In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

Bumper Christmas trade in Nenagh – Shopping exceeds expectations and traders now enjoying further boost with good crowds turning out for the sales;

 

Youth assaulted in Nenagh on Christmas Eve;

 

 

Gardaí make more drink driving arrests and issue New Year warning over drinking;

 

 

Fires destroy properties in Nenagh;

 

 

Crowds enjoy charity Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay and Run in Nenagh;

 

 

French town twinning for Ballina;

 

 

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal sends 4,796 shoeboxes from Nenagh to Kosovo;

 

 

Nenagh man Willie Keane reflects on pilgrimage to the Holy Land;

 

 

Presentation of the much anticipated Roscrea Enhancement Awards 2016;

 

 

Funding for Lough Derg REDZ plan;

 

 

Borrisokane native Fr Tadgh Tierney celebrates 50 years in the priesthood;

 

 

Plus lots of photos of festive fun from around North Tipperary in this week's Guardian, out Thursday morning