Former matron Ann Keevey, who worked at the Dean Maxwell home for 22 years, said letters have been written and representations have been made to those in the Dáil; “action is needed now,” she told the meeting. Photo: PJ Wright

In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

'A lot more than just a nursing home' – Large turnout at Roscrea public meeting underscores importance of Dean Maxwell home to the local community;

 

Lorrha farmer loses thousands in vandal attack;

 

New bus services introduced for Birdhill, Ballina, Portroe, Newtown, Toomevara, Moneygall, Cloughjordan and Shinrone;

 

Nenagh family's Christmas garden supports the hospice;

 

Quinn family in Portroe give thanks after successful medical outcome;

 

Council crackdown on littering and dog fouling;

 

Gardaí detect jeep speeding at 208kmph on motorway;

 

Councillors Morris, Hannigan and O'Meara launch election campaigns;

 

Michael Dwyer family's still trying to clear his name, 10 years on from Ballinderry man's death in Bolivia;

 

Nenagh Castle to host networking event for Tipp tourism providers;

 

Funding sought for old Roscrea abbey, which was once “the 31st Wonder of the World”;

 

All-Ireland Scór champions in Newport;

 

Celebration of Tipperary Men's Sheds...

 

There's also a 'Positive Ageing' feature in this week's Guardian, out Wednesday morning