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Nenagh family raises money for rescue service
A well-known Nenagh family beset with tragedy in recent months has managed to raise over €4,000 for a voluntary river rescue service based in Carrick-on-Suir.
Edward Shoer’s family from St Joseph’s Park has had to cope with six funerals since December. Among these were Edward’s nephew Eddie, who died after being struck by a train in Nenagh last month, and his brother Pat, whose body was recovered from the River Suir in Waterford City last December.
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Threat of strike action at Nenagh factory
Workers at Nenagh’s biggest employer are threatening to go on strike in August after balloting for industrial action last week.
A meeting held last Friday heard of workers’ complaints in relation to a series of issues at the Carey Glass International factory. Complaints range from the company’s treatment of suspended workers to temporary selection lay-offs and disciplinary procedures.
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Festive spirit to celebrate 150 years of Birdhill rail
There was an air of nostalgia for the celebration of a century and a half of rail service in the pretty multiple award winning village of Birdhill, where the occasion was marked with a week-end of festivities.
The local residents turned out in period dress for the celebrations and the hard hats and full length dresses as a reminder of the days of yore, added a special touch to setting the scene for a week-end
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New County Development Plan passed
By Simon O’Duffy
North Tipperary is “open for business” according to the county council’s senior planner following adoption this week of the 2010-2016 County Development Plan.
Finally adopted after a three-hour debate last Monday,
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Tipp remain on course following epic win
The last time Liam Sheedy appeared before the press in the bowels of Croke Park, it was he who was showing all the emotion.
The harsh reality of sport has been put before the Tipperary manager on his last two trips to GAA Headquarters and this time he was on the right side as his players showed true grit and character to come from behind to beat Galway on Sunday last.
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Bronze for Patrick Naughton
Nenagh’s oldest athlete Patrick Naughton has again hit the headlines for his success in international competition
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