North Tipp Macra Visit Arás an Uachtarán

The members of North Tipperary Macra had the honour of attending one of the final garden parties held at Arás an Uachtarán by President and Senator McAleese on July 7th. The theme of the gathering was the importance of community and eight members of North Tipp Macra were invited to attend as representatives of rural […]

A Tribute to Dr Garret Fitzgerald (9 February 1926 – 19 May 2011)

Prominent International figures have paid tribute to Dr Garret Fitzgerald who sadly passed away this morning at the Mater private hospital in Dublin this morning following a short illness. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said it was with “great sadness” that he learned of the death of Dr Garret Fitzgerald.  In a message to […]

President Mary McAleese to Visit West Tipperary Sat 4th September 2010

President Mary McAleese will visit West Tipperary on Sat 4th September 2010.  She will begin her visit in Emly or in ‘Imleach lubhair’ (the border of the lake of the yew trees), to mark the town’s commendable achievement of being awarded Ireland’s tidiest town in 2009 – no easy feat given 720 towns entered the competition! Later in the […]