Tag: fethard

  • Tipperary vet dies in farm accident

    Tipperary vet dies in farm accident

    The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident. Gerard Long from Lawlesstown near Fethard was treating an injured horse near Moyglass when it’s understood he was kicked in the head. The 61 year old was later pronounced dead at South Tipp General Hospital. Tributes have been paid to the father of…

  • Tipperary success at Killarney festival

    Tipperary success at Killarney festival

    Daredevil Day handed Fethard trainer Joe Murphy his first winner at the three-day May meeting. Fresh from a comfortable success at Sligo earlier this month, Daredevil Day was sent off the 11-4 favourite for the Live The Dream With The Tote Handicap. He came with a sweeping late move under Connor King to beat Hannah’s…

  • Tipperary schools to benefit from improved broadband

    Tipperary schools to benefit from improved broadband

    Nine Tipperary secondary schools are among 65 nationwide set to receive high speed broadband. It’s all part of the Post Primary Schools Project financed by the Communications and Education Departments set up 2 years ago to ensure all schools across the country have internet speeds similar to those in multinational companies. Installation work at the…