Category: Community

  • Nenagh Darkness Into Light 2022 Launch

    Nenagh Darkness Into Light 2022 Launch

     The local committee recently launched this year’s event at the Scouts Hall in Nenagh, which is due to take place on Saturday, May 7th at 4.15am, and they took the opportunity to discuss a number of exciting ideas that they are currently planning as they work to bring the Darkness Into Light (DIL) 5km walk…

  • Barrister refused bail on murder charge after death on farm

    Barrister refused bail on murder charge after death on farm

    The barrister, Diarmuid Phelan told the High Court that if released on bail that he would return to face trial. Mr Phelan is accused of murdering Keith Conlon on his farmland in Kiltalown Lane in Tallaght. The 53 year old barrister who is also a law  lecturer at Trinity College Dublin said that he wanted…

  • An arrest has been made in the murder of Sandra Boyd

    An arrest has been made in the murder of Sandra Boyd

    The 36 year old woman died after being shot at around 8.40pm in Collins Place, Finglas East in Dublin. Sandra Boyd was taken to the Mater Hospital after the incident where she was later pronounced dead. The man in his 20’s who was arrested this morning is currently being held in Finglas Garda Station. The…

  • Obituaries – March 21st

    Obituaries – March 21st

    The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) Keane (née Ryan) Cappagh, Cloneen,  Tipperary, E91 A033 Margaret (Peg) Keane, (née Ryan), Cappagh, Cloneen, Co Tipperary, March 19th 2022, peacefully, at her residence. Predeceased by her loving husband Teddy,  her children Neddy, Bridget and Michael and her  grandchild Chloe. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, her…

  • Roscrea Steps Up to Help the People of Ukraine

    Roscrea Steps Up to Help the People of Ukraine

    .The most amazing movement yet, which began through direct contact via Abigail Ryan and Deputy Michael Lowry, with Doctor Olga Fostyak a doctor in Lviv City Children’s Hospital, Ukraine who provided a substantial list of vital medical supplies. Through many contacts and much generosity in Ireland, UK and France a truck load of these medical…

  • Obituaries – March 15th

    Obituaries – March 15th

    The death has occurred of Con Clear Sallygrove, Nenagh,  Tipperary Con Clear, Sallygrove, Nenagh, March 11th 2022, predeceased by his father Connie, loving son of Margaret and brother of Robbie, Michael and Geraldine (Carty). Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law Nichola and Michelle, brother-in-law Stephen, nieces and nephews Emma, Darragh, Niall, Maisie,…

  • McNamara calls for refugee reception centre at Shannon Airport

    McNamara calls for refugee reception centre at Shannon Airport

    Deputy McNamara says Ukrainian refugees arriving in Shannon on flights originating from Poland are having to wait many hours for transportation, including by taxi minibus, to take them to the reception centre at Dublin Airport. “I contacted Minister McEntee today to highlight the unnecessary discrepancy between the manner in which Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland…

  • Obituaries – March 11th

    Obituaries – March 11th

    The death has occurred of Pat Comerford Tullohea, South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir,  Tipperary Comerford, Tullohea, South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, peacefully, in the loving care of the IC staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Wednesday, 9th March 2022. Pat, deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary; sons Jim, Mark and Gavin; brother Jim; sisters: Breda and…

  • GAMES CALL TO TIPP’S FITTEST

    GAMES CALL TO TIPP’S FITTEST

    That’s a question being asked by organisers of Ireland’s first National Fitness Games – a weekend-long ‘festival of fitness’ being held at Dublin’s UCD Sports Campus from Friday, 22nd to Sunday, 24th April inclusive. Supported by Irish banana distributors Fyffes, the event follows a formula established in the UK involving tests of power, endurance, strength and speed. Included will be…

  • DIAS calls on Tipperary’s astronomy and photography fans

    DIAS calls on Tipperary’s astronomy and photography fans

    The competition, which is now open for entries, is seeking the best astro-photographs taken in Ireland over the period 1st April 2021 to 30th April 2022. It is calling for submissions under two distinct categories: Out of this World: Images depicting scenes / features or elements of astronomical interest. For example, deep space images or images of the solar system.…