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 […]
Lough Derg Sub Aqua Club notes Feb 17th 2014
The club would like to congratulate their members, Tom Shaw and Stephen Smyth who recently passed their Moniteur 1 papers in their quest to become SCUBA diving instructors and wish them every success with the rest of the course. It’s now less than a fortnight until Dive Ireland International 2014 in association with C.F.T (Irish Underwater Council) […]
Tourism boost for North Tipperary
North Tipperary has lagged behind its neighbours Clare and Limerick in terms of tourism visitor numbers but the county is poised for significant tourism growth with the news that the Lár na Páirce GAA museum in Thurles is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. Over €50,000 is being invested in the museum which originally opened in […]
You’d never know who you could meet on Upperchurch Hill Walking Trails!
Take a walk in the scenic trails around Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary, Ireland – a walkers paradise. There are three Bord Failte approved loop walks (ranging from 6-10kms) which cover some of the most wonderful undulating hills and forests that Ireland has to offer. The trails are nestled into the beautiful Slieve Felim Mountains in North […]
Nenagh Castle opened to the public from today Tuesday 11th June, 2013
Nenagh Castle will be opened to the public from Tuesday 11th June, 2013. The following are the opening times:- Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.30 (last admission 15.45) Admission Free. The Castle is a medieval building and has a stone spiral stairs to the top. There are 101 steps in all […]
Increased Tourism Leading to Jobs Growth – Prendergast
Labour MEP for Ireland South Phil Prendergast has described new figures showing growth in tourism and related jobs as very encouraging. The Central Statistic Office (CSO) quarterly figures for December 2011 – February 2012 show tourism growth of 2.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. Ms Prendergast said: “These figures are very […]
