for local economy The popular White Tailed Sea Eagle Viewing & Information Point at Mountshannon Pier in Co. Clare has reopened to the public following a hugely successful pilot opening period last summer. More than 10,000 people flocked to the shores of Lough […]
Minister launches dedicated tourism website for Lough Derg www.discoverloughderg.ie
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr. Alan Kelly TD today (Monday, 8 September 2014) launched a brand new website dedicated exclusively to the promotion of the Lakelands Lough Derg region. www.discoverloughderg.ie provides visitors to the region with information on places to visit, events, accommodation providers and restaurants, special offers, and land and water based […]
Tourists invited to walk in Brian Ború’s footsteps
Historic sites relating to the life and times of Brian Ború are promoted in a newly developed tourist trail marking the 1000th anniversary of the death of the last High King of Ireland. The National Brian Ború Trail was launched this afternoon by Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, at St. […]
New tourist guide marks the 1000th anniversary of the death of Brian Boru
Historical sites in County Clare relating to the life and times of Brian Ború are promoted in a newly developed guide marking the 1000th anniversary of the death of the Last High King of Ireland. In the 10th century, Brian Ború – one of the most influential and colourful characters in Irish history – was […]
Major WW1 Exhibition Scheduled for Thurles
The Thurles WW1 (1914-1918) Memorial Wall is dedicated to some 71 known soldiers from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who so unselfishly gave of their lives in the defence of small nations. Based on research undertaken and made available by Holycross author, Mr Thomas Burnell, this Memorial Wall was erected by a TTC Fás scheme in 2000. This monument,possibly the […]
New volunteers for Upperchurch Climbing Wall
Due to the demand that Upper Limits (the first indoor climbing facility in Tipperary) is experiencing since its launch in January, the Upperchurch Drombane Development Association facility got a new group of volunteers trained in climbing wall safety. Six local climbers were trained in early November but to keep up with demand for the climbing […]
Tipperary Drama Festival in Holycross this March
The Tipperary Drama festival 2014 will take place in Holycross from the 21st until the 29th of March. For further details contact Donal M. Duggan at (086) 2575159 or (0504) 43147 or email donal@dugganvet.ie. Also visit www.tipperarydrama.ie.
St Patrick’s Day Parades in Tipperary
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thurles The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday the 16th of March 2014 and will leave from Abbey Road at 2.45 pm sharp. The parade is organised by a sub-committee of Thurles Town Council, who are the main sponsors. Willing participants are invited to be involved by either […]
Brennan Brothers celebrated in Song by Corrigan Brothers
Corrigan Brothers the Limerick Band who topped charts all over the world with their international hit “There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama” as well as performing for the President are celebrating Ireland’s hospitality legends “The Brennan Brothers”. Lead Singer Bran Corrigan said “we love John and Francis and think think positive attitude and […]
