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'Not Celtic Tiger era': Mortgage changes announced allowing five times income to be borrowed
First-time buyers will be able to borrow up to five times their income For the first time since the Celtic Tiger era, people in Ireland will be able to borrow up to five times their income. The new rule was announced this morning and applies to first-time buyers. It was an initiative set up b...
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LATEST: Major works underway in Tipperary to replace aging cast-iron water mains
Works recently began in Cahir and are concluding in Clonmel, aiming to reduce leaks and ensure a more reliable water supply in the areas. Water infrastructure upgrades in Clonmel and Cahir are continuing as part of a major programme aimed at improving supply reliability, reducing leakage, and...
Precise and True Love represent Aidan O’Brien in 1000 Guineas
Dual Group One winner Precise heads a bumper field of 19 for Sunday’s Betfred 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Precise won the Moyglare Stud Stakes and Fillies’ Mile last term, but was denied a Breeders’ Cup outing when she was found to be coughing on the morning of the race. The daughter of Starspa...
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Kids cycling workshops planned in Carrick-on-Suir starting during National Bike Week
Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club is hosting the workshops over three weeks in partnership with Tipperary Sports Partnership A series of Kids Cycling Skills workshops will take place over three Monday evenings at Carrick-on-Suir's Sean Healy Park in May with the first taking place during National...
Exciting new community engagement project announced for festival in Tipperary
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is offering Clonmel schools and community groups the opportunity to book free workshops for an exciting arts project in the build-up to the 2026 festival. Thanks to Creative Ireland funding, the festival is bringing The Mask Projec...
Kids cycling workshops planned in Carrick-on-Suir starting during National Bike Week
Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club is hosting the workshops over three weeks in partnership with Tipperary Sports Partnership A series of Kids Cycling Skills workshops will take place over three Monday evenings at Carrick-on-Suir's Sean Healy Park in May with the first taking place during National...
Exciting new community engagement project announced for festival in Tipperary
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is offering Clonmel schools and community groups the opportunity to book free workshops for an exciting arts project in the build-up to the 2026 festival. Thanks to Creative Ireland funding, the festival is bringing The Mask Projec...
Tipperary reach Munster final after surviving Limerick’s late onslaught
Tipp are into provincial decider with a game to spare Tipperary 2-13 Limerick 0-16 Tipperary’s three-point defeat of Limerick in miserably wet conditions at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Thursday evening has put them through to the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship final with a ...
BREAKING: Much-loved Tipperary bistro to close its doors after 26 years of service
Shamróg Bistro in Tipperary town has been a local favourite since the start of the millennium On Friday morning, May 1, Shamróg Bistro in Tipperary town announced on social media that they would be closing their doors at the end of the month after 26 years of service. The restaurant, located ...
Claudy's St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s, Claudy aiming for Nagle Cup glory
St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College, Claudy take on St. Joseph’s, Coalisland in the Danske Bank U15.5 Nagle Cup final in Cookstown St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College, Claudy will be out to upset the odds and bring home an Ulster title when they meet favourites St. Joseph’s, Coali...
Mayo entrepreneur completes national rural business programme
Claremorris businesswoman encourages more Mayo women to apply for rural enterprise initiative A Claremorris entrepreneur is celebrating after completing a prestigious national programme designed to support women in rural business. Tracy Armstrong, founder of TAM, was the only participant from...
Exciting new community engagement project announced for festival in Tipperary
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is offering Clonmel schools and community groups the opportunity to book free workshops for an exciting arts project in the build-up to the 2026 festival. Thanks to Creative Ireland funding, the festival is bringing The Mask Projec...
Liffey Mills set to host Demonstration Day for Animal Health
The aim of these days to be educational and engaging With the landscape of Animal health products changed and requiring greater attention from farmers Liffey Mills have decided to hold an information afternoon on best practice to equip farmers with the best practice around animal remedies. Wi...
Two changes to the Limerick team to face Clare in Munster Hurling Championship
The Limerick team for the Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash with Clare has been named JOHN Kiely has made two changes to his Limerick side to take on Clare in Sunday's Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog. Darragh O'Donovan and Tom Morrissey come in...
Mayo County Council announce traffic disruption in west Mayo
Mayo County Council has said traffic management will be in place. Mayo County Council has announced road traffic disruption today, Friday, May 1. The road works will take place on the L-1402 Furnace/Shramore Road at Cahergal, Newport. Mayo County Council has said traffic management will be in...
Devlin names Louth starting team to take on Dubs in Leinster SFC semi-final
Manager Gavin Devlin has named his XV to take on Dublin in the Leinster last four clash on Saturday evening Manager Gavin Devlin has named an unchanged Louth team to take on Dublin in the Leinster Senior Football Championship, semi-final at Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, on Saturday eve...
Boules and volleyball all set to enhance parks across Limerick
Areas to try out pastime popular in France set to be trialled under initiative by Mayor John Moran BOULES is set to make its mark on Limerick's northside, with plans to introduce the popular French pastime to a local park as part of a wider rollout of new recreational facilities across the ci...
NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy
NatWest has revealed its profits swelled to top £2 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it expects to be boosted by interest rates staying higher, despite cautioning over a worsening outlook for the UK economy. The banking group, which also includes Royal Bank of Scotland and Coutts, reported an...
Extra primary school resources allocated to Tipperary Town are well-received
St Joseph's Primary School Tippeary Town The allocation of extra resources to a Tipperary Town primary school has been welcomed by the school community. Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD launched the new DEIS Plus scheme and the DEIS Strategy 2035 recently with good new...
Charles ‘raising a dram’ after Trump vows to lift Scottish whisky tariffs
The King will be toasting Donald Trump with a dram after the US president announced he will remove tariffs from Scottish whisky. Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit to America. Mark K...