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  • Gardaí looking for information of car burnt out in South Tipperary

    Gardaí looking for information of car burnt out in South Tipperary

    The van which was stolen was a red Volkswagen Caddy, it was stolen from Hillview, Dragan during the night of the 18th of March, some time between 10pm and 7am on the 19th of March. The van was later found at Coodine, Kilenaule burnt out. The Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have any…

  • High Input Costs Threaten Fresh Milk Supply on Our Shelves This Winter   

    High Input Costs Threaten Fresh Milk Supply on Our Shelves This Winter  

    “Producing fresh milk for shop shelves requires farmers to milk their cows all year round at significant extra cost compared to milk which goes for manufacturing. This is now being compounded by the surge in input prices,” he said. “While the price of milk for manufacturing has been going up, this is eating into the…

  • Future of Dean Maxwell Secured

    Future of Dean Maxwell Secured

     Deputy Cahill received an extensive briefing from Minister Butler this morning, where she confirmed that a new dementia unit and respite unit would be delivered for Roscrea and surrounding areas on a green field site. Deputy Cahill has warmly welcomed this news, and committed to continuing his work with Minister Butler, Cllr Michael Smith, local…

  • Minister’s admission to litany of failures in Assessment of Needs for Tipperary children must now prompt swift action

    Minister’s admission to litany of failures in Assessment of Needs for Tipperary children must now prompt swift action

    Teachta Browne said; “Today I challenged the Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability on the Government’s failed approach to providing the interventions needed by children with disabilities. “I raised with her various instances in which families across Co Tipperary have been unable to access an Assessment of Needs for their Children and are enduring…

  • TAMS Costings Not Reflective of Inflation

    TAMS Costings Not Reflective of Inflation

    “We are seeing an unprecedented rise in inflation, meaning the price of building materials such as steel and timber has soared. The current costings, which were updated as far back as March 2021, are completely out of line with the price of materials today, making it impossible for farmers to begin their projects,” he said.…

  • Lowry Calls for Temporary VAT Reduction for Transport Operators

    Lowry Calls for Temporary VAT Reduction for Transport Operators

    Speaking during Questions on Promised Legislation, Deputy Lowry outlined to the Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar, that the Government’s policy of excluding commercial bus operators from 20% reduction in public transport fares and from the Youth Travel Card scheme, is having a detrimental impact on the sector. ‘If you live in an urban area you will get…

  • Obituaries – March 24th

    Obituaries – March 24th

    The death has occurred of ADELINE HORAN (née KINEHAN) Puckane, Nenagh,  Tipperary Predeceased by her beloved mother, Geraldine Harrington. Will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband Karl & cherished daughters Fiadh & Reina, her father John and sister Sheila, aunts, uncles, mother and father in law, sisters and brothers in law,…

  • Restrictions put in place in Nenagh hospital as Covid cases rise

    Restrictions put in place in Nenagh hospital as Covid cases rise

    The increase in Covid-related activity in Nenagh hospital and within the surrounding areas has caused these restrictions to be brought in. The decision to introduce these measures were taken by hospital management to ensure safety to the patients and their families. They are also hoping this measure will help to keep all hospital services open…

  • Water treatment plant work in Ballina to begin in September

    Water treatment plant work in Ballina to begin in September

    Phyll Bugler, a local councillor said that they had been campaigning to Irish water to begin upgrades sooner but it has now been a year and they are still waiting on a reply to their letters. She also said that it is positive sign that tenders for this project are going to begin next week…

  • Obituaries – March 23rd

    Obituaries – March 23rd

    The death has occurred of Chris Boyle Ard Álainn, Fethard,  Tipperary / Clonmel, Tipperary The death has occurred of Chris Boyle, Ard Álainn, Fethard, Co Tipperary and formerly Glenoaks Walk, Clonmel and Hayes, Middlesex, United Kingdom. Chris passed away peacefully at Cork University Hospital on Sunday evening surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved father of…