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  • Allianz Hurling & Football League Fixture Updates, Sunday March 6th

    Due to the impending adverse weather forecast Semple Stadium management committee have decided in advance, rather than leaving it to the last minute, that the Semple Stadium pitch would not be able to hold both fixtures on Sunday next as originally programmed. As a result the Allianz Football League Roinn 3 fixture between Tipperary and Offaly has been moved to Sean Treacy…

  • Tipperary Supporters Club Mascot – March 1st

    Gary Quirke aged 11 is a 5th class pupil in Mount Bruis N.S. and plays U12 and U14 with his club Lattin-Cullen/Aherlow. A bit of an all-rounder Gary plays  at midfield and full-forward in hurling while in football he plays at half-back and also midfield taking the frees in both codes. His club Lattin-Cullen/Aherlow hold…

  • Allianz Hurling League Preview – March 1st

    Its game number three for the Tipperary hurling panel as they cross the halfway stage of the league when they line out to meet Waterford  next Sunday, March 6th in Semple Stadium at 2.30pm in the Allianz Hurling League. The last meeting between the sides in the league was the semi-final in Nowlan Park last…

  • Ardfinnan GAA News 29 Feb

    Seniors, Juniors and U21’s will continue to train on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm and Sundays at 10.30 am. Minors will continue to train on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm U16s will continue to train Thursdays at 7pm U12s continue training Fridays at 6.30pm. Hard luck to the lads who lost out by a single…

  • Controversy hits Tipperary Fianna Fáil as bogus text sent to members

    Fianna Fáil in Tipperary were cast into turmoil at 7PM today as a bogus text from the offical Tipperary Fianna Fáil account was sent asking voters to vote in a certain way, putting certain Fianna Fáil candidates at a distinct advantage. The text prompted Fianna Fáil candidate Michael Smith of Roscrea to take to Facebook.…

  • Tipperary Hoteliers Welcome Fine Gael’s Commitment to Tipperary Tourism – Coonan

    Fine Gael candidate Noel Coonan has warmly greeted Tipperary Hoteliers’s statement today welcoming Fine Gael’s commitment to ensuring tourism remains at the heart of our economic policy during the lifetime of the next Government. “The Tipperary tourism sector has played a crucial role in the Irish economic recovery. Underpinned by strategic decisions, such as the…

  • Paddy Power looking forward to Tipperary Election

    Paddy Power are known for having their finger on the pulse on every sporting and non sporting events. Politics is no different and today the Paddy Power traders spoke to Tipperary Times. They went through the Tipperary market in detail explaining how some candidates have received large bets which reflects in their prices but that…

  • Pipeliner to set up operations in Nenagh

    By Alan Kelly TD I was delighted to work with Pipeliner, a Norwegian bases company that specialises in the rehabilitation of no longer fit for purpose pipe lines in the water distribution system. I was happy to assist Pipeliner in setting up their operations in Nenagh. To start with Pipeliner hope to recruit a team…

  • Former Labour Councillor Virginia O’Dowd calls for people to support Kelly

    By Virginia O’Dowd I am calling on the voters of Tipperary to support Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, in this Friday’s election by giving him their Number 1 preference. Alan Kelly has delivered for Tipperary, and not just for Nenagh. He has brought much-needed jobs to Nenagh (First Data, Pipeliner, Silvermines hydro-electric storage will bring…

  • The Last Two Governments Cut Garda Numbers and Services and Endangered Public Safety

    There is no substitute for actual Gardaí patrolling from open, staffed garda stations in rural and urban areas! Both recent governments are responsible for cuts in garda numbers and services. This resulted in a reduction in over 2000 gardaí since and the closure of about 130 garda stations including several in Co. Tipperary. Five garda…