As we countdown the final hours of 2022, we here at Tipp Mid West Radio have delved into the posts on our website over the course of the year to find out the most viewed articles. Yesterday we published the Most Popular Articles On Tipp Mid West Website (Jan – June) click here to view it.
July
Details of a major enhancement plan for Cashel town centre have been published by Tipperary County Council.
The project has seen extensive public consultation with the Paul Hogarth company leading the work on behalf of the council.
The project is part of a joint effort with Tipperary county Council and Fáilte Ireland to develop Cashel as a destination town.
The plan is now submitted as a “Part 8 planning application” and submissions can be made up to 4.30pm on September 6th.
The plans will be on display in Cashel Library, and the council offices in Tipperary Town, Clonmel and Nenagh from July 15th and available on the council website at www.tipperarycoco.ie.
The plan will involve changes to traffic flow at Moor Lane, pedestrianisation of the Back of The Pipes area, changes to parking spaces, 5 new canopies on the Plaza, a new layout for the Plaza and refurbishment of the fountain.
There will be extensive changes to the street and footpath layout with use made of shared space between vehicles and pedestrians and raised tables on the road surface to alert vehicles.
All electrical wires will be undergrounded.
Significant new signage is also planned and a new bus shelter will be installed on the north side of Main Street.
The works will impact Main Street, and areas of Moor Lane, Friar Street, Bank Street, John Street, Lower Gate Square, Commandant PJ Hogan Square, Wesley Square, Agar’s Lane, Maher’s Lane, and Greenhouse Lane pedestrian Access lanes between Main Street to Friar Street Car Park.
American Food Chain Opens In Cashel
The American food chain Krispy Kreme are to open from today in Cashel.
Tipp Mid West Radio revealed last month that the famous doughnut chain was set to open in the Premier County at Junction 8 on the motorway.
The US company were recruiting staff for it Cashel branch with the aim of “spread[ing] smiles and bring[ing] joy to all our customers.”
Over the weekend locals were treated to free doughnuts in the Main Street of the town ahead of the launch.
New Enterprise Arrives Into Tipp Town
A new coffee truck is to operate in the Market Yard in Tipperary Town starting next weekend.
The business name is “Good Vibrations” and is led by two experienced local people that presently operate a college trading space in Dublin during the academic year.
Good Vibrations offers speciality coffee from a micro roastery in Dublin, a selection of non coffee drinks such as teas and hot chocolate alongside healthy protein balls and vegan treats.
The business is run by sisters Joanne and Maria O’Meara and will be trading in the Market Yard on Fridays and Saturdays as a Summer pop up business.
It opens on Saturday July 30th at 8.30am and will operate until 3.30pm and be present every Friday and Saturday until the end of August.
The owners say the project is about a lot more than a coffee truck – “it’s about bringing people together as they offer an energy of joy, connection and community.”
AIB Cashel & Cahir Banks Set To Become Cashless
AIB in Cahir and Cashel are among 70 branches which are set to become cashless as part of a deepening relationship with An Post.
The decision will mean that withdrawal of cash service will be impacted, the company says its making the change due to declining demand for those services.
It’s part of an investment programme of over €40 million, which includes completing the hiring for 500 digital roles by year end.
Its also been confirmed that Roscrea and Carrick-in-Suir will be impacted and it will happen as soon as September.
The company says changes will allow those branches to focus more on account opening, financial planning, mortgages, loans, savings and investments.
With digital usage soaring, the cost of providing cash services has become increasingly unsustainable.
As a result, cash, ATM and cheque services will be removed from these branches but customers will continue to have efficient access to cash in their communities.
Under its enhanced 20 year “AIB at An Post” arrangement, bank customers wishing to access cash can do so locally at any of the country’s c. 920 Post Offices that offer extended opening hours, including Saturday opening, across the national post office network.
At their local Post Office, customers can also withdraw up to €1,500 in cash per day from their AIB current account and lodge up to €5,000 a week in cash.
Businesses can lodge up to €50,000 by prior arrangement with the Post Office. All customers can lodge euro cheques to their current account.
Customers can also use Billpay and foreign exchange services at An Post.
This idea from AIB was soon scrapped following a public outcry.
August
Tipp Town Secures €100,000 Under Streetscape Initiative
Tipperary Town is among 26 towns to benefit from a 2.6 million fund to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts.
The town is the only one in the county to secure 100,000 euro as part of the Streetscape Initiative.
Under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative, retailers and property owners will be provided with grants through the council to improve the front of their buildings, carry out artwork or install features such as street furniture or canopies.
The overall purpose of the Scheme is to give towns and villages a facelift and make them more attractive places to live, work or visit.
Tributes Paid To Dillon Quirke Following His Sudden Passing
Tributes are being paid to club and county hurling player Dillon Quirke following his tragic and sudden passing yesterday evening.
In a statement Tipperary GAA says Dillon became ill during Friday evenings County Senior Hurling Championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Semple Stadium.
He was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away.
The Tipperary GAA wish to thank all those who attended to Dillon in Semple Stadium and in Tipperary University Hospital.
Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. Also to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke.
The Tipperary CCC has decided to call off all games under its jurisdiction this weekend as a mark of respect.
The Committee also sends its deepest sympathy to the Quirke family and the people of Clonoulty Rossmore.
Construction works are underway at the premises known as Irish House on Main Street, Tipperary.
The work is being undertaken by Abercorn Developments Limited and will see the adaption of the first and second floors to provide 6 apartments.
The ground floor is to be used to provide pedestrianisation access, potential commercial use and separate storage areas ancillary to the residential use.
The building is a Registered Protected Structure in the Tipperary Development Plan 2013.
The Irish House was once a technical school on the Main Street of Tipperary Town, and was home to a discount retail store from the mid 1990s. In recent years, the premises have been vacant, and prone to a considerable degree of disrepair and deterioration. The building is generally considered to be a historical site within the town.
The company is also involved in regeneration works at the former Glove Factory premises on James Street,
Delight for Students Who Recieve Their LC Results
Principals in second level schools in Tipperary town expressed delight at the results for this year’s Leaving Certificate Classes.
The three principals, John Kiely Abbey School, Rory Devitt St Ailbe’s and John Cullinane St Anne’s, all praised the resilience shown by this year’s class and recalled the disruption to their education during the pandemic.
Several times during their education, classes were held online and the examination format was subject to several last minute changes.
64 students sat the Leaving Certificate in the Abbey School this year and approximately three quarters of the class have visited the school so far today.
Principal John Kiely said there was great joy and satisfaction as the students head off to the next phase of their lives – with apprenticeships a very popular option for many.
75 students sat the Leaving Certificate in St Ailbe’s – Principal Rory Devitt says the vast majority are very happy with their results.
Students have lots of opportunities and options for their future so the advice from the Principal was to enjoy this moment and take advice on the next phase of life before making any decisions.
46 students in St Anne’s Secondary school received their results today and Principal John Cullinane says overall they were excellent especially given the impact of the Pandemic. Overall the school’s results were above the national average according to the Principal.
Two students in Tipperary town achieved the maximum points of 625 – one student in St Annes and one in St Ailbes.
Several Bus Eireann Routes Cancelled In Co. Tipp
A number of local bus routes are cancelled today.
Commuters from Carrick-On-Suir, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Cahir, Bansha, Tipperary Town, Limerick Junction, Monard, Oola, Pallas and Dromkeen.
The impacted routes are Bus Eireann Route 55 – 10:45: Waterford – Limerick, Route 55 – 16:25: Limerick – Waterford, Route 355 – 07:40: Clonmel – Waterford, Route 355 – 09:40: Waterford – Cahir, Route 355 – 11:30: Cahir – Waterford, Route 355 – 13:40: Waterford – Clonmel, Route 355 – 14:50: Clonmel – Waterford, Route 355 – 16:10: Waterford – Clonmel, Route 132 – 17:50: Gorey – Dublin, Route 132 – 21:00: Dublin – Gorey
Bus Eireann provided no explanation for the cancellation which was issued yesterday evening on social media.
However the Irish Examiner reported recently that the company had to cancel 2.5 percent of its routes in one week, due to staff shortages at the time the company issued the following statement saying “Reasons for cancellations vary by location, including recruitment, driver availability often at short notice and more difficulty in hiring private contractors to support services where required,”.
An Garda Síochána has launched a new Property App that allows the public to index and record their personal property, for example, bicycles, laptops, farm machinery etc.
The app will enable members of the public to take photographs, record receipts, store registration codes, and photograph the property markings.
The app is designed as completely standalone. It can be downloaded for free on Google Play Store or the Apple Store. It can also be downloaded from the Garda website. Any information entered into the app is then either stored locally on the device, or backed up to the user’s cloud account. No data will be stored by An Garda Síochána.
In the situation where the user has their property stolen, the app also has the facility to report the theft to An Garda Síochána. The benefit of having all of the records on their App is that an Investigating Garda will have access to better and more detailed information on the stolen property, such as serial numbers, receipts, images of the stolen items all of which will assist with the investigation. If stolen property recovered by An Garda Síochána, it is more easily returned to its rightful owner provided a record is kept of identifiable information.
Visit the Garda website here to download the app
October
An independent councillor is blaming Irish Water for the major flooding incident in Thurles.
Jim Ryan believes the utility company has failed the residents and businesses in Friar Street.
Several incidents of severe flooding were reported in the town last night as the drainage system was unable to cope with the intense rain – emergency services and members of the public used their vehicles to block off streets.
Streets were badly flooded especially Friar Street, Kickham Street. Templemore Road, Stradavoher, Sarsfield Street, Emmet Street, Na Fianna Road, Kickham Street, Oakfield Drive, St Brendan’s Terrace and Cathedral Street.
Roads from Holycross were impassable.
In some incidents residents have shared footage of flooding in their property or were seen to be working to relieve blocked shores.
The flooding on Friar Street is a repeat of flooding that has occurred several times previously due to a mismatch in piping to remove waste water.
Properties on the streets are inundated with very dirty water from the system when flooding occurs.
It is understood that a larger pipe feeds into a smaller pipe on Croke street – this becomes overwhelmed and the water then backs up onto the street.
Vehicles moving on the street can cause an additional wash back into the properties on both sides of the street.
The rainfall yesterday was intense and is likely the result of Climate Change.
Several incidents of gullies blocked with leaves, grit and in some cases material left following repairs by Irish water have been documented by local man George Willoughby.
Tipperary County Council engineers have confirmed that some of these locations have been passed to Irish Water for repair.
Upgrades to the waste system has been discussed several times between Irish Water and Tipperary County Council.
Thurles Municipal District Council meets today and the issue is likely to be discussed again.
Tipp Mid West Radio has sought a response from Thurles MD and Tipperary County Council.
Tidy Towns 2022 Results Revealed
The winner of this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns competition is Trim, Co Meath.
This the 4th time the Meath town has won the national title, their winning score is 366 points.
Rosscarbery, Co Cork was named as Ireland’s Tidiest Village Clonakilty, Co Cork was awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town, and Ennis, Co Clare was named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre. The competition had 882 entries this year. Towns and villages enter a category relevant to their population size.
County Tipperary is considered to be two separate counties in line with the former North/South boundaries. The overall county winner for Tipperary is Kilsheelan with a score of 359 points.
The leading point scorer in each category in North Tipperary is as follows: Terryglass 361, Silvermines 351, Templemore 312, Ballina Boher 330, Nenagh & Roscrea joint highest in Category E 336 points (No entry from Thurles).
In South Tipperary Grange village was the highest in Category A with 332 points, Emly scored 358 in Category B, Kilsheelan 359 in Category C, Cahir and Cashel both earned 346 points in Category D – Tipperary Town scored 332 in this category. Carrick on Suir recorded 304 points for Category E while Clonmel earned 352 points for population category G.
Across the county there were Gold Medals for Terryglass, Kilsheelan and Clonmel, a Silver Medal for Emly, and Bronze Medals for Birdhill, Silvermines, Nenagh, Roscrea, Cahir and Cashel. The medals are awarded to entrants that are within a certain range of the winning score.
Endeavour Awards were given to Ballysloe and Ballyporeen – this means they were the Tipperary entrants that recorded the highest % improvement on their 2021 score.
Entrants from County Tipperary secured a number of victories in Special Categories – Cahir, was named as the overall winner of the Young Persons in TidyTowns Award and also the overall winner of the SuperValu AsIAm Inclusive Communities Award.Kilsheelan won for sustainable development in village or small town category. Clonmel TidyTowns, won in the south east region of the pollinator award for large towns.
Adare emerged as the county winner in County Limerick with a score of 356 marks. The category winners in county Limerick were Ardpatrick 352, Galbally 351, Adare 356, Moyross 264, Newcastle West 336 and Limerick City scored 330. The full results booklet is available here
Euromillion Raffle Ticket Winners In Tipp Revealed
Ten Irish players scooped an incredible €50,000 each in last night EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle which was the third of twelve draws in the National Lottery’s ’12 Draws of Christmas’ promotion. Two winning tickets were sold in county Tipperary.
The winning tickets were sold in Londis in Oldbridge, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and in Fitzpatricks Newsagents, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. This news comes after a winning ticket was also sold at Londis in Clonmel last week.
This raffle event means that ten players will scoop €50,000 each in every EuroMillions draw every Tuesday and Friday between November 15th and December 23rd.
An Irish ticket won €500,000 in the EuroMillions Lotto last night. The winning ticket was sold on the day of the draw (22nd November) at Tuthill’s newsagents in the Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. There was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot on Tuesday night which was worth over €65 Million. This means Friday’s jackpot now rolls to an estimated €75 Million.
Famous Weatherman Visits The Premier County
A very popular Irish TV weatherman was spotted in the Premier County over the weekend.
Deric O h’Artagáin who is well-known face on Virgin Media TV’s Ireland AM took a trip to see Cahir Castle and also headed to see Burncourt to look at the village’s spooky display for Halloween.
Mr O h’Artagáin says he was taking in the historic Cahir Castle and called the town itself beautiful.
Two Tipperary Volunteers are included in the Volunteer Ireland Awards Shortlist 2022 released today.
There are 11 categories for the awards and Tipperary town resident Stevie O’Donnell has been shortlisted in the Arts Culture and Festivals Category.
Stevie O’Donnell’s contribution as a volunteer will be celebrated at the Volunteer Ireland Awards in Dublin on Friday, 2 December where the winner in each category will be announced.
Mr O’Donnell is involved with several community events such as It’s a Long Way to Tipperary Festival, Saint Patrick’s Day Festival, Light Up the Plan Christmas Cultural Event, initiatives from Tipperary Chamber such as Markets, turning on the Christmas Lights, Santa visits and Craft Fairs.
In addition, Stevie is heavily involved in Tipperary Vintage Rally and Tipperary Lions Club. Mr O’Donnell also volunteers at Tipp Mid West Radio where he provides superb sports coverage. Mr O’Donnell was nominated by Cllr Anne Marie Ryan.
The second nominee from County Tipperary is Mr Pat Hayes from Clonmel Town FC shortlisted in the Sports and Recreation Category. Full details can be found on the website volunteer.ie
December
Garda in Tipperary town are investigating a mugging incident that occurred this morning in the Market Yard carpark. The incident occurred between 10.30am and 10.45am. The woman, understood to be aged in her late 70s was returning to her car after attending an engagement in the area when she was attacked by two young males. The woman fell to the ground as the assailants took her handbag. The woman did not suffer serious injuries but is said to be badly shaken by the incident. An ambulance attended the scene and determined that the woman did not need to be hospitalised. Garda are in the process of taking a statement but are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward particularly anyone that was in the Market Yard, Mitchell Street area of Tipperary town between 10 and 11am. The assailants are understood to have been wearing dark coloured clothing. Garda have since recovered the woman’s handbag, bank cards and telephone.
Bansha Man Awarded James Stephens Award
A local man has emerged as the winner of the James Stephens Award at his passing out Parade at Stephen’s Barracks in Kilkenny.
Paul Crotty, of Ballyglasheen, Bansha joined the Defence Forces in January 2022 and was given the James Stephens Award in recognition of his contribution to the Espirit de Corps of the 168th Recruit Battalion and the common spirit of camaraderie, enthusiasm and devotion to duty amongst the group.
The citation says “this recruit best espouses the Defence Forces values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity.”
Mr Crotty is 24 years of age and will be based in Limerick in the near future.
Cllr Michael Fitzgerald says his parents Mark and Paula are hugely proud of his success as he proposed a vote of congratulations for the new member of the Irish Defence Forces at the November Municipal District meeting.
Santa visits several schools in Co. Tipp
There was super excitement at two schools today after Santa made a surprise visit ahead of Christmas Day.
Tipperary Vintage Rally escorted Santa to Emly National School in Tipperary and Kilteely National School in Limerick.
The visit was organised by Laura Coffey from Tipp Town Garda Station who made a phone call to the North Pole earlier this month.
Santa is due to visit three other primary schools in the county, which includes Thomastown NS, Golden NS and Tankerstown NS tomorrow.
