Tipperary News

Three notable speeding offences in Tipp on National Slow Down Day

In the first nine hours of National Slow Down Day 78,911 vehicles have been monitored and Gardaí detected 374 vehicles travelling in excess of the speed limit. One driver was caught doing 140 kilometres an hour in an 80 kilometre zone on the N4 at Lucan in Dublin Locally there have been three notable detections […]
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Call for improved safety measures at Tyone Bridge in Nenagh

Concerns have been expressed at the recent increase in the number of collisions at Tyone bridge on the outskirts of Nenagh. Councillor Hughie McGrath has asked council officials to see if anything could be done to improve safety at the bridge on the R498. He says the bridge is very narrow and has been an […]
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HSE working with TUH toward provision of neurology services

The HSE is working with Tipperary University Hospital for the provision of neurology services. Taoiseach Michael Martin said that he acknowledges the need for these services at the hospital and it is actively working to secure this. Speaking in the Dáil earlier this week he said he was confident this would make a significant improvement […]
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CSO figures show Tipperary electricity usage

Tipperary households had the 8th highest electricity consumption in the country last year. CSO figures show that 359 Gigawatt hours were used in residential properties in the Premier County during 2021. Non-residential usage amounted to 478 Gigawatt hours in Tipp last year which again was the 8th highest consumption in the country. Nationally there was […]
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Last day to register in person for Darkness Into Light in Nenagh

Today is the last opportunity to register in person for this year’s Darkness Into Light in Nenagh. The 5km walk in aid of Pieta House is taking place on Saturday, May 7th again this year and will be starting and finishing at the Scouts Hall. Nenagh DIL Chairperson, Ryan O’Meara said says the last registration […]
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Local author publishes book outlining 50 of the best walks in Ireland

A local author has published a book outlining 50 of the best walks in Ireland. John G. O’Dwyer from Templemore has been hillwalking, mountain climbing and writing about the Irish outdoors, including contribution to the Irish Times for over 30 years. The book called ” 50 Best Irish Walks – Easy to Moderate” was launched […]
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Sadness following Galtymore tragedy

The body of a woman who died while climbing Galtymore yesterday has been recovered from the mountain. It’s understood she was taking part in one of the many Climb With Charlie events which took place across the country. She became unwell at around 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon on the upper slopes of the climb. The […]
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Cahir boy raised more than €4,000 for Irish Cancer Society

A nine-year-old boy from Cahir has raised more than €4,000 for the Irish Cancer Society in memory of his mother. Jack Joyce lost his mother Audrey to metastatic breast cancer in June of last year. Supported by his father Dermot, Jack has taken on the challenge of walking 9,000 steps every day of March. Speaking […]
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Major hay theft near Clerihan

A substantial number of hay bales have been stolen in the Clonmel area over the weekend. 150 square bales were taken from a yard in the Lavally area of Clerihan on Friday or Saturday last. Gardaí in Clonmel are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or large scale movement of hay […]
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N24 route selection process to resume following funding

The N24 Waterford to Cahir route selection process will resume following additional funding. The scheme is to receive a further €2 million this year due to funding which has become available. It has been prioritized for progression to avoid a situation where multiple road route options are “frozen” for an extended periods, restricting development of […]
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