TIPPERARY TECHNOLOGY PARK, THURLES.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Mr. Batt O'Keeffe, TD will perform the official opening of the new building in the Tipperary Technology Park, Nenagh Road, Thurles on Thursday 3rd June, 2010 at 3.00pm. The official opening will be followed by a Thurles Marketing Group event "Thurles Showcase". The guest speaker will be Sean Gallagher, Entrepeneur and star of the "Dragon's Den'. The event is being promoted by Thurles Marketing Group and Shannon Development to highlight the marketability of Thurles as a hub for entrepeneurship in both tourism and business. The Showcase will provide the attendees the opportunity to meet with the Agencies that can offer assistance in and around Thurles.

SHOCK DEFEAT OF TIPPERARY

Despite being favoutites and following a magnificent effort from all, the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team were decisively beaten by Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in Cork today the 30th May, 2010. The final score was Cork 3.15 with Tipperary scoring 0.14.

Anglo American Ltd. sells Lisheen Mines, Thurles.

Anglo American Ltd. has agreed, subject to regulatory approval, it's zinc mine at Lisheen just outside Thurles for €308m. Lisheen currently employ in excess of 370 people of which 70% are local.The mine is set to wind down in 2014. The Lisheen workers will continue to enjoy the full protection of Irish and EU Employment Law.

County Manager Terry O'Niadh retires.

Mr. Terry O'Niadh retires having spent ten years as County Manager, North Tipperary County Council. Mr. O'Niadh was appointed in 2000 and has had a distinguished career in Tipperary. He has been an avid supporter of Thurles and the Thurles Marketing Group and we wish him, his wife and family all the best in his retirement.

THURLES SHOPPING COMPLEX APPROVED

Yeagher Ltd.has been given the all clear to build a major shopping,office and housing complex on the site of the old Hibernian Meats plant in Thurles. The decision was given by An Bord Pleanala for this mixed use neighbourhood centre which will be made up of shops,office accommodation, a restaurant, a 'wellness centre' and thirteen two storey houses at Wrensborough, Dublin Road, Thurles.

ICT in Education Conference 2010--15th May, 2010

The above conference will take place in the Tipperary Institute, Nenagh Road, Thurles on Saturday, 15th May, 2010. The Conference will commence at 9.00am and conclude at 4.00pm. The fee for the Conference will be €30.00. Further information is available on www.tippinst.ie/schools.