A Tipperary County Councillor says the only way to tackle the problem of illegal sulky racing is to ban them from the roads completely. Michael ‘Chicken’ Brennan was reacting to a spate of videos showing sulkies on the roads of Tipperary and elsewhere – including some where the horses collided with other vehicles. One of […] The post War of works over sulky racing in Tipperary appeared first on Tipp FM.

People in the Premier county are being urged to be cautious of bogus callers. The Tipperary Crime Prevention Officer is warning people of the advanced measures scammers are going to. Stolen deposits, extortionate costs for home repairs, and unqualified workers are all some of the risks being faced. Speaking on Tipp today earlier John McCormack […] The post Warnings issued over Bogus house callers in Tipperary appeared first on Tipp FM.

Clonmel Independent Mattie McGrath had previously given his support for Barrister Maria Stein who failed to be nominated after receiving 18 of the 20 required Oireachtas members backing. There’s speculation that a large number of people will spoil their votes due to a perceived lack of choice in candidates. Speaking on Tipp Today earlier Deputy […] The post Local TD will be spoiling his vote in the Presidential election appeared first on Tipp FM.

The pedestrianisation of the centuries old bridge linking Ballina and Killaloe is not being welcomed by everyone in the twin-towns. Tipperary and Clare County Councils decided to close the Shannon crossing to vehicular traffic following the opening some months ago of the Brian Boru Bridge downriver and what they described as a successful trial period. […] The post Not everyone is convinced about pedestrianisation of Ballina-Killaloe bridge appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary’s Brian Gleeson will be joining the Ireland squad for the upcoming Autumn internationals. The Loughmore native, along with Edwin Edogbo and Shayne Bolton, will join Andy Farrell’s 34-player squad as cover for the upcoming games. 21-year-old Gleeson is uncapped at senior level but has impressed for Munster so far this season. He will travel […] The post Tipperary’s Brian Gleeson to travel with Ireland squad for Autumn Internationals appeared first on Tipp FM.

Clonmel Borough Council had been waiting for the confirmation from the office of the Garda Commissioner that the scheme could go ahead for several years in the hopes that it will cut down on anti-social behaviour. Plans will now have to be drawn up for how the new monitored cameras will be rolled out in […] The post Gardaí approve a new CCTV system for Clonmel appeared first on Tipp FM.

The residents at St Conlon’s in Nenagh are finally moving into their new home. The HSE has confirmed the 25 resident are being moved into the new CNU this week. The purpose built 50-bed unit was due to open last year but was commandeered to act as a step-down to ease the chronic overcrowding Crisis […] The post Nenagh CNU saved 20,000 acute bed days while used as a step-down appeared first on Tipp FM.

There’s relegation playoff action taking place this evening in the county football championship. It’s in the intermediate grade where the round robin action continues between Loughmore/Castleiney, Moyne/Templetuohy and Mullinahone. This evening’s game sees Moyne/Templetuohy take on Mullinahone in Coolmore Morris Park at 7.30pm. Following their loss against Loughmore last time out, Moyne/Templetuohy will be relegated […] The post Moyne/Templetuohy and Mullinahone meet in relegation battle appeared first on Tipp FM.

A seven race jumps card at the racecourse is set to get underway at 12 minutes past 2. The featured race of the day is the www.thurlesraces.ie Hurdle which is off at 4.27  where ‘Get it Girl’ is the favourite for trainer Willie Mullins. The last race of the day in Thurles goes off at […] The post Racing is back in Thurles once again this afternoon appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary’s Dylan Slevin was beaten by reigning world darts champion Luke Littler this afternoon. Littler won 6-4 in their first round match at players championship event 32 in Wigan. The loss means the Borrisokane man is still outside the automatic qualification places for December’s PDC World Championship with now just two players championship events to […] The post Tipperary’s Slevin beaten by Luke Littler on PDC ProTour appeared first on Tipp FM.

The first round of group games in the Dr. Harty Cup have come to a conclusion this afternoon. Five Tipperary teams were in action in the Munster U19A schools hurling competition. Thurles CBS started their defence of the title with a 0-24 to 0-15 win over John The Baptist Community School, Hospital. Nenagh CBS drew […] The post Dr. Harty Cup first round results a mixed bag for Tipperary schools appeared first on Tipp FM.

A local Councillor in Nenagh is welcoming the opening of the long awaited 50 bed Community Nursing Unit in the town. Instead of taking in residents from St Conlon’s the purpose built facility has been used to ease overcrowding at UHL. The €24 million building has now reverted back to its original intention with the […] The post Nenagh CNU finally welcomes first residents appeared first on Tipp FM.

The decision follows a public consultation and what’s described as a successful trial period that commenced two months after the opening of the new Brian Boru Bridge downriver. From 6pm on Friday evening the historic narrow stone arch bridge linking Ballina and Killaloe will close permanently to all vehicular traffic and will serve as a […] The post Ballina – Killaloe Bridge to be pedestrianised on a permanent basis appeared first on Tipp FM.

A local Fianna Fail TD says he’ll still be voting for Jim Gavin in the Presidential election. Ryan O’Meara said that because his party’s chosen candidate will still be on the ballot paper he’ll most likely give him his number one but is undecided on transfers. Jim Gavin pulled out of the campaign after it […] The post O’Meara says he will still vote for Jim Gavin appeared first on Tipp FM.

Gardaí are urging electric scooter users in Tipperary to follow the guidelines when on the road. Superintendent Eddie Golden says that pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users are the most vulnerable users of the roads. Laws including a minimum age of 16, max speeds of 20 kilometres an hour, and no passengers are some of the […] The post Electric scooter users reminded of their responsibilities appeared first on Tipp FM.

A motorist on their way to court has fallen foul of the Tipperary Roads Policing Unit. An officer monitoring the M8 outside Cashel yesterday detected the persons car travelling 179km/h. The driver said they were late for court – and managed to obtain another day out in court. The post Motorist caught at 1.5 times speed limit on M8 appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary County Council have confirmed that they will be providing almost a quarter of a million Euro in matched funding for ”The Transformational Regeneration of Roscrea: A Town Centre First Approach” scheme. It got almost €1 million under an allocation from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund last Friday. It’s for a design project to […] The post Roscrea’s main street to be transformed appeared first on Tipp FM.

Urgent action is needed by the government to prevent more biodiversity loss according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. In its Annual Review of biodiversity they say we need to immediately strengthen the planning processes to integrate biodiversity and embed nature-based solutions in all future infrastructure developments. The Council says there’s a growing risk to […] The post Growing risk to Tipperary’s biodiversity due to climate change appeared first on Tipp FM.

There are five Tipperary schools in action as the first round of group games take place in the Munster U19A schools hurling competition. Defending champions Thurles CBS travel to Dundrum to meet John The Baptist Community School Hospital whilst Nenagh CBS take on St. Flannan’s College Ennis in the TUS campus in Moylish. After winning […] The post Dr. Harty Cup gets up and running this afternoon appeared first on Tipp FM.

Two men have been remanded in custody for two weeks after appearing in court over a serious assault near the village of Ballylooby. 27 year old Chad Allan of no fixed abode and 28 year old Luke Caplice of Knockane, Ballylooby were brought before Clonmel District Court on a number of charges including assault causing […] The post Two men remanded in custody for two weeks after serious assault in Tipperary appeared first on Tipp FM.

A local TD says that social media platforms need to take action against some of the hateful comments made to presidential candidates. Seamus Healy has given his support for independent candidate Catherine Connolly, campaigning with her in Clonmel during her visit last week. He says that some of the remarks made about the presidential hopefuls […] The post Healy: Online remarks on Presidential election not acceptable appeared first on Tipp FM.

A local angler says the rate that rivers in Tipperary are deteriorating is shocking. George McGrath from Cashel has been speaking after the latest EPA report shows nearly half of surface waters in Ireland are at an “unsatisfactory” standard. That’s a two per cent increase on the environmental protection agency’s previous report. It found nitrate […] The post River Suir becoming unfishable according to local angler appeared first on Tipp FM.

The latest report from the Food Safety Authority includes “Nearby Cashel” located at 3 Main Street in Cashel. The store – which is operated under the Dublin based Brand Basket chain – was found to have over 800 chilled and frozen items being stored above the required temperatures. In all 278 chilled items including ham, […] The post Prohibition order served on County Tipperary convenience store appeared first on Tipp FM.

There’s some good news this week for residents of the Kilsheelan – Kilcash area near Clonmel. Surveys are to be carried out at a busy junction on the N76 Clonmel – Kilkenny road which has been the site of a number of crashes over the years. Fianna Fáil Councillor Siobhan Ambrose says while works took […] The post Ambrose: Positive news on busy N76 junction appeared first on Tipp FM.

There are no beds available today for 80 people who have been admitted to University Hospital Limerick. The facility which serves North Tipp is once again the most overcrowded in the country according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Nationally there are 431 patients being cared for on trolleys with St Vincent’s […] The post 431 patients without a bed in Irish hospitals today appeared first on Tipp FM.