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Tipperary Roads Policing Unit arrest driver for drug driving in Thurles

The Tipperary Roads Policing Unit have arrested a driver on suspicion of drug driving in Thurles. They were alerted to the Audi when they noticed poor driving and then stopped the driver on the outskirts of the town last night.. It was found on inspection that the windscreen was tinted to an extreme level, causing […]
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Council to tackle problems with River Suir in Thurles

Issues with over growth, algae, and the fountains along the River Suir in Thurles are due to be addressed by the council. Tipp FM heard from callers in recent days that the state of the popular walkway is ‘disappointing’ with a noticeable scum on the surface and a smell coming from the water, in addition […]
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“Back in 5” parking campaign kicks off in Tipperary

The campaign is a protest style event designed to show able-bodied people the frustrations people with disabilities face when accessible spaces are abused. Starting today in Carrick-on-Suir at 10am and continuing throughout the week in Cashel, Clonmel, Cahir and Tipp Town a number of regular car spaces will have an empty wheelchair parked in them […]
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Lowry: Permanent staffing solution needed for Cashel Injuries Unit

Regular disruption to service at the Minor Injuries Unit in Cashel are not acceptable according to Deputy Michael Lowry. The Tipperary TD has been in touch the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on the ongoing staffing problems at the unit. He has now been informed by the HSE that the facility on the Our Lady’s campus […]
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Road safety concerns highlighted in South Tipp town

A local councillor has raised the need for speed reduction measures in a South Tipperary town. Imelda Goldsboro says there is a lot of anger in Killenaule over the lack of action to implement safety measures throughout the area but particularly around the schools. She says that there were meetings held last year with the […]
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Nenagh Injury Unit will re-open tomorrow

The Nenagh Injury Unit will re-open tomorrow. It does remain closed today due to staffing issues arising from unexpected leave. The unit will re-open Saturday, as normal from 8am-8pm, and can be contacted on 067-42311. People requiring treatment for minor injuries today should still attend the Injury Units at St John’s Hospital in Limerick, or Ennis […]
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Tipperary Councillors critical of Irish Water

Irish Water came under fire at this month’s meeting of Tipperary Council. A number of councillors expressed their concerns about Irish Water and how they notify the public about boil water notices, the potential health implications and the length of time the notices are lasting. A number of Tipperary’s elected representatives have said Irish Water’s […]
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Former Tipp hurler expresses concern over gym and exercise addiction in today’s culture

A former Tipp hurler has expressed concerns over gym and exercise addiction in today’s culture. John Leahy, who is now Drug Education Officer for the HSE, says that we are living in an era where having the perfect body can consume people. He told Tipp Today that balance is extremely important when it comes to […]
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Grief and sadness amongst the community in Cloneen today

There is grief and sadness amongst the community in Cloneen, as a number of lines of inquiry are opened into the discovery of two bodies in the area. It’s believed the couple who were found on the outskirts of the South Tipperary village were undiscovered for over 18 months. Gardaí now believe the two bodies found […]
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7,321 people impacted by boil water notice in Newport

A boil water notice has been issued in Newport. Following consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Tipperary County Council, a Boil Water Notice has been issued for the area supplied by the Newport Public Water Supply. Operational issues at the plant has led to high levels of turbidity or cloudiness in the water, with […]
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