Monday, November 30, 2009
Thurles Chamber Annual Dinner
Thurles Chamber Annual Dinner will take place this year on 10th December, 2009 at 6.15p.m. in the Anner Hotel, Dublin Road, Thurles. The guest speakers are Senator Fergal Quinn and Mr. Mark Fielding, CEO, ISME. Tickets cost €45.00 and are available through Thurles Chamber office at 0504/23407 or Chamber Board members.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Graduation at St. Patrick's College, Thurles
Fr. Thomas Fogarty, President of St. Patrick's College presented forty graduates with their parchment scrolls at the graduation ceremony recently. Ten Bachelor of Arts (Theology) Degrees were conferred, while thirty Bachelor of Arts(Honours) in education, Business Studies and Religious Studies were awarded to the newly qualified post primary teachers.
Monday, November 23, 2009
New Ice Rink and Winter Wonderland for Thurles
The first ever Ice Rink in Thurles opened on Thursday, 19th November, 2009 until Sunday, 10th January, 2010 in Thurles Shopping Centre, Slievenamon Road, Thurles. Experience the thrill of skating on a real 240sq. mt. indoor Ice Rink. An Ice Master is available to give you advice while skating.
Visit Santa at his secret hideaway log cabin...Elves will guide you through a forest full of lights and music and Santa will have a present just for you.
Full details at
http://www.thurles.ie/downloads/ice-rink.pdf
Visit Santa at his secret hideaway log cabin...Elves will guide you through a forest full of lights and music and Santa will have a present just for you.
Full details at
http://www.thurles.ie/downloads/ice-rink.pdf
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
THE TIPPERARY VENUE
Thurles native, businessman,and great ambassador for Thurles, Richard Quirke, recently launched what is hailed to be the creation of the most exciting and sophisticated destination Ireland has even seen.
With a commanding air, one's gaze wll be drawn across the panoramic view that is home to the TIPPERARY VENUE. Located in Two Mile Borris on the Dublin Limerick M7, this development which is situated on 800 acres will create long term sustainable employment for the area. To the left lies, the magnificent building that is the Hoban Memorial. To the west, your eye will take you to the five star HOTEL and CASINO designed with a remarkable level of architectural innovation. A walkway will facilitate access to a luxury SHOPPING MALL featuring a selection of high end retail outlets showcasing the finest couture that Ireland has to offer together with fine restaurants. To the east of the Mall lies the VENUE, a state-of-the-art music, sporting cultural and conference centre that will showcase some of the world's greatest events. Further east the sheer size ans scale of the project will become evident as the RACETRACK, EQUESTRIAN CENTRE AND GREYHOUND TRACK appear. An eighteen hole GOLFCOURSE will complete this extarordinary development, situated in the heart of Ireland.
This project is the largest planning application ever lodged with Tipperary North County Council. The project will be totally funded by private equity, will cost 460 million Euro to complete and will take three years to build. Approximately 1,500 jobs will be created during construction and will employ upwards of 2,000 on completion.
With a commanding air, one's gaze wll be drawn across the panoramic view that is home to the TIPPERARY VENUE. Located in Two Mile Borris on the Dublin Limerick M7, this development which is situated on 800 acres will create long term sustainable employment for the area. To the left lies, the magnificent building that is the Hoban Memorial. To the west, your eye will take you to the five star HOTEL and CASINO designed with a remarkable level of architectural innovation. A walkway will facilitate access to a luxury SHOPPING MALL featuring a selection of high end retail outlets showcasing the finest couture that Ireland has to offer together with fine restaurants. To the east of the Mall lies the VENUE, a state-of-the-art music, sporting cultural and conference centre that will showcase some of the world's greatest events. Further east the sheer size ans scale of the project will become evident as the RACETRACK, EQUESTRIAN CENTRE AND GREYHOUND TRACK appear. An eighteen hole GOLFCOURSE will complete this extarordinary development, situated in the heart of Ireland.
This project is the largest planning application ever lodged with Tipperary North County Council. The project will be totally funded by private equity, will cost 460 million Euro to complete and will take three years to build. Approximately 1,500 jobs will be created during construction and will employ upwards of 2,000 on completion.
Tipperary Institute celebrates Science Week 2009
As part of a nationwide week of events marking Science Week 2009 from 8th to 15th November, Tipperary Institute will host a number of workshops on the 'Science behind computer games' throughout the week.
Over 250 students will take part in Tipperary Institute's workshops throughout Science Week, where they will be inspired to become the next computer games designers!
For more information please see www.tippinst.ie
Over 250 students will take part in Tipperary Institute's workshops throughout Science Week, where they will be inspired to become the next computer games designers!
For more information please see www.tippinst.ie
Sunday, October 18, 2009
30th Senior Hurling Title for Thurles Sarsfields
Congratulations to Thurles Sarsfields on winning their 30th County Senior Hurling Final in Semple Stadium, Thurles on 18/10/2009. They had a very comprehensive win over Drom and Inch with a final score of Thurles Sarsfields 0.14 to Drom and Inch 0.05.
Johnny Enright was Captain and he accepted the Dan Breen Cup from the County Chairman, Barry O'Brien.
Padraic Maher ( Thurles Sarsfields) was a well deserved 'Man of the Match'.
Thurles Sarsfields now play Cork champions, Newtownshandrum in the Munster Club Championship Quarter - Final on Sunday 1st November, in Semple Stadium.
Johnny Enright was Captain and he accepted the Dan Breen Cup from the County Chairman, Barry O'Brien.
Padraic Maher ( Thurles Sarsfields) was a well deserved 'Man of the Match'.
Thurles Sarsfields now play Cork champions, Newtownshandrum in the Munster Club Championship Quarter - Final on Sunday 1st November, in Semple Stadium.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Tipperary Institute Graduation 25th Sept. 2009
Historic Graduation at Tipperary Institute
The autumn sun shone brightly over Tipperary Institute on September 25th, aptly reflecting the celebratory mood as the local third level college reached yet another milestone in its history, with the conferring of its first ever postgraduate student. Receiving a Master of Business degree by Research, Mairead Clohessy, Littleton, Thurles was among the 270 students that were bestowed with certificates, degrees and honours degrees across a number of disciplines including; Business, Rural Development, Multimedia and Communications, Software Development, IT Support, Management Studies, Accounting Technician Studies, Renewable Energy, Building Energy Rating and Adlerian Psychology and Counselling Skills.
Presenting the graduating students with their parchments, Ian McKenna of the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, who accredit the Institute’s undergraduate programmes, commented on the positive contribution that Tipperary Institute continues to make to the region, providing students from the county, as well as the surrounding region with an opportunity to receive a quality third level education close to home. He added “Tipperary Institute is to be congratulated on the important role it plays in providing access to quality higher education opportunities for many people who would otherwise be denied the opportunity”.
Director of Development and Academic Affairs at Tipperary Institute, Professor Gary Prosser said that “never has there been a more important time to celebrate the achievement of graduates of this Institute. With the economic and social challenges currently facing the country, higher education has a central role to play in our national recovery.
This is an exciting time of growth and development for Tipperary Institute. CAO acceptances for full time courses offered by the Institute have grown by 50% this year, following a 50% increase in 2008. Over the last two years the number of new students commencing their studies at the Institute has more than doubled and the Board of Directors has recently agreed a new 5 year strategic plan that aims to grow the student population to at least 1,000 full time equivalent students by 2014”, according to Professor Prosser.
During the ceremonies, Tipperary Institute acknowledged graduates from various programmes with prestigious awards for outstanding academic achievement. Among the award winners on the day were Pamela Moloney from Clonmel, who received the South Tipperary County Council sponsored Rural Development Student of the Year award and Deirdre Bourke, Foxford, Co. Mayo who received the AIB Business Student of the Year Award. The HETAC Student of the Year award was presented to Catherine McGrath, Drombane, Thurles who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Sustainable Rural Development. The prestigious HETAC award is presented annually to the graduate who achieves the highest mark across all TI programmes.
Tipperary Institute continues to go from strength to strength, catering for the educational needs of students from the Tipperary region and beyond. The new 2009/2010 academic year has got off to a flying start with a record number of first year enrolments. Students can avail of Honours Degree programmes across a range of disciplines including; Accounting and Finance, Business, Marketing, Games Design and Software Development, Creative Multimedia, Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Social and Community Studies, and further programme development is ongoing.
With a growing number of Tipperary Institute graduates now in the workplace, and with many others choosing to remain at TI to pursue postgraduate studies, Tipperary Institute’s reputation as a centre of excellence in education continues to grow.
The autumn sun shone brightly over Tipperary Institute on September 25th, aptly reflecting the celebratory mood as the local third level college reached yet another milestone in its history, with the conferring of its first ever postgraduate student. Receiving a Master of Business degree by Research, Mairead Clohessy, Littleton, Thurles was among the 270 students that were bestowed with certificates, degrees and honours degrees across a number of disciplines including; Business, Rural Development, Multimedia and Communications, Software Development, IT Support, Management Studies, Accounting Technician Studies, Renewable Energy, Building Energy Rating and Adlerian Psychology and Counselling Skills.
Presenting the graduating students with their parchments, Ian McKenna of the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, who accredit the Institute’s undergraduate programmes, commented on the positive contribution that Tipperary Institute continues to make to the region, providing students from the county, as well as the surrounding region with an opportunity to receive a quality third level education close to home. He added “Tipperary Institute is to be congratulated on the important role it plays in providing access to quality higher education opportunities for many people who would otherwise be denied the opportunity”.
Director of Development and Academic Affairs at Tipperary Institute, Professor Gary Prosser said that “never has there been a more important time to celebrate the achievement of graduates of this Institute. With the economic and social challenges currently facing the country, higher education has a central role to play in our national recovery.
This is an exciting time of growth and development for Tipperary Institute. CAO acceptances for full time courses offered by the Institute have grown by 50% this year, following a 50% increase in 2008. Over the last two years the number of new students commencing their studies at the Institute has more than doubled and the Board of Directors has recently agreed a new 5 year strategic plan that aims to grow the student population to at least 1,000 full time equivalent students by 2014”, according to Professor Prosser.
During the ceremonies, Tipperary Institute acknowledged graduates from various programmes with prestigious awards for outstanding academic achievement. Among the award winners on the day were Pamela Moloney from Clonmel, who received the South Tipperary County Council sponsored Rural Development Student of the Year award and Deirdre Bourke, Foxford, Co. Mayo who received the AIB Business Student of the Year Award. The HETAC Student of the Year award was presented to Catherine McGrath, Drombane, Thurles who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Sustainable Rural Development. The prestigious HETAC award is presented annually to the graduate who achieves the highest mark across all TI programmes.
Tipperary Institute continues to go from strength to strength, catering for the educational needs of students from the Tipperary region and beyond. The new 2009/2010 academic year has got off to a flying start with a record number of first year enrolments. Students can avail of Honours Degree programmes across a range of disciplines including; Accounting and Finance, Business, Marketing, Games Design and Software Development, Creative Multimedia, Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Social and Community Studies, and further programme development is ongoing.
With a growing number of Tipperary Institute graduates now in the workplace, and with many others choosing to remain at TI to pursue postgraduate studies, Tipperary Institute’s reputation as a centre of excellence in education continues to grow.
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