Tag: Tipperary Times

  • North Tipperary GAA News – September 9th 2014

    North Tipperary GAA News – September 9th 2014

    By Liam Hogan PRO Three North Finals is down to two for Weekend September 14 Senior The Hibernian Inn North Tipperary Senior Hurling final between Burgess and Nenagh Eire Og will go ahead as planned next Sunday week September 14 at MacDonagh Park Nenagh throw in 3.30pm. Nenagh Eire Og go in search of their…

  • North Tipperary Macra na Feirme– Notes – 08 September 2014

    North Tipperary Macra na Feirme– Notes – 08 September 2014

    North Tipperary Macra na Feirme – Meeting There will be a North Tipperary Macra na Feirme Meeting this Friday night September 12th at 9pm in Killaskully. County Officer Training Well done to all North Tipperary County Officers who attended this year’s county officer training in Killarney, Co. Kerry last weekend. Club Officer Training This year’s…

  • ‘We’re not lovin’ it’, beef farmers say at McDonald’s protest

    ‘We’re not lovin’ it’, beef farmers say at McDonald’s protest

    Speaking at a livestock farmers protest outside McDonalds restaurant in Kilkenny today (Wed), IFA President Eddie Downey said it is totally unacceptable that everybody in the beef supply chain was standing back and letting farmers take the full financial hit in this crisis. The IFA President said farmers feel betrayed by the unacceptable behaviour and…

  • “Clonmel deserves greater prominence in National Spatial Strategy,” McGrath

    “Clonmel deserves greater prominence in National Spatial Strategy,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called for a significant re-evaluation of the status currently assigned to the town and environs of Clonmel under the National Spatial Strategy (NSS). Deputy McGrath was speaking after consultations with senior members of Ti who have engineered a significant review of the 2002-2020 NSS as part of their efforts to upgrade…

  • “Muintir na Tíre is devastated by funding withdrawal,” McGrath

    “Muintir na Tíre is devastated by funding withdrawal,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has heavily criticised the decision by Pobal, the Government agency which acts as an intermediary for programmes funded by the Irish Government and the EU, to deny emergency funding aimed at maintaining the existence of Muintir na Tíre. Deputy McGrath was speaking after Muintir na Tíre received confirmation that its request…

  • “Kelly must immediately review Irish Water legislation,” McGrath

    “Kelly must immediately review Irish Water legislation,” McGrath

    Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the new Minister for the Environment Community and Local Government Alan Kelly to immediately revisit the legislation underpinning the creation of Irish Water, particularly in relation to areas requiring exemptions from charges: “While I wish Minister Kelly well in his new portfolio, he will have no time to…

  • New Minister Kelly could give lifeline to LEADER programmes

    New Minister Kelly could give lifeline to LEADER programmes

    Tipperary Sinn Féin spokesperson Cllr Seamus Morris has welcomed the appointment of Alan Kelly as Minister for the Environment as it gives the Labour minister the chance to repeal some of the right-wing laws and decisions enacted by the previous minister, Phil Hogan. Cllr Morris said “The Local Property Tax has imposed a burden on struggling…

  • How Garth Brooks Concert ordeal resembles Saipan

    How Garth Brooks Concert ordeal resembles Saipan

    While sitting here in the comfort of my sitting room, laptop on my knees, cup of green tea on the coffee table, I am watching the World Cup 3rd and 4th place play-off between Brazil and Holland, 25 minutes gone, its game set and match, the bronze medals belong to the Dutch. This lack of…

  • Lough Derg series provides a taste of Tipperary

    Lough Derg series provides a taste of Tipperary

    Food producers and restaurant owners surrounding Lough Derg have joined forces in an effort to promote the region as a food tourism destination. ‘A Taste of Lough Derg 2014’, a pilot initiative for 2014, features 13 separate food events taking place in villages and towns along the shores of Lough Derg in counties Clare, Galway…

  • Movie Review – Maleficent (PG)

    Movie Review – Maleficent (PG)

    Maleficent (PG) Directed by: Robert Stromberg Written by:  Linda Woolverton Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Juno Temple and Sam Riley Runtime: 97 minutes Angelina Jolie makes her long awaited return to the big screen after a four year absence in this dark rehash of the fairytale Sleeping Beauty told from the POV of…