Podcasts about Thurles

Shane Hannon, Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney bring you all of the news on a Sunday that features just one Premier League game with Aston Villa and Manchester United in action at Villa Park as well as a big day in Hurling as the All-Ireland Club Semi-Finals commence across Dublin and Thurles.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss the history that was made in the opener at Exeter on Thursday when Blowers became the longest-priced winner in UK at 300-1 as well as a preview of all the action at Ascott & Thurles including the Long Walk Hurdle. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Thurles (20th December 2025). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Hereford, Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

On Thursdays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Susan Grey from PARC road safety group about calls to remove roadside memorials, Gina from PAWS on the shortfall in funding to animal charities this year, Addiction Counsellor John Leahy on Christmas and advice on staying sober, we had Christmas book recommendations with John Butler from the Bookworm in Thurles, Geraldine gave her view son deacons, Muriel and Charlotte with advice on how to enjoy Christmas sensibly we heard about a great fundraiser for Marys Meals.

John Butler from the Bookworm in Thurles gave his recommendations for book gifts for Christmas and the best books of 25'

Health Officials are urging parents in Clare to bring their children to one of four free-of-charge flu vaccine clinics over the next ten days. It comes amid a surge in flu cases across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary with more people, including children, being admitted to hospital with the virus. HSE Midwest is holding a clinic at the Primary Care Centre on Station Road in Ennis next Wednesday, December 17th from 12 noon until 6pm, while there will be three other clinics in Limerick on the 13th and 18th and in Thurles on the 16th. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dr Breda Cosgrove says the vaccine can protect your child against a nasty illness and prevent them from passing it on to elderly or vulnerable family members over the Christmas period.

The launch of a book on the history of the Dr. Harty Cup will be held later this week. The Horse and Jockey Hotel in Thurles will be the venue for Wednesday evening's (8pm) launch. With the likes of St. Flannan's College, Rice College, and St. Joseph's Tulla having enjoyed success in the competition, the book is sure to be of interest to Clare hurling fans. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the author of the Dr. Harty Cup History Book, Liam Ó Donnchú. Image (c) GAA Munster

Mary Butler, former Principal at the Ursaline Secondary School in Thurles, where Jessie attended

Tommy Rooney gives you immediate reaction from Semple Stadium, Thurles where Dingle won the Munster Club Senior Football Championship on the last kick of the game as they beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20Tommy catches up with the Geaney brothers, Conor & Dylan, Tom O'Sullivan & Mark O'Connor on the winning side and lastly St Finbarr's selector Jimmy Barry-MurphyGAA on Off The Ball w/ AIB

Melanie Browne taking the reigns for todays episode.Drama in Thurles as a last minute 2 pointer denies St. Finbarrs Munster Senior Football glory, we check in with St. Finbarrs camogie club ahead of their historic All Ireland Final and lots more!

On Wednsday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to TD Michael Lowry on news on a Thurles bypass, MEP Cynthia Ni Murchu on temporary release for violent offenders, Joe and Brian were in studio to talk Movember! Cara Darmody told us about her latest awareness camapign, Catherine and Donal on their thoughts on the Presidential inauguration, Author Eimear Ni Bhronain on her book "The Dodger" about DJ Carey, Tipp Farmer Katie Gleeson told us about an upcoming conference on women in dairy, song writer Brendan Graham and we heard about an upcoming meeting on vacant home grants.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 shábháil siad leanbh agus páistí a bhí ag screadach ó bhloc árasán a bhí trí thine I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 2009 fuair turasóir mála droma aois 23 ó Éirinn, bás san Astráil tar éis ionsaí uafásach. I 2002 tháinig na Gardaí amach le rabhadh den úsáid de thine ealaíne ar Oíche Shamhna de bharr go raibh eachtra I mBaile Catherdral. Bhí carr amháin mar sprioc do dhaoine a raibh ag úsáid tine ealaíne ag an am. Go hámharach níor ghortaíodh aon duine. I 2009 d'imir Shannon Rovers sa chraobh chontae do pheil tar éis a bhí Carrick Swans caite amach as an chraobhchomórtas. I rith cluiche bhí siad síos chuig 13 imreoir de bharr go raibh imreoir ag tabhairt íde béil chuig an réiteoir roimh ar bhuail duine é san aghaidh. Sin Cheryl Cole le Fight For This Love – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1963 ar an lá deireanach den turas ceoil, thaifead The Beatles píosa don chlár Drop In I Stócólm. Chan siad She Loves You, Twist and Shout, I Saw Her Standing There agus Long Tall Sally. I 1967 thaifead Tyrannosaurus Rex seisiúin do stáisiúin raidió sa Bhreatain don chlár Top Gear. Bhí siad an chéad ghrúpa chun é a dhéanamh gan conradh taifeadta. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Diego Maradona san Airgintín I 1960 agus rugadh aisteoir Matthew Morrison I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1978 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 30th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: Screaming children and babies in arms were snatched to safety from a blazing flat in Dublin. 2009 a 23 year old Irish backpacker died in an Australian hospital following a vicious assault. 2002 - GARDAI in Thurles have issued a stern warning about the use of rockets and fireworks on Halloween, following an incident in the Cathedral Town where a patrol car was the target for people firing rockets. Luckily no nobody was injured in the incident.  2009 - Shannon Rovers would compete in the County Junior ‘A' Football Final after Carrick Swans were thrown out of the championship. Carrick Swans were reduced to 13 men; referee John Kelly, received a tirade of verbal abuse before being struck in the face.  That was Cheryl Cole with Fight for this Love – the biggest song on this day in 2009 Onto music news on this day In 1963 On the final day of their Swedish tour, The Beatles recorded an appearance for the Sverige Television program ‘Drop In' in Stockholm. They performed ‘She Loves You', ‘Twist and Shout', ‘I Saw Her Standing There', and ‘Long Tall Sally.' 1967 Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded a session for the UK Radio 1 'Top Gear' show, the first group to do so without a recording contract. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – soccer player Diego Maradona was born in Argentina in 1960 and actor Matthew Morrison was born in America on this day in 1978 and this is some of the things he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 stop siad an choisc ar agóid Éireannach I Trafalgar Square de bharr go raibh gluaiseacht síochánta ag tarlú ar an 27ú lá de mhí na Samhna agus go mbeadh níos mó ná 40,000 duine ann. I 1982 thit an caighdeán maireachtála in Éirinn agus bhí sé is ísle is a bhí sé I 1977. I 2001 bhí Durlas an chéad bhaile eile a raibh scanraigh antrasc nuair a tháinig pacáiste chuig tí sa bhaile. De réir na nGardaí bhí an pacáiste brúite tríd an bhosca litreacha. Fuair bean é nuair a tháinig sí abhaile. Dúirt na Gardaí go raibh sí amhrasach de bharr an tomhas den bhosca agus an tslí a raibh sé dúnta. I 2009 bhí baill den comhairle contae Tiobraid Árann chun ceannas a bheith acu ar phíosa den M7 de bharr go raibh siad ag fanacht ar airgead ó fhochonraitheoir. Chuireadh cheist ar na comhairleoir chun aontaigh le comhairle contae Luimneach agus ó é sin go mbeadh ceannas ar píosa den M7 ag Comhairle Tiobraid Árann. Sin Bruno Mars le Just The Way You Are – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2006 shroich McFly uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Star Girl. Bhí sé a séú huimhir a haon. Sheinm an t-amhrán chun dúisigh na spásaire sa stáisiún spáis tar éis feachtas Twitter iontach chun ceist a chuir ar NASA chun an t-amhrán a sheinm. Thosaigh amhránaí Tom Fletcher an feachtas. I 2007 fuair Kylie Minogue onóir leis an Music Industry Trust do 20 bhliain sa tionscal agus ainmníodh í mar íocón do pop agus stíl ag searmanas I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Fleur East sa Bhreatain I 1987 agus rugadh aisteoir Winona Ryder I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: A 4 year ban on Irish Demonstrations in Trafalgar Square is being lifted for the peace movement rally on November 27th expercted to attarct more than 40,000. 1982: Standard of living have dropped dramtically to its lowest level since 1977, retail figures for july showed. 2001 - THURLES became the latest victim of an anthrax scare when a suspicious package was delivered to a private house in the town. According to Gardai the package was pushed through a letter box. The package was discovered by the lady of the house on her return home. A Garda spokesman explained that she immediately became suspicious because of its size and the manner in which it was sealed.  2009 - Members of North Tipperary Co Council were holding out on taking control of a section of the new M7 pending payment of local subcontractors who owed monies for works on the motorway. Local councillors were asked to approve amending an agreement with Limerick Co Council, which would see North Tipperary Co Council assuming control of a section of the M7 from the lead authority.  That was Bruno Mars with Just the Way You Are– the biggest song on this day in 2010 Onto music news on this day In 2006 McFly scored their 6th UK No.1 single with 'Star Girl'. The song was played in space to wake up the astronauts on the space station, after a successful twitter campaign asking NASA to play the song started by band member Tom Fletcher. 2007 Kylie Minogue was honoured with the Music Industry Trust prize for her 20-year career and status as an "icon of pop and style" at a London ceremony. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Fleur East was born in the UK in 1987 and actress Winona Ryder was born in America in this day in 1971 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 27ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 saolaíodh bean ceathrairíní sa tír agus tháinig sé amach go raibh sé rud speisialta mar ag an am níor tharla sé seo an iomarca. Dúirt an bhean bhí an bhreith go breá. I 2006 dhearbhaigh Aer Lingus an oíche roimhe go mbeadh gearradh siar ar bpost chun airgead a shábháil agus gan a bheith I gcomórtas le Ryanair. I 2001 bhí agóid ag bunscoil Bishop Harty I Ballinree chun aird a tharraingt ar na bail uafásach a bhí ann. Bhí mic léinn agus tuismitheoirí ann le rudaí scríofa ar plaiceard. Bhí páistí ann chomh hóg le cúig bliana ag rá nach raibh siad sásta leis na bail uafásach a bhí ann. I 2009 bhí plean nua ag teacht chun cinn I gcóir áis iontach do spórt, fóillíocht agus siamsaíocht. Tháinig sé amach go mbeadh sé ar shuíomh 800 acra I nDurlas. Leis an chostas de 460 milliúin euro – tháinig sé amach go mbeadh a lán rudaí eile ann cosúil le ráschúrsa, casaíne, óstán agus a lán rudaí eile. Chomh maith tháinig sé amach go mbeadh atógáil den White House. Sin My Chemical Romance le Welcome To The Black Parade – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2006. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2006 tháinig Amy Winehouse amach lena dara halbam Back To Black agus bhí sé seo a albam deireanach. I 2007 mháirseáil Keith Richards leis an lucht agóide a raibh ag agóid I gcoinne gearradh siar san ospidéal I Sussex. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Kelly Osbourne sa Bhreatain I 1984 agus rugadh aisteoir John Cleese sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1939 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 27th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: Ireland's one in a million mother rested contentedly and said the birth of her qauds was no different to normal birth. 2006: Aer Lingus confirmed last night it had warned union representatives that job cuts would be necessary to see off the competitive threat posed by ryanair. 2001- Bishop Harty National School in Ballinree staged a planned protest at the school in a bid to highlight the deplorable conditions that exist there. Parents and students held up placards declaring 'Schools Out for Winter' and 'All I want for Christmas is a new classroom', with pupils as young as five and six voicing their disapproval at the deplorable conditions they are forced to endure.  2009 - A major new development plan comprising state-of-the-art sports, leisure, and entertainment components on an 800-acre site near Thurles at Two-Mile-Borris was revealed. The €460 million ‘Tipperary Venue' was to include horse and dog racing tracks, a casino, a five-star hotel, a 15,000-seater underground entertainment venue, several high-end retail outlets, and an 18-hole golf cours,e among other features, which would include an academic reconstruction of the White House.  That was My Chemical Romance with Welcome To The Black Parade – the biggest song on this day in 2006 Onto music news on this day In 2006 Amy Winehouse released her second and final studio album Back to Black. 2007 Keith Richards marched with campaigners protesting against possible Sussex hospital cuts. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Kelly Osbourne was born in the UK in 1984 and actor John Cleese was born in the UK on this day in 1939 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On Friday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Johnny Luby for his take on the week that was, Cllr Liam Browne on the latest with Dundrum, Aontu leader Peadar Tobin on a working Ukranians register, caller Tracey on traffic issues in Thurles, we heard about an upcoming documentary on the Tipp man buried alive! Mike Meaney and caller Jimmy told us about going to see him. Our Panel of Joe, Mark and Paula also unpacked the hot topics of the week...

On Thursdays Tipp Today Fran spoke to Tipp boss Liam Cahill on an exciting new announcement for Tipp GAA, TD Michael Moynihan Minister for special education and Inclusion was live in studio, Political author and lecturor Anthony O'Halloran on New York's new Mayor, TD Ryan O'Meara on news on the Inner Relief road for Thurles, Sharon Hussey from Allergy Wise on calls to train teachers on the use of epi pens, Muriel was live in studio with John who gave his incredible story, Pat O'Toole from the Farmers Journal on the increasing cases of avian flu, and Louise Lalor told us about an upcoming Rewear Fair.

On Tuesdays Tipp Today, the DJ Carey sentencing story made the headlines Psychotherpaist Majella Kennedy on what drives a person to con and be conned. Caller JOhn on his views on the sentence, Timmy Hammersley on why the GAA shuld cut ties with Allianz, TD Mattie McGrath was live in studio, Callers Donal, Catherine and JOhn gave their vews on DJ Carey, Michael on theft from a Thurles graveyard, Jo on lessons learned in Covid, the legal slot focussed on wills, vet Pete Wedderbrun calls for tougher sentencing for pet thefts and baby sleep expert Caroline Meagher on tips for adjusting to the time change.

On Mondays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to our Sports Editor Paul Carroll who gave us a rundown of the weekends sporting action, Sinn Fein's Dan Harty on the need for better rail services in Thurles, Michael called in about the Ivan Yeats scandal, our financial expert Frances O'Hanlon was live in studio, Thomas Conway had our global news, relationship expert Susan on couples relationships, Michael Joseph on the rail network, Munster Hotel owner Martin Healy on the closure of the carpark and Mary on lessons learned from Covid.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1989 tháinig sé amach go raibh na ticéid a raibh chun dul ar dhíol do na cluichí sacar in Éirinn chun a bheith ar dhíol chuig na sraith sacar, cumann sacar agus lucht tacaíochta dílis an chlub. I 2006 bhí Tesco chúisithe de bharr go raibh sé níos éasca do dhaoine cárta bréige a úsáid chun rudaí a ceannach tríd scipéad gan duine ann. I 2001 bhí ráflaí ag dul timpeall Cill Dalua le cé a raibh an bhean a bhuaigh 1.4 milliúin punt sa Lotto tar éis a cheannaigh sí an ticéad I siopa sa bhaile. Tháinig ráflaí amach go raibh sé dhá Gharda ón bhaile a bhuaigh an t-airgead agus bhí daoine ag dul suas chuig na Gardaí ag rá comhghairdeas dóibh. Tháinig sé amach tar éis nach raibh sé an bheirt Gharda. I 2002 bhí forbraíocht iontach ag dul ar aghaidh ag Stradavoher. Tháinig sé amach go raibh Durlas ábalta an ghéarchéim lóistín a réitigh do mhic léinn coláiste sa chontae. Bhí timpeall 50 tí á thógáil agus tháinig sé amach go mbeadh saol nua sa bhaile. Sin Black Box le Ride On Time – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1989. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1979 chuaigh Led Zeppelin chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena halbam In Through The Out Door. Tháinig siad amach le sé leagan den albam leis an pictiúr céanna ag sé uillinn difriúil. I 1998 tháinig vótáil amach ó iris darbh ainm Time Out. Ainmnigh siad na daoine is cáiliúla ó na príomh 30 bhliain. Bhí Marvin Gaye sa cúigiú áit, James Brown ag uimhir a 4, Bob Marley ag uimhir a 3, The Beatles sa dara háit agus bhí David Bowie ag uimhir a haon. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Gerry Adams I mBéal Feirste I 1948 agus rugadh aisteoir Roshon Fegan I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1991 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 6th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1989: It was announced Tickets for all the Republic of ireland's home soccer matches from next year will be sold only through soccer leagues, divisional associations, clubs and recognised supporter groups. 2006: Tesco has been accused of making it easy for fraudsters to buy goods with stolen cards through its self scan tills. 2001 - Rumours were flying in Killaloe over the identity of the mystery woman who scooped a cool £1.4m in the National Lottery after buying her lucky ticket in a shop in the town. First, the word got out that two gardai in the local station had won the prize, and people were coming up to them on the street to congratulate them. Locals who inquired about these two named officers were soon put right.  2002 – An exciting and innovative student village development at Stradavohcr. Thurles could solve the accommodation difficulties currently being faced by third-level students in Tipperary. The development of fifty tax-relief townhouses would bring new life into the locality.  That was Black Box with Ride On Time – the biggest song on this day in 1989 Onto music news on this day In 1979 Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door was at No.1 on the US album chart. Six versions of the cover were released, each depicting the same bar scene photographed from one of six different angles. 1998 A music industry poll was published by London Magazine 'Time Out', naming the top stars from the past 30 years. 5th place was Marvin Gaye, 4th; James Brown, 3rd; Bob Marley, 2nd; The Beatles and first place went to David Bowie And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Gerry Adams was born in Belfast in 1948 and actor Roshon Fegan was born in America on this day in 1991 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 tháinig sé amach go raibh Éire I ngéarchéim eacnamaíochta mór agus de bharr sin bhí a lán daoine an smaoineamh chun dul ar imirce go dtí an Astráil. I 2004 dúradh go mbeadh níos mó ná 35 míle duine chun dul chuig Páras go dtí an cluiche cáilithe Corn Domhanda a fheiceáil d'Éire. I 2008 tháinig sé amach go ngearr siad an buiséad don Ospidéal san Aonach Urmhumhan de 2 milliúin euro agus de bharr sin ghearr siad siar ar an méid daoine a raibh ag obair in A&E. An plean fadtéarmach ná chun altraí amháin a bheith ag obair in A&E agus chun na seirbhísí diagnóiseach a fheabhsú. Dúirt siad nach mbeadh buiséad ann chun an dhá cheann a dhéanamh agus de bharr gearr siad siar ar na seirbhísí A&E. I 2011 tháinig sé amach go raibh comhlacht I nDurlas ag iarradh níos mó daoine a fhostú – timpeall 90 duine agus dúradh go mbeidís ag smaoineamh ar athlonnú chuig an Bhreatain chun na conradh a choimeád mar ní raibh siad ábalta daoine a fhostú in Éirinn. Bhí A.R.E suite san Eastát Tionsclaíochta Baile an Airsirigh taobh amuigh den bhaile. Dúradh go raibh sé an comhlacht a mhéadaigh is tapúla sa réigiúin ag an am cé gur oscail siad I 2010. Sin Eric Prydz le Call On Me – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2004. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2006 shroich The Killers uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena halbam Sam's Town. D'fhan siad ann ar feadh trí sheachtain. Bhí sé a dara halbam a tháinig siad amach leis agus shroich sé uimhir a 2 I Meiriceá. I 2007 ainmníodh na Artic Monkeys mar an banna cheol is fearr sa domhain ag na Gradam Q a raibh I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Matt Damon I Meiriceá I 1970 agus rugadh amhranaí Bruno Mars I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1985 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 8th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1982: It was reported that Ireland's deep economic crisis has brought about a new wave of interest in emigration to Australia 2004: Over 35,000 fans were esitmated to be heading to Paris for Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier match. 2008 - The budget for Nenagh General Hospital appeared to be slashed by over €2 million – a move that would result in job cuts in Accident and Emergency services. The long-term plan for the hospital was to make the A&E nurse-led, while also enhancing the hospital's diagnostic service. The hospital would not have the budget to carry out both, so A&E would likely be the service that gets sacrificed.  2011- A Thurles-based company was seeking to increase the workforce by more than ninety people, and may have to relocate to the UK in a bid to keep contracts, due to the fact that they simply cannot recruit staff. A.R.E. Direct Sales Management Ltd.,  which operates out of the Archerstown Industrial Estate, just outside Thurles, is one of the fastest growing companies in the region, having started out less than one year ago.  That was Eric Prydz with Call On Me – the biggest song on this day in 2004 Onto music news on this day In 2006 The Killers started a three week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Sam's Town the US band's second album. Sam's Town debuted at No.2 on the US Billboard 200. 2007 Arctic Monkeys were named the best act in the world at this year's Q Awards held in London. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Matt Damon was born in America in 1970 and singer Bruno Mars was born in America on this day in 1985 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 17ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1970 ainmníodh duine a raibh ó Bhaile Átha Cliath aois 26 mar cheann amháin de na daoine a fuair bás ag an timpiste droichead I Melbourne. I 1986 bhí triúir duine saor ó ghortú nuair a thit eitleán ar fheirm I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 2011 thóg fear ó nDurlas 19 euro ó sparán san Ospidéal San Aonach Urmhumhan agus tháinig sé amach go bhfuair sé fíneáil de 100 euro sa Chúirt. Dúirt Breitheamh Elizabeth McGrath go raibh an fear sa Rannóg Fhisiteiripe san Ospidéal agus dúradh go raibh sé cláraithe in oideachas agus go raibh 57 ciontú aige. I 2019 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh áis imir nua do Newport. Leis an chostas de nach mór milliúin euro, dúradh go mbeadh sé go hiontach chun imreoirí sacar a fhorbairt agus chun feabhas a chuir ar an méid daoine a raibh san fhoireann. Sin Elton John le Candle In The Wind – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1997. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2007 fuair amhránaí Teresa Brewer bás ag aois 76. Bhí sí cáiliúil I timpeall 1950 agus bhí amhráin aici cosúil le Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now agus Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall. Chan sí le Tony Bennett agus Duke Ellington chomh maith. I 2008 bhris Madonna agus Guy Ritchie suas tar éis 7 mbliain le chéile. Tháinig an preas amach ag rá gan comhaontú réamhphósta go mbeadh Guy Ritchie chun fáil 50 milliúin punt ó Madonna a raibh 300 milliúin punt aici. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Felicity Jones sa Bhreatain I 1983 agus rugadh amhránaí Eminem I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1972 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 17th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1970: A 26 year old Dubliner was named as one of the 5 irish men killed in the Melbourne Bridge Disaster 1986: 3 pepople escaped injury yesterday when their light aircraft struck a tree and crashlanded on a farm in Dublin 2011 – A Thurles man who took E19 from a woman's purse in Nenagh Hospital was fined E100 at a sitting of Nenagh District Court. Judge Elizabeth MacGrath heard that the man was found in the Physiotherapy Department of Nenagh Hospital. Judge MacGrath heard that the man had enrolled in educational training, and had 57 previous convictions.  2019 - A state-of-the-art playing ground for Newport Soccer was finally brought to fruition. Almost El million was invested in the project, which would encourage and develop those who avail  of the services.  That was Elton John with Candle In The Wind – the biggest song on this day in 1997 Onto music news on this day In 2007 US singer Teresa Brewer died aged 76. She was one of the most popular US pop singers of the 1950s scoring hits such as ‘Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now' and ‘Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall.' She also sang with Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Wynton Marsalis. 2008 Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced that their seven-year marriage was over because they had drifted apart. The press reported that without a pre-nuptial agreement, Ritchie could be looking at up to £50million of Madonna's £300million fortune. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Felicity Jones was born in the UK in 1983 and rapper Eminem was born in America on this day in 1972 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 23ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí na Gardaí I Loch Garman ag féachaint I gcóir fear a choimeád bean faoi bhéal gunna nuair a rinne sí béile dó, d'ith sé é agus d'fhág sé. I 1983 bhí praghas de phrátaí ag ardú sna siopaí. I 2001 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh Lidl chun oscailt san Aonach Urmhumhan. Bhí sé chun oscailt ar Bóthair Baile Átha Cliath agus go mbeadh a lán bia ar dhíol ar chostas íseal. Ag an am bhí Liam McDonald an bainisteoir agus bhí níos mó ná 4,000 siopaí I 11 tír san Eoraip. I 2010 bhí siad ag súil le na mílte daoine chun a bheith ann I nDurlas don mhionmharatón. Ag an am bhí sé an t-imeacht spórt is mó sa chontae. Tháinig sé amach go mbeadh mná timpeall an chontae chun teacht le chéile chun an mionmharatón a dhéanamh. Sin The Pussycat Dolls le Don't Cha – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2005. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2001 shroich Kylie Minogue uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Can't Get You Out Of My Head agus d'fhan sí ann ar fead cúig seachtaine. I 2006 ainmníodh Neil Young mar amhránaí den bhliain ag Gradam agus Onóracha Meiriceá ag an cúigiú himeacht I Nashville I Tennessee. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Anthony Mackie I Meiriceá I 1978 agus rugadh amhránaí Bruce Springsteen I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1949 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 23rd of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Gardai in Co.Wexford were searching for a man who ordered a woman to make a meal at gunpoint, finished the food and left. 1983: The lowly spud was hitting the high spots in shops pricewise. 2001 - Lidl, Europe's fastest-growing retailer, would open in Nenagh this week. The store, located on Dublin Road, would offer low-cost, high-quality food and non-food products to the people of Nenagh and its surrounds. Managed by Liam McDonald. The German retailer operates a network of more than 4,000 discount stores in 11 European countries  2010 - HUGE crowds and thousands of cheering supporters were expected to line the streets of Thurles for the inaugural Tipperary Mini Marathon, the largest athletics event of its kind to take place in the Premier County. Women from all over Tipperary, but especially Thurles and its hinterland, would join in and generously donate their time and effort.  That was The Pussycat Dolls with Don't Cha – the biggest song on this day in 2005 Onto music news on this day In 2001 Kylie Minogue started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head.' 2006 Neil Young was named artist of the year at the Americana Honors and Awards at the fifth annual event in Nashville, Tennessee. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Anthony Mackie was born in America in 1978 and singer Bruce Springsteen was born in America on this day in 1949 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 17ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 mharaíodh dhá fhear ó Thiobraid Árann I dhá thimpiste bóthair dhifriúil. I 1982 bhí na poitigéir timpeall an tír ag agóidíocht I gcoinne an rialtas de bharr gur ghearr siad siar ar leigheas saor in aisce. I 1993 bhí lá caife ag dul ar aghaidh don Irish Hospice Movement agus bhí siad ag súil le níos mó ná 441 míle punt a dhéanamh. Bhí Mattie Ryan ag súil le a lán daoine an lá sin chun caife a cheannach do phunt amháin agus dúirt sé go mbeadh an t-airgead iomlán ag fanacht sa chontae. I 1994 imir Béal an Átha cluiche iontach sa dara leath agus bhuaigh siad a chéad faoi 21 teideal agus chaill Buiríos Ó Luigeach I Toomevara. Sin 10cc le Dreadlock Holiday – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1952 tháinig The BBC amach ag rá nach raibh siad chun amhrán Bill Haley and His Comets, Rockin Through The Rye a sheinm de bharr go raibh sé ag dul in aghaidh cultúr sa Bhreatain leis an liric All the lassies rock with me when rockin through the rye. I 1964 I rith turas cheol I Meiriceá – chan The Beatles ag an Stad Municipal I Kansas. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Danny Ramirez I Meiriceá I 1992 agus rugadh aisteoir Danielle Brooks I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 17th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: 2 Co. Tipperary men were killed in seperate road accidents. 1982: Chemists throughout the country are protesting against Governemnt cutbacks on free medicine. 1993 - The Irish will try to drink themselves into the record books. The Irish Hospice Movement were holding an all-Ireland Coffee Day, when they hoped to better the record of £441,000 set by the British on a coffee day last year. In Co. Tipperary, Thurles jeweller, Mr Mattie Ryan, of Liberty Square, Thurles, is hoping as many as possible will register with him for the record attempt and cups of coffee can be bought for £1, and the money raised would stay in Co. Tipperary.  1994 - With a tremendous display of guts and determination, Ballina put in an almighty second-half display to capture their first-ever North U-21 'B' title at the expense of Borris-Ileigh following the thrilling showdown at Toomevara expense.  That was 10cc with Dreadlock Holiday – the biggest song on this day in 1978 Onto music news on this day In 1956 The BBC announced the removal of Bill Haley and His Comets' ‘Rockin' Through The Rye' from its playlist because they felt the song went against traditional British standards, (and included the lyrics "All the lassies rock with me when rockin' through the rye"). 1964 During a US tour The Beatles appeared at the Municipal Stadium in Kansas City. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Danny Ramirez was born in America in 1992 and actress Danielle Brooks was born in America on this day in 1989 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

SIRO, the wholesale broadband network operator delivering 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband across Ireland, has announced that its network is now live in Tipperary Town. To date, 1,432 homes and businesses in the town have access to the SIRO network, with a further 580 premises expected to go live in 2026. SIRO's rollout in Tipperary Town was delivered in two phases, with approximately 330 premises passed in June and a further 1,102 premises passed in August. The third phase of the rollout will be completed in Q1 2026 with 580 more premises joining the SIRO network. Areas of the town now passed by the SIRO network include Springfield Grove, Saint Michael's Avenue, Rosanna Close, Springfield Crescent, Lacey Villas, Davitt Street, An Dúiche, O'Connell Road, Saint Patrick's Avenue, and Blackthorn Grove. With this latest rollout, SIRO has now passed more than 19,000 premises across County Tipperary. The company's fibre broadband network is already live in towns such as Cashel, Clonmel, Nenagh, Roscrea, Thurles and Tipperary, bringing reliable gigabit connectivity to homes and businesses throughout the county. Earlier this month, SIRO and Vodafone also announced their role as connectivity partners for Roscrea's new REACH Digital Enterprise Hub, which officially opened at the start of September. As the 25th hub to join the SIRO-Vodafone Gigabit Hub Initiative, REACH is supporting growth opportunities for local businesses in Tipperary. The expansion comes at a crucial time, as Ireland prepares for the national copper switch-off, which will see the outdated copper broadband network switched off over the years ahead. SIRO's 100% fibre broadband provides a future-proofed solution, ensuring reliable connectivity for households and businesses ensuring they have high quality connectivity required for decades to come. SIRO's full fibre broadband offers speeds of up to 2 gigabits per second, allowing households and businesses to enjoy seamless online experiences. Customers in Tipperary Town can now order services from SIRO's retail partners, with more premises to follow in 2026. Speaking on the announcement, John Keaney, SIRO Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are delighted to bring SIRO's 100% fibre broadband to Tipperary Town, enabling more than 2,000 premises to access reliable gigabit connectivity. For businesses, world-class broadband is critical, supporting growth, digitalisation, and competitiveness. For households, it underpins everything from remote working and online learning to streaming and gaming. With copper switch-off now on the horizon, SIRO's full fibre network ensures that Tipperary Town is ready for the future."

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig sé amach go bhfuair stáisiún traenach I nDurlas 102 míle punt chun nuachóirú a dhéanamh don stáisiún. I 1994 tháinig sé amach go raibh Irish Steel chun dúnadh tar éis a scoil siad le 412 oibreoirí. I 1978 bhí an tSionainn an croílár de phlean ar fud na tíre chun tosú ag déanamh earraí innealtóireacht. I 1989 tháinig sé amach go raibh Rev Seamus Gardiner mar uachtarán nua de Choláiste St Flannan's in Inis. Sin Whigfield le Saturday Night – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1994. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1990 fuair George Michael a dara huimhir a haon don albam Listen Without Prejudice. Dhíol sé níos mó ná ocht milliúin cóip timpeall an domhain. I 2004 fuair giotáraí ó Ramones Jonny Ramone bás in LA tar éis cúig bliana le hailse. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Jimmy Carr sa Bhreatain I 1972 agus rugadh aisteoir Tom Hardy sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1977 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 15th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: A £102,000 modernization program was launched at Thurles railway station. 1994: It was reported that Irish Steel was heading towards total closure after management laid off 412 workers 1978: Shannon became the focal point of major nationwide drive to get sub-contractors to supply or begin making engineering items. 1989: Rev. Fr. Seamus Gardiner became the new president of St. Flannan's College in Ennis. That was Wigfield with Saturday Night – the biggest song on this day in 1994 Onto music news on this day In 1990 George Michael scored his second UK No.1 solo album with his second release 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1'. The album went on to sell over 8 million copies worldwide. 2004 Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone (John Cummings) died in Los Angeles after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – comedian Jimmy Carr was born in the UK in 1972 and actor Tom Hardy was born in the UK on this day in 1977 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

SIRO and Vodafone Ireland have been announced as the official connectivity partners for REACH, Roscrea's new Enterprise Hub. As part of the SIRO-Vodafone Gigabit Hub Initiative, REACH will enjoy seamless, high-speed fibre broadband. Located in the heart of Roscrea, REACH is the 25th hub to join the Gigabit Hub Initiative. The hub was officially opened this week with representatives from the REACH Board, elected representatives, Tipperary County Council officials and other key stakeholders all in attendance. The Gigabit Hub Initiative, delivered by SIRO and Vodafone, provides gigabit fibre connectivity to remote working and digital hubs across Ireland. REACH joins a network of successful hubs, including Dundalk's Creative Spark, Galway's PorterShed, and Skibbereen's Ludgate Hub, all of which have benefited from the initiative. With SIRO's full-fibre broadband offering speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second, the hub provides fast and reliable connectivity to meet the business needs of all companies and individuals working with the REACH hub. REACH offers a supportive environment for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and freelancers to growing SMEs. The hub features 11 private offices, 10 hot desks, and shared workspaces, catering to a variety of business needs. It is already home to key organisations driving regional growth, including Tipperary Education and Training Board, a leading education and training provider, and Herdwatch, a Roscrea-founded agri-tech company transforming livestock and pasture management across Ireland, the UK, and beyond. REACH is set to become a key driver of business growth in Roscrea, offering entrepreneurs, SMEs, and remote workers the space and connectivity they need to thrive. Its strategic location, combined with SIRO's full-fibre broadband, ensures that businesses can operate with the same level of digital infrastructure as those in any major urban centre. SIRO is a leading full-fibre broadband operator, rolling out a 100% fibre broadband network across Ireland. Its network is currently available in multiple locations across Tipperary, including Cashel, Nenagh, Thurles, Clonmel, and Roscrea. Brendan Hyland, Chairperson of REACH, thanked SIRO for their engagement and support of the project: "This project has taken many hours of dedication from the Board and supporters. Today, we are proud to stand in a modern, future-proof building that will attract enterprise and innovation to Roscrea. It will stand as a flagship for innovation and renewal in Roscrea. This outstanding facility has received over €2.3 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, which is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Tipperary County Council has provided an additional €774,000 in funding." John Keaney, SIRO Chief Executive Officer, commented: "REACH is a fantastic addition to Roscrea, providing businesses with a state-of-the-art space to work, collaborate, and grow. Powered by SIRO's full-fibre broadband, this hub will help businesses and entrepreneurs compete on both a national and international scale. We are delighted to partner with Vodafone to deliver world-class connectivity to this hub and support Roscrea's economic regeneration." Ciaran Barrett, Commercial Operations Director of Vodafone Ireland, added: "Connectivity is more than just infrastructure - it's about empowering people and businesses to thrive. At Vodafone, we're committed to ensuring that every customer, whether in a city or a town like Roscrea, has access to the same high-quality digital experience. Through our partnership with SIRO, REACH will offer seamless fibre broadband that enables entrepreneurs, SMEs, and remote workers to stay connected, productive, and competitive in today's world."

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky Downs meet, which stages the US's third richest turf race this weekend, the Nashville Derby. James Owen, trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, shares his excitement at his first ever trip to America. Meanwhile, we hear from Dan Kubler, who - with wife Claire - is bound for pastures new in Bahrain. Plus, Nick and Lydia wonder why the Racing Tax campaign is so light on petition signatures, count the number of litigants currently being fought by the IHRB, and consider whether Wayne Lordan might appeal his recent whip ban. Also on the show, Philip Rothwell joins the chorus to save Thurles racecourse ahead of today's summit on the track's future, while young pinhooker Finn Kent shares his success at the Goffs UK Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale.

Nick - in Nashville - is joined by Jane Mangan for a brisk canter through today's racing news. They cover Kenny Alexander's fraud and bribery charges, Kia Joorabchian's response to this week's FT article, the Solario Stakes favourite Publish, and the temporary reprieve for Thurles racecourse. Also today, NBC's Britney Eurton on an outstanding weekend of racing in the USA, owner/breeder Jayne McGivern on her Cornbury Horse Trials £45,000 class for retired racehorses and whether there should be a rider weight limit for such animals, and Kick Up Racing's Vicky Leonard on the hotly debated goings-on in the Australian pattern. Plus Phil Cunningham reflects on a productive week of buying at GOFFS.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing Pod where they'll preview the weekends racing action.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Nick is based for a few days in Nashville for the popular Kentucky Downs meet, which stages the US's third richest turf race this weekend, the Nashville Derby. James Owen, trainer of Wimbledon Hawkeye, shares his excitement at his first ever trip to America. Meanwhile, we hear from Dan Kubler, who - with wife Claire - is bound for pastures new in Bahrain. Plus, Nick and Lydia wonder why the Racing Tax campaign is so light on petition signatures, count the number of litigants currently being fought by the IHRB, and consider whether Wayne Lordan might appeal his recent whip ban. Also on the show, Philip Rothwell joins the chorus to save Thurles racecourse ahead of today's summit on the track's future, while young pinhooker Finn Kent shares his success at the Goffs UK Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale.

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they continue to look at the fallout from Thurles' closer, while Thom also gives his tips ahead of the race weekend.. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill | 18+ | See gamblingcare.ie

Tom in for Nick again and joined by broadcaster Jane Mangan. We start with the the story in Ireland that has been developing since last week with the announcement that Thurles Racecourse was to close with immediate effect. We ask what the next step might be for Thurles and what the current landscape looks like in Ireland for other racecourses. General Manager of Gowran Park Eddie Scally gives his views and outlines a difficult financial climate in Ireland for racecourses. Jane also gives her views on the 2026 UK fixture list published yesterday with emphasis on a dwindling foal crop. It's Shergar Cup weekend and we hear from Robbie Dolan and Per-Andres Grabergb both riding at the meeting on Saturday. Plus Neil Channing is along to give his views on a Guardian article penned by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown who argues for the need to raise gambling taxation.

Two huge shocks - one on the racecourse, the other about a racecourse - are at the centre of this week's edition of The Front Page. Lee Mottershead, Lewis Porteous and Matthew Rennie start the show by reflecting on last week's events at Glorious Goodwood and try to explain how 150-1 pacemaker Qirat was able to win the Sussex Stakes. The team also looks at whether it was right to start the Group 1 Nassau Stakes by tape and reflect on a Goodwood Cup that was marred by the death of popular stayer Trueshan. After discussing the disqualification of Helvic Dream as winner of the Galway Hurdle, the attention stays on Ireland following the seismic news that Thurles racecourse has been closed with immediate effect. Lee, Lewis and Matt consider why that has happened and ask whether other racecourses in Ireland and Britain will be vulnerable to the same fate.

Coming to you from day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by Rishi Persad, both on great cricketing form. They reflect on the biblical conditions at the track yesterday, as well as looking through the key performances, including Whirl's dominance of a somewhat controversial Qatar Nassau Stakes. We hear from TPD's Adam Mills and Dan Barber from Timeform on the performance of Whirl in the Qatar Nassau Stakes. Jason Singh talks all things Tattersalls. We also hear from David Armstrong, owner of Coppull, winner of The Richmond Stakes. Kevin Blake brings the breaking news of the immediate closure of Thurles racecourse. Jane Mangan is back at Galway before we wrap up the show with a few tips from Rishi.

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss today's breaking news that Thurles Racecourse, Ireland's only privately owned racecourse, has closed with immediate effect.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

An award winning retailer has praised the county's local gift card for its ease of use and commission free nature after enjoying a bumper 6 months of sales through the card. Second generation family run business Moran's Menswear opened its doors in 1970 and celebrates 55 years in business in 2025. The menswear retailer joined the Love Tipperary Gift Card when it launched in November 2024, with over €5,000 of gift cards spent in the store in 6 months. The Love Tipperary Gift Card is backed by County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council, with 300 businesses accepting the card. Both physical and digital versions of the card are available. Moran's Menswear was founded in 1970, moving to its current shop in Thurles in 2020 before the first lockdown. In the past 5 years, the retailer has tripled the size of the store, added a private wedding room and won the Drapers award for Best Independent Menswear across Ireland and the UK. Diarmuid Moran, owner of Moran's Menswear, said the Love Tipperary Gift Card supports their ethos as a business: "We're proud supporters of the independent sector and the power of shop local. If a person shops with Amazon that money is leaving Ireland but if you buy local it stays local and gets reinvested in the economy through jobs and the support local businesses provide to community projects and clubs. The Love Tipperary Gift Card is all about encouraging people to shop local and providing support for local businesses, so we are very happy to be a part of it. I think it's a great initiative for Tipperary. "One of the main benefits of the Love Tipperary Gift Card is the fact that it's commission free. For example, I had a One4All Gift Card in the store today for €100 and I gave €12 of that to One4All in commission. In comparison, accepting the Love Tipperary Gift Card is 100% commission free. Another major benefit is the ease of use. I can swipe the physical version while the digital version is added to the recipient's digital wallet so they can 'tap to pay'. "We've accepted over €4,000 of Love Tipperary Gift Cards since the initiative launched in November 2024, and I think that is down to the ease of use for merchants accepting the card and recipients spending it. Moran's Menswear is a destination store which caters to a broad market, from 15 years of age upwards, so when people come into the store to spend their Love Tipperary Gift Card they could be buying anything from branded items to wedding attire, shoes to accessories. "It's our aim to make every customer feel welcome, so when they are spending their Love Tipperary Gift Card at Moran's, they're receiving the best individualised service. One thing I've noted is that when customers have the Love Tipperary Gift Card to spend they tend to trade up and spend more on top of the Gift Card value." Diarmuid encourages local organisations to consider using the cards as rewards, and urges businesses who are not currently accepting the card to register: "The Love Tipperary Gift Card is a positive initiative for Tipperary and is ideal for organisations to use as rewards because it is a tangible way they can show support for their community. I'd like to see the Love Tipperary Gift Card becoming even more embedded within the community, and more organisations using the cards for rewards, ringfencing reward spend into County Tipperary. "For local businesses in County Tipperary, it's very simple. If you're not part of the Love Tipperary Gift Card then people are not going to visit your business to spend their cards with you. As a business, you have to keep reinventing and moving forwards, and that includes participating in positive community initiatives that benefit the community like the Love Tipperary Gift Card. €5,000 of additional spend in just over 6 months is a positive for any independent business." Michelle Aylward, Chief Executive at County Tipperary Chamber said: "We introduced the Love Tipperary Gift Card as a means to provide tangible suppor...

RTE's Barry Gallagher talks to Tipp fans celebrating their senior hurling team's all-Ireland homecoming in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

RTE's Pat McGrath speaks to relieved Tipperary hurling fans in Thurles, after their side won the Liam McCarthy Cup.

Clare minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell says his side showed immense bravery to fend off Cork and reach the All Ireland Final. The Banner exacted revenge for defeat in the group stages, defeating the Munster Champions 0-27 to 1-22 in Thurles to book their place Waterford now await in the decider after they overcame Kilkenny in the other semi final clash on Saturday evening. O'Connell says the players' character and quality was shown in spades in the second half.

To review the sporting fixtures, Peter O'Connell was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM Commentators Syl O'Connor and Joe Garry. Games Reviewed: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship - Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final: Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles)

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers has commended his sides strength in depth as they prepare for their last four tie in the All Ireland Championship. Clare and Cork will be hoping to secure their place in the decider when they do battle in the semi final in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Both sides are looking to reach the final for the first time since their previous All Ireland success, with Clare's coming in 2023 while Cork claimed the title in 2021. Banner boss Ger O'Connell says the quality throughout the entire panel enabled them to overcome some early season stumbling blocks. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's GAA Commentator Syl O'Connor. Games Previewed: All- Ireland Senior Football Championship – Group 3:  Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm)   All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final:  Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1pm) 

A former Clare hurling captain says a fast start will be the target for the Clare minor hurlers as they look to reach the All Ireland Final Ger O'Connell's charges return to FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face Munster Champions Cork in their last four clash. Clare had an impressive showing in Thurles last time out, outscoring Galway 1-10 to 1-1 in the second half of their quarter final encounter en route to victory. Tommy Guilfoyle claims The Banner might catch the Munster champions cold after a couple weeks layoff. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers is hailing the composure his side showed to mount a second half comeback in their All Ireland quarter final. The Banner will face Cork in the semi final after defeating Galway 2-21 to 2-13 in Thurles on Sunday. Following an early second half penalty for the Tribesmen, Clare fought back from a four point deficit, hitting 1-10 with Galway only managing a further point in response. Boss Ger O'Connell says a key factor in their victory was the players trusting their ability and hurling on instinct.

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This week the Front Page team are talking about revolutionising betting, training turnarounds and changing habits among Cheltenham racegoers. The show opens with a tribute to Michael O'Sullivan, the 24-year-old jockey who tragically died following a fall at Thurles earlier in the month. Join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr, Peter Scargill and Jon Harding for all that and more.