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Tipperary Celebrates National Tree Week

Posted on March 4, 2012 by George

National Tree Week takes place here in Tipperary, from the 4th-10th of March 2012, organised by the Tree Council of Ireland. The theme for National Tree Week 2012 is ‘Trees – Our Past, Our Present, Our Future, ‘ and will … Continue reading →

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Thurles Irish European Town of Sport 2012

Posted on December 14, 2011 by George

The picture hereunder, taken at the European Capital of Sport Association Awards Ceremony in Brussels shows: Front Row: (left to right) Sean Kelly MEP, Phil Prendergast MEP and Cllr John Kennedy, Mayor of Thurles. Back Row: (left to right) Michael … Continue reading →

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Thurles Co Tipperary Is European Town Of Sport For 2012

Posted on November 13, 2011 by George

Thurles, Co Tipperary has been awarded European Town of Sport for 2012. The news was conveyed to Thurles Mayor, Mr John Kennedy, in a communication received by him yesterday, from ACES: European Capital of Sport Association. The communication reads as … Continue reading →

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Sixth Annual Winter Walking Weekend At Upperchurch

Posted on November 12, 2011 by George

The scenic upland village of Upperchurch, near Thurles, Co Tipperary will celebrate their sixth successful annual ‘Walking Weekend,’ this Saturday and Sunday, with a variety of walks to suit all levels of physical fitness, and for the first time this … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Congress Bell to visit Tipperary

Posted on November 3, 2011 by George

The theme of the next International Eucharistic Congress is “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another.” This Congress will be held in Dublin from 10th June – 17th June 2012. As part of the preparation for the International … Continue reading →

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