Construction Industry Highlights Dangers of Working Close To Utilities

The construction industry highlighted the dangers of working close to utilities such as water, electricity and gas during Construction Safety Week. Dermot Carey, Director Safety and Training, with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: “Today we focus on the danger posed by working close to utilities – watermains, electricity and gas. Three of our sponsors […]

Tipperary Locals Make The Shortlist For 2018 Open Eir Silver Surfer Awards

The shortlist for the 2018 open eir Silver Surfer Awards has been announced. Flying the flag for Tipperary at this year’s awards is – Marie Hogan (Birdhill) and Anne Carey (Newport) who have been shortlisted in the “IT Tutor of the Year” category. Now in its ninth year, the Awards recognise and reward the achievements […]

Top Companies Contribute To Tipperary Charities And Community Groups

21 companies contributed €745,513 to support community groups and organisations in Tipperary in addressing key social issues and causes in 2017 249 community partnerships have been established Employees volunteered over 2060 hours to Tipperary groups and projects Statistics are now available on an online interactive map entitled the ‘Business Impact Map’   This data was captured by […]

Exam Helpline Open To Support Tipperary’s Leaving Cert Students

Are you uncertain about your Leaving Cert results and what they mean for you? The Exam Helpline 2017, provided by the National Parents’ Council Post Primary (NPCpp) and sponsored by eir and the Irish Independent, will  offer confidential advice, information and support to Tipperary students receiving their results. The 1800 265 165 Freephone helpline is […]

Large Donation To Newport Community First Responders

A €5,000 charitable donation will allow The Newport Community First Responders to purchase their first two automated external defibrillators and heated cabinets, saving dozens more lives in the local community. eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications company, has awarded the money to Newport Community First Responders through the eir Fund, eir’s Corporate Social Responsibility investment programme. The […]