Author: Paddy Ryan

  • Final Adjudication Underway in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

    Final Adjudication Underway in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

    Judging of entries in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition is now reaching its final stages, with winners expected to be announced shortly. Speaking at the commencement of final judging, Chairman of the judging panel and final adjudicator, Professor Declan McGonagle (pictured) spoke of his ‘admiration’ for the levels of creativity and imagination revealed in…

  • Tipp set for Waterford Clash on Saturday

    Tipp set for Waterford Clash on Saturday

    After the disappointment of the Munster Final, the players will be eager to get back to winning ways but it will be a tough assignment as Waterford are flying high on the back of two victories in as many weeks. Saturday’s game is sure to attract a lot of attention and it is expected that…

  • Government integrity in tatters following ‘stroke politics’ Zappone appointment – The Rural Independents

    Government integrity in tatters following ‘stroke politics’ Zappone appointment – The Rural Independents

    The hand-picked appointment of former Minister Zappone to the unadvertised cushy UN role, represents a deeply cynical and arrogant development at the last cabinet meeting before the summer break, according to the Rural Independent TDs. Speaking from his Tipperary constituency, the Leader of the group, Deputy Mattie Mc Grath stated: “The decision by the government…

  • Everyone aged 16 and older invited to register for a COVID-19 Vaccine

    Everyone aged 16 and older invited to register for a COVID-19 Vaccine

    Register online or by phone at 1800 700 700 for HSE vaccination centre appointments Everyone over the age of 16 living in Ireland can register for their COVID-19 vaccine from today. This invitation includes all people aged 16 and 17, including those within this age range who may be in another vaccine allocation group and are not yet vaccinated. The…

  • Tipperary Obituaries – 28 July 2021

    Tipperary Obituaries – 28 July 2021

    The death has occurred of Richard Buckley Kennedy Park, Thurles,  Tipperary And formerly Cloughmartin, Thurles and Bristol, England. After a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his partner Brid. Deeply regretted by his sons Christopher and Michael, grandchildren George and Niamh, daughter in law Hayley, sister Patricia, cousins, great friend Joe, carers especially Ann and…

  • Deputy Cahill welcomes successful Emergency Works Application for Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry

    Deputy Cahill welcomes successful Emergency Works Application for Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry

    Deputy Jackie Cahill T.D. has confirmed that the Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, has been approved for funding under the Department of Education’s Emergency Works Scheme. Deputy Cahill welcomed the news by saying: “I am delighted to hear from Minister Foley this afternoon that she has approved funding for Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, under the Emergency…

  • €3.73 million Clonmel Crisis House Project progress is a “very welcome development for Tipperary” – Cahill

    €3.73 million Clonmel Crisis House Project progress is a “very welcome development for Tipperary” – Cahill

    The Minister of State, with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, has today provided a very promising update in relation to Clonmel Crisis House. Commenting on this today, Deputy Cahill said: “I am delighted to receive notification from Minister Butler that the approval to accept tender has been signed for the Crisis…

  • Majority of road deaths occur on Rural Roads in 2021

    Majority of road deaths occur on Rural Roads in 2021

    – RSA survey shows dangerous behaviours increasing – An Garda Síochána issue 88,327 Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in first half of 2021 – Shift in dangerous time zones on Irish roads seen in 2021 – Ireland drops from second to fifth safest in European road safety table The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have today…

  • Report Highlights Importance Of Greyhound Racing Industry To Tipperary Economy

    Report Highlights Importance Of Greyhound Racing Industry To Tipperary Economy

    The significant contribution made by the greyhound racing industry to the Irish exchequer and rural employment is highlighted in a new report published today by Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI). The report, compiled by consultant economist Jim Power, contains a county-by-county breakdown of the 6,211 active owners across the island of Ireland with Cork leading the way, accounting for…

  • 283 Residential Buildings Under Construction in Tipperary in June 2021

    283 Residential Buildings Under Construction in Tipperary in June 2021

    283 buildings were under construction in Tipperary in June 2021 361 new residential addresses were added to the GeoDirectory database in the twelve months to June 2021 The average residential property price in Tipperary the twelve months to May 2021 was €175,416. 5.1% of all transactions involved new dwellings The residential vacancy rate in Tipperary…