Author: James Kirwan
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Obituaries – January 12th
The death has occurred of Pat Meehan Kilcoran, Cahir, Tipperary Pat passed away following an accident. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Nellie, sons John and Michael, daughter Jean, grandchildren Patrick, Ben, Cameron, Leigh, Kacey, Micheala, Daniel and Jack, daughters in law, Audrey and Chantal, son in law Joseph, brother Frank, […]
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Resignation of entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board 'gravely concerning' – Martin Browne TD
Teachta Browne said: “Many disabled people are effectively being denied the ability to travel due to the stringent criteria for obtaining a Primary Medical Certificate. “This is denying disabled people their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to live fully independent lives. “An immediate review of this […]
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Delays and disruptions to cancer treatments must be urgently addressed – The Rural Independents
Speaking from his Tipperary constituency today (Tuesday 11th January), the leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mattie Mc Grath, stated: “The data tells us that less cancers are being diagnosed during the pandemic. We know that early diagnosis is crucial to survival outcomes. Hence, this is a system-wide failure occurring as services were already stretched […]
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Obituaries – January 11th
The death has occurred of Alexander Chisholm Mitchelstown Road, Cahir, Tipperary Alexander (formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland). Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen née McGann (Thurles) He will be sadly missed by his extended family neighbours and friends. Cremation Service will take place at the Island Crematorium Cork at 2pm on Monday January 10th 2022. May […]
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Income tax changes will benefit people and families in Tipperary in 2022 – Ahearn
Senator Garret Ahearn said Fine Gael in Government is supporting average and middle-income earners to meet the rising cost of living through income tax changes. The tax package was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe in October as part of Budget 2022. Senator Garret Ahearn continued, “Fine Gael is on the side of the […]
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Eire Og Annacarty GAA Club Notes – Jan 10 2022
Eire Og Annacarty GAA club: Inter-County Rep: Well done to Tipperary Senior Footballers (featuring Eire Og’s Paul Devlin) on their victory over Limerick in the McGrath Cup. Best of luck in their next game against Kerry. Eire Og Annacarty Lotto: Eire Og Annacarty Lotto results from Draw for 04 January 2022. Draw 1 (€11,400): Numbers […]
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Browne expresses concern that soaring homelessness rates in Tipperary will be made worse by increased cost of living.
Teachta Browne said: “The latest figures from the Department of Housing is further evidence – if any is needed – that the homelessness situation in Co Tipperary is steadily worsening. “The number of people classified as homeless by the Department of Housing has risen in Co Tipperary to 47 –representing an increase of nearly 50% […]
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Progress on Community Employment schemes at last – Jackie Cahill T.D.
The Community Employment (CE) and Rural Social Scheme (RSS) will become much more accessible to applicants in local communities, following recent policy changes by government, according to Fianna Fáil T.D. for Tipperary, Jackie Cahill. In welcoming these policy changes today, as well as the recently accepted pay package for CE Supervisors, Cahill stated that common […]
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Nenagh Éire Óg Notes
Please see Nenagh Éire Óg Notes below: Lotto After a two week break our lotto resumed last Monday night with the Jackpot at €8,300. Please support our lotto and play online through the link on the club website. Tipperary Draw Congratulations to our winners in the January Tipperary Draw which was held last Friday night. […]
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Pedestrian (70s) dies following Co Tipperary road collision
A man in his 70s has died following a road traffic collision in Cahir, Co Tipperary on Sunday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal collision on Castle Street. It is believed the collision occurred at approximately 5.50pm and involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, the man aged in […]