In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

Lidl opens ultra-modern store – welcome boost for long-neglected part of Nenagh as new Lidl supermarket to open this Thursday;

 

Fodder stolen from Arrabawn store;

 

Eight Tipp post offices to close, including those in Kilbarron and Upperchurch;

 

Gardaí investigating alleged assault of stop-and-go road sign worker in Nenagh;

 

Health campaigner Vicky Phelan to give Nenagh talk;

 

Tánaiste opens new €1 million dairy unit at Gurteen College;

 

Indian priest Fr Rexon is welcomed to Nenagh Parish;

 

Irish Water remains 'satisfied' with Shannon water pipe proposal, despite mounting opposition in local area;

 

Tipp TD Alan Kelly critical of Labour leader Brendan Howlin;

 

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou MacDonald visits Nenagh;

 

Parts of Ballina, Newport and Nenagh taking part in Census pilot survey in Tipp;

 

Tipperary childcare costs below the national average;

 

Local historian Donal A Murphy considers potential for further tourism benefits at Nenagh Castle;

 

Successful Heritage Week events in Roscrea;

 

Lots of Tipp winners at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil;

 

Artist Sean O'Sullivan opens exhibition at Roscrea Library;

 

You'll also find some great back-to-school photos and a comprehensive courses & hobbies supllement in this week's Nenagh Guardian, out now