Michael D. Higgins President Elect of Ireland.

Congratulations and good wishes to Michael D. Higgins who has been elected the 9th President of Ireland. To his wife Sabina and their family our best wishes are also extended. His inauguration as President of Ireland will take place on 11th November, 2011.

Thurles By-Pass Route announced

The much needed and preferred route for the Thurles By-Pass project has been announced and will result in the construction of an 8km stretch of roadway around the town. The project is estimated to cost in the region of 48 million Euro. The project will result in 40 acres of land being utilised through Compulsory Purchase Orders. However, no homes will be affected by the route. The route is now on display in the offices of Thurles Town Council, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Thurles Library, The Source, Cathedral Street, Thurles and North Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. They will be on display until Friday 11th November, 2011.

ALL IRELAND SENIOR HURLING FINAL

We wish the Tipperary hurling team and it's management every good wish on Sunday 4th September 2011 when they play Kilkenny in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final in Croke Park.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE 2011

17th August, 2011-yes the day 2011 Leaving Certificate results were announced. To all who received their results today but in particular all the THURLES students we extend hearty congratulations. This is the start of a new phase in your lives and we wish you all the best in your future. Whatever your decision is regarding a job or further education always think THURLES.

TIPPERARY defeat DUBLIN in All Ireland Semi- Final

In a hard fought game Tipperary defeated Dublin with a score of 1.19 to 0.18 in Croke Park. Tipperary now face Kilkenny in the All Ireland Final on 4th September, 2011. Heartiest congratulations to the players and management.

ALL IRELAND SENIOR HURLING SEMI FINAL

Best wishes to the Tipperary players and to their Management team on Sunday next 14th August, 2011 when they play Dublin in the All Ireland hurling Semi Final.

Weekend Break in THURLES for €60.00

'Hidden Tipperary', in conjunction with the ANNER HOTEL, Dublin Road, Thurles, is offering a very special weekend from noon on 26th August, 2011 to noon on August 28th, 2011 to 100 visiting couples on a bed and breakfast basis for €60.00. For further information or to make a reservation call George Willoughby on 0504/21133 or 086/8785859 or e-mail George at george.willo@gmail.com - Please also refer to www.thurles.info.